Want to make your trip on Lombok more satisfying? You could have parties on Trawangan, you could have a romantic dinner on Meno. But things you find on Gili Air will be different. What will you find on this awesome island? We’ve made the information, special for you.
Gili Air is the furthest island from Lombok, also an island that needs a long way to get there. Nevertheless, you wouldn’t feel any regret once you step your feet here, because this place is just very worth a visit. On this tiny island, you could find the combination of beautiful spots and cultures. The weather is peaceful and the place is quiet, fits your need to have a relaxing holiday.
Rather than Meno and Trawangan, Air is suitable for any activities you want to do. Hence, many backpackers recommend this place for those who want to have a complete vacation.
The route to get to Gili Air is longest than Trawangan and Meno. After you arrive by plane on Lombok International Airport, you need to through 62 km to get to Nare Bay. From here, you need to take a fast boat for 20 minutes. You couldn’t land right to Gili Air, though. First, you need to come to Trawangan and take another boat to Meno at 9.30 am or 4 pm. You need to ride the last boat to Air afterward.
However, the distance between Meno and Air seems short. Many tourists have tried to swim across it. Actually, it’s not recommended unless you’re capable to do it.
Trawangan has the party, Meno has the romantic, but Air has all of that. You could do very many activities on Gili Air rather than other Gilis. We’ll just mention some examples below.
Yes! Alike with other Gilis, you could do many sea activities on Air as well. You could swim, snorkeling, and sunbathing on the Gili Air’s beaches. However, you could get a better snorkeling experience here. It’s because, at Air, you could snorkel with the sculptures, fishes, and turtles altogether. More than that, there’s a beach at Air named Pink Coco. There are some swings built here at the edge of the beach.
Most bars and cafés at Air are outdoor, so it’s normal to see many huts on the edge of the beach. Don’t worry, you always need to buy something to enjoy these huts. You could sleep on it whenever you want.
Several local restaurants on Air provide a cooking class. When you come and eat here, you could just go to the kitchen and make your own foods. The chefs would be very glad to teach you to cook local cuisines.
There are some bike rentals on Air. When you decide to stroll on this island, you could rent a bike and bring it for a day. The streets around Gili Air is well-developed so you’ll enjoy the ride.
That’s all the information about Gili Air as your trip guide. Don’t miss your chance to visit this island on the next holiday.