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Guía de Gili | Islas Gili | Gili Trawangan | Gili Island

Travel Guide to Gili Islands (Indonesia)



TRAVEL GUIDE Gili Islands (INDONESIA)


PROLOGUE

The travel guide that follows is a compilation of data prior to making a trip to the Gili islands and update them once the trip. We provide this information as an example of how to organize a trip for free with information that can be found on the Internet. We thank Veronica Corrales, vecogu ( www.pacoyverotravels.com ), one of the best people organizing their trips.







1. Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan is a small island (which is paired with Gili Meno) next to Lombok. Gili islands offer white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and tranquility. There are no cars or motorbikes, or even roads, no police, no nightlife. Although there are many restaurants to dine while watching a movie or even offer live music.




This destination is perfect for absolute relaxation and to get the PADI certified diving Openwater. The courses generally last for 4 days (combining theoretical training in the pool and then dive into the sea) and enable you to join any underwater excursion with instructor. The supply of diving in Bali and surrounding areas is also abundant and quality.

  


2. HISTORICAL REFERENCES

  Sir Alfred Russel Wallace, the so-called father of animal geography, formulated his ideas about evolution by natural selection while observing and collecting wildlife in the islands of Southeast Asia. He was particularly impressed by the sudden difference in bird families found while surfing just twenty miles east of the island of Bali and landed on Lombok.

In Bali, the birds were clearly related to those of the larger islands of Java and Sumatra and mainland Malaysia. In Lombok the birds were clearly related to New Guinea and Australia. He marked the channel between Bali and Lombok as the divide between two major zoological geographic regions, Eastern, and Australia.




In his honor this dividing line, which extends northward between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi, is today known as the Wallace Line. The first island in the region of Australia is Gili Trawangan.




 

3. I EXPERIMENTAL DATA

  NO MOTORIZED TRANSPORT

Fortunately, and the three Gili islands are not allowed any kind of motorized transport and, therefore, depend on bicycles or horses and carts, known locally as "Cidomos." Bikes can be rented from any of the kiosks and the cost of all RP20, 000 an hour. Cidomos (local and horse carts) are easily found throughout the island, tend to be all over the port, arrangements can be made ​​if you stay at a more remote location on the island. The bargaining is the norm, and always agree a price before your trip. The normal is 10,000 rupees per head.







SWIMMING AND DIVING

The best place to dive and swim along the main beach area a few meters from where the boats, this area is known as Goodheart. Goggles and fins can be rented by the hour or day, from any of the 6 PADI dive centers or kiosks on the street. The excursions in glass-bottomed boat around the three Gili islands are available and cost around 60000rp per person. There Snorkel trips departing daily at 10a.m. and return at 4 pm includes snorkeling in three or four points around the three islands. The cost ranges from 60000-150000 RP depending on where they engage and their ability to negotiate. Includes material but not the cost of lunch. You can see all types of marine life with only snorkel among them many fish and corals and, of course, many turtles, but please be careful not to touch the coral. The best diving is at Coral Beach. Turtles abound in this area. Do not try to swim between any of the 3 Gili Islands because the currents in the canal can be unpredictable and very strong.






4. EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS II

MONEY

There is only one ATM in Gili Islands, but not recommend having this service. It is better to carry cash. In all dive centers and major hotels accept Visa and MasterCard.


ELECTRICITY

The three Gilis islands now have their own power generation stations, however, due to the increased number of visitors the service is interrupted from time to time. In the high season can be put under stress and particularly in the afternoon. A number of companies have their own generators, such as large hotels and restaurants, to avoid the problem, and usually power cuts or "mati Lampu 'last few hours, but can sometimes last a few days.


WATER

Most businesses rely on well water for showers and baths, some places are now importing fresh water from mainland Lombok. Some have the option of fresh water and well water. All water is brought to the islands in small fishing boats Lombok - in the unlikely event that the water can not be delivered timely guests have to use well water. Delays may be due to the tides. The water should be used sparingly.





