What's in this article? 1) Gili Trawangan Overview. 2) How To Get To Gili Trawangan. 3) How To Get Around Gili T. 4) When to Visit Gili Trawangan. 5) Gili T Packing List. 6) Gili T Map Layout. 7) Gili Trawangan Hotels. 8) Thing To Do in Gili Trawangan. 9) Restaurants & Food Options. 10) Is It Worth Going to Gili Trawangan.
How to get to Gili Trawangan? It does take a few hours to get from Bali or Lombok to Gili Trawangan but it is worth it, this is also why I suggest you spend at least 3 days in the Gili islands. Getting from Bali to Gili Trawangan. The most popular route that people do is to land in Bali International Airport and then travel to Gili Trawangan. The best way to get around and explore the islands is by bike. You can rent a bike and take a ride and look at the spectacular views of the tropical landscape. A horse-drawn carriage or cidomo is another popular way to get around for both locals and visitors. A tour around Gili Trawangan in a cidomo taking around half an hour. How do I get around on Gili Trawangan? There is no motorized transportation on any of the Gili Islands. The best ways to get around are via bike or horse-drawn carriage , also called a Cidomo. The only way to get around is on foot or by bike. While it's not hard to find a " cidomo" (horse cart) ready to take you all over, I wouldn't recommend using them. Most animals are treated quite badly, and it's really sad seeing them carting tourists and stacks of heavy luggage around. It's best to travel light when visiting the Gili Islands. The most common and generally quickest method of transport from Bali to the Gilis is boat, specifically using what are called 'fast boats' i.e. medium-sized passenger boats that go fairly fast. Although they are 'fast', remember these boats are operating on island time—they don't always leave and arrive at their scheduled times.Slow Boat to Gili Trawangan from Bali: Route: Your accommodation in Canggu/Ubud → Drive to Padang Bai (2+ hours) → Slow boat to Lombok (4+ hours) → Taxi from Lembar Port to Bangsal Port (1.5+ hours) → Boat to Gili Trawangan (30+ minutes) Travel Time: 10+ hours total including waiting time.