Discover Vibrant Marine Life and Romantic Sunsets at Gili Air in Lombok, Indonesia

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The Lombok tourism scene is incomplete without a visit to the Gili islands of Gili Air, Gili Trawangan, and Gili Meno.

The North Lombok Regional Government started welcoming tourists back to the islands in June following several months under a coronavirus lockdown.

Travelers will no longer have to only dream about visiting the Gili islands.

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Each island has its own unique characteristics including Gili Air which offers a more relaxed atmosphere than in Gili Trawangan.

In fact, Gili Air is a must-visit in your Lombok tourism itinerary especially for travelers in search of peace and serenity.

Before planning your Lombok itinerary, note that Covid-19 health protocols apply for incoming tourists to ensure a safe and comfortable trip.

What exactly makes Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia distinctly attractive?

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Underwater spectacle

Indonesia’s Gili Air has undoubtedly been blessed with natural splendor hence driving its appeal as a Lombok tourism destination.

Relatively unaffected by the effects of pollution, the clarity of the water allows guests to see as far and wide underwater.

Standing on the shoreline, you will see the mussels and sea rocks that form the beautiful underwater habitat that attracts plenty of tourists to this popular Lombok destination.

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Walk closer to the middle of the ocean and you will be greeted by fish and colorful corals. To witness the underwater spectacle that Gili Air has to offer, travelers can rent diving or snorkeling equipment from one of the many vendors around the area.

The island’s ocean ecosystem has purposefully been preserved and well-maintained thus it is recommended for travelers to be cautious of not brushing against or stepping on the coral reefs.

Biking or horse riding by the beach

The Gili islands have managed to avoid experiencing the impact of pollution because no vehicles are allowed in the area.

To get around, tourists can opt to take an electric motorbike, ride a local horse-drawn carriage, or rent a bike.

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Should you decide to bike by the beach, be sure to look down into the water where you might spot sea urchins or sea cucumbers that have been washed ashore.

For a memorable Gili Air experience, you can include renting a horse and riding your way through the beach at this Lombok tourism destination.

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Sunset for days

Finding tourists relaxing by the beachside to catch views of the sunset is common on the Gili islands since the appeal behind it is the romanticism factor.

To properly partake in a complete sunset hunting experience, set up a hammock, order a bowl of Indonesian iced fruit cocktail dessert, and a light meal from a nearby food vendor.

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Once you are equipped with the sunset hunting essentials, then lay back and watch the radiant sky turn orange.

If you forgot to bring a hammock, do not worry because you can live out this recreation by sitting beachside and watching the sun slowly set for the day at this stunning Lombok tourism destination point at Gili Air.

(Writer: Nabilla Ramadhian | Editor: Kahfi Dirga Cahya)

Source: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2020/06/18/191500627/liburan-ke-lombok-jangan-lupa-ke-gili-air?page=all#page2