The Fastest way to Lembongan-Lombok and Gili

The Lembongan Island
The fastest and most reasonably way to Lembongan Island Only 30 Minutes from Sanur Beach.
With a fleet of fast boats Lembongan Island fast cruises can provide a complete transfer service from your accommodation to the island and return.
All our vessels are equiped with navigational and safety equipment to international standards.

The Lombok & Gili Island
The Fastest way to Lombok and Gili 2 hours from Sanur Beach.
Three perfect coral island, fringed with white sands and swaying palm trees, lay in the sparkling ocean just the northwest coast of Lombok. For many years the Gilis have attracted visitors from around the world for their pristine waters, great diving and snorkeling oppotunities and laid-back charm.

There are no cars or motorbikes on the island and the main form of transport, apart from walking, is by horse and cart (locally called cidomo) and bicycle. There is a good selection of restaurants, bars and accommodation on all three islands, with the biggest range on Gili Trawangan.

LOMBOK AND GILI ISLANDS TRANSFER FROM BALI ISLAND
Departures Time
Sanur         : 9.30 am
Lembongan     : 10.30 am
Gili Trawangan     : 12.45 pm
Lombok (Bangsal): 1.15 pm

From Sanur – Lembongan – Gili/Lombok (Bangsal)
Fares :
One Way :
Adult         : Rp. 610.000
Child (3-12)     : Rp. 450.000

Return :
Adult         : Rp. 1.160.000
Child (3-12)     : Rp.   850.000

From Lembongan – Gili/Lombok (Bangsal)
Fares
One Way        : Rp. 850.000
Adult          : Rp. 600.000
Child (3-12)     :Rp. 450.000

Return :
Adult        : Rp. 1.150.000
Child (3-12 )    : Rp.   850.000

Safety Equipmet

55 pc Life jacket, 2 x 25 passenger Life Raft, 2 set Flare, EPIRP, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Pump, Marine Radio Communication, Fist Aid and 2 Unit Life Ring

Navigation Equipmet
GPRS Map Plotter, Radar 18 Mil, Sonar Depth Sounder and Auto Pilot

Onboard Facilities
4 x Yamaha 200HP Engine, 30 Knots Speed, 54 Seats, 2 Captain, 1 Engineering, 3 Crew, 1 Cruise Director, Toilet and Bar

Price Include :
- Pick up + Drop service : Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua (BTDC)
- Ubud : Central, Monkey Forest, Kedewatan
- Canggu and Uluwatu : Min 2 person
- Pick up + Drop in Lembongan Island
- Snack box and mineral water
- Load and unloading luggage porter

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia

booking@gilifastboats.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia
Phone : +62 817 395 631  Or +62 878 789 00969/ Call us for direct booking
Email : tanaemelva@hotmail.com

Contact by Email:
booking@gilifastboats.com

Payment via Paypal, Please use this email : tanaemelva@hotmail.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com

GILI GILI FAST BOAT
” FAST, COMFORT AND SAFE FAST BOAT TRANSFER FROM PADANG BAI TO GILI TRAWANGAN AND LOMBOK”

Gili gili is the first fast boat service to Lombok and Gili islands with direct departure from the exclusive beach of Padang Bai tourism resort.

We are experience the high speed and comfortable water shuttle which provides you:
* Brand new boat with latest Suzuki engine 3x300HP with 35 knots cruising speed
* 30 extra relaxing and reclining seat
* Spacious and cozy interior
* LCD TV and full music on board
* Complimentary refreshment and towel along the way
* Daily departure
* Free air conditioned hotel transfer from Kuta, Sanur and Nusa Dua
* Fully accredited captain and engineers
* Friendly English speaking crews

The departure schedule:
Padang Bai – gt; Lombok > Gili islands depart at 09.00 am
Gili islands > Lombok > padang Bai depart at 12.00 pm

Pick up service from Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Sanur, Kuta, Denpasar, Jimbaran, Legian, Seminyak, Kerobokan is free of Charge

Pick up time is : 06.00-07.30 Am
Boarding time : 08.30.Am
Boat Depart : 09.00 Am

Prices:
One Way ticket:
Adults (11 yrs & up)     : Rp. 550.000 per person
Children (3 to 11 yrs)     : Rp. 325.000 per person
Infants (0 to 3 yrs) Rp. F.O.C. per person

Return Ticket:
Adults (11 yrs & up)     : Rp 1.050.000 per person
Children (3 to 11 yrs)     : Rp. 650.000 per person
Infants (0 to 3 yrs) Rp. F.O.C. per person

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia

Contact by Email:
booking@gilifastboats.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com

Welcome aboard the Wahana Gili Ocean!
We offer travellers the fastest and most comfortable sea crossing twice a day from the shores of Bali to Gili Trawangan and west Lombok.

