If you’re heading to Bali and have tired of the Westerners playground that is Kuta, head to Gili for an entirely different atmosphere. Whichever island you stay on you, you will have the chance to snorkel with turtles and see the beautiful blue coral reefs.
Here’s a guide to choosing which island is best for you.
Gili Air
Gili Air is our top choice. There’s plenty happening but it is also a lot more chilled and you can get a more genuine feel for Balinese culture. The nightlife is more acoustic sets on the beach than messy nights out and island life is laid back.
Gili Trawangan
Gili T is notoriously known as “the party island”. There are heaps of bars, night clubs and it is always full of young people. There are plenty of great hostels to choose from and you will find something to do the second you leave your room.
Gili Meno
Gili Meno is known as the “honeymoon island” and travelers joke that there is nothing to do there. It’s built for romance and it is very peaceful and relaxing, but it’s not designed for bar crawls and party boats.
We are big fans of traveling alone but Gili Meno is definitely the worst island to visit solo.
If you want to visit Turtle Point, take a boat tour from Gili A or Gili T.