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Explore Gili Islands

Travellers are drawn to the delicious local food, breathtaking views, and fascinating landmarks of The Gili Islands. The Gili Islands welcome all kinds of travellers from all around the world. Despite being a small archipelago of just three islands, the ‘Maldives of Southeast Asia’ is large enough to have something for everyone to enjoy

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcWcYP5L884

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
English and Bahasa Indonesia are the national languages, but some natives have their own Bahasa dialect
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Indian Raphia
UTC+08:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Dinner for two at a restaurant will be around Rp928.88 (R105). Lunch prices are a bit cheaper at around Rp40.000 (R45.62) for two people
Drinks
A local beer will be around Rp40 000 (R42). Try to avoid restaurants with “All prices are subject to a 11% service charge and a 10% government charge”. Most alcohol prices are negotiable on this island
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
There is no motorized transport on this small island.
General Transport
Bicycles are commonly used by tourists and can cost Rp40 000 (R45.62) to Rp60 000 (R68.43) to hire per day. There are cidomos (horse drawn carriages) which are mostly used to carry tourist’s luggage’s. They charge around Rp130 000 (R146.26) per 10 min trip.

Things to do in Gili Islands

Ocean swinging at Hotel Ombak; The Trawangan Night Market; The Turtle Conservation; Trawangan Hill; Shark Point; Deep Turbo Sea Caves; Bounty Wreck; Gili Meno Salt Lake.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Tetanus Diphteria
  • Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
  • Typhoid
  • Hepatitis A
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Hand sanitizer 
  • Hiking boots
  • Hat and sunscreen 
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Binoculars
  • First aid kit
  • Umbrella/ raincoat 
  • Waterproof bag 
  • Photocopies of travel documents
  • Diarrhea and nausea tablets 
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

No visa is required for South Africans travelling to Gili Islands with a valid passport for stays of up to 30 days. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.