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Most boat tours from Tawun Harbor focus on this core trio of islands.
A standard private boat trip covers Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak, and Gili Kedis in a single day. The charter takes 15 to 20 minutes from Tawun Harbor. These islands lack motorized vehicles, offering a quiet environment for swimming and snorkeling.
Expect to spend 5 to 8 hours completing this island-hopping route. You will pay an entrance donation of about IDR 5,000 per person at Gili Nanggu and Gili Kedis.
2-3 hoursIDR 5,000 entry
This is the largest of the three islands at 12.5 hectares (30 acres). You will find shallow coral gardens right off the white sand beach. Visit this island first in the morning. The water is calmest and visibility is at its peak early in the day.
1.5 hoursMain lunch spot
Located near Gili Nanggu, this island features calm waves and clean beaches. It serves as the primary lunch stop for island hoppers in the area. Stop here midday to eat fresh grilled seafood directly on the sand.
45 minutesIDR 5,000 entry
This extremely small sandbar is roughly the size of a soccer field. It is shaped like a heart and covered in soft white sand. You can walk around the entire island in minutes. Bring a drone if you want to photograph the unique shape from above.
