Bali's neighboring Gili Islands are real paradise For beach holiday, diving and snorkeling, for a secluded or romantic getaway.

Many people come to Bali in search of beach paradise. After all, all of us who live in Bali, or those who came here on vacation and managed to fall in love with this island, call it paradise. We, however, have our own reasons for calling it paradise, but for some reason everyone associates it with beaches with white sand, a clear emerald ocean and palm trees beautifully hanging right down to the water. In Kuta, for example, the sand is not white at all, the water is far from clear, and you can count the palm trees on one hand. And in order to find a real paradise, you need to go to neighboring islands. Password - Gili.

Gili is three micro-islands 35 km from the easternmost point of Bali. Gili Trawangan is the largest, and two smaller ones are Gili Air and Gili Meno. They are, in fact, located next to the island of Lombok, neighboring Bali, but you can also get to them directly from Bali.

The islands are truly microscopic. The largest of them is Trawangan - 2.5 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide. In just over an hour, Trawangan Island can be walked around its entire perimeter. And there are absolutely no cars or mopeds on the islands - not a single one. As Vehicle Bicycles, fishing boats and horse-drawn carts are used. Therefore, Gili is secluded, quiet, calm, and almost heavenly.

Cafes and bungalows located right on the ocean, the sand is white, the water is clear and blue, everything is as it should be heavenly place! The daily routine and atmosphere on the Gili Islands are the most relaxed. I woke up, looked out of my bungalow, walked to the shore, soaked my feet in the emerald water to wake up, grabbed an armful of shells from the shore and went to have breakfast with freshly squeezed juice, fruit salad or omelet in a cafe right by the water. The cafe plays relaxed music, sometimes reggae. After breakfast you can go shopping and look at colorful fish and corals. So the sunset comes unnoticed :) Sunset is an important part of being on these islands. Sitting in a cafe or just on the sand with a cocktail or a bottle of Bintang is a mandatory ritual.

The essence of staying on the Gili is relaxation, rest and solitude. You don’t want to do anything here - lie on the beach or on a sun lounger in a cafe, listen to music, dive and swim, do any other non-stressful nonsense. You can take a boat and travel around the island, dive into beautiful places. You can take inter-island transport - gili island hopping boats - and end up on the neighboring island. Well, perhaps on one of the islands - on Trawangan - there is at least some semblance of an active tourist life - a whole street with hotels, cafes, bars and restaurants.

The three islands are similar in appearance, but slightly different in atmosphere. The most secluded is Gili Meno - it is also called the honeymoon island. There is minimal civilization there - a couple of bungalows on the shore, a couple of cafes with food, but beautiful beaches. Gili Air is also quite secluded, but still there is a little more civilization there - more restaurants and even a spa. Well, the most party place is Trawangan. It is noisier, more fun, more expensive. There are hotels there to suit every taste. At the Ombak Hotel you can rent a room for 150-200-300 dollars per night. Whereas on Meno and Air there are many accommodation options for $15 per room.

How to get to Gili

Speedboat (fastboat) to Gili

total travel time about 4 hours: 2-3 hours boat + 1-1.5 transfer to the port

There are fast boats from Bali. They go either from the port of Padang Bai or from the port of Benoa to Nusa Dua (Nusa Dua) or from Sanur. This is the most comfortable and fastest way to get to the islands, it will only take a couple of hours. There are many companies in Bali that sell tickets for these speed boats. The ticket usually includes transfer to and from the port. Prices for tickets through the Padang Bai port (through other ports are more expensive) at travel agencies cost about $70-$100. It makes sense to buy a ticket immediately there and back, and there are tickets with open date, that is, you can decide on the spot when to go back. Boats leave in the morning, return from Gili to Bali around lunchtime.

Speedboats mainly go to Gili Trawangan (most often) or to Gili Air; you can get to Meno Island for $2-3 on local boats.

