Day trip or stay?
A day trip covers three or four islands comfortably. A stay on Gili Gede or Gili Asahan suits travellers who want quiet, books and the sea — and little else.
Food
Island warungs serve grilled fish and rice; resorts have their own restaurants. There is little choice, so check meal options when booking.
Money and connectivity
No ATMs on the islands; bring enough cash. Mobile signal is usually available but can be weak.
Respect and environment
These are small communities with limited waste facilities; take your rubbish back with you and avoid single-use plastics.
Sample plans
Day trip
Pick-up from Senggigi at 8 am, snorkel Gili Nanggu, lunch on Gili Sudak, Gili Kedis for photos, back by late afternoon.
Two nights on Gili Gede
Snorkel the house reef, kayak through the mangroves, take a boat to the outer islands and do nothing much at all.
From the ferry
Arrive at Lembar from Bali and continue straight to Sekotong for a quiet first night.
