Travel guide

Gili Islands

Car-free tropical trio off Lombok

🗓️ Best time: May–October💰 Budget · ~$50/day📍 Indonesia

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About Gili Islands

Three sandy islands — Trawangan for parties, Air for couples, Meno for solitude. No cars, no cops, just turtles and beach bars.

⭐ Things to do in Gili Islands

Snorkeling with turtlesPADI diving coursesCidomo horse-cart ridesSunset swingsIsland hoppingSecret Gilis off north LombokTurtle hatchery on MenoSunset at Exile Bar

🍽️ What to eat in Gili Islands

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh grilled fishNasi campurBanana pancakesIndonesian warungs

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk, bike, or horse-cart. No motor vehicles allowed.

💡 Local tip

Mosquito repellent is non-negotiable — dengue exists.

🛡️ Safety

Safe. Swim between flags — currents can be strong.

🌙 Nightlife

Gili T has beach parties; Air and Meno are dead quiet.