An early or mid morning pick up service from your Bali based accommodation will take you directly to Padangbai ready for the safest and most time efficient crossing to Gili Trawangan or Lombok.

The boat is geared carry 32 passengers in full air-conditioned comfort at a cruising rate of 30 knots. The added convenience of customised seating, a sun deck, a cabin entertainment system and clean toilet facility ensures that every crossing is a relaxed experience.

The 80 minute journey will ensure that you’ll be lying on the beach or snorkelling in tropical waters of Gili Trawanagan in almost no time at all.

Boat Details
The 14.20 metre Wahana Gili Ocean was launched in May 2010 as the newest Balinese operated fast boat to make the Lombok Strait crossing.

A total of four fuel efficient 200 HP Yamaha engines are fitted to ensure the shortest possible sea crossing with minimum impact to the local marine eco-system.

The boat is geared carry 32 passengers in full air-conditioned comfort at a cruising rate of 30 knots. The added convenience of a sun deck, cabin entertainment system and clean toilet facility ensures that every crossing is a relaxed experience.

With an accredited captain and engineer in charge, Wahana Gili Ocean features all the latest navigational and safety equipment including GPS, depth sounder, ship-to-shore radio, capsule life rafts, life jackets and fire extinguisher to guarantee peace of mind.

There is ample storage space to stow luggage, surf boards and personal diving equipment.

Staff & Facilities
Wahana Gili Ocean offers the fastest, safest and most comfortable sea crossing twice a day from the shores of Bali to Gili Trawangan and west Lombok. The boat makes the twice daily journey between the islands a cabin team of 5 staff (including 1 English speaking staff member).

- Wahana Gili Ocean was launched in May 2010 and is equipped with the following: 32 customised seats (30 inside + 2 outside)
- Pillows
- Sun deck mattresses
- 50 life jackets
- 2 life crafts (Sekoci rescue boat) capacity 20 persons per boat
- Fully stocked first aid kit
- Air-conditioned cabin
- CCTV
- TV with LCD + DVD player
- Toilet
- GPS + HT Radio
- Yamaha Engines 4×200 HP / Speed 4500 rpm
- Ample space for luggage

Route & Schedule
Wahana Gili Ocean departs twice daily from Padangbai for a direct crossing to Gili Trawangan and Teluk Kode in west Lombok. Travelling time is approximately 80 minutes at sea.

Early or mid morning transfers are provided for passengers staying in the Nusa Dua, Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Ubud and Candi Dasa areas. The scenic drive to Padangbai passes rice terraces, temples and a chain of volcanic mountains.

Outbound Timetable

1st Pick-up: 06.30am to 7.00am (Kuta/Nusa Dua/Seminyak area) or 7.00 to 7.30am (Sanur/Ubud area)
2nd Pick-up: 10.30am to 11.00am (Kuta/Nusa Dua/Seminyak area) or 11.00am to 11:30am (Sanur/Ubud area)

Inbound Timetable

* Passengers must check in and confirm their ticket 30 minutes prior to departure.

Note:
Departure times are fixed, however, Wahana Gili Ocean reserves the right to cancel or modify the schedule subject to poor weather conditions in the interest of passenger safety.

PASSENGER RATES
ONE WAY
Adult     : Rp. 550.000/person
Child      : Rp. 325.000/person

RETURN
Adult     : Rp.1.050.000/person
Child      : Rp. 650.000/person

Child : 03-11 Years old

The following rates are excusive to Wahana Gili Ocean for passengers travelling between Bali, Lombok and Gili Trawangan:

-  The above rates are inclusive of a pick-up & drop-off within the Nusa Dua, Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Ubud and Candi Dasa areas.
- An additional transfer charge applies for guests staying in Uluwatu (Rp.50.000 per person), Tulamben/Amed (Rp.200.000 per car) and Lovina (Rp.400.000 per car).
- Each passenger will receive a cold face towel, mineral water and snack box on board.
- No show is NON REFUNDABLE.
- Infants under 3 years of age travel free of charge.
- Special rates apply to KITAS holders and domestic passengers. Please inquire for details.

