Gili Islands

Gili Island does not have an international airport on its own and the nearest airport is at Kuta. From there you can either hire a taxi or ride on a ferry. Some of the other cities that offer ferry to Gili Island include Denpasar, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Ubud, Jimbaran, Manggis, and Legian.

From Gili Islands, few of the nearest exit point destinations that are easy to get to include Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Public Transport

There aren't any motorized transportation available within the island and public boats are the ideal way to get around the island and indulge in some island hopping. They are cheap and operate on regular intervals. Prior reservation of the boat is not necessary.

Taxi & Airport transfer

While Gili Island does not carry an airport on its own, you can either make use of Lombok International Airport or Ngurah International Airport. From Lombok, it is just a 35 minute ride to Gili Island on a speedboat and from Bali there are direct boat services that run regularly to Gili Island. Additionally, there are also few shuttle buses that run through from Lombok till the island.

Transport & city passes

As the island is very small and can be covered on foot or by hiring scooters.Transport passes are not available in Gili Island.

Driving & Car rental

Gili Islands is very compact in size and since theren't any motorised mode of transport within the island, the best way to get around is by a walk or on horse-drawn carts called Cidomo's. They are availble for rent throughout the Gili Islands.

Good to Know

Balinese people are very traditional and their culture is rooted deep in the history. They are known for their dramatic Balinese dances and their rich culture which is world popular is unique and interesting. Greetings in Bali generally involve saying Good Morning (Selamat Pagi) or Good Evening (Selamat Siang) in Indonesian along with a smile or a handshake. The locals in Bali dress conservatively and they refrain from showing affection in public. Balinese are more open and put their views straight-forward. Raising your voice in the public is considered rude.

Essentials

Like most of the European countries, Australia, and New Zealand, the standard voltage and frequency in Bali are 240 Volts and 50 Hertz. The power sockets in Bali are of type C and type F. Your appliances carrying plug D or M will not fit either socket C or F and you will need a power plug adapter to use during your trip in Bali. Since the operating voltage is just the same as in India, your appliances will work smoothly without any disturbance.

Expenses

Average cost of living for a couple in Gili Island  is INR 3800 per day.

Food & drink

Essentials

Emergency contacts

Indian Embassy

Jalan Raya Puputan 163, Renon, Denpasar, Bali
Contact No.: (62) 361 259 500
Email address: info@cgibali.in

Lost children

U.S.Consular Agency,Jl. Hayam Wuruk 310, Denpasar
Contact No.: (62) 361-233-605
Email address: CABali@state.gov

Police

Jl. Kartika Plaza No.170, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung
Contact No.: (62) 361 751598
Email address: info@cgibali.in