Beautiful sea of Gili Meno, Indonesia.

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Gili Islands

Floating in a turquoise sea and fringed by white sand and coconut palms, the Gilis are a vision of paradise. And they're booming like nowhere else in Indonesia – speedboats zip visitors directly from Bali and hip new hotels are rising like autumnal mushrooms.


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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

They may be very peaceful and small in size, but the Gili Islands pack a punch in terms of things to do. Here are the islands' best experiences.

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Things to Know

Everything you need to know including what to pack and things to avoid for a safe trip to the Gili Islands.

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Transportation

While you won't find any cars on the Gili Islands, there are transport options on and between them – here's our guide to getting around.

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Money and Costs

You can get a lot of bang for your buck on these three tiny islands off the west coast of Lombok – if you know where to look.

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Articles

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May 12, 2019. Gili Meno, Indonesia. Woman freediver with fins dive near underwater statues. Underwater tourism in the ocean.

Activities

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Gili Islands and beyond

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