1. Bike around Gili Trawangan. 2. Eat at the night market. 3. Take a day trip to the pink beach. 4. Go snorkeling with sea turtles. 5. Scuba diving in Gili Trawangan. 6. Visit the Gili swings. 7. Don't miss surfing. 8. Go out at the Sama Sama Reggae Bar. 9. Smoke beach hookah. With Gili Trawangan island not having its own airport, the only way to get there is by boat. The majority of boats leave from either Padang Bai port or Sanur Beach port. However, it is possible to depart from Serangan Pier and Amed Beach if you're closer to these locations. How to get around in Gili T. In what I saw as one of the most refreshing aspects of island life on Gili T, there are no motorized vehicles! Most everyone gets around via bicycle. Some of the roads are really sandy, which makes this slightly difficult, but it was such a fun experience overall. In summary, the main things to do in GiliT are to spend the day touring the island looking for the best spot to snorkel, watch the sunset from any beach bar on the west coast, and return to the center to enjoy the beach parties. The famous swing of Gili Trawangan. Best beaches on Gili Trawangan. The best way to get around and explore the islands is by bike. You can rent a bike and take a ride and look at the spectacular views of the tropical landscape. A horse-drawn carriage or cidomo is another popular way to get around for both locals and visitors. A tour around Gili Trawangan in a cidomo taking around half an hour. What's in this article? 1) Gili Trawangan Overview. 2) How To Get To Gili Trawangan. 3) How To Get Around Gili T. 4) When to Visit Gili Trawangan. 5) Gili T Packing List. 6) Gili T Map Layout. 7) Gili Trawangan Hotels. 8) Thing To Do in Gili Trawangan. 9) Restaurants & Food Options. 10) Is It Worth Going to Gili Trawangan. 1 - Bike Around the Island. There are no cars and no mopeds on Gili T so the only way to get around the island is by bicycle, and horse and cart. La Boheme Hostel. Another great option for Gili Trawangan. Tucked away from the main action about a 10 minute walk to the port, you'll find this awesome hostel. It's not as clean or comfortable, but it's a great place to meet people and hang out. There's a movie area, free food, and really friendly staff. My Mate's Place. The most popular route to get to the Gili Islands is from Bali. There are several fast boats that operate from the port of Padang Bai, approximately 1.5 hours from Kuta or the International Airport. Bali to Gili Trawangan Fast Boat Cost: 350K - 450K. If you want to save time, I'd recommend booking this fast boat in advance. So the only way to get around is by foot, bicycles, or cidomos (horse and carriage). Even though it is the biggest of the three islands, you can go around the circumference of Gili Trawangan on a bicycle in just about 1-1.5 hours. CCygYim.