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How to visit Indonesia's Gili Islands on a budget
The Gili Islands, off the west coast of Lombok, Indonesia, are three very special pedestrian-only islands that could also make for an incredibly affordable trip.
Lonely PlanetJul 23
10 of the best things to do on Indonesia's Gili Islands
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- STUD Horse Riding & RescuePlaceresponsible horseback rides on Gili Air
- Slow SpaPlacebamboo haven on Gili Air
- Zone SpaPlacecool, cavern-like spa on Gili Air
- Legend BarRestaurant
- Cheeky MonkeyRestaurant
- Elsewhere
- Gili TrawanganRestaurantGili Islands, Indonesiaknown for bright lights, live music, and late-night bar hopping
- Gili MenoAttractionGili Islands, Indonesiaplace to escape the hubbub, great snorkeling, romantic atmosphere
- Gili AirHotelGili Islands, Indonesialaid-back, good for inexpensive accommodation, local vibe
- Shark PointSightGili Trawangan, Indonesiapopular diving location off Gili Trawangan
- Turtle HeavenSightGili Meno, Indonesiapopular diving location on Gili Meno
- Gili Meno WallSightGili Meno, Indonesiaexcellent spot for night diving on Gili Meno
- Jason deCaires TaylorSightGili Islands, Indonesiaartist of underwater sculptures viewable while snorkeling
- Gili Cooking ClassesPlaceGili Islands, Indonesiapopular school for Indonesian dishes, branches on Trawangan and Air
- Warung DewiRestaurantGili Trawangan, Indonesialocal food stall on Gili Trawangan
- Gili Trawangan night marketMarketGili Trawangan, Indonesiapacked with stalls selling delicious local food, open evenings
- Gili Eco TrustPlaceGili Trawangan, IndonesiaNGO on Gili Trawangan running conservation projects
- Cats of GiliPlaceGili Trawangan, Indonesiavolunteer-run clinics and charity shop on Gili Trawangan
- Sama Sama BarRestaurantGili Trawangan, Indonesiafeatures live reggae bands on Gili Trawangan
- Jungle BarRestaurantGili Trawangan, IndonesiaDJs spinning dance tracks on Gili Trawangan
- Rose SpaPlaceGili Trawangan, Indonesiapopular for manicures and pedicures on Gili Trawangan
- You SpaPlaceGili Trawangan, Indonesiatreatments with tranquil views, private rooms on Gili Trawangan
- Gili Trawangan HillTrailGili Trawangan, Indonesiaeasy trail to viewpoint with views of Lombok and Bali
- Kayu CafeRestaurantGili Trawangan, Indonesiahealthy breakfasts and good coffee near Gili Trawangan boat terminal