Gili Trawangan

beautiful island ❤️ I was there for one day tour. I tried snorkeling for the first time in my life. I was super happy that I made it. there's no words that can describe how beautiful the sea is. I love to see all the animals under the calm water. I will definitely be back soon🏝️

Would highly recommend if you’re looking for an island with some nightlife! Lots of live music on the main road and great atmosphere all around. The only issue I have with the island is the unethical treatment of the horses here. I would not advise you use them as transport unless you absolutely must, lots of them are severely overworked and dehydrated.

My experience on Gili Trawangan, spanning four days, proved to be highly informative. The island's offerings, including bicycle exploration, local cuisine sampling, and snorkeling excursions, were exceptional. The scenic beauty of the locations was particularly striking.

We absolutely loved our time on Gili T. So many fab restaurants and bars. The main area is the port area. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Then as you go around the island it becomes more chilled. East side is obvs sunrise, and west sunset. We saw turtles on the top left corner of the island and saw some beautiful sunsets from our hotel (Kardia). If you are saying away from the pier area you will need to go on a horse and cart with your luggage. The horses seem to be in good condition, well fed etc. However we didn't like the odd whipping. All the dive places are on the south and east side of the island. Highly recommend! If you have any questions let me know.. I've added a few photos from our time there.

Beautiful island with light blue water—an amazing spot for snorkeling and diving. There are no cars or motorcycles on the island, so you either walk, rent a bicycle, or take a horse-drawn carriage, which really adds to the island's charm.

Never again! If you enjoy sunbathing next to garbage and dirt, Gili Trawagan is your place. The garbage is literally just a fence away and sometimes it can be right in front of you. You can be in a beautiful resort that is next to an abandoned house wreck full of dirt. Walk on unpaved and unkept dirt roads, unlit in the night, full of electric motors, bikes and carriages pulled by horses. Their is no waste management or recycling system in place in the island. All the waste is dumped in a growing gargabe mountain. This island is a sad example of what exploitation of natural resources, animals and people look like. So many hotels, resorts in the island, a few meters away from the shabby miserable houses of inlanders, it is hard to understand that none of their benefits are poured back to the island and that people are provided a decent housing, dirt is collected and appropriately managed and the main road is lit. I would not recommend a visit to this island and regret falling for the travel agencies’ recommendation. The only positive aspect of the island, similar to the rest of Indonesia, is the people. Always friendly, helpful and considerate.

Beautiful island with scenic beaches and hotels. I loved it there. The only thing that really bothered me was the way poor working horses are treated - pulling wagons all day in the heat, with no water and food. Left standing at the sun. It's heartbreaking and animal cruelty. Local government must ban it and take care of the poor horses! It's 2025, there is no excuse to use horses!

Loved the clear blue waters, amazing snorkeling spots, and relaxed island vibes. No cars or bikes—just horse carts and cycles, which made it peaceful and unique. Perfect for sunsets, beach cafes, and underwater adventures. Can’t wait to visit again!