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia

Contact by Email:
booking@gilifastboats.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com

Here is things to do and see in gili islans while you visit the islands:
Snorkeling and Diving
There are no sights as such on the islands themselves, but the excellent snorkeling and diving all around is a major draw. Sea turtles are also common, especially around Turtle Point just north of Gili Meno. You can rent masks and fins off the beach, or contact any of the numerous dive shops to arrange snorkeling or diving at choice spots nearby.

Gili Trawangan, most offshore, is with 3,5 sq.km. the biggest of the three Gili’s. Many of the residents are, like the other people of the Gili’s, descendants of Buginese migrants from South-Sulawesi. They have interchanged with the local Sasak-population and speak the Sasak language as well.

On the climax of the tourist season, the months July and August, many of the daily flood of tourists which leave from Bangsal find a place to sleap on the beach. All losmen are located along the eastern coast. The young, mainly European tourists which come to the Gili’s, spend their days on the beack, sunbathing. Snorkling and playing frisbee are the favorite sports. On many places you can rent goggles and other diving gear. The reefs off the eastern coast of Trawangan are reasonable, but beware of the strong currents futher off the beach, they can be dangerous. A walk around the island takes about four hours.

You can find good equipped diving centers on the Gili’s. Most centers also take care of the beginners, but also can provide you with the heavy things, like diving in the strong currents off the west coast of Trawangan, where divers can see huge shells (tridacna), as well as sharks, mantha’s, and blue tailed rays.

High Recommend Dive Clubs in Gili Islands
Buddha Dive & Resort
Dream Divers
Blue Marlin
Manta Dive
Big Bubles
Trawangan Dive
Villa Ombak Dive Academy

Biking
On Gili Trawangan (as well as the other two Gilis), there are no motorized vehicles. The main means of transportation are bicycles (rented by locals to tourists) and cidomo (a small horsedrawn carriage). For traveling to and from each of the Gilis, locals usually use motorized boats and speedboats.

The biking around the islands is one of the best things to do if you don’t like to swim, snorkeling or diving.

Nightlife
Trawangan has more of a “party” atmosphere, than Gili Meno and Gili Air, with all-night parties that rotate amongst a group of venues each night. The largest of the parties takes place on a monday night at Blue Marlin and a wednesday night at Tir Na Nog. While during the day, the popular activities for visitors are scuba diving (PADI certified), snorkeling (mainly along the northeastern coastline), kayaking and surfing. There are also stalls that offer horseback riding as a pastime activity. As small as the island, you can circle the island with a bicycle within only 45 minutes. Path along the way is very sandy which makes it more difficult to pedal your bicycle.

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia
Phone : +62 817 395 631 / Call us for direct booking
Email : tanaemelva@hotmail.com

Contact by Email:
booking@gilifastboats.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com

Ocean star Express Fast Boat – Bali-Trawangan-Lombok & Padang Bay

” Comfort, Safe and Luxury Fast Boats Transfer from Bali to Gili Trawangan & Lombok “

OCEAN STAR EXPRESS is the smartest choice of travelling to escape from Bali to Gili Islands and Lombok. Offering Safety, Speed, Luxurious, Comfort and Reliability.

Definitely It is the quickest way of travelling from south Bali (Sanur, Kuta, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua area). Departure and arrival are from Padang Bai Harbor

Ocean Star Express operate the 16 m long fast boat, Is custom built to carry 32 passengers and the most comfortable and special individual seats design. the vessel is powered with 4 x 250 HP four stroke Suzuki engines and capable of cruising comfortably at 35 knots. And also the only fast boat service provide FREE breakfast box, coffee, tea upon check in at their private lounge, with full music and DVD player an cold face towels on board, and also has western toilet facility. by with the only DAILY service from Padang Bai Bali to Gili Trawangan and Lombok.

