Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Gili Air Lombok

Is one part of the three dyke located on the island of Lombok. In Lombok, there is a tourist area of ​​the world known as Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. In the area of ​​Gili Air, there is snorkeling and diving spot that is very dear to miss. Gili Air is an island with an area of ​​170 hectares, and a population which is rare. The island is a favorite tourist spot for those seeking tranquility and want to get more involved in social interaction with native island.

Set foot on the island, giving a charming atmosphere, sunshine, white sand and blue sea greeted his arrival time. This time I walked enjoy the beautiful island of Gili Air. An island located in Lombok. The island is a favorite tourist area for the traveler and backpacker who wants to be alone and enjoy the beautiful rural atmosphere typical of Lombok.Just as I walked out of the harbor of Gili Air, I was greeted with a friendly smile this island community, a welcome smile on her beautiful our island. Peace and family on the island, providing a sense of comfort to me, as if I was part of them.

Walking along the beach enjoying the beauty of Gili Air, gives an overview of how pretty and breadth of my country. White sand that stretches wide, the water crystal clear blue sea, rows of coral reef fish and fish that always accompany us to play and explore their nature, the ocean is beautiful my country.

In addition to the beautiful beaches, the island, there are several dive operators who will accompany us in the underwater world odyssey. They also offer provide a short course to get to know the underwater world. Snorkling places we can visit in the eastern part of Gili Air, more precisely in the eastern part of the beach.


We will be pampered with a dance of reef fishes that will accompany us as long as we do snorkeling. The place to do snorkeling is very easy for us to accomplish, just need to walk to the beach. And, voila. Reef fish will accompany us. Snokling region has a depth of about 1 meter 50 cm up to a depth of 3 meters, while for more in the region, has installed a rope belt. This rope serves as a marker that we know that we are passing through the area is safe to do snorkeling and rope can also be used as a tool for us to handle if in a state of panic, because we've been through the region safe for snorkeling.


On the island's water, there are not many hotels or inns, like Gili Trawangan, one can say the situation is pretty deserted island. But we can get accommodation in the region, in hotels, guest houses or houses. Five-star hotel can easily be found.


Once we landed at the foot of the island, close to the port, there is a five-star lodge that owns the building resembles a bungalow, we can rent this inn, and we will be treated with a direct view of the beautiful ocean and beautiful, because of the position of the innkeepers were very close to the beach and the sea. Moreover, not far from the inn, there is a dive operator who can direct contact to accompany us to the exploration of the underwater world. In addition to the star, we can obtain a different holiday atmosphere, with local residents to stay at home which is on the island of Gili Air is.


Residents of the island the water is very friendly, they will accept with open arms our presence. They welcomed us as guests. But, of course, by first introducing it to us, behave politely and not do anything that violates the norms of the local society Gili Air. Giving a little fruit and hand that money can be said as the money to the landlord hygiene is one of our award as a guest who had come to stay. We will further feel the atmosphere of backpacking, with an overnight stay in houses, sleeping in the house of local people, eat with them, and also see their activity.


Gili Air, is an ideal area for solitude. Deserted, only bertemankan sound waves and seagulls looking for fish in the sea. White sand beaches. Her beautiful shades add holidays on offer from this island. Social interaction with the local community, also adds to the holiday atmosphere. Keep away from the bustle of the capital and into exile on the island, is an attractive option.


For information on rates and also how to reach the Gili Air:
  1. If we also want to visit Gili Trawangan, we headed for the port of Ward. Ward of the harbor there are boats to Gili Trawangan. With a ticket price of $ 10,000 we are able to cross this region and also enjoy the beauty of Gili Trawangan.
  2. Of Gili Trawangan, is available to ship back to Gili Air, with a ticket price of Rp 8,000, passenger ships dispatched on time at 08.00 pm. And the last boat to leave the island of Gili Air Gili Trawangan, at 15.00 pm.
  3. However, if we are too late to meet the ship, we could rent a boat for Rp 235.000 of Gili Trawangan and will take us to Gili Air.
  4. To get a different atmosphere, then we can hire a boat that can serve us underwater scenery, with a price of Rp 315,000
  5. For snorkeling equipment rentals only in Gili Trawangan at USD 35,000, is not available in Gili Air.
  6. Accommodation on Gili available with tariff 65,000 to Rp 500,000 per night, depending on the type of lodging what we want.
  7. Mileage between Gili Air and Gili Trawangan about 25 minutes.

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