Gili Air is one of the best Lombok island Attraction

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Of the three Gilis, This small island is the closest to Lombok. If you want a vacation spot that is not to crowded but has a stunning natural beauty, Then Gili Air is highly recommended for you. If previously located in the western area of Lombok, Now this island is come to the northern area of lombok because of the expansion. There are many interesting things you can see here, Like the sea horses spot, Diversity of fish that you can see by snorkeling or using the glass bottom boat that you can hire, You can see also turtles around the beach. The local people call this place as " Tengaq Aiq " which means to be in the middle of the sea, The original in inhabitants of this place mostly from Bugis tribes and indigenous Sasak ( Tribal name for natives Lombok peoples ).

Just like Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, This place is also free from air pollution due to all kinds of vehicles using the engine in not allowed to be here. Except for the boat engine on the sea, Residents who live here generally as fisherman and traders. For accommodation around Gili Air is something that does not to worry about, Because you can find a lot of luxury hotel till the cheap lodging, Restaurant, Or Bars around the island.

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How to go to Gili Air ?

To enter Gili Air it's no cost, Can be accessed through the Bangsal port by boat. The journy from the Bangsal port will take about 20 up to 25 minutes, Depending on the sea condition when you cross. The cost of crossing from the Bangsal port to Gili Air is about 10.000 to 35.000 Indonesian Rupiah per person, Depending on the type of boat that you will used. If you come from Bali island, Trip will take about an hour by using the fast boat from Bali

What an interesting activity to do in Gili Air ?

That's great question, Like i told you earlier " Many things that you can do to make your holiday more memorable. Like Snorkeling, Diving, See the colorful fishes on the glass bottom boat, See the turtles or rent a bike cycle for about 35.000 a day to go around the island. Or tour around the island using Cidomo ( Similar trains using horse power ). You can ask the receptionist of the hotel where are you staying or ask some travel agent around Lombok island to arrange the good activity to do around Gili Air.

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