|
SNORKELING TO THE GILIS
The three Gili islands are still excellent for
snorkeling despite the devastation wreaked by the El Nino weather
phenomenon in 1998. Some 90% of the hard corals around the islands
down to 20 meters suffered badly at the time from bleaching and are
still recovering. While you can snorkel directly from the beach, a
good deal is to join the daily snorkeling tour at the very
reasonable rate of Rp35,000 per person. As the boat has a glass
bottom, those unable to snorkel, such as young kids, can also have
the opportunity to see a wide array of beautiful multicolored
tropical fish and, if lucky, even the odd turtle. A tip here: bring
your own snorkeling gear as the quality of the stuff available for
hire leaves much to be desired.
Nothing can be as relaxing as floating
amidst a beautiful coral reef watching the undersea life, join our
boat crew for a short ride to one at the nearby island reefs. Giant
sea turtles and schools of Indo Pacific reef fish are abundant.
After snorkeling our boat crew will land you on one of the Gili's
(Indonesian for Island). The Gili Islands are famous for their white
sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Here you can relax, swim
along the fringing reef or take a ride around the island using one
of the local pony and cart. Gili Island snorkeling trips disembark
from our Jetty two times per day.
When you need a break from the
snorkeling, the sugary white beaches are a perfect place for
relaxation and sunbathing. The few hawkers that ply their trade here
are much less aggressive than in Bali, and when they realize you
don’t want what they are selling they quickly get the message. If
the blazing tropical sun becomes too much to bear, shelter can be
found under the palm trees that conveniently line the beaches.
If the weather is good – which it usually is - beautiful red sunsets
can be seen, with the sun setting in the west over Mount Agung,
Bali. Either head for Gili Trawangan’s northern coast else climb the
island’s 100-meter hill (going up here is the only time you are
likely to venture into the island’s interior during your stay).
As for Gili Air and Gilo Meno, they are even quieter than Gili
Trawangan. Accommodations and restaurants are basic, but then that's
part of the charm. If you need more facilities, it’s more convenient
to stay on Gili Trawangan and make day trips to these two islands.
Gili Islands
Snorkeling Tours
One day Gili Trawangan and Meno Tours ( 08 Hours
)
We offer your our special and jnique
tours to explore the wonderful coral reefs and marine life of Gili
Trawangan and Gili Meno.
Starting the Tours;
We pick you up at 08.00 Am in the
morning at your Hotel in Senggigi Area, Directly transfer to Bangsal
via Lendang Bajur Sasak traditional market, On the way to Bangsal we
also stop at Pusuk pass Monkey forest and feed them.
Upon arrive in Bangsal, We hire a boat
and sail to Gili Trawangan. This boat ride will takes around 45
minutes to the biggest gGlis of Trawangan. Swimming, snorkeling,
beach combing or riding a Cidomo ( Horse carriage in additional
charge ) in Gili Trawangan. On the 03 gilis islands, there is no
motor bikes, no cars and barking dogs.
Afterward we take you to Gili Meno which
located in the middle of the 03 Gilis. also swimming, snorkeling or
just beach combing. Lunch provide at local restaurant by the sea.
Before sunset, we take you back to
senggigi via Malimbu to see the spectacular sun set view over Mount
Agung in Bali and also scenic view of west Lombok.
Transfer back
to your hotel
End of
services.
We also provide different way to the
Gilis by out rigger boat from Senggigi!
|