There is ample cabin to stow luggage and each passenger is allowed two bags. Its have the latest in safety features and equipment, and standard life preserver for every passenger. fuel capacity 1500 Lt, radar, GPS, depth sounder, ship-to-shore radio, two life rafts (capsule) with capacities of 20 people each, life jackets, fire extinguisher, also included is passenger insurance.

OCEAN STAR EXPRESS
Ocean Star Express is the smartest choice of travelling to escape from Bali to Gili Islands and Lombok. Offering Safety, Speed, Luxurious, Comfort and Reliability.

Definitely It’s the quickest way of travelling from south of Bali (Sanur, Kuta, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua area). Departure and arrival are from Padang Bai.

Why Ocean Star Express?
Overall the trip with Ocean Star Express you will safe times and the end its will be less costs, If there is an easy and quickest way why do you plan your trip complicated

Ocean Star Express Speed Boat Principal Characteristics:
16 m long fast boat
custom built to carry 32 passengers
comfortable and special individual seats design
powered by 4 x 250 HP four stroke Suzuki engines
cruising comfortably at 35 knots
ample cabin to stow luggage
latest in safety features and equipment, and standard life preserver for every passenger
fuel capacity 1500 Lt
radar
GPS
depth sounder
ship-to-shore radio
two life rafts (capsule) with capacities of 20 people each
life jackets
fire extinguisher

FEATURED
full music
DVD player
toilet facility on boat

SPECIALTIES
the ONLY fast boat service provide FREE breakfast box , coffee, tea upon check in at their private lounge
an cold face towels on board
the only daily service from Padang Bai Bali to Gili Trawangan and Lombok
Also included is Passenger insurance

Padang Bai BALI TO GILI
Pick up from Hotel 06.30 am to 6.45 am
Boarding time (Padang Bai ) 7.45 am
Departure time ( Padang Bai) 9.00 am
Arrive in Trawangan
11.00 am
Arrived on Teluk Kode Harbor Lombok 11.00 am

GILI AND TO PAdang Bai BALI
Boarding from Trawangan Harbour 10.30 am
Departure from Trawangan 10.45 am
Arrived at Teluk Kode Harbor of Lombok 11.00 am
Arrived on Padang Bai 13.00 pm
the transport is arrange drop back to Hotel 13.15 pm

PADANG BAY TO GILI
Pick up from Hotel 06.30 am to 6.45 am
Boarding time (Padang Bay) 09.00 am
Departure time (Padang Bay) 09.15 am
Arrive in Trawangan
10.30 am
Arrived on Teluk Kode Harbor Lombok 11.150 am

GILI AND TO PADANG BAY
Boarding from Trawangan
11.00 am
Departure from Trawangan 11.15 am
Arrived at Teluk Kode Harbor of Lombok 11.30 am
Arrived on Padang Bai 12.30 pm
the transport is arrange drop back to Hotel 13.15 pm

TICKET PRICES
One Way Rp. 550.000/Person
Return Rp. 1.050.000/person
Children 02-10 Years old /One Way Rp. 325.000/person
Children 02-10 Years old /Return Rp. 650.000/person

DEPARTURES TIME
Padang Bai 09.00 Am
Gili Trawangan 11.00 Am
Teluk Kode Harbor North Lombok 11.30 Am

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia

Contact by Email:
booking@gilifastboats.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com

Island Getaway now offers daily transfer
DIRECT TO:
* Gili Trawangan
* Lombok (Teluk Kode)
* Bali (Benoa Harbor)

NAROOMA (Aboriginal world meaning Clear Blue Water) is a custom built vessel offering comfortable individual seating, a full-size western toilet, sun deck for the sun worshippers, a fully qualified crew and of course Narooma is equipped with all modern safety equipment.

All Combining to ensure a fast, comfortable and safe 2 hour + or – trip. Additionally Complimentary Aqua, Fruit Juices and Fresh Fruits are available on board.

Island Getaway departs daily from IndoNusa Marine in Benoa Harbor, which is situated 10 minutes from Kuta.
Island Getaway provides complimentary A/C pick-up and return to your hotel or villa from Kerobokan, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Tuban, Jimbaran and Sanur.