Trash option for backpackers – via Lombok

total travel time more than 8 hours: 5 hours ferry + hour and a half transfer to the port in Bali + hour and a half transfer to the port in Lombok + half an hour by boat to the islands

For those who have a lot of time, little money and a great thirst for adventure, there is another option: from the port of Padang Bai, take a ferry to the island of Lombok (the ferry arrives at the port of Lembar), then from the port by taxi (or by motorbike) get to the port of Bangsal and there take a boat to one of the islands. This entire trip will take a total of 8 hours or more.
Boats from Bangsal to Gili cost mere pennies - a little over a dollar for one ticket, or $25 for a whole boat. Tickets must be purchased at the official ticket office, otherwise you risk falling for scammers and paying more. The ferry is also not expensive, the price depends on whether you will be on the ferry on foot, by car or on a moped. A car ticket is the most expensive - about 700,000 rupees (~$87). By motorbike – 100,000 rupees ($10). But keep in mind that ferries in Indonesia are not very comfortable, but at least they operate around the clock.

As an alternative to the ferry to Lombok, you can fly to Lombok by plane. A ticket costs about 500,000 rupees (~$60) round trip. And you don’t have to spend money on a taxi to Padang Bai. But it’s cheaper to go directly by speedboat to Gili.

Diving on Gili

Gili is definitely a paradise for divers. There are many diving spots around the island where you can see not only colorful fish, but also stingrays, manta rays, turtles or sharks. There are diving schools in Trawangan and Eire where you can get a PADI certificate. Trawangan, by the way, is a bit similar in atmosphere to diving Dahab, which is in Egypt.

Surfing on Gili

Another thing that not everyone knows is that you can surf on these islands. The island of Gili Air has an excellent surf spot for experienced surfers.

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Accommodation on the Gili Islands

You can stay in a bungalow for 100,000 rupees (~$12), or in a hotel for $150.
Accommodation can be found locally, but it is better to book in advance.

Island maps

Gili Trawangan

Bali is the first place that comes to mind when we hear about Indonesia. The Island of the Gods is not called that by chance. Despite the fact that everyone relaxes differently, even the most experienced tourist will be happy in Bali. After all, there is not only wide beaches with fluffy sand, rocks plunging into the sea, forests with thick emerald greenery.

Here you will also see places related to rich history islands, and ancient temples, as well as enjoy the unique exotic culture and become imbued with the spirituality of Bali. Not everyone knows about the islands located around Bali. But for some they can become a real discovery.

Moyo Island

If you travel north from Sumbawa Island, you will see paradise - Moyo Island. It is located 280 km from Bali. Thanks to its remoteness from the main routes, Moyo can offer the most memorable holiday: high-class hotels, best service, privacy, communication with nature. You will see an Indonesia that is hidden from most tourists. Moyo Game Park - Nature Reserve wildlife- is located right here. Divers, a marine reserve awaits you: on Moyo Island you will discover the most interesting dive sites in Indonesia.

Nusa Ceningan

One of the islands directly south of Bali is the small but very interesting Nusa Ceningan. A bridge leads to it from two neighboring islands. Locals Here they engage in agriculture and collect seaweed, and tourists enjoy watching this process. Want to see breathtaking scenery? Head to the Blue Lagoon of Ceningan Island. For adrenaline seekers, Mahana Point is a must-visit. Co observation deck the cliff top offers exceptional views and some visitors dare to jump off the cliff into the clear blue sea.

Java

The large island west of Bali is called Java. Here you will find Largest cities, including Jakarta. If you want to experience a rich cultural history and the heritage of Indonesia, Java is one of the best places appointments. A variety of excursions from Bali will allow you to explore all the delights of Java in a few days, including ancient hindu temples Borobudur and the stunning Sultan's Palace - the residence of the rulers of Indonesia. Volcanoes, temples and beaches are just a few of the attractive attractions that Java has to offer its visitors.

