Gili Islands are a group of island located just off the northwest coast of Lombok, the next door neighbour of Bali. There are three islands in this group namely Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. From postcard-perfect white sandy beaches to colourful coral reefs, breathtaking sunsets, cute homestays, and less commercialization, Gili
For the most part, Bali is the cheaper spot to visit in comparison to Lombok. So, if you want to spend less, Bali is the better option than Lombok. However, if you want to witness serene beauty and amazing ambiance, giving Lombok a visit will be a great idea.Days 11-14: Lombok. Mt. Rinjani: So unique and impressive. Just a 2-hour fast boat over from the Nusa islands, or a short flight over from Bali, Lombok is yet again wildly different from the other islands you would have experienced with this itinerary, and well worth experiencing. Lombok is much quieter, more rural, and rugged.
Gili Trawangan is a small island located off the coast of Bali and is less than six square miles in total, making it easy to rent a bicycle or walk to anywhere you want to go! With direct ferries available every day for only a couple of dollars, you can swap the crowds of Bali for a few days of the slow and simple life here.