COMMUNICATION

There are several internet cafes in Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, all charge approximately the same, (around RP300 per minute), although all operate at different speeds. For phone calls, the best place to use is the Wartel, next to the art market.


HEALTH AND SAFETY

In general there is very little crime in the Gili islands, where, however, are not 100% free of petty crime. As with anywhere in the world cares leaving valuables in your room, and preferably in your safe. If you have any problems on the island, report to the Head of the Island (Kepala Desa) Satgas in the office, located opposite the Harbour. There are two small basic clinics on Gili Trawangan which can cope with minor problems, which is located in the town and the Villa Ombak.


5. HOW TO GET A Gili Islands

Gili Islands are located 10 minutes by boat from Lombok. However, its main access is from Bali, particularly from the port of Padang Bai. There are also fast boats leaving from Benoa on the southern beaches. The recommended way to access the internet via Gili's book transport with Gili Cat ( www.gilicat.com ). The price is usually around 100 € round trip, including transportation to hotels in Bali. The journey time is about 45 minutes, unlike vessels going to Nusa Dua, which typically takes twice as long. The Bali departure times are 8:00 to 15:00 and the departure of Gili Trawangan from 11:00 to 16:30.




Usually if you are staying in Ubud is best to leave Padang Bai and if you stay at a South Beach is best leaving Benoa.




6. BARS AND RESTAURANTS

Despite the small size of the islands, dining and entertainment is varied:

Ana Café: A great little place to get local food, cheap and tasty, try the Nasi Campur.

Blue Marlin Café: A varied international menu during the day and, perhaps, the best grilled fish on the island at night, try the salads or grilled with garlic trevally on one of its natural juices.

Coco Cafe: now serving a variety of illy coffee, delicious homemade cakes and baguettes. Have to try the chocolate brownies or blueberry tart with a cappuccino.

Horizontal: A touch of pure funk has come in the form of horizontal bar and lounge, playing the latest funky music with a view to the beach, watch the sunset while sipping mojitos on the beach sofas and superb Asian fusion cuisine in the ultra modern restaurant.

Juku: A Balinese restaurant with their own eating utensils in Barugo serves food and western Indonesia. Try the Chicken Cordon Bleu with vegetables.

Kayak Karma: The Tapas restaurant offers a great combination of sweet Spanish, tapas and other small bites of fusion, sandwiches, milkshakes and more. Try the sangrias to sunset.



Manta coffee: Good international cuisine at reasonable prices in a relaxed, chill out in a hammock or Barugo.

Person Indian Restaurant: Truly unique, the hookah in the cannelloni Thai style beachfront flavored snuff Indian incredible dishes from all over India.

Ryochi Japanese restaurant: You should try if you love sushi and teriyaki. Try Naso miso soup, chicken teriyaki and tuna carpaccio.

Scallywags: Food from Spain's northern Basque Country with fresh local organic ingredients. Coral Trout Pan seared, tempura sardines drizzled with apple sauce. Reasonable price.

The Beach House: Beachfront bar and restaurant serving hearty breakfast, special gourmet and fresh seafood, fine wines and some of the tastiest food on the island. Try the lobster or steak.

Tir Na Nog: Very popular. Barbecue, beef and Guinness pie dough and sauce, best pizza, and the famous Irish fry. Daily breakfast.

Villa Ombak: Ideal for special occasions. or a romantic dinner the International Chef will have the mouth watering in no time. Try the seafood followed by Chicken Tikka Masala.






7. EPILOGUE

 

I hope these notes are useful to plan your trip. We remind you that you must be respectful of the local population and all the money you will spend directly with local guides in street markets, food stands, tuk tuk, etc will be very valuable for people who receive it. Think not only in the price of goods or services but as you help a family.




We offer this guide in PDF format, with a detailed map of Gili Trawangan. Due to the limited number of downloads can not hang on our website. Write ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and we will send by e-mail.



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