Komodo Island

To the west of Bali lies the unique island of Komodo. As you might have guessed from its name, the island is home to the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard in the world. Most of the island is part National Park Komodo, which also includes the islands of Rinca and Padar. This is a protected sanctuary for local wildlife, where habitat a habitat rare species. You can reach Komodo Island by ferry. Most visitors come for the tour from Lombok, although a tour from Bali is also possible. Apart from the unique wildlife and majestic lizards, the surrounding sea is also ideal for scuba diving. In particular, the reefs off the shore of the chest of drawers are home to sharks and rays.

There are several concentrated near Bali amazing islands. Some of them have a well-developed tourist infrastructure, others are suitable for active leisure, and others are not even inhabited. Each island is different in shape, location, and natural potential. And some of them are not inferior to the holiday conditions in Bali, as they have excellent hotels, restaurants, many interesting places.

The island is located northwest of Bali. Covers an area of ​​1500 hectares. The name Menjangan translates as “deer” and it is no coincidence, because many of these mammals actually live on land.

The island is surrounded on all sides by a beautiful coral reef, which in turn is attractive for divers and snorkeling. In 1982, Menjangan was included in National Park Barat, therefore any type of hunting is strictly prohibited here.

There is no population on the island, except for a few monks who look after the local temples. This perfect place for secluded relaxation and observation of nature. Activities available here include swimming in the sea, diving, snorkeling, walking through mangroves or visiting temples.

It is better to go to the island for a few days; you can rent accommodation in Pemuteran. Be sure to take your children with you, they will find it interesting and safe there.

A small island located in the southeastern part of Bali. Nusa Lembongan is part of a small island group, and its name translates as “island of waiting.” It was formed as a result of volcanic activity in Bali. The relief is formed by plains with small hills. The main part of the coastline consists of flat areas with sand, only in some places there are minor limestone cliffs.

There are practically no waterways on Nusa Lembongan; small rivers can form only during the rainy season. The island's area is about 8 km2, and it is separated from Bali by the 12-kilometer Badung Strait. There is a coral reef on all sides of the land, as a result of which groups of tourists regularly come here for snorkeling and diving.

The island's population is just over 600 people, all of whom live in three small villages. Tourists who decide to stay in Nusa Lembongan can stay in small coastal bungalows. There are no luxury hotels here, and relaxation is a relaxing pastime. The beaches are covered with volcanic sands of white or yellow color, making being on the coast doubly pleasant.

The island is located next to Nusa Lembongan and is connected to it by a bridge. It is much quieter and calmer than its neighbor, which creates a relaxing atmosphere. There are no attractions here, but beautiful views and conditions for relaxation are guaranteed.

There are not many beaches on the island, most of them coastline- these are rocks. Thanks to a large number rock formations, the most popular activity on the island is diving. The cost of such entertainment is about 50 thousand rupees.

Nusa Ceningan has a well-developed infrastructure; it has everything to provide the minimum necessary conditions for comfort. Hotels and guesthouses are available for accommodation. In addition, there are cozy cafes and restaurants, small markets, travel agencies. Anyone can rent a motorbike. But night entertainment is completely absent.

Local population lives in small villages. Between main hotels and tourist places paved roads have been laid. Most of the beaches are concentrated in the west of the island.

It is 12 kilometers away from Bali and covers an area of ​​200 km 2. Despite the fact that about 50,000 people permanently live on the island, the tourist infrastructure here is poorly developed, although for some travelers such conditions are more than acceptable.

Northern part The island of Nusa Penida is a lowland, within which the main benefits of civilization are concentrated. Maximum height islands 524 meters. Getting to Nusa Penida is the most difficult. And in general it is not suitable for long stay. The disadvantage of the island is the disadvantage fresh water and some food products, since the main provisions are delivered here from Bali.

Fans of ecotourism and active pastime will appreciate a holiday in these places. This is where you can see how the people of Bali live in the outback and admire the untouched nature. Within Nusa Penida there are many picturesque beaches, ancient temples, caves. I would especially like to note great amount rare birds on the island. Rich undersea world creates all the conditions for snorkeling and diving here.

