Gili Trawangan

What to do in Gili Trawangan

Take a stroll down most of the beaches around Gili Trawangan, and the vast blue waters can be all yours. As a premier diving destination, Gili Trawangan is home to some of the Gilis’ pioneering dive shops where you can get your PADI Open Water or Advanced diver’s certification. Just roll up, ask and take part in a fun dive.

In turn, the easiest way to enjoy the underwater beauty of the Gilis is by snorkel and fin, widely available for rent from local seaside stalls. The waters around the islands are shallow, with abundant coral reefs and regular sightings of sea turtles roaming freely.

Other features of Gili Trawangan

Being larger than Meno and Air also means that Trawangan offers s more to see and discover overland. This includes a hilltop viewpoint where you can discover a desolate tomb and remnants of a WWII gun bunker. Getting around the island is easy: by foot, bicycle or horse-driven cart known as cidomo.

To replenish, seaside bars and restaurants are aplenty, including a seafood night market. To unwind, cosy spas along the coast offer soothing sea views with their treatments. When you’ve sampled a bit of Trawangan, you can easily island-hop to the other 2 Gilis via private transfers or by scheduled public boats that service between the islands daily.

In all, you can consider Gili Trawangan to be your first hop on your trip to the Gilis. Even if you decide to stay on Trawangan, the mix of facilities and features here alone is good enough to complement your island escape.