Gili Islands Travel Guide (why we're not going back)

We just returned from our trip traveling the Gili Islands, here's a guide on everything you need to know and why we're not returning again.

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[ursdreyer]

It's not about the money, it's about the hassle, Indonesia is becoming more and more ridiculous...
Tourist tax, arrival tax, departure tax, daily tax, snorkeling tax, clown tax... 🤡

[boredstrayingtheinternet]

So happy we've been there 1992. Just a deserted little island in the ocean, like in a picture book...(There were no shops, no streets, just five huts and a vast, white, clean beach.)

[Mh]

I just left Gili T. I’m only a few minutes into you’re video but I can tell you I will never go back. From the inconvenience of the ferry’s, to the bullshit made up “taxes”, to the insane crowds, to so so so much more. Not at all what I was expecting. Grateful for the experience but not interested in returning.

*Not sure why you’re not allowed to be honest about your experience. Commenters taking offense to it is wild! I wish I would’ve seen this video sooner actually.

[notabiologist]

Fly to Lombok...spend a couple of nights there...then boat Lombok to Gili's

[Phohmann]

You’re only pointing out all the negatives! Which is a shame as some ppl will watch this and might decide not to go. You will draw attention in life to things that matter most, if tax and charges of whatever is what matter most then you’re missing the point of your surroundings. Don’t forget how lucky you are to be visiting a place on Earth that’s so beautiful and which most ppl will never have a chance to visit!

[freeandfreefree]

Same, travelling there is a nightmare, we didn't have to pay tax. Our boat was cancelled on the way back. Next time ( if we go back ) fly to Lombok and get a boat from Lombok to Gili T. Hotel was fantastic.

[davidvonbank]

Thanks for this video, my wife and i were trying to decide whether to stop there for a few days between Lombok and Lembongan and with all this hassle it just doesnt seem worth it ❤

[Perlina]

I read you in the comments saying that you haven’t been to other Gili islands although you have been to Gili T more than once. That’s a bit shame, also because this video doesn’t help out me to decide to go there or not because putting together all the Gilis it might add up to a worthwhile experience.

[Ebrown]

The easy way go to gili actually from lombok island .n the boat also cheap from there only about $1-8 for 30 minutes.n if you want go to bali from Lombok island by air plane that only take 30 minutes cost lest then $100

[Ryanebnails]

Thank you for the heads up ! People are missing the point of this video. Its not about the money! Its about all the disorganization . Now I am more prepared for THIS part. After this I Will enjoy the amazing Gili 🥰

[heyerina_]

Great video Alex! Just wondering what camera and audio equipment do you use? :)

[dario_sofia]

valuable information, this is a great video!

[tj]

A local from Lombok here. It is always a better option, albeit more pricey, to fly from Bali to Lombok, stay in Lombok (if possible), then take the boat to the Gilis. Less hassle, less stress mentally and physically. And don't forget to being bottled water everywhere, especially on the boat, the heat just sucks the energy out of you.

[RichBeards]

This is a very one sided view of a beautiful remote destination that takes a bit of effort to get to. You admit that you made a few mistakes and it is good to warn people, but whinging about paying the odd dollar or cent here and there is a bit pathetic, next time just smile, enjoy your trip and accept that these people have far far less than you, so maybe give them a little leeway. The Gili's are stunning but unfortunately you went to the busiest Gili - Gili Trewangan, at the busiest time of the year so frankly what do you expect? i suppose you got your video clicks so you're happy, but I don't think this is a really representative viewpoint

[IIblackwidowII]

Is it the same case for other Gilis? That crowd though. I never been to Gili Trawangan but Gili Air pre Covid time. It was one of the best. Less crowd and I could relax the whole time there. Good to see tourists are back to boost up the economy, but I'm not a fan of touristy places.

[DinahTremain]

I really appreciate the information. Thank you. I’ll keep it in mind but I still want the experience

[Mr_M_Ben]

Great video. All the info I needed to know before I fly out.

[AlKhebir]

To be honest, i was there last december. Wasn't my first time, so i guess i knew my way around and had some local friends. I just came early, payed my tax, and left the pier to have a beer 😂 no hassle. Theres also a cheap local boat to Lombok for about 15k idr. Worth it!

[elliottwhite]

I guess this comes off my bucket list.

[vivitow]

local govt(mataram autorities) should take over this mess and make it simpler how hard is it to be included in your boat tickets… those 10k here and there would just go to random pockets, nothing about cleanliness or taking care of the islands…. such a shame..