If during your holiday in Bali you want to truly heavenly pleasure, then the Gili Islands are what you need. They are located east of Bali and are several tens of kilometers away. The group consists of three islands. The largest is Gili Trawangan, which is also the most popular and developed from a tourist point of view.

There are no vehicles on the islands; you can move around their territory by bicycle or horse. Thanks to coral reef There are almost never strong waves here, therefore, you can relax even with small children. The reef is a real abode for underwater inhabitants; around the island there are excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling.

The coastline is formed by white coral sand. The infrastructure of Gili is developed at a high level. There are hotels of different levels here, there is Internet, there are exchangers and ATMs. Nightlife is represented by discos and bars. You can travel between the Gili Islands on small boats that act as taxis.

Lombok Island

Even though Lombok is located a few kilometers from Bali, it is a completely different world. This is a great place both for relaxing with friends and for traveling with small children. There is rich flora and fauna here. Various living creatures can be found at almost every step. The most common sightings are monkeys.

The main attraction of Lombok is the Rinjani volcano. The island has its own airport. Numerous beaches are suitable for both water procedures and for surfing. IN certain time the waves reach their maximum and can tickle the nerves of even experienced surfers. The hotel base is represented by hotels of different levels.

Java is large island, here is the capital of Indonesia - Jakarta. The island's population is 140 million people. Islam is preached here. The island is very diverse. During their holiday, guests can enjoy rocky beaches, pristine jungle and active volcanoes. And also visit the metropolis, which is the capital of Indonesia. In Java, the city of Jakarta has its own airport, which receives both domestic and international flights.

A ferry departs from East Java to Bali. The island is well developed public transport. Buses run here, there is a railway connection, and anyone can rent a car. The hotel stock is represented by multi-level hotels. In addition, there are guesthouses here. Numerous restaurants offer a large selection of Indonesian cuisine, most of which are adapted for European tourists.

Islands on the map

On this map I have marked the exact location of all the described islands near Bali.

The abundance of islands allows you to diversify your leisure time during your holiday in Bali. Each island is a separate kingdom with its own laws. It is unlikely that you will be able to visit them all during one vacation. But after studying their features, you can choose the most suitable one for yourself and visit it during your trip.

The Gili Islands are another place near Bali that is a “must have,” so to speak. Well, that is, if you came to Bali and didn’t go to Gili, it’s a complete failure! 🙂

Some “unique individuals” are looking for information about this place using the query: “Gili Island - Bali,” but this query is not true to the root, because Gili is not one island, but three at once: Trawangan, Meno and Air. More details about each and, in general: why is it worth going there? everything in today's article with real photos from the Gili Islands.

Not so long ago, my husband and I were there in person, so the memories are still fresh. I will try to be as detailed as possible, but not boring... Let's go! 🙂

Gili Islands in Bali

The Gili Islands in Indonesia are a place where fans of bounty-style holidays rush from all over the world, and of course those who simply love a party nightlife. Moreover, both of them receive the joy of being here equally.

Wikipedia about the Gili Islands briefly reports the following - the Gili archipelago consists of 3 islands: Meno, Air and Trawangan, which are located northeast of the island of Lombok, which is also located in Indonesia. The whole thing is generously washed by the Bali Sea. For everyone three islands Internal combustion engines are prohibited (this is true - this is where tourists enjoy riding horses):

Therefore, nothing prevents travelers from enjoying the wonderful sea air and many other delights of these islands.

Which ones? You'll find out soon...

The Gili Islands on the map are located between the island of Bali and the island of Lombok. For the first time, I visited them with my husband in 2014. Fortunately, then he already knew how to get to the Gili Islands from Bali. And when we decided to do this after a week of vacation in Bali itself, we had no difficulties.

And everything is done quite simply. On the island itself. In the Karangasem area (where, by the way, a volcano recently thundered) there is a port called “Padang Bai”. So, it is there in this port that we usually buy tickets to the Gili Islands. But here it is important not to fall for the bait for those who are for the first time...

