Gili Islands Blog http://www.gili-blog.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:28:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en The Gili islands, Lombok, Indonesia http://www.gili-blog.com/2010/04/29/gili-islands-trawangan/ http://www.gili-blog.com/2010/04/29/gili-islands-trawangan/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:54:27 +0000 phil http://gili-blog.com/2008/01/31/3-gilis/ 3 gilisJust a short 2 hour boat trip from Bali, on the northwest corner of Lombok, the Gili islands are three idyllic atolls where the beaches are still powdery white, the water a beautifull clear blue, with sunsets over Bali’s Mt Agung and sunrise over Lombok’s Mt Rinjani.

Home to the largest Irish bar on the smallest island in the world, a real Japanese sushi restaurant, 2 turtle hatcheries, 20 world class dive sites like Manta Point and empty white sandy beaches, Lombok’s Gili islands are becoming increasingly more popular.

Gili Air
Some would say the original backpacker Gili destination , even now still relatively untouched, a few new bar shacks have appeared on the beach, with accommodation slowly catching up with the other islands.

Gili Meno
The island lies directly in line in the middle of the other Gilis of Trawangan and Air, both only separated by 1 Km or so of water, it is by far the quietest most undeveloped natural island of the 3 islands. The only Gili island with a salt water lake, a bird park with a Beatles memorabilia bar, with some cool places to stay like Shack 58

Gili Trawangan
The largest of the Gilis and now by far the most popular to visit, accommodation choices start from backpacker and budget hotels, an increasing selection of mid range hotels, two resort style hotels and some luxury villas.
Many new international restaurants offering everything from Pizza, to Indian food and Spanish Tapas, and of course a definate must is the seafood BBQ’s all along the beach front.
(more…)

]]> http://www.gili-blog.com/2010/04/29/gili-islands-trawangan/feed/ Gili Trawangan, Lombok, Indonesia http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/09/17/about-gili-trawangan/ http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/09/17/about-gili-trawangan/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:15:12 +0000 admin http://gili-blog.com/2008/01/17/about-gili-trawangan/ Local boys in the sea off Gili TrawanganGili Trawangan

The largest of the Gilis and now by far the most popular to visit, accommodation choices start from backpacker and budget hotels, a large selection of mid range hotels, through to resort style hotels and luxury villas.
Many new international restaurants offering everything from Pizza, to Sushi to Indian food and Spanish Tapas, and of course the seafood BBQ’s all along the beach front.

(more…)

]]> http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/09/17/about-gili-trawangan/feed/ Gili Meno, Lombok, Indonesia http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/05/31/gili-meno/ http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/05/31/gili-meno/#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 06:48:14 +0000 phil http://gili-blog.com/2008/01/31/gili-meno/ GILI MENOGili meno

The island lies directly in line in the middle of the other Gilis of Trawangan and Air, both only separated by 1 Km or so of water, it is by far the quietest most undeveloped natural island of the three. The only Gili island with a salt water lake, a bird park with a Beatles memorabilia bar and the only pool table on the entire Gili islands.

(more…)

]]> http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/05/31/gili-meno/feed/ Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/01/31/gili-air/ http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/01/31/gili-air/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:49:49 +0000 phil http://gili-blog.com/2008/01/31/gili-air/ GILI AIR

Gili meaning a small island in Bahasa gili airIndonesia, and Air meaning water, therefore; a small island surrounded by water.

