Best of · GILI ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
The 14 best gili island hopping tours you can book today, with the per-head price, how long the day runs and how many landings you get. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Choose a private or shared boat trip around Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno. Guides such as Tom, Jack, Maron, and Adi help beginners, take GoPro photos, and lead you to turtles, coral gardens, and the famous underwater statues.
“Fantastic, great way to meet people if traveling alone. Well organized and friendly staff, definitely recommend this activity 🤗”
From Sama-Sama Reggae Bar, you’ll board a glass-bottom boat with an English-speaking crew for three snorkel stops, including The Nest statues and turtle sites. Choose a 4.5 or 5.5-hour trip, with time on Gili Air and, on the longer option, Gili Meno.
“Fantastic trip this morning at the 7am. Was great to get out before the crowds. Both guides on board were fantastic and knew e exactly where to see the best sights. Highly recommended, from an Irish tourist.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Sama-Sama Reggae Bar, 100 meters from Gili Trawangan harbor. You’ll visit statue, turtle, and fish sites, with shared GoPro footage and a sunset finish. Guides such as Ijank and Dodo are praised for keeping beginners safe and finding turtles.
“Ijank and dodo were our guides they were amazing! We got lots of great pictures on the go pro. We also went to the under water statues when it was quiet so not lots of crowds”
Spend about 8.5 hours exploring all three Gili Islands from Lombok with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to nine. Expect clear-water snorkeling, turtles, Gili Meno’s underwater statues, lunch on Gili Trawangan, and a final hilltop viewpoint.
“Rido Romance is the coolest guide you’re gonna get in Lombok. Having more than a decade of experience in Lombok’s tour guide industry, he sure knows all the spots to make your trip a dream. As a bonus, he has a beautiful voice to make long travel times much more entertaining. Highly recommended!”
Travel by private speedboat from Teluk Nara Harbor to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Gili Meno in roughly 7 to 10 minutes. The boat carries up to seven people, operates from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and offers a quiet alternative to crowded ferry travel. Ramadana handles communication and arrangements.
“We travelled from Gili T to Lombok. The communication was great leading up to the trip. The power boat was a much better experience than the larger fast boat. Our friend from Gili T spoke with the boat captain and arranged for us to be picked up from the beach. Much easier than battling the crowd on the harbour.”
Join Ozzy Snorkeling Centre for a 270-minute boat trip around three Gili Island sites. You’ll view marine life through the boat’s glass panel, snorkel among Gili Meno’s 48 statues, search for sea turtles, and visit Blue Coral with English or Indonesian-speaking crew.
“we waren met teveel. altijd moeten opletten om geen voet in je gezicht te krijgen. het was echt niet zo aangenaam. bovendien waren er slechts weinig schildpadden te zien en kleurrijke vissen. de mensen in het hotel zeggen me nu net dat het beter is in de ochtend en privé”
Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide such as Pol, Paul, Rio, or Zaini, sailing from Tembowong to five small Gilis. Snorkel among coral and turtles, eat grilled fish on Gili Layar, and finish with a beer on peaceful Gili Asahan.
“This was a highlight of our honeymoon!! The reef was some of the healthiest we’ve seen and we were in awe by the wildlife. Our driver and guide, Pol, was incredible and we had wonderful conversations about Indonesia together. 10/10 would recommend to anyone coming to Lombok.”
Spend five hours aboard a shared catamaran from Gili Trawangan or Gili Air. You’ll snorkel with turtles, use a GoPro, eat two buffet meals, paddleboard, relax at a floating beach club, and choose between quiet lounging and roof-deck jumps. Drinks cost extra.
“As an overall effect it’s really good but you should improve your food don’t make it vegetarian offer seafood also their shouldn’t be any charge on wine, cocktails….. Please it’s £80”
Join an English-speaking guide from Sasak Water Sport for a four-hour glass-bottom boat trip from Gili Air to Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. You will snorkel over coral, look for sea turtles, visit the underwater statues, and stop for lunch with cash in hand.
“le cadre est magnifique mais l’organisation bof et c’est juste pour brasser de l’argent on était tous serré sur le bateau… ça vaux beaucoup plus le coup de prendre sur place car c’est moins cher avec un private boat faite moi confiance”
Join an English-speaking guide on a glass-bottom boat from the Gili Islands to Gili Meno’s famous 48 underwater statues, Turtle Point, Virgin Coral Garden, and Bongkas Reef. Masks, life jackets, mineral water, and GoPro use are included, with free time on Meno Island.
“Amazing snorkelling and great that er got free photos and videos It’s very busy at the statues part and hard to keep a track of where your group is”
Join an English-speaking guide for a 3.5 to 4-hour shared boat trip around Gili Meno, Gili Air, and Gili Trawangan. Snorkel over an underwater statue, see baby turtles, visit turtle points, and stop for lunch. Gear, water, and guide photos are included.
“Lots of people, impossible to sit down because customer management was poor. No visit to the turtle sanctuary and no offer to reschedule for another day.”
Join an English-speaking guide from Gili Trawangan for a four-hour shared boat trip around Gili Meno, Gili Air, and nearby waters. You will snorkel over an underwater statue, look for garden fish and turtles, and stop for lunch in Gili Air. Turtle sanctuary access can vary.
“In the morning there were a lot of people, you couldn't see anything well, and the guides weren't attentive, the only good point was the food at the restaurant they took us to.”
From Gili Trawangan, you’ll snorkel at Gili Meno’s underwater statues and turtle points, then explore coral reefs near Gili Air. Abdul, Suhermani, Habibi, Abibi, or Said may be among the attentive crew. A light BBQ, towels, drinks, music, and sunset views round out the four-hour cruise.
“Merveilleux magique inoubliable je pourrais utiliser encore des superlatifs tellement ce fut une expérience extraordinaire a ne pas rater”
Join a four-hour English or Indonesian guided cruise from Ocean 2 Cafe and Bungalows. Snorkel by underwater statues and turtle points, rest on Gili Meno, then enjoy a BBQ on a floating pontoon before returning past Gili Air. Equipment, towels, water, and a welcome drink are included.
By hull, by landing, by how long you want to be out.
