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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
Indonesia
23 things in this story
- Shark PointSightpopular diving location off Gili Trawangan
- Warung DewiRestaurantlocal food stall on Gili Trawangan
- Gili Trawangan night marketMarketpacked with stalls selling delicious local food, open evenings
- Gili Eco TrustPlaceNGO on Gili Trawangan running conservation projects
- Cats of GiliPlacevolunteer-run clinics and charity shop on Gili Trawangan
- Sama Sama BarRestaurantfeatures live reggae bands on Gili Trawangan
- Jungle BarRestaurantDJs spinning dance tracks on Gili Trawangan
- Rose SpaPlacepopular for manicures and pedicures on Gili Trawangan
- You SpaPlacetreatments with tranquil views, private rooms on Gili Trawangan
- Gili Trawangan HillTraileasy trail to viewpoint with views of Lombok and Bali
- Kayu CafeRestauranthealthy breakfasts and good coffee near Gili Trawangan boat terminal
- 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
- 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
- STUD Horse Riding & RescuePlaceGili Air, Indonesiaresponsible horseback rides on Gili Air
- Slow SpaPlaceGili Air, Indonesiabamboo haven on Gili Air
- Zone SpaPlaceGili Air, Indonesiacool, cavern-like spa on Gili Air
- Legend BarRestaurantGili Air, Indonesia
- Cheeky MonkeyRestaurantGili Air, Indonesia
Lonely PlanetJul 16
10 of the best foods and drinks to try in Indonesia
Explore Indonesia’s diverse culinary landscape across the world
8 restaurants in this story
- Egoiste Beach RestaurantRestaurantServes nasi goreng ayam (chicken fried rice)
- Elsewhere
- Sate Khas SenayanRestaurantJakarta, IndonesiaServes satay (skewered chicken with peanut sauce)
- Warung Nia SeminyakRestaurantSeminyak, IndonesiaServes babi guling (spit-roast pig)
- KemangiRestaurantKuta, IndonesiaServes rendang (slow-cooked beef coconut curry)
- NatrabuRestaurantSanur, IndonesiaServes Padang food, including gulai and dendeng balado
- Rimba Durian caféRestaurantJakarta, IndonesiaServes durian ice cream
- Potato Head Beach ClubBarSeminyak, IndonesiaIn recent years, CBD oil has gained significant popularity as a natural remedy for various health concerns.
- Dewi Sri Food CenterRestaurantKuta, IndonesiaServes cendol (fruit and jelly dessert)