Some would say the original backpacker Gili destination , even now still relatively untouched, a few new bar shacks have appeared on the beach, with the least accommodation compared with the other Gili islands of Trawangan and Meno

(more…)

]]> http://www.gili-blog.com/2009/01/31/gili-air/feed/ Fast Boat transport options to the Gili islands http://www.gili-blog.com/2008/04/27/fast-boat-transport-options-to-the-gili-islands/ http://www.gili-blog.com/2008/04/27/fast-boat-transport-options-to-the-gili-islands/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:14:00 +0000 admin http://www.gili-blog.com/2010/04/27/fast-boat-transport-options-to-the-gili-islands/ FAST BOATS TO THE GILI ISLANDS

The Gili islands just got closer with the new fast boat services operating between Bali’s major harbours and Gili Trawangan, Gili Air , Lombok and Nusa Lembongan; here is some more information for you;

- The Blue Water Express service run 3 boats with 24 and 30 passenger capacity and run a twice daily service from Serangan harbour (15 mins from Kuta) direct to the beach on Gili Trawangan and Lombok and are the the only service to go via Nusa Lembongan.

Reservations and more information [click here]

- The Island Getaway operate the 16 metre long fast boat ‘Narooma‘  boat with a daily service from Benoa Marina in south Bali to Gili Trawangan, it is the only operator to provide an extra drop off / pick up service to / from Gili Air and Lombok.  The boat is custom built with unique individual comfortable seating, friendly service,  sun deck and full size western toilet.

Reservations and more information [click here]

- The Gili Gili fast boat is another purpose built 30-passenger daily fast ferry to the Gilis and Lombok and is the only operator to leave from Nusa Dua. She comprises  a luxurious interior and with air conditioning and onboard entertainment system with flat screen television giving the most comfortable crossing in 2.5 hours..

Reservations and more information [click here]

- The Gili Cat Island Express runs a twice daily service from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan on their fibreglass 30 seater Island Express. Leaving from Padang Bai harbour in East Bali at 09.00am and 14.00pm with a sea journey time of 1.5 hours, it is perfectly suited for travellers from all areas particularly Ubud and North Bali, or those who want a shorter sea crossing.

Reservations and more information [click here]



SHUTTLE BUS AND PERAMA BOAT

One of the most popular ways of getting from any where in Bali to the Gilis, (Kuta, Sanur, Ubud, Padang Bai, Candidasa, Amed, Tulamben and Lovina) is with the Perama Shuttle Bus and boat. This service runs every day and leaves Kuta at 10.00am to Padang Bai, where the boat takes you direct to the Gili’s.
Travel time is approximately 8 hours but can take longer.

Reservations and more information [click here]



BY AIR WITH A DOMESTIC FLIGHT

Silk Air fly 4 times a week from Singapore to Lombok’s Seleparang airport in Mataram, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, journey time is 2 hours 40 minutes. There are daily flights from Jakarta, Surabaya, Jogjakarta and Bali. Flight time from Bali is only 25 minutes and there are currently three airlines operating this route.


Trans Nusa fly from Bali at 08.00am, 13.00pm and 16.30pm, and return from Mataram at 09.00am, 14.00pm and 16.30pm.

Price - Rp. 449,000 One/Way [more info]


Merpati Nusantara fly 3 times a day from Bali at 07.00am, 12.10pm and 17.10pm, and return from Mataram at 09.00am, 13.10am, and 17.40pm.

Price - Rp. 519,000 One/Way [more info]



Garuda Indonesia fly once a day with a Boeing 737, leaving Bali at 18.35pm and returning from Mataram airport at 19.50pm.
Perfect for weekend breaks and a later departure option to the fast boats.

Prices from Rp. 449,000 One/Way
Business class Rp719,000 One/Way [more info]


AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO / FROM THE GILI ISLANDS

We can also arrange a car and driver to meet you at arrivals and take you the 40 minutes ride either via Monkey Forest road or the spectacular coastal road to Teluk Nara, a small secluded bay, where our speedboat will take you to any of the three Gili islands.

Reservations and more information [click here]


MORE INFORMATION

For more information on transport to the Gili islands of Trawangan, Meno, Air, and Lombok, for up to date accurate information and instant online booking system we recommend Island Promotions Travel, please click on this link www.gili-paradise.com


Hi tide mark, Gili Trawangan in Indonesia

]]> http://www.gili-blog.com/2008/04/27/fast-boat-transport-options-to-the-gili-islands/feed/