Paradise Island are Gili Islands

    Among the many marine tourist attraction located in Lombok, Indonesia. It seems that tourists would not miss the west coast of Lombok. In addition to the famous Senggigi Beach, there arethree islands in the middle of the ocean, which is called by the name of dyke (in Indonesia called Gili) which became a favorite place for tourists and the archipelago for the weekend. The small islands called Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, Gili Meno and. All three islands were able to represent a portrait of beauty as the beaches in Lombok. Everything serves clarity of sea water, white sand grains without a jumble of garbage, as well as coral reef fish are adorable.

    Mileage to the third-longest island takes 30 minutes, depending on whether the flow of the waves. Direct stunning scenery. Sea water is salty as if choked by a dark blue, light blue tolight green. so crystal clear waters, the seabed was seen pithy. These three tiny island in the middle of the ocean has a different unique characteristics. Each has natural atmosphere and its own characteristics. In fact, it seemed to finally sort out the differences in tourists in accordance with their interests, attitudes, and personality.

How to get there?

     In the Gili Islands, there is no shortage of small local boats willing to transport you, from island to island and back to the mainland. None of boats has any kind of safety equipment and the waters around the Gili’s can be choppy. Regardless, they are a handy form of transport and make exploring the islands easy.

    There are regular shuttle services from Bangsal on the main island of Lombok, stopping at all islands. The trip takes about 15 minutes to Air, 30 min to Meno and 45 min to Trawangan. Around Rp30-40,000 one-way, or Rp70,000 if including land transfer from Senggigi. Avoid traveling to Bangsal as captains will wait until the boat is full of passengers before setting off. Book a trip with Parama instead, which will travel to and from the islands no matter how many people they have.

     Alternatively, the Gilis can be visited on a day trip from Senggigi, in which case you'll get your own little boat and crew to take you around. The trip across take 1-2 hours each way and is quite scenic, if a little bumpy when the waves are high. Available from any travel agent, figure on Rp400,000 for a tour for two.

Note that the sea is calmest in the morning and all transport stops running in the afternoon, well before dark.

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  Gili Trawangan

  Gili Trawangan
  Gili Trawangan is the largest island, once the busiest farthest from the main island of Lombok. Most tourists who visit it consists of people who are youthful and energetic. In theholiday season, most of the night held a frenetic party with music.
  For tourists who just want to feel the atmosphere of the beach without going to get wet, canrelax on the porch of the hotel, cafe, and restaurants are arranged neatly. In fact, ifinterested, you can hire a   cidomo horse-drawn carriage to surround the entire island of GiliTrawangan.
  

  

  Gili Meno

• Gili Meno 
  Gili meno is located in the middle between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, more suitable for travelers who crave relaxation in the silence. Visitors were treated to absolutely natural feel of a quiet tropical beach.Still looks lush mangrove trees along the coastal shores.
  

  
  
• Gili Air

Gili Air

Gili Air is the closest Lombok island is more suitable for tourists who vacation with their families. Inhabited by most local residents, this island offers a beachmore that are not crowded but not too quiet.

Although located in the middle of the ocean, the tourists do not have to worry abouttransportation, accommodation and food affairs. All tourist facilities are complete. Each island has a hotel, restaurant, discotheque until a place of worship.

All the convenience that ensure the comfort of a relaxing holiday. Throughout time, the tourists can enjoy as much air typical hot tropical beach. In the morning and afternoontourists walking barefoot on a bed of very soft white sand and clean or sit perched on theroots of mangrove trees that hung down to the sea.

    That should never be overlooked is sunbathing on the beach, swimming and snorkeling.On the gently sloping beach which was quiet choppy, tourists can uncover the mysteries ofmarine life in safety. Although coral reefs in some places broken, no doubt leaving the side of beauty. Various types of marine fish often seen swimming in clustered. Moving swiftlyamong the rocks, coral reefs and sea grass. Meanwhile, a tiny fish that often surrounds thecolorful tourist who was busy snorkeling.

Attention !

"During peak season between June-July-August till Early September, December till January, Gili Islands is always fully booked, all the rooms has been booked 04 months in advance by travel agents in Bali and overseas. Make sure you have your accommodation book before you visit the Gili Islands otherwise you will sleep on the beaches".

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