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Gili Islands
Floating in a turquoise sea and fringed by white sand and coconut palms, the Gilis are a vision of paradise. And they're booming like nowhere else in Indonesia – speedboats zip visitors directly from Bali and hip new hotels are rising like autumnal mushrooms.
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Gili Trawangan
See the spectacular sights from the only hill in the Gilis. During the August 2018 Lombok earthquake, more than a thousand tourists and locals slept atop…
Gili Trawangan
The largest of the three mosques on Gili T had some lavish details that showed the wealth that tourism had brought to the island before it was badly…
Gili Trawangan
A landmark useful for directions near the cross-island road (Jl Villa Kelapa).
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Best Things to Do
They may be very peaceful and small in size, but the Gili Islands pack a punch in terms of things to do. Here are the islands' best experiences.
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Everything you need to know including what to pack and things to avoid for a safe trip to the Gili Islands.
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While you won't find any cars on the Gili Islands, there are transport options on and between them – here's our guide to getting around.
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You can get a lot of bang for your buck on these three tiny islands off the west coast of Lombok – if you know where to look.
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ActivitiesWhich Gili island is best for you? Where to party, get romantic, and chillApr 4, 2022 • 10 min read
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