GILI MENO RATED #1 BEACH IN INDONESIA BY
TRIP ADVISOR
Gili Meno is a secluded natural paradise, hosting an abundance of tropical wonders. BASK is located on an expansive white sand beach, just metres from the water’s edge, providing opportunity for guests to swim and snorkel in clear blue waters that are home to picturesque coral reefs, diverse varieties of marine life and a sanctuary for ancient species of turtles.
Geography
GEOGRAPHY
The Gili Islands are a glistening three island constellation situated between Bali and Lombok, each with a distinct culture and pace of life. Gili Trawangan, the largest, is the commercial centre of the archipelago, providing a regional hub for maritime travel and tourism driven nightlife. Gili Air, the second largest, is renowned for its seasonal surfing, water sports and communal atmosphere, while on Gili Meno, the smallest and least populated of the islands, natural beauty trumps all.
About Gili Meno
ABOUT GILI MENO
Regarded for its unspoiled beauty, the lush canopies of Gili Meno surround a natural salt lake and are bordered by white sand beaches and tranquil, crystalline sea. Boasting perfect, year-round swimming temperatures of 26-30 degrees, Gili Meno’s waters are home to protected coral reefs, teeming with colourful maritime life. The island is populated by only 500 permanent inhabitants, who live harmoniously with the islands diverse plethora of native flora and fauna.
How To Get Here
HOW TO GET THERE
How To Get to Gili Meno from Bali?
FAST BOAT
Several boat companies operate from various ports in Bali (Amed, Padangbai, Sanur, Serangan, Nusa Lembongan and Benoa) and also provide transfers from hotels to the harbour.
Please note that only some companies have a scheduled stop in Gili Meno, while others only drop you off at Gili Trawangan or Gili Air. The additional transfer between Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno takes only 10 minutes by speedboat.
Please note that the last boat to the Gili islands departs at 2pm from Padangbai harbour. Most companies offer morning departures only.
HELICOPTER
Air Bali offers to fly you directly to Gili Meno. The heliport is based in Benoa, south of Bali. The flight takes roughly 45 minutes. There is no regular service, so you will need to charter the flight which costs roughly USD $ 3000 one way for up to 4 persons including luggage.
How To Get to Gili Meno from Lombok?
LOMBOK AIRPORT TRANSFER
If you arrive at Praya International Airport (LOP), we can arrange to have you picked up in our air-conditioned car and transferred via speedboat to Gili Meno. The journey is less than 2 hours by car and private speedboat. This option is also available after sunset when all the public boats have stopped operating.
INTERISLAND PUBLIC BOAT
Public boats make hourly trips between Bangsal Harbour in Lombok and Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan between 09:00 and 17:00 (in both directions). From Bangsal to Gili Meno generally takes about 20 to 30 minutes and cost IDR 85K per person. All public boats arrive on the east side of the island from where you have to take a horse car to bring you to the resort.
Therefore, we suggest using the Bask speedboat that will drop you directly in front of the resort.
For any additional information or to help you plan your transfer to Gili Meno please contact us at [email protected]
TRADE WINDS &
SOUTHERN SWELL
Desert Point located on the southern tip of Lombok, is one of the longest lefthand barrels in the world.