DEPARTURE TIME
NAROOMA
8.00am from Serangan Harbor
11.30am from Gili Trawangan
11.45am from Lombok to Bali

TRANSFER SCHEDULE:

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia

Contact by Email:
booking@gilifastboats.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com

Gili Trawangan is the largest of Lombok’s Gili Islands and is the only one to rise significantly above sea level. It is 3km long and 2km wide with a population of about 700. Of the Gilis, Trawangan has the most tourist facilities; the pub Tîr na Nôg claims that Trawangan is the smallest island in the world with an Irish pub. The most crowded part of Trawangan lies on the eastern side. It is administered under Lombok Barat Regency along with Senggigi Beach.

On Gili Trawangan (as well as the other two Gilis), there are no motorized vehicles. The main means of transportation are bicycles (rented by locals to tourists) and cidomo (a small horsedrawn carriage). For traveling to and from each of the Gilis, locals usually use motorized boats and speedboats.

Some of the first inhabitants of Gili Trawangan were from Sulawesi who are fishermen and farmers. Previously Gili Trawangan was covered in forest and deer lived on the island. (Source: Inhabitants of Gili Trawangan — no printed source available)

The economy of Gili Trawangan centres on tourism, as the island is too small to support any broad scale agriculture, and too remote to allow economically viable industry or commerce.

There are now seven dive operators on the island which run a full range of PADI courses, starting from the Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) course or the Open Water, right up to Instructor courses at certain times during the year. The schools organise Fun Dives with local dive masters who have a wealth of knowledge about each site.

There seems to be a dive centre for everyone, whether you like the hustle and bustle of a big busy school like Blue Marlin or Manta Dive, or more relaxed smaller groups at laid back schools such as Vila Ombak Diving Academy and Trawangan Dive. There are also some schools which are more tailored to French speaking divers (Big Bubble) and German speaking divers (Dream Divers).

The diving is very easy and varies from walls, slopes and plateaus. The maximum depths at many of the sites range from 24m-18m, making it perfect for beginners and more experienced divers alike. Almost all the dive sites can be reached by boat in 10 minutes and all the dive shops are located on the beach front making access very easy.

Some of the fascinating marine life you may see include: black and white tip sharks, turtles, frog fish, leaf fish, ghost pipe fish, moray and ribbon eels, pygmy seahorse, eagle rays, octopus, cuttlefish, snakes and bumphead parrot fish.

SNORKELING
Snorkeling in the waters off Gili Trawangan is very easy and doesn’t require a boat. Simply walk into the clear blue waters from the beach and you’re away! The main snorkeling area is along the main beach area, but there are other less busy areas with great snorkeling to be found up and down the east and northeast sides of the island.

Along the main beach front there is usually an easy current which takes you along making snorkeling all the more easy as you drift with the current, get out at the end, and walk back up the beach and start again.

A host of amazing marine life can be found while snorkeling, ranging from parrot fish, moorish idols and puffer fish, to barracuda, trumpet fish and baby cuttlefish, and if you’re really lucky, turtles!

Masks, snorkels, fins and life jackets can be found for rent all along the beach front.

BOAT TRIPS
If, heaven forbid, you’re getting a little bored on Gili Trawangan, hiring a boat and snorkeling of it around all three of the islands (Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan) makes for a fun day out. You can also take in the Bird Park and Beatles museum on Gili Meno, and have lunch on Gili Air at Vila Karang, where the pizzas are delicious! (Phone in advance for pizzas at lunch time so the oven can be fired up: 0813 3990 4440)

If you don’t enjoy swimming or snorkeling, but still want to see what’s going on under the surface of the water, then you can always take a Glass Bottom Boat trip. From the comfort of the boat you get a glimpse of some of the fishes, and even the turtles, swimming underneath.

HORSE RIDING
BaliKana Hotel and Stud are the two ‘stables’ on the island. You can arrange to take a horse out for an hour or more and ride around the island and along the beach. A guide will either accompany you on another horse or on foot. Most of the horses are actually ponies, although there are one of two larger horses.

KAYAKING
Kayaks are available to hire at a couple of locations along the beach area. If you’re feeling very energetic and want to try to kayak over to Gili Meno, beware of the currents which can be very strong – and don’t forget you’ll have to come back over again!

SURFING
While it doesn’t draw huge crowds of surfers, when the winds are right there is some good surfing to be found. There’s a crowd of local surfers on the island who have all the useful local knowledge, and who knows, maybe they’ll come along and lend you their boards.

