Are Gili Islands worth visiting?

Are Gili Islands worth visiting?

The Gili Islands are surely one of the most breathtaking destinations in Indonesia. That’s really saying something! But there are pristine sands of pure white, turquoise seas filled with turtles, coral gardens, and pockets of lush palm trees stringing along the coast, so it’s all justified.

When should I get to the Gili Islands?

Best Time To Visit The Gili Islands July, August, December and January are the busiest time for tourists. Many think September to November is a great time to visit as the weather is good and the islands aren’t too busy.

Is Gili Trawangan a party island?

Located just off the coast of Lombok sits the largest of the three Gili Islands, Gili Trawangan . Most commonly known for its vibrant nightlife, incredible sunsets and fantastic snorkelling, Gili Trawangan is the party island of the three Gilis.

Is Gili Trawangan expensive?

You should plan to spend around Rp463,184 ($32) per day on your vacation in Gili Trawangan, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, Rp92,988 ($6.34) on meals for one day and Rp35,536 ($2.42) on local transportation.

How long does it take to walk around Gili Air?

It takes about two hours to walk around Gili Trawangan, an hour and a half for Gili Meno, and just under two hours to walk around Gili Air. That’s if you don’t stop along the way at a beach bar or explore the side streets. The islands are too small to get lost, so explore away.

How many days do you need in Gili Trawangan?

We recommend starting with at least 3 nights and giving yourself a little leeway in your plans to add more days on. After all just about everyone who goes to Gili Trawangan ends up extending their stay by at least a day or two.

Does Bali have a lot of snakes?

Snakes are fairly common in Bali – the island is home to 35 species of snake. However, they tend to inhabit more rural areas such as rice fields, forests and patches of thick vegetation. This means you’re not likely to come across a snake in the more built up, tourist zones of the island.

Are there snakes in Lombok?

You also can’t ignore the dangerous animals that live in Indonesia. Lombok has its fair share of those, mainly venomous snakes.

What happened in Gili Trawangan?

In July and August 2018 Lombok and the Gili Islands were shocked by two large earthquakes that cost many lives, destroyed thousands of homes and left the island struggling to survive.