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Gili Islands Lombok Indonesia
Gili Air - Lombok
Gili Air
is the closest to the mainland and the most quicly
accessed of the three Gilis. Gili Air is has the largest
local population of the three and combines the
charm of a tropical island, with access to the people
and culture that make Lombok so special.
Diving
facilities abound and there is nice snorkelling directly
from the shore, particularly from the east and northest
beaches. The south of the island has some good surf
break in the right conditions.
Overview
A
holiday on this island will long be impressed on
the visitor's mind, as a kind of 'Terrestrial Paradise' that
still exists on earth.
The island economy has only recently been transformed from
the fish market to a prevalently tourist market. There are
continually new small resorts and restaurants springing up,
which last just one season, whilst others, with greater
experience, manage to establish themselves, and provide
modest and primitive services that are of great interest to
the tourists arriving on the island, in search of primitive
adventures.
Accommodation
The
accommodation on the island seem not same as on Gili
trawangan, there are view option to stay, range from 2 star
hotel to the simple bungalows.
Getting Here
Lombok
Tourism Com provide a one way either return trip by
shutle Bus + boat to the three Gilis at Rp.
75.000/person/way contact Lombok Tourism Com for
further details Phone: +62 370 6650238 or Mobile:
+62 (0) 8175773060.
Moving Around
To get around the
islet you will not find any cars or motor bikes
because is prohibited by local live here. The only
public transportation is horse cart. Bicycle
rental are available too. expect higher prices for
most things there, since the food and goods are
brought from the mainland of Lombok.
Snorkeling
While divers are able to regularly swim with black tip, those who
prefer to just drifts in the currents with a snorkel, fins and mask are
never left disappointed by the more than 6,000 species of marine life
living just off-shore.
Fishing
Fishing is one of the highlight activities on the islands. Deep
fishing remain the best on south west of the Gili. Carry your own
equipment if you're not familiar with the traditional-style of fishing.
Travel Tip and Sugestion
» While the
Island is busiest from May thorough August, the quieter
place off the season from January to April provides a better
opportunity to enjoy all the islet has to offer, with
accommodation rate is lower then peak season.
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For
who wish to come on the busiest season we sugest you to make
advance hotel booking before coming due to the
accommodation mostly overbooked.
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