Destination

Gili Islands

No cars, no motorbikes — just bicycles and horse carts, across three small islands with three distinct characters.

Why the Gilis

Three Islands, Three Paces

Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air sit just off Lombok's northwest coast — small enough to walk around, and car-free by rule rather than circumstance. Each has settled into its own character over time.

Gili Trawangan

The liveliest of the three — most of the activities and nightlife are based here.

Gili Meno

The quietest island, with the fewest visitors and the slowest pace.

Gili Air

A middle ground — a working village feel alongside a smaller visitor scene.

Also Available

Gili Island Experiences

Seven shared activities offered under Helios Travel Services, arranged from Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, or Gili Air depending on the experience.

Three Gilis Snorkeling
All three islands by boat, ~6 hours.
Gili Trawangan by Bicycle
The island's quieter paths, at your own pace.
Cooking Class
Hands-on Indonesian cooking, half-day.
Paddleboard Yoga
Movement and stillness, on the water.
Traditional Fishing
A morning with local fishermen, half-day.
Practical Information

Getting There

From Bali

Fast Boat, ~2–2.5 Hrs

Regular fast-boat services connect Bali directly to the Gili Islands.

From Lombok

Shorter Crossing

A quicker boat connection from Lombok's northwest harbors, if arriving via Lombok first.

Getting Around

No Cars, No Motorbikes

Bicycles and horse-drawn carts (cidomo) are the only transport on all three islands.

Ready When You Are

Pick your island, pick your pace.

Plan Your Journey