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The 15 Best Gili Islands Trips

43 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Three car-free islands, turtles in waist-deep water and a boat that leaves early. These 15 cover the day hops from Bali and Lombok and the island-to-island runs, priced with crossing times and sea conditions.

Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan - What you cook, from kelopon to gado gado
Cooking Classes, Gili Islands Trips, Tour Reviews

Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan

1.Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $33Our pick

Cook and eat Indonesian favorites in an open-air class beside Trawangan Dive. Choose a 90-minute, two-hour, or 2.5-hour session covering three to six dishes, including kelopon, fried tempe, noodles, curry, and gado gado. Local chefs explain ingredients, techniques, and substitutions, with vegan options available.

“Probabaly the best experience on our trip in Bali so far! The chef teachers were amazing and the dishes were so tasty. Really wholesome experience, even though we were part of a group we felt we got given so much individual guidance. 10/10 experience.”

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Gili Island Snorkeling Trip - Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, & Gili Air, From Lombok - Gili Air and the Fish Garden
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Gili Island Snorkeling Trip – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, & Gili Air, From Lombok

2.Gili Island Snorkeling Trip – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, & Gili Air, From Lombok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · from $88

Spend 7 to 8 hours snorkeling around Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan on a private trip from Lombok. Your guide provides gear, bottled water, and GoPro photos and video, while a glass-bottomed boat links the islands. Expect turtles, colorful fish, coral, and a stop for lunch on Gili Trawangan.

“Stunning day trip that surpassed any expectations we may have had. You are picked up from your accommodation by Jonnys Tours. You are taken to thier Beach base for a short 20 minute boat ride ro Gili Air the Gili Meno (WOW) and then a final lunch stop at Gili T which is buzzing with people but sooo much fun.. We recommend a good level of stamina is required for getting up and down the ladder from the boat, though the lads pull you up (not so easy at 60 & 71 yrs..lol) but this trip is truly outstanding. 👌”

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Private Snorkeling Gili Island (Coral, Statue and Turtle) - Turtle Point is the emotional high point
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Private Snorkeling Gili Island (Coral, Statue and Turtle)

3.Private Snorkeling Gili Island (Coral, Statue and Turtle)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $55

Set out from Gili Trawangan on a private glass-bottom boat for four underwater stops near Gili Meno. Expect coral, colorful fish, sunken Vespa scooters, Jason deCaires Taylor’s human statues, and a chance to see turtles. Guides such as Judi, Eddie, Juan, and Andhie have been praised for patient help and underwater photos. Lunch and water are included.

“We had a great snorkelling experience! Highly recommend booking with these guys as they are reliable, personable and they took amazing photos / videos of us!”

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Day Trip Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air (Depart Lombok) - Gili Meno, turtles, and the underwater figures
1-Day Tours, Gili Islands Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours in Lombok

Day Trip Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air (Depart Lombok)

4.Day Trip Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air (Depart Lombok)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · from $97

Spend about eight hours visiting Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan by private transport and snorkeling boat. Expect fish gardens, turtle areas, underwater statues, a local lunch, beach time, and a Malimbu Hill stop. Guides such as Yana, Amira, Maliki, Nasri, and Dhany have led similar outings.

“Our tour guide was amazing and certainly contributed to what was a fantastic day! Easy to find right at the port, very, very friendly and good communication! Took us to his great air conditioned care - can seat 8 - with a driver. Somewhat lRead more”

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Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air - Klepon: The Sweet Start
Cooking Classes, Gili Islands Trips, Tour Reviews

Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air

5.Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $33

At Gili Cooking Classes beside Gili Air harbor, you prepare and eat three to six Indonesian dishes in a small group. Chef Oka is one named instructor, known for clear English and step-by-step guidance. Choose a 90-minute, two-hour, or two-and-a-half-hour class, with vegan and vegetarian substitutions available.

“My boyfriend and I absolutely loved this class! Our teacher, Oka, spoke great English and was a pleasure to talk with. He gave clear instructions and showed us step by step all the dishes and gave lots of background information. The food we Read more”

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Bali (Serangan) to Gili Trawangan - Gili Air - Lombok (Bangsal) - Choosing between Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Bangsal
Gili Islands Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours in Seminyak

Bali (Serangan) to Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Lombok (Bangsal)

6.Bali (Serangan) to Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Lombok (Bangsal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $55

Take a BlueWater Express fast boat from Serangan in south Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Bangsal in Lombok. Your booking includes pickup and drop-off shuttles from most Bali hotels, sealed mineral water, sweet snacks, insurance, medical coverage, and an onboard restroom. Expect a 2.5 to 3 hour trip, subject to sea conditions.

“Staff very helpful. The boat left on time and was very fast back to Bali. We were given water and a cold towel at the end of the journey, which was greatly appreciated.”

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Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands - Choosing between Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno
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Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands

7.Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $15

Travel by private speedboat from Teluk Nara Harbor to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Gili Meno in roughly 7 to 10 minutes. You choose the departure time between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and the boat carries up to seven people. The service includes a mobile ticket, private crossing, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Best Option on the island. Responsive, fast and friendly will defiantly use their service again when I am back in Gili T/Lombok”

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4-in-1 • Gili Islands Snorkel & Sunset Half-day Catamaran Cruise - Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air by water
Cruises & Boat Tours, Gili Islands Trips, Half-Day, Snorkeling, Sunset & Dinner Cruises, Tour Reviews

4-in-1 • Gili Islands Snorkel & Sunset Half-day Catamaran Cruise

8.4-in-1 • Gili Islands Snorkel & Sunset Half-day Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $103

Join Vicky and the Utopia Catamaran crew for a five-hour cruise from Gili T. Snorkel near Gili Meno and Gili Air, look for turtles and underwater statues, then enjoy snacks, a buffet dinner, towels, GoPro footage, and sunset views from an 18-meter catamaran. The boat carries no more than 18 people.

