Gili Trawangan

The Charm of Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili Islands north-west of Lombok. Blue water, white sandy beaches, palm trees and a stunning underwater world make the island paradise.

Whether you indulge in the sun at the beach, snorkel, or dive the underwater world – the island offers interesting activities for everyone. In the evenings a variety of beachside restaurants allure with tasty Asian and international cuisine. Several bars offer a range of late evening entertainment opportunities. You can choose between bars and parties, or quiet beaches with a beautiful starry sky.

You won’t find cars or motorcycles on the island, instead horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are used for transportation, which gives this island a unique relaxed touch.

You can walk around the island in about 2 hours and either observe a spectacular sunrise or enjoy a romantic sunset.

How to Get There
From Lombok
Public Boat

Several boats depart daily from Bangsal to Gili Trawangan. There is no fix schedule, the boats leave when there are enough passengers. Tickets are available between 7am und 4pm. If you need a boat later than 4pm you must hire a boat.

  • Travel time: 30 to 40 minutes
From Bali
Plane

Several flights depart daily from Bali to Lombok. From the airport you travel by taxi or private driver to Bangsal.

  • Travel time: 30 minutes by plane and 90 minutes with the airport taxi.
Fast boat

Around 10 fast boat companies operate daily between Bali and Gili Trawangan. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the port. The travel time to the port depends on the respective port (Benoa and Padang Bai), and the hotel you stay at. The boats usually run in the morning, few boats also operate at noon.

  • Travel time: 90 – 120 minutes
Ferry

Roughly every 2 hours a ferry runs from Padang Bai, Bali to Lembar, Lombok. From Lembar you have to organize a private transportation to Bangsal.

  • Travel Time: 4 to 6 hours by ferry and 90 minutes by car
On Gili Trawangan

Once you arrived on Gili T. harbour area, you can either walk direction north or take a island taxi (horse cart).

  • Travel Time: 10 minutes walking or 5 minutes by taxi