Snorkeling Gili Islands Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

Snorkel three islands in one day without arranging the boat or the stops

A snorkeling tour of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air with an English-speaking guide, shared boat with glass-bottom viewing panel, lunch at Gili Trawangan, and hotel pickup available. You snorkel at Gili Air among corals and fish, visit a turtle sanctuary and underwater statues at Gili Meno, and finish at Malaka Hill for views of all three islands and Mt. Agung. The tour runs 8.5 hours and includes entrance fees, bottled water and the boat charter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Gili Islands and snorkeling

• Snorkel at Gili Air
• Visit turtle sanctuary at Gili Meno
• See underwater statues at Gili Meno
• Lunch and relax at Gili Trawangan
• Snorkel and water activities at Gili Trawangan
• Photo stop at Malaka Hill viewpoint
• Return to accommodations

The Experience

What's the best way to see all three Gili islands without renting your own boat? This snorkeling tour strings together four stops in a single day: Gili Air first for the corals and fish, then Gili Meno for the turtle sanctuary and the underwater statues (Jason DeCaires Taylor's "The Nest"), lunch back at Gili Trawangan, and finally Malaka Hill for the panoramic view. The guide speaks English and handles the route; you bring a waterproof camera if you want photos of the statues or the turtles.

The boat itself has a glass-bottom panel, so you see the reef and the marine life without getting wet if you want to sit that part out. Snorkeling happens at Gili Air and again at Gili Trawangan after lunch—the water is clear enough that you might spot turtles, though spotting is never guaranteed. Bring a GoPro or waterproof case if you want to capture the underwater art at Gili Meno; the statues sit on the seafloor and are worth documenting. Lunch is included if you choose that option at checkout; it happens at Gili Trawangan during the midday break.

Hotel pickup is available as an add-on and saves the trip to the harbor yourself. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide will brief you on the snorkeling before you enter the water. Entrance fees and parking are already covered, so there's no surprise cost at the islands. The day ends back at your accommodation or the harbor, depending on which option you booked.

What’s included

• An English-speaking guide leads the day.
• the shared boat with glass-bottom panel is included.
• snorkeling equipment is provided.
• bottled water is available throughout.
• entrance and parking fees at all three islands are covered.
• lunch at Gili Trawangan is included if you select that option at checkout.
• hotel pickup and drop-off can be added at checkout.

Good to know

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Is this one for you?Book with lunch if you want to eat on the boat and spend uninterrupted time snorkeling; choose hotel pickup if your accommodation is far from the harbor and you need transport included.

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Top questions

What will I actually see when I snorkel at Gili Air and Gili Meno?

Gili Air has colorful fish and coral reefs in clear water where you might spot turtles. Gili Meno has a turtle sanctuary on land and underwater statues called "The Nest" on the seafloor—a sculpture installation you can swim down to and photograph.

Does the glass-bottom boat mean I don't have to snorkel if I don't want to?

The glass-bottom panel lets you see the reef from the boat, but snorkeling happens at Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. You can choose to sit out the snorkeling and view from the boat instead, though the tour is designed around getting in the water.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included only if you select that option at checkout. When included, it's served at Gili Trawangan during the midday break before the final snorkeling session and the trip to Malaka Hill.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs 8.5 hours total. Hotel pickup is available as an add-on option; if you choose it, the guide will collect you from your accommodation. Without pickup, you'll meet the group at the harbor in Lombok.

What should I bring for the underwater statues at Gili Meno?

Bring a waterproof camera, GoPro or waterproof phone case if you want to photograph "The Nest"—the underwater art installation by sculptor Jason DeCaires Taylor. The statues are on the seafloor and worth capturing, but a case is not required.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer or have snorkeling experience?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The guide will brief you on snorkeling before you enter the water, and the glass-bottom boat is there if you want to rest or view from the surface instead.