Gili Trawangan
Locally known as Gili Trawangan
The largest and most popular of the three Gili Islands, Gili Trawangan (or "Gili T") is famous for its party scene, excellent diving, and no-motorized-vehicles policy. Backpackers and divers flock here for cheap accommodation, vibrant nightlife, and some of Indonesia's best coral reefs.
Highlights
- No motorized vehicles
- Famous night market
- Turtle sanctuary
- Excellent diving
- Swing over the ocean
Daily Budget
Rp 600.000 (~$38.00)
average per person / day
Safety
3/5
Internet
moderate
No Grab/Gojek
Places in Gili Trawangan
Blue Marlin Dive
Gili T's most established PADI 5-star dive center
Ombak Sunset Hotel
Traditional Lumbung-style cottages with ocean panoramas
Gili Trawangan Sunset Cycling
Cycle the car-free island in time for the famous sunset
Gili Island Hopping Public Boats
Cheap inter-island boats connecting all three Gilis
Mowie's Bar & Grill
Gili T's liveliest beachfront sports bar
Scallywags Beach Club
Premium beachfront seafood grill on Gili Trawangan
Bluewater Express
Fast boat service between Bali, Lombok, and the Gili Islands
Jambuluwuk Oceano Resort
Gili T's premier full-service resort with pool and dive center
Pearl of Trawangan
Luxury boutique hotel with rooftop bar and designer rooms
Manta Dive
Eco-conscious PADI center with marine conservation programs
Divine Divers
Small-group diving with personal attention and expert guides
Big Bubble Diving
Veteran Gili T dive shop with 20+ years of reef expertise
Dream Divers
Professional PADI center with divemaster internship programs