Yes Yes! You can go to the same islands completely different prices- I guarantee you this. The last time, a round-trip ticket on a speedboat for one person cost us 400 Indonesian rupees (about 2,000 rubles in Russian money). But for this you need to bargain... :)

Because when you approach one of the many stalls that sell tickets for boat brands: Eka Jaya or Marina Srikandi, first they offer you a ticket at a cost of 2 times more expensive. And even more! Moreover, the sellers claim that this is a single price for everyone...

Fortunately, we know the real prices. So this time, we quickly informed that we know the real prices and we have an offer for 500 rupees to leave directly with a transfer from the villa, which is located 50 km from the pier. To which the seller, of course, agreed to sell us tickets immediately from the ferry for 400 rupees each. And we were traveling in a high-speed boat from Eka Jaya. The inside looks like this:

The soft seats are almost like on an airplane, and local vendors actively sell food and drinks before departure. And on the second floor - open sky, music is playing and beer is being sold... :) But it was very windy there. So I couldn’t even take a photo.

But let's get back to buying tickets. So the most important thing here is to decide where you will go? If you are from the port, it is better to arrive here by 9:00 am in order to have time to buy a ticket. The boats run until 13:00, but it is better to protect yourself from any force majeure and arrive early. Well, or buy tickets in advance online through some trusted service, for example, and be sure that you are guaranteed a place on the boat. 🙂

By the way, have you already decided which Gili island to choose? 🙂

In general, in this matter everything strictly depends on only one thing - what do you want to get from your vacation? All islands are beautiful in their own way, and then I will describe the beauty of each one separately.

Generally speaking, the weather on the Gili Islands is, as a rule, always better than on the island of Bali itself. So this time we left the cloudy captivity of Bali and ended up in sunny Gili:

This means that in high season from April to September, it is hotter than Bali. And in the low season, when big island It rains, and at least during the day the sun shines brightly on Gili.

So if you suddenly miscalculated the season and Bali greeted you with constant rain, then go to Gili. And draw your own conclusions on the topic: “Gili Islands: which is better?”

In November 2017, we decided to visit the Gili Islands again. And this time we traditionally decided to start from Trawangan.

Gili Trawangan Island is the largest. This can be clearly seen in the photo from the Gili Islands in Indonesia. This can be clearly seen on this map:

The naked eye can see that Trawangan is the largest. He is also the most popular, the most “moving” in every sense of the word. There are plenty of hotels around and in the center of the island. The entire embankment is covered with a network of cafes, clubs and restaurants that are open until late at night.

When I first saw this island in 2014, the impression from it, of course, was simply indelible! In the good sense of the word. Of course, I had never seen such beauty, cleanliness, and at the same time the opportunity to have a good rest in the evening in my life, so Trawangan looked like a dream in my eyes...

But everything changed in November 2017... The fact is that this time we arrived there at the beginning of the rainy season. And either the season or the global restructuring on the island did not allow us to enjoy it to the fullest.

The fact is that on the island of Trawangan itself the following happened: someone from the government came there and banned the construction of restaurants right on the embankment in the port. And a row of decent establishments - the face of the island - was taken and demolished... They left only tables with umbrellas along the coast and that’s all.

In addition, so much garbage appeared on the island that walking around it became somehow even unpleasant.

We didn’t take pictures of the heavily trashed places, so in reality it looked a little worse...

There was garbage on Trawangan before, but it all accumulated in the center of the island. At the edges, where the main flow of tourists is, this was not noticeable at all. But apparently, tourists in last years there was too much and the island authorities simply could not cope with so much garbage, which eventually broke through to the embankment and ruined the whole view.

In general, after staying in Trawangan for 2 days, we realized that while there was such a global restructuring, there was nothing to do here. Of course, lovers of night parties were not very upset that their island became a little dirtier... 🙂 But everyone else really became depressed and went to other Gili islands.

Gili Air Island

So we boarded a private boat and sailed to the second island - Gili Air (or as the locals call it - “Air”, which means “water” in Indonesian).

Our photos from the island of Gili Air did not turn out much better or more interesting. Because although the island itself turned out to be much cleaner than Trawangan, the weather was disappointing.

But first, let me tell you what is special about Air.

The Gili Islands in Bali each have their own characteristics. So, if the first one - Trawangan - is an island of youth and night parties, then its neighbor Air is intended for completely different purposes.

Eyre is such a “tropical village”. Here chickens and roosters roam peacefully, horses ride. And in recent years, the island has rebuilt itself so well that its restaurants and cafes can easily give a head start to its older “party brother”. Therefore, both lovers of peace and quiet, as well as those who want to experience the evening restaurant life, will like it here.

We stayed on the island for 1 day. During which we managed to rent our bicycles and explore the entire island to our hearts’ content, having dinner at a restaurant that served salads and seafood. And even capture a tornado in Bali!

Yes, yes, just at the same time when on the island, such a mini-tornado was also flying over it.

Of course, we didn’t see the sunset that evening. But this spectacle was also worth it!

Gili Meno Island

Well, the last island from the Gili archipelago is Meno. We visited it only once in 2014. Why was he not the most attractive for us?

But before answering this question, let's decide: where is Gili Meno Island? But actually everything is there. Near Lombok. Meno is located between Trawangan and Air. The area is approximately the same as Air and, accordingly, smaller than Trawangan.

The specialty of Meno Island is “ honeymoons" for lovers. This island is notable precisely because most couples in love come here very often right after their wedding to enjoy each other’s company in peace and paradise.

For us, all the times it turned out that trips to the Gili Islands were always in the company of relatives. So back in 2014 we went to this island just to see it without spending the night.

Briefly about the impressions: clean, beautiful, not cheap for housing. In general, it’s not much different from Air, but it’s really more expensive to shoot something.

But these are impressions from 2014. In 2017, everything could change. Therefore, if you decide to choose the island of Gili Meno for a long stay, then it is better to read a couple of recent reviews about it on the Internet. Then you will have a more complete understanding of it.

The Gili Islands in Indonesia are located close to each other on the map. And in reality, it really won’t take you more than an hour to get from one to the other. Taking a public boat from one Gili island to another in the morning will cost about 100 - 150 rubles. You just need to find out the schedule of these boats in advance at the pier. They go rarely and only in the first half of the day.

But travel is not the only money spent on Gili. The biggest expense is, of course, housing. Trawangan in this sense is more expensive than Eir and is approximately equal to Meno.

So a simple room in a homestay on Trawangan will cost about 1000 - 1500 rubles. In this case, you can choose a clean decent option with breakfast. But no hot water in the shower. On Air, the situation with homestays is about the same, but there are more offers for that price and they look more decent.

Please note that I am providing price tags for the rainy season. In the high season, they increase by an average of 500 rubles for homestays and 1000 - 2000 for hotels and villas.

This time we were incredibly lucky to rent a villa for 2 couples in Trawangan for only 10,000 rubles. for everyone for 1 night. In high season, such a villa would cost us 15,000 rubles. - not less.

It was very bright, tastefully furnished, with its own private territory and a swimming pool. And the shower... What a shower it was! When you wash in it, you get the feeling that you are washing right in the middle of a tropical jungle! By the way, it was given to us by a very pleasant Russian hostess, Olga.

In general, we were delighted, so here is the name of the villa - Rustic Charm. Located in the center of the island. You can find and book this villa or other hotels on Gili on the Booking website.

Indonesia is the most large archipelago on our planet. On its territory there are, according to various sources, from 12 to 17 thousand islands. Today we want to talk about two islands near Bali - Lembongan Island and Ceningan Island (Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan)

Lembongan is a small island near Bali. A small paradise for lazy people and surfers, the air of which is saturated with the aroma of real island life, without hassle and worries. Most of the small hotels and bungalows are located right on the white sand beach, next to the blue ocean. The neighboring island of Cheningan is even smaller than its brother and can be traveled around in just 20 minutes.