SPA/MASSAGE
If you want to indulge yourself there are at least two spas on Gili Trawangan who can pamper you with massages, facials, reflexology, hair treatment manicures and pedicures and even waxing. The higher end spa is located at Vila Ombak Hotel, while the other is nearer the beach area.

Individual masseuse also offer their services on the island and signs can be found dotted around the main strip informing of their details.

Source : http://www.gilitrawangan.org

Renelva Travel & Tour

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia
Phone : +62 81703 182460

Contact by Email:
booking@gilifastboats.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com

Gili Meno is the middle of Lombok’s three Gilis. It has a population of about 400, mainly concentrated on the center of the island. The main income of the population comes from tourism, coconut plantation and fishing. On the west side of the island there is a small shallow lake that produces salt in the dry season. Until a few years ago there was also a small production of seaweed on the reef at the north end of the island. It has swimming beaches all around the island, as well as an impressive bird sanctuary.

The island attracts fewer tourists than Gili Trawangan and is the quietest and smallest of the Gilis. However, honeymooners are often drawn to the crystal clear water and idyllic, secluded white beaches.

There is no fresh water on the island, it is imported daily. Electricity is supplied by generators, although there are plans for renewable energy sources to be developed. There are also no cars or motorbikes and only a limited number of tourist accommodation options.

The second island between G. Air and G. Trawangan. The most quiet island and probably the water is cleanest.
Electricity is available 24 hours but very unstable. The water system has not been installed to this island therefore most of cheap hotels use light salty water and only expensive hotels buy pure water from the main land but most

The boats from Lombok arrive at the East coast of the island. The accommodation is spread m ainly to S(left as you land) and some to North

Gili Meno is the middle of Lombok’s famous three Gilis. It has a population of about 400, mainly concentrated on the center of the island. The main income of the population comes from tourism, coconut plantation and fishing. On the west side of the island there is a small shallow lake that produces salt in the dry season.

With a population of just 300, Gili Meno is the mellowest of the three islands, and certainly the most in-tune with a desert island ethic. The beaches are much nicer than you will find on Gili Trawangan and Gili Air.

A coastal path leads all the way around the island, and can be covered at a very leisurely pace in 90 minutes. Most of the tourist facilities, including the boat arrival and departure point, are on the southern part of the east coast.

There is a lake on the western side of the middle of the island. This is sometimes quite full, and at others very dry. It is though always very saline.

HOW TO GET THERE:
From Lombok
Public boats depart from Bangsal between 8AM-5PM, take about 30 minutes, and cost Rp 10,000. They depart only when there are enough people (normally a minimum of 15). Dedicated boats to Gili Meno are few and far between, and best looked for early in the mornings and mid-afternoon. The boat office at Bangsal will though make sure you get dropped off by a Gili Trawangan-bound boat if necessary. A chartered boat from Bangsal to Gili Meno will cost about Rp 200,000.

Perama  has a tiny office (tel:+62 370 632824) on Gili Meno at Kontiki Cottage. They offer daily transfers to and from Senggigi, but these may not run direct outside the peak seasons, and you may be diverted to Gili Trawangan.

From Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno
Public inter-island boats run twice daily. The morning boat leaves Gili Air at about 8:30AM arriving in Meno at 8.45AM. The same boat goes onto Gili Trawangan picking up there at 9.30AM, and returning to Gili Meno at 9:45AM. The afternoon boat runs the same route leaving Gili Air at 3PM and Gili Trawangan at about 3:30PM. The fare from either of the other islands to Gili Meno should be about Rp 20,000, but is prone to impromptu fluctuations.

A charter boat from Gili Trawangan or Gili Meno will cost about Rp 200,000 – a relatively huge sum of money for a 10 minute ride.

WHAT TO SEE:
It is hard to imagine why anyone on Gili Meno would want to do anything other than walk. Do just that, slowly. Horse carts (cidomos) are available though, and are useful for getting you and your bags to and from the boat landing. A single trip should cost Rp 40,000-60,000.

*  Gili Meno Turtle Sanctuary
A splendid initiative whereby green sea turtle and loggerhead turtle eggs are collected, hatched, and the younglings safely released into the ocean. In 2008 and 2009, a total of 2,000 turtles were released. Go along, see the work and lend your support. Donation.  edit

* Taman Burung (Bird Park)
Sadly, this aviary is not as well kept as it was, and the formerly very popular komodo dragon died in 2007. Still worth a visit though, with a large range of birds present. Rp 50,000.

