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Introducing
Alam Gili
Trawangan, Lombok
Now open after our blessing
ceremony on 19 December |
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We
are now happy to expand the family tradition of hospitality on Gili
Trawangan.
”Gili” means little island in the local Sasak dialect.
Half an hour from the northwest coast of Lombok by an outrigger boat are 3
coral fringed Gilis with white sand beaches and beautiful clear water.
This is a place to enjoy simpler island life. Located on the quiet
northern shore of Trawangan, some of the islands best snorkeling and
diving is found directly off Alam Gili – an intimate oasis with 7 accomodations.
The absence of cars and motorbikes have made the Gili islands a
very pleasant getaway. Transport around the island is either by horse
drawn carriages called cidomo, by bicycle or on foot...
A walk around the
whole island takes a few hours slowing to a calm pace away from the modern
world hearing the surf of the sea or the tinkling of cidomo bells. |
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From the beach in front of Alam Gili, the sun rises over Lombok’s Mt.
Rinjani and sets behind Bali’s Mt. Agung.
A little salt-water jungle pool invites you
to cool off after a day in the sun.
And under the shade of a tamarind tree, you can now enjoy the food of
Café Wayan while feeling gentle sea breezes at Alam Gili. |
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Rates: Soft Opening Rate as of 19 December:
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5 Garden Bungalows:
USD 55.00
Cozy and comfy- (4.5 x 4 m) 3 rooms have double bed, and 2
have twins.
Lovely open-air bathrooms. Set back in the garden, you can
also see the sea from the verandas.
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1 Sea View
Room called "Duyung" (The Mermaid Room)
USD
75.00
This room has private use of a very spacious pavilion where you
can lounge all day looking out to the sea and the stars at night.
Family or friends booking more than 1 room may wish to include this
room to share the pavilion space for meals and gatherings.
The bedroom (3 x 4 m) has 1 double bed.
The day mattress on the
pavilion may be made up for those wishing to sleep out there.
The bathroom is smaller than in other rooms, but offers a view of
sunrise and the stars at night!
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1 "Suite Fish" a deluxe
2 level bungalow: USD 95.00
Elegantly appointed with beautiful carved doorways.
Room downstairs: ( 4.5 x 5m) has 1 big double sofa bed.
Room upstairs (4.5m x 5m) has 1 big double bed plus a small sofa bed.
2 full bathrooms with shower and large dressing area.
DVD player facility with selection of DVD's
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Room rates are for single or double occupancy.
Extra bed charge: USD 10.00 No charge for child under 12 years.
Includes breakfast and afternoon tea and inclusive of taxes and
service charge.
Visa and MasterCard accepted
Private transfers
to Alam Gili can be arranged: USD 40 for 1-2 persons.
Additional person: USD 20.00
No charge for child under 12.
See Getting to Gili Trawangan info further below.
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and cold water showers and ceiling fan. |
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Electricity is supplied by the island generator 24 hours however power
black outs can occur. |
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Voltage is 220v with outlets for round size plug.
Best bring any voltage or plug adaptors required along with you. |
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Laundry service is available. We send laundry to mainland Lombok so
allow 2 days. |
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Small mini markets in Trawangan town are available for your basic needs. |
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A
health care center is also on the island. |
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Phone and internet connections are available but lines can be slow. |
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PADI dive operators on the island offer a variety of courses and dive
trips for certified divers. See more below. |
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Glass bottom boat, fishing and horse riding activities can also be
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salt-water jungle pool after time in the sun.
Traditional massage and aromatherapy treatments also available. |
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Getting to Gili Trawangan:
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By air to Mataram
Selaparang airport on Lombok:
-Daily flights operate from Bali. Flight time is 25 minutes.
Approx air fare from Bali to Mataram: Rp 391.000 - (USD 44) one way.
-Direct
air service is also available from Jakarta and Surabaya.
-Silk Air, the regional airline of Singapore Airlines, flies nonstop from
Singapore 3 times weekly.
-Visa on arrival facility is available at Mataram airport.
Click on News and Links for more info.
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Travelers can make their own way to Bangsal- approx one hour drive from
the airport.
Public boats depart from Bangsal for the Gilis regularly once they are
filled.
Vendors at Bangsal can be a challenge, so for convenience, we recommend a
private transfer.
Private transfers
arranged by Alam Gili:
Drive to Teluk Nara- a quieter bay south of Bangsal, with no
hassles.
Our own outrigger boat will bring you directly to Alam Gili.
If low tide, the boat will land in front of Café Wayan on the east
shore
of the island where the staff
will assist with luggage and
transport by cidomo to Alam Gili.
Cost of private transfer from Mataram airport :
USD 40.00 for 1-2 persons one-way including private car and the
boat.
USD 20.00 for additional person. No charge for child under 12
years.
The
drive to/from Teluk Nara can be taken via the mountain
road, or a little longer but very scenic drive, along the coast.
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Teluk Nara |
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Café Wayan on
Lombok is located at Batubolