Gili Air isn’t just about white sandy beaches, postcard-perfect views, and the laid-back island life. The waters around Gili Air are teeming with marine life. Here, you can encounter large sea turtles gliding peacefully near the shore, as well as over 3,500 different species of fish.
Snorkeling is a fantastic way to explore this underwater paradise without needing any special training or complicated equipment. You’ll be amazed by the vibrant colors of the ocean, discover submerged statues, and feel like a true Robinson Crusoe on these secluded paradise islands.
At the appointed time, a driver from the service provider company will pick you up and take you to Padangbai port. Please wait for the car at the entrance to the villa or at the hotel reception.
At the port, you need to find the office of the boat company “Ostina” and check in for the trip. Keep the ticket throughout the journey, as you will need it to check in for the return trip.
09:30 — Departure of the boat from the port. The journey to Gili Air island by speedboat will take about 2.5 hours.
12:00 — Arrival at Gili Air island. You will be met by a snorkeling instructor holding a “Mybalitrips” sign and taken to the “Royal Regantris Karang Villa” hotel.
After checking in at the hotel, you will embark on a 4-hour snorkeling trip. You will visit two coral gardens in different parts of the Gili archipelago, where you will see many colorful fish. Then you will visit the famous underwater statues near Gili Meno and swim with large sea turtles.
The boat will make a stop at Gili Meno for lunch in a local restaurant. The cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.
In the evening, you will have free time to walk around the island. A feature of Gili Air is that it is a small island without traffic and large crowds. Here you can enjoy the silence and tranquility of true island life.
We recommend waking up early to watch the sunrise and have breakfast at the hotel.
11:30 — Check in for the return trip at the “Ostina” office.
Upon arrival at Padangbai port, you need to approach the ticket office of the boat company, where they will tell you how to find the group transfer to your area. The arrival time at your hotel or villa depends on the distance and road conditions.
To check-in for the trip from Gili Air island to Bali, you need to go to the “Ostina” office and show your ticket 60 minutes before the boat's departure time.
12:30 — Boat departure.
Delays of boats are common on the return trip, so to make the waiting on the beach comfortable, you should have headwear and seek shade so that waiting in the heat does not tire you out.
Upon arrival at Padangbai port, you need to go to the ticket office of the boat company (where you registered for the trip to Gili), and the staff of the boat company will tell you how to find the group transfer to your area. The transfer will take you to your hotel, villa, or meeting point.
Diving spots are selected at the instructor's discretion based on weather conditions and the participants' preparedness.
A government tax of Rp 10,000/person is paid before boarding the boat to the Gili islands. At the pier before arriving at Gili and on the return trip before boarding the boat to Bali, a government tax of Rp 20,000/person and Rp 20,000/person is paid, respectively (a total tax of Rp 40,000/person round trip). Taxes are not included in the ticket price and are paid separately.
“Ostina” company organizes group or individual transfers from the areas: Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran (McDonald's), Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Denpasar, Ubud (Central Ubud), and Padangbai; the cost of a group transfer is Rp 50,000/person one way, and you can order a group or individual transfer through a manager.
The return transfer is more difficult to organize and can take about 4-5 hours. Travel time depends on road traffic, boat delays, and the distance of your hotel.
“Ostina” company does not guarantee a return transfer to the hotel, only to the central point of the area.
In case of bad weather in the Lombok Strait, for safety reasons, the boat company has the right to transfer you to a ferry for the crossing from the Gili islands to Bali or from Bali to Gili.
It was incredible! Gili Air is stunningly beautiful and the atmosphere on the island is as relaxing as it gets. The snorkeling excursion exceeded all expectations. Absolutely recommend!
The tour was absolutely amazing! From the moment we were picked up at our hotel, everything was well organized. The speed boat ride to Gili Air was thrilling, and the snorkeling experience with the turtles was unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for adventure.
The trip was nothing short of fantastic! The transfer went smoothly, and the speedboat ride to Gili Air was a thrilling experience. Upon arrival, the representative was there to greet us and escort us to our hotel. Snorkeling among colorful coral gardens and swimming with sea turtles was the highlight of the adventure. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a mix of excitement and relaxation.
The organization of the tour left a pleasant impression. Everything was almost on time, and the drivers remained punctual. The speedboat ride was comfortable, and Gili Island was beautiful, but unfortunately, we didn't have much time to explore the area. I hope next time we will have more opportunity to spend time on the islands.
pills against motion sickness
bathing accessories
sunscreen with high SPF
the refund for the service is made in full if the cancellation is made by the client more than 4 days before the start of the tour
in case of cancellation less than 4 days before the event, the payment will not be refunded
refunds are made at the exchange rate set by the Bank of Indonesia on the day of payment
a full refund is made if the contractor (provider) is unable to provide the service in full
the deadline for consideration of a refund is up to 5 calendar days from the date of application
the refund period is up to 14 calendar days from the date of application
the decision to cancel the tour due to weather conditions is made on the basis of official information about weather conditions that prevent the safe conduct of the event. The service provider has experience and knowledge about the weather conditions on the route of the trip. A subjective assessment of weather conditions by the participants of the trip cannot be the basis for a decision on the implementation or cancellation of the trip
there is no refund in case of cancellation of the tour due to weather conditions. The tour may be postponed to another date
high Season: If the cancellation is made more than 22 days prior to arrival, there is no penalty
high Season: If the cancellation is made less than 15 days prior to arrival, a penalty of 50% of the booking cost will be charged
high Season: If the cancellation is made less than 24 hours prior to arrival, a penalty of 100% of the booking cost will be charged
low Season: If the cancellation is made more than 4 days prior to arrival, there is no penalty
low Season: If the cancellation is made less than 4 days prior to arrival, a penalty of 50% of the booking cost will be charged
low Season: If the cancellation is made less than 24 hours prior to arrival, a penalty of 100% of the booking cost will be charged
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