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Gili Islands
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s the deep water coral reefs, miles of white-sand beaches and slow pace of life attracted backpackers to the three Gili Islands. Today, the islands feature stylish resorts as well as the original backpacker accommodations. The area has matured into a world-class destination while still managing to maintain innocence and simplicity.
The three islands that make up the Gili archipelago are Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Although they are very close to each other, each has developed its own distinctive characteristics.
The island closest to Lombok is Gili Air. Pull on a face mask and fins and simply swim out from the beach here to explore fabulous coral reefs. Visibility is often excellent and there is a vast array of marine life to see including reef sharks, manta rays and barracudas. Back on land, say hello to the local chickens, goats and cows. Gili Air is popular for its quaint rural atmosphere.
The middle island, Gili Meno, is the smallest and quietest. Visit turtle sanctuaries where green and loggerhead turtle eggs are hatched and nurtured for several months before being released into the ocean.
Gili Trawangan is the farthest from the mainland and known as the party island for its lively bar scene and all-night beach parties. It does, however, have its quieter side too with several luxury hotels and villas.
All three Gilis offer good snorkelling and diving opportunities. Find dive operators on any of the islands to rent equipment or arrange a guide. There are no motorized vehicles on any of the islands. Your options for getting around are bicycles, horse-drawn carts known as cidomos and walking. Gili means “small islands”. A leisurely walk around any of the islands takes no more than two hours.
To get to the Gili Islands from Lombok you can charter a boat from Bangsal Harbour or Senggigi. Fast speed boats also run directly from Bali.
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Pearl of Trawangan
West Nusa Tenggara, Gili Trawangan, Gili TrawanganSituated on the waterfront, this spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gili Trawangan Turtle Hatchery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gili Meno Turtle Sanctuary and Gili Meno Bird Park.
Vila Ombak Hotel
Gili Trawangan Island, Gili Trawangan, Gili TrawanganThis Gili Trawangan resort is located on the boardwalk and set on its own private white sand beach, a short distance from Gili Trawangan Harbor, Public harbour ticket office, and Gili Trawangan Hill. Also nearby are Gili Trawangan Turtle Hatchery and Meno Wall Dive Site.
Aston Sunset Beach Resort - Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan Island, Gili Indah, Gili Trawangan, Gili TrawanganNestled on the beach, this Gili Trawangan resort is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Gili Trawangan Hill and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Gili Trawangan Harbor. Public harbour ticket office and Gili Trawangan Turtle Hatchery are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Marc Hotel Gili Trawangan
Kavling Gili Indah Blok E No.04, Gili Trawangan, Tanjung Lombok UtaraNestled on the beach, this Gili Trawangan hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Public harbour ticket office and Gili Trawangan Harbor. Gili Trawangan Turtle Hatchery and Gili Trawangan Hill are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Ombak Sunset
Gili Trawangan Island, Gili Trawangan, Gili TrawanganNestled on the beach, this Gili Trawangan resort is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gili Trawangan Hill and Gili Trawangan Turtle Hatchery.
Oceano Jambuluwuk Resort
Lombok Village, North Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan, Gili TrawanganNestled on the beach, this Gili Trawangan resort is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Gili Trawangan Turtle Hatchery and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gili Trawangan Harbor. Public harbour ticket office and Gili Trawangan Hill are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Manta Dive Resort Gili Air
87 Jalan Koperasi, Ampenan, Gili Air, Gili AirNestled on the beach, this Gili Air hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Gili Air Docks and Gili Meno Harbor.
Mola Mola Resort Gili Air Lombok
Gili Air Indah, Gili Air, Gili AirNestled on the beach, this Gili Air hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Gili Air Docks, Bangsal Harbor, and Gili Meno Harbor. Gili Meno Turtle Sanctuary and Gili Meno Bird Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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