WHAT TO DO:
Diving:
Blue Marlin,
This is the only dive shop actually on Gili Meno. It is a full blown operation though, with the same range of PADI courses and fun dives as are offered on the other islands.

Snorkelling
There are several good spots for snorkelling, and gear can hired at almost any cafe or hotel for about Rp 30,000. The beach in front of Good Heart Cafe on the north western shore is as good as any, and you have a reasonable chance of seeing turtles in shallow water here. Also on the west coast, try the area close to the disused, derelict jetty (formerly the landing point for the equally derelict Bounty Resort). The former pontoon here was sunk and has become an important dive site with a healthy reef life. If you snorkel off the east coast, be careful of boat traffic.

Walking
A gentle stroll around the coast path of Gili Meno is not to be missed, and it is probably the nicest walk anywhere on the three islands. If you do this in the morning, there is no real preferred starting point. It is a nice idea to walk in the late afternoon, starting in the northwest at about 4:30PM, taking it easy to walk all the way around the island in either direction, returning to your start point at about 5:45PM. Then get yourself set for sunset behind Gili Trawangan (6:15PM-6:45PM), perhaps stationed at Good Heart Cafe with an ice cold Bintang.

WHAT TO BUY:
There is no ATM, nor is there much to buy on Gili Meno. If you run out of cash, Blue Marlin is probably the only option for a credit card cash advance, and they charge a 10% commission.

WHERE TO EAT:
Unsurprisingly, fish is the go here and many cafes set up a seafood barbecues every evening. Just choose what you want and wait while it is cooked over an open wood grill. The other widesperad option is wood-fired pizza which has become something of a Gili Meno speciality.

Most of the cafes are clustered in the southern half of the east coast and many are attached to hotels. After you have ordered, be patient as nothing happens very fast here. That is all part of the charm of the place.

* Aroma Cafe,  Well prepared wood-fired pizzas are the deal here.

* Good Heart, Serves good local dishes and is located directly on the beach overlooking the sea. This hotel and restaurant is a bit off the beaten track, on the northeast side of the island. You can take the track around the island or a shortcut across the middle to get there. If you are not staying here, this might be a better choice for lunch as walking through the island in the dark may not be comfortable for some travelers. Rp 20,000-70,000.

* Jali Cafe, Serves Sasak food and it is quite authentic. The chicken curry is excellent, as is the obligatory fish barbecue every evening The old Gili Island ethic is very much still alive here. Expect the locals to be strumming a few Bob Marley tunes.

* Rust Warung,  Probably the best known eatery on the island, and the one that attracts some sort of crowd, even when there are few visitors around. Fresh fish everyday, and as elsewhere on Meno, there is no real need to even think about eating anything else. Rp 20,000-100,000.  edit

* Yaya Warung. Choose your fish and let Yon cook it on the open fire. Inexpensive, expect to pay around Rp 40,000 for a fresh fish with nasi goreng and vegetables. If the fish all gets too much, they have a pasta menu, and make a passable job of preparing it. Nasi goreng is Rp 10,000 and fresh juices around Rp 8,000. About 100m north of the boat landing. Slow service, but a chat with the owner and the view will distract you

WHERE TO DRINK:
Nightlife is very laid back here, and somedays you might not notice any at all. This is very much the anti-Trawangan.

* Diana Cafe, ? +62 818 0577622. Very good choice for a sunset beer or cocktail and somedays it goes on until quite late here. The beruga pavilions are comfortable and allow you to look right at the setting sun.

WHERE TO STAY:
In general terms, accommodation on Meno is more expensive than on Gili Air and Gili Trawangan, and the standards of service distinctly lower.

Budget
* Amber House
Popular circular bungalows on the north coast. Set back from beach in a very quiet spot. A good choice if you really want to be away from it all. From Rp 450,000.

* Tao Kombo
These budget bungalows away from the beach have been around a long time. They are a bit worn and distinctly rough and ready, but that does not seem out of place on Gili Meno. Probably the most popular backpacker option on the island. Backpacker huts from €14, bungalows from € 30.

* The Sunset Gecko.
A Japanese-owned small resort, with a couple of cabins and one beachside family house. Rooms are simple and clean, great atmosphere and they do their best to be eco-friendly Rp 250,000-450,000

Mid-range
* Biru Meno
Nice quality bungalows on the south coast, with verandahs and decent bathrooms. About a 10 minute stroll from the boat loading point. From US$ 50.

* Hotel Gazebo
The ten individual cottages here are a bit run down, but the location near the southeast beaches is very nice indeed. Choice of fan-colled or air-conditioned rooms. Has a communal pool right by the beach. US$60-95.

* Kontiki Cottage
You will enjoy staying here due to the location, right by one of the best bits of beach anywhere on the 3 islands. You will also wish they had thought about the design a bit more, and tried a lot harder. The cheaper rooms are fan-cooled and there is quite a premium if you want air-conditioning. Rp 475,000-700,000.

* Malia’s Child
Very cute looking thatched roof bungalows on the east coast near the boat harbour. Right on a lovely stretch of white sand beach. From US$ 60.

* Royal Reef Cottages (formerly Janur Indah)
Thatched roof bungalows set in nice gardens very close to the boat landing. Each bungalow has its own little private terrace and ceiling fan, but no air-conditioning. A few steps from here and you are on the beach. From US$ 48.

Splurge
* Villa Nautilus
The swankiest accommodation on Gili Meno. Five detached villas which are fairly well appointed. Guests might wonder why they fitted those ugly tiled roofs when such good natural materials are available here. Still, a nice enough option. From US$ 95 – 150

Stay healthy
There is small, simple clinic with an attendant nurse in the middle of the island next to Taman Burung. While this is fine for dealing with a minor ailment or injury, any visitor with a more serious problem needs to get back to Lombok, or better Bali, as quickly as possible.

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia
Phone : +62 817 395 631 / Call us for direct booking
Email : tanaemelva@hotmail.com

Contact by Email:
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Gili Air is the smallest of the Gilis and it’s closest to the Lombok mainland, making it popular with honeymoon couples and travelers seeking a quiet retreat. It has a population of about 1,000 and administratively lies in the West Nusa Tenggara province. The island offers excellent snorkeling and scuba diving off its east coast, and turtles can be seen along the coral reef.

The island still maintains its rural charm, as tourism is relatively new. In the early eighties it was backpackers who first discovered the three little islands of Air, Meno and Trawanggan, (gili, means small island) and basically not much has changed on Gili Air since then except that the level of services and facilities has grown little by little over the years.
Coconut Cottages and The Frangipani Garden Restaurant are located in a Coconut grove on the east coast of Gili Air only 100m from the beach where you can enjoy some of the best snorkeling on the island. Coconut was opened in 1992 by Kamil and his Scottish wife Elaine and together with their family hope to make your stay on the island relaxing and enjoyable.

The island of Gili Air is, with approximately 1,800 inhabitants, the most densely populated island of the archipelago made up of three small atolls (Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan). The local inhabitants (the Sasak) are very kind and hospitable to tourists.
Muslim is the prevailing religion, and is observed assiduously by the inhabitants of the island. Their religious ideas are in no way disturbed by the comparison with other cultures, customs and different uses, above all from western cultures.

The island economy has only recently been transformed from the fish market to a prevalently tourist market. There are continually new small resorts and restaurants springing up, which last just one season, whilst others, with greater experience, manage to establish themselves, and provide modest and primitive services that are of great interest to the tourists arriving on the island, in search of primitive adventures.

A holiday on the island of Gili Air will long be impressed on the visitor’s mind, as a kind of ‘Terrestrial Paradise’ that still exists on earth

The Sasak are worth noting for their splendid rites and their beautiful dances.
On the island, the only means of transport are the cidomo, which are small horse-drawn carts that transport people from one part of the island to another.
Gili Air has rich tropical vegetation, with many coconut palm trees, and is one of the most beautiful and still unpolluted natural areas.

Bali Gili Fast Boats

Gili Trawangan Island
North Lombok
NTB-Indonesia
Phone : +62 817 395 631 / Call us for direct booking
Email : tanaemelva@hotmail.com

Contact by Email:
booking@gilifastboats.com

Website : www.gilifastboats.com