The sights
Gili Trawangan
The largest and busiest of the three, with a lively main strip on the east coast, a quieter north and west, and the island’s famous sunset swings.
ℹ️ Island loop by bicycle about 1–1.5 hours.
Gili Meno
The smallest and calmest, with a salt lake, wide beaches and the underwater statues off its west coast.
ℹ️ Island loop on foot about 1.5–2 hours.
Gili Air
Closest to Lombok, with a real village, good cafés and easy snorkelling right from the beach.
ℹ️ Island loop on foot about 1.5–2 hours; by bicycle less.
Turtles and reefs
Green and hawksbill turtles are seen on most snorkelling trips; the reefs host a wide range of fish and coral.
ℹ️ Snorkel gear can be rented on each island; boat trips run daily.
Sunset over Bali
From the western shores the sun sets beside Mount Agung — a daily ritual on all three islands.
ℹ️ Free; best from the west coasts.