Islands near Bali: the subtleties of tourism

Since these islands are near Bali, the path to them is quite simple. First you need to get to the port in the city of Sanur. If you live in Canggu, Kuta or Seminyak, the journey will take you from 20 to 40 minutes. At the port you need to buy a boat ticket to Lembongan Island. Ticket prices vary as you have the choice of taking a Speed ​​boat and arriving in just 30 minutes or a Public boat taking 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.

Public boat – 75,000rp ($8) one way
Speed ​​boat – 150,000rp ($16) one way

Hotels

Finding a hotel on Lembongan Island is quite easy. After arriving on the island, you will see a huge number of small hotels on the coastline to the left and right of the pier. Their prices start from $10 per night, which is not at all affordable. Well, for those who love comfort, to the right of the port, on a hill, there is a network of villas with a price range of 170-250 dollars per day.

If you need a means of transportation around the island, namely a moped, then you can easily ask any local resident (at the pier or in your new hotel) and they will be happy to help you. The price for renting a moped is 5-7 dollars per day.

To be honest, there are not many roads on the island, so you won’t get too lost, because the main “paved” road goes in a circle along the entire island. You can get around Lembongan in a maximum of 30-40 minutes.

What to see?

The main attractions of Lembong Island: mangroves in the north, snorkeling in the reefs surrounding the island, famous beach Dream beach, and, of course, these islands near Bali have surf spots with excellent waves. Let's start in order:

Mangroves, tangled trees growing straight out of the water, are located in the northernmost part of the island. Local residents organize tours on motor boats through cleared canals deep into the “water forest”, where the rays of the sun practically do not pass through the thicket, and the entire bottom and small areas the sushi is strewn with a living layer of small crabs.

Standard tours also include snorkeling on the reefs adjacent to the mango thickets in the ocean. Snorkeling and looking at a huge number of colorful fish and colored corals is a pleasure. The price of these boat tours is approximately $5 per person.

On the southernmost part of Lembongan Island there is the famous Dream beach and the hotel of the same name throughout the island (the price for a hotel room is 60-100 dollars). This is probably the most beautiful beach on the island. The sand on the beach is white and the water is turquoise. The hotel also has a restaurant where you can eat delicious and inexpensive food.

Surfing in Lembongan

There are several spots on the island where there are excellent waves - Play Ground, Lacerations, No Man's and ShipWrecks.
All these spots are located quite far from the coast, so swimming to them is a tedious task. Surfers come to the rescue motor boats local residents who, for 1-2 dollars, take you on board and take you straight to the spot. All spots work in swell above 4 feet and are suitable for different levels of skiing.
Play ground is ideal for beginners who have already learned how to stand on the board. The left wave of this spot is quite soft and can be surfed even by a novice surfer. The rest of the spots are famous for their ideal, smooth and fast wave with a sharp wall, which is suitable only for those who are already confident on the board.

Ceningan

Little brother o. Lembongan is Ceningan Island, located 15 minutes from the port. Both islands are connected by a small bridge, which can be easily crossed by moped or on foot. The main attraction of this island is the Secret Point surf spot and the diving rock next to it. Local residents have made a profitable business out of this rock; there is a cafe right on the cliff, but to jump from a height of 13 meters, you have to pay 50,000 rupees ($5).

There is nothing more pleasing on this island than the waves. The Secret point surf spot works even in the smallest swell and there are almost always waves here. The only “but” is that the spot is facing the ocean, so the wind often blows during the day, making the wave not perfectly smooth.

The reef here is very sharp and at low tide it is quite shallow. This place is not for beginners; the waves here are quite sharp and fast. Ideal conditions - average water with swell no higher than 5-6 feet.

These islands near Bali are very popular with surfers. So if you want to go to Lembongan for a ride, then this island will give you an excellent opportunity to catch more than a dozen waves. Well, for people who just want to take a break from the hustle and bustle and lie on the beach, the islands will provide silence and calm ocean for swimming.
Go for it...

The average price for a trip for 2 days and 2 nights is $160 per person. (accommodation, transfer, food, entertainment)