Islands in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Getting around Gili Islands
How to get around Gili Islands
No motor vehicles: walk, cycle or take a cidomo horse cart. Fast boats link the islands with Bali and Lombok.
Ways to get around Gili Islands
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | Free | Trawangan loop is about 6 km, Air about 5 km |
| Bicycle | About 50,000–100,000 IDR a day | Sandy tracks; fat tires help |
| Cidomo horse cart | About 50,000–150,000 IDR | Fixed prices posted at the harbor |
| Public boat (Bangsal) | About 15,000–25,000 IDR | Cheap; waits until full, daytime only |
Taxis in Gili Islands
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; negotiate fares for cidomo carts and boats from posted harbor prices.
Arriving in Gili Islands
Lombok International via Bangsal (LOP)
Taxi to Bangsal harbor 250,000–350,000 IDR, 2 h; then public boat 15,000–25,000 IDR or fast boat from Bali 700,000–900,000 IDR, 1.5–2.5 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: No scooters or cars on the islands; the only motor traffic is for supplies.
- Driving: on the left. Bring an IDP plus your home licence with the motorcycle category; Bali police fine unlicensed scooter riders at checkpoints.
- Onward travel in Indonesia: Fly between islands (Garuda, Lion Air, Citilink, AirAsia); trains run the length of Java; ferries and fast boats link Bali, Lombok and the Gilis. Allow for delays.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Gili Islands?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; negotiate fares for cidomo carts and boats from posted harbor prices.
What's the best way to get around Gili Islands?
No motor vehicles: walk, cycle or take a cidomo horse cart. Fast boats link the islands with Bali and Lombok.
How do I get from the airport to Gili Islands?
Taxi to Bangsal harbor 250,000–350,000 IDR, 2 h; then public boat 15,000–25,000 IDR or fast boat from Bali 700,000–900,000 IDR, 1.5–2.5 h.
Is Gili Islands walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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