Best of · INDONESIA ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
Good indonesia island hopping tours sell out weeks ahead in high season and the early departures go first. Below: the 9 to book now, what each includes and how they differ.
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.”
Set out from Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, or Lombok with guides such as Abdul Azis or Azis. You will snorkel at turtle sites, coral gardens, and underwater statues, with optional GoPro footage, hotel transfers, and a private boat.
“We had an amazing snorkeling adventure guided by Azis and his mate! From start to finish, they took excellent care of us, making sure we were comfortable and safe throughout the trip. Azis went out of his way to find the best snorkeling spots—away from the crowds—so we could fully enjoy the beauty of the ocean in peace. One of the highlights was seeing turtles up close, which was absolutely unforgettable. The whole experience lasted around 3 hours and was the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a personal and memorable snorkeling experience!”
Take a shared speedboat from Labuan Bajo to six Komodo-area stops, including Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Manta Point, Taka Makassar, and Kanawa Island. You get lunch, bottled water, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, and an onboard guide. Expect a fast, active day with extra park fees.
“The overall experience was good, because of the actual team that was on board. But the whole experience was very chaotic from an organization point of view. The pick up and drop off, especially where very unorganized and if you’re new to the area, this can be very unRead more”
Set out from Labuan Bajo around 5:30am on a shared speedboat for Padar’s famous viewpoint, a ranger-led Komodo dragon walk, Pink Beach, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Kanawa Island. Lunch, water, transfers, and snorkel gear are included, but the Komodo entrance fee is extra.
“I expected much more from this tour. The first two stops on Padar Island and the pink beach were very good but the one in Komodo National Park was disappointing. The park is abandoned, sloppy, full of trash everywhere, we were only 40 miRead moreAuto-translated”
Start with a 5:30 am hotel pickup in Labuan Bajo, then visit Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar, and Kanawa by shared speedboat. Expect an English-speaking guide, lunch, snorkeling gear, and a long day at sea.
“OK - so this is no fault of the local booking operator - Discovery Komodo Adventure was who we paid. BUT, as there are so many operators in Flores - Labuan Bajo to Komodo and Padar etc then everyone gets boxed together and that's wheRead more”
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