Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Gili Islands
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Gili Islands with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Gili Islands area
This Gili Islands map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Gili Islands and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Indonesia
The Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) follows the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. This is a Muslim holiday. This day is an official holiday. It is dedicated to a religious event: the Allah through the Archangel Jibrīl commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. He was replaced by a lamb at the last moment. Thousands of people gather at the Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta on this day. People go to visit and invite guests on this day. It is customary to meet this day in new clothes. Therefore, the holiday is one more reason for shopping. … OpenPhotogallery of Gili Islands sights
Our guide to Gili Islands
Attractions and active leisure
Gili will appeal to those who are fond of water sports. The underwater world here is diverse and rich. You can see bright tropical fish, turtles and corals. Each island has diving schools and equipment rental offices. If you do not have practice, you can take a crash course of video tutorials, safety, trial dive in the pool and go on a dive accompanied by an instructor. Experienced divers with certificates can … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
It is strongly recommended to visit Gili Frame. Here you will find a relaxing atmosphere, music and just great cuisine. Another inexpensive place is the Roast House, it serves fast food. You will find here huge portions for little money. Be sure to visit «Warung Gili» on Gili Air, which is located in the village. The menu includes traditional Indonesian dishes, all of them are very tasty. Vegetarians can visit … Open
Travel guide to Gili Islands
There is not much information about the early history of the Gili Islands. First mentions of the archipelago date back to the World War II period. At that time, the Japanese army occupied the island. It was also used as a camp for war prisoners. The islands also became an observation post of the army. Nowadays, nothing reminds of that difficult period in the history of the island. Invaders didn’t make any … Open
Gili Islands for children - what to visit
Gili is quite a nice place for family holidays. Despite the fact that there is little entertainment for children on the Islands, the year-round season, clean sandy beaches and magnificent, almost untouched nature will definitely interest parents with small children. But if you have school-age children and teenagers, you will be bored here after three or four days. Gili Meno is the most suitable for children of the … Open
Advices for travellers
23.The Islands are safe enough. Exotic diseases and dangerous animals can’t be found here. There are also very few people. But note that there are no hospitals. 24.The crime rate is almost zero, however, sometimes people steal from the rooms, and the safe in the hotel will not help you. So be careful with the money. It is desirable to take cards with you, and keep cash in different places. In case of … Open
Top hotels with reviews
Travelers who are accustomed to luxury facilities located close to the villa will appreciate Bellevue. Cottages decorated in traditional style feature excellent technical equipment. Guests can enjoy pristine natural beauty in comfortable ambience. Elegant wicker furniture, a restaurant with unique atmosphere of home comfort, plenty of exotic plants and flowers make vacations memorable. The attentive staff provides a … Open