Snorkeling Gili Trawangan, Meno & Air: Turtles & Coral

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Duration4h 20m

GroupUp to 25

LanguagesEN · MS

Mobile ticketAccepted

Swim with sea turtles at Turtle Point, then drift over coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat.

This snorkeling tour from Gili Trawangan takes you to three islands—Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air—where you snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, visit an underwater statue and encounter sea turtles at Turtle Point. A live English or Malay-speaking guide leads the tour, which lasts around four hours and includes all snorkeling gear; you can book a shared departure (four daily) or arrange a private tour. Lunch and drinks are available at a local restaurant on Gili Air, though you pay separately for food.

4h 20m

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling tour around Gili Islands

Check in and fit snorkeling gear
Boat ride to underwater statues near Gili Meno
Snorkel among coral reefs and tropical fish
Visit turtle sanctuary
Explore waters around Gili Air
Lunch and cold beer at local restaurant
Glass bottom boat ride to Turtle Point
Swim with big sea turtles
Boat ride back with ocean views

The Experience

The tour starts with equipment fitting and a scenic boat ride to the underwater statue near Gili Meno, where you enter the water to snorkel among tropical fish and coral formations. From there, the boat takes you to the turtle sanctuary—the main draw of this route—where you'll swim alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat. The guide stays with the group throughout, pointing out marine life and managing the pace so you're never rushed between stops.

After the turtle encounter, you continue to Gili Air, where the boat slows for a glass-bottom ride through crystal-clear water so you can watch the reef without getting wet if you prefer. The tour includes a lunch stop at a local warung or restaurant on Gili Air; you order and pay for your own food and drinks there. On the return to Gili Trawangan, the boat moves at a leisurely pace, giving you time to photograph the islands and absorb the marine landscape before heading back.

Shared tours depart four times daily, so you can choose a morning, midday or afternoon slot depending on your schedule. If you prefer a smaller group or a custom itinerary, private flexible tours are available—you set the duration and can adjust stops with the guide. All snorkeling gear is provided; children from age 5 are welcome, and the activity suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

All snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel).
a live guide speaking English or Malay.
boat transport between the three islands.
access to Turtle Point and the underwater statue near Gili Meno.
a glass-bottom boat ride on the return journey.
a lunch stop at a local restaurant on Gili Air (food and drinks paid separately).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Lombok and gili island tour

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you want to join other travelers and prefer set departure times four times a day; choose a private flexible tour if you'd rather control the duration and adjust which stops matter most to your group.