Little Guide for Gili Islands
Let’s go on a Gili adventure
There can be different reasons that bring you to the popular Gili Islands. Is it because you want to enjoy a wild party that seems to never end? Is diving with the turtles right up your alley? Are you dreaming of romantic walks on long quiet beaches? Located between Bali and Lombok Islands, Gili consists of three different islands with each of them having its own appeals.
WHICH GILI ISLAND IS THE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Gili Trawangan
The most modernized and visited one is Gili Trawangan. It has a large number of hotels, guesthouses, and other resorts to allow you enjoy the comfort of remote Gili islands yet covered in city life atmosphere. The Gili T island has enough bars to keep even the most dedicated party enthusiasts happy. Many rooms in Gili Trawangan are available for cheap, but most of them are located in the village near the boat landing site.
Gili T is best for:
Right blend of atmospheres for those who enjoy partying but still want to experience the existence of a get-away Bali vacation.
Gili T not good for:
Backpackers who want to enjoy an actual solitary paradise.
Gili Air
In terms of Gili accommodation and facilities, Gili Air is similar to Gili Trawangan. Equipped with diving schools and a lot of restaurants, Gili Air still remains peaceful and quiet. Gili Air island has the biggest population of native people, and while they have perfectly adapted to Bali tourists, the community does an excellent job in preserving traditional and cultural life.
Gili Air is Best for:
Right choice if you long for the experience of mingling with local community backed with great assortments of Gili accommodation.
Gili Air not good for:
If you hope to attend some wild parties, you are in the wrong island.
Gili Meno
The smallest island of the three is Gili Meno. The main attraction in this island is a stretch of beaches to give an excellent romantic atmosphere. A significant population of Sasak people resides in the Gili Meno island. They are hardworking people who are proud of their roots. As a matter of fact, the population’s passion to improve the community is a great attraction. There are enough accommodations options, but not as many as you can find in the other two islands. Compared to them, Gili Meno is the most family-friendly. There is no crowd and no party fuss. Beaches are safe for swimming and beginner’s diving and they have the perfect sand to build sand castles.
Gili Meno is best for:
Those who seek to get a romantic Gili adventure in beaches of a remote island will find that Gili Meno is the place they will enjoy.
Gili Meno not good for:
If quiet and laid-back environment make you fidgety, you will be better of on one of the other Gili islands.
How to get from Bali to Gili islands
There is quite a wide selection of Gili fast boat operators, some offering more comfort to the travelers than others. You can can get the Bali to Gili islands cheapest boat tickets with OK divers diving resort if you are on the way to Gili Trawangan stay and book room in our diving resort. Have a look in our Bali special deals and check free ticket to gilis for more inforamation about the Gili islands cheapest ticket. Gili boats leave from several towns or locations in Bali. Pabadangi is one of the most convenient points of embarkation with the fast boats leaving daily – 3 times a day. If you would like more information about the schedules, tickets and prices, have a look at our special Gili Ticket Deal.
Whichever of the Gili islands you choose, we wish you a great time.