“It was so amazing! Would definetely recommend this trip! The food was great and so were the views! Would do it again for sure!”

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Gili Trawangan to Bali (Serangan) - Leaving from Gili Trawangan
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Gili Trawangan to Bali (Serangan)

9.Gili Trawangan to Bali (Serangan)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 63 reviews · from $24

Take BlueWater Express from Gili Trawangan to Serangan, Bali, in about 2.5 to 3 hours. The fast boat includes insurance, medical coverage, sealed bottled water, sweet drinks, and an onboard restroom. You will need to arrange your own onward transport from Serangan.

“Petrol smell during 3hours inside the boat gave headache. Then check in guy told to someone grab doesn’t operate in the harbour which is fake then guy tried to sell their own transport much more expensive. I booked a grab in advance, once arrived a taxi mafia just iRead more”

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Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Cruise - Turtle Point and the chance to see sea turtles
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Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Cruise

10.Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $104

From Gili Trawangan, this four-hour cruise visits underwater statues, Turtle Point, Gili Meno Beach, and Gili Air. You get snorkeling gear, a towel, and a light BBQ lunch served on a custom pontoon with chilled music. The advertised group limit is 12, and the boat returns to Gili Trawangan.

“This tour was the highlight of our vacations. The staff is very friendly, the boat is nice and the tour is max for 6/7 people. Our guide helped us take great pics with our GoPro. The places we stopped were excellent. We swam with turtles! It was a great day. The bbq was delicious as well. Highly recommended. Great value for the price.”

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Gili Trawangan & Gili Air Snorkeling Tour Turtles & Statue - Leaving Gili Trawangan for the open water
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Gili Trawangan & Gili Air Snorkeling Tour Turtles & Statue

11.Gili Trawangan & Gili Air Snorkeling Tour Turtles & Statue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $20

From Gili Trawangan, you’ll join a shared glass-bottom boat for a 3 to 4-hour snorkeling route around Gili Meno and Gili Air. Expect turtle sightings, coral, tropical fish, underwater statues, a lunch stop, and time to explore an island. Equipment is included, but food, drinks, towels, and personal valuables are not.

“Excellent experience! A little disorganised at first - we didn’t know who to look for at the meeting point to start with (you need to check in at ‘lucky day’ diving counter). Once we got going the day was brilliant. We saw loads of turtles, colourfuRead more”

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Bali (Padang Bai) to Gili Trawangan - Gili Air - Lombok (Bangsal) - The crossing to Gili Trawangan
Gili Islands Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours in Kuta

Bali (Padang Bai) to Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Lombok (Bangsal)

12.Bali (Padang Bai) to Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Lombok (Bangsal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · from $91

Take BlueWater Express from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Lombok’s Bangsal harbor in about 3 to 3.5 hours. You get air-conditioning, sealed water, a restroom, insurance, and medical coverage. The service costs more than many fast boats, but limits capacity and focuses on organized check-in and safer handling.

“Great experience. Well organised and clear instructions. Staff were helpful. The boat was clean and comfortable. Aircon could be better though.”

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Group Snorkeling Tour Gili Islands Including GoPro Documentation - A glass-bottom boat to Gili Air and Gili Meno
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Group Snorkeling Tour Gili Islands Including GoPro Documentation

13.Group Snorkeling Tour Gili Islands Including GoPro Documentation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $15

From Gili Trawangan, you’ll visit three snorkeling sites by glass-bottom boat, look for turtles and underwater statues, then enjoy free time on Gili Meno. Equipment, bottled water, guides, insurance, and a shared GoPro are included. The group can reach 25 people, and lunch is up to you.

“A great experiment very friendly the guides and very attentive. One enjoyed by the ticket price and the very good snorkeling experience, with videos and photos.Auto-translated”

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Gili Air: Snorkeling 3 Gili Islands with GoPro Camera - Turtle Point comes first
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Gili Air: Snorkeling 3 Gili Islands with GoPro Camera

14.Gili Air: Snorkeling 3 Gili Islands with GoPro Camera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $12Best value

From Gili Air, join a shared glass-bottom boat to Turtle Point, underwater sculptures, blue coral reefs, and the Fish Garden. Snorkeling gear, crew, and underwater photos and videos are included. You also get about an hour on Gili Meno for a beach break or lunch, which costs extra.

“Everything perfect! Very kind and good guides, they took many photos and videos of each of us. Seen so many amazing turtles, fish and corals!Auto-translated”

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From Gili Trawangan & Gili Air Snorkeling Trip Sharing & Private - Shared boat or private trip?
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From Gili Trawangan & Gili Air Snorkeling Trip Sharing & Private

15.From Gili Trawangan & Gili Air Snorkeling Trip Sharing & Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · from $15

Spend about four hours snorkeling around the Gili Islands from Gili Air or Gili Trawangan. A glass-bottom boat visits coral reefs, underwater statues, and turtle areas, with masks, fins, life jackets, mineral water, fuel, and a guide included. Choose a low-cost shared trip or a private boat with flexible departure times and soft drinks.

“Great time, great guides, who were really helpful and friendly. Had really a good morning and saw some turtles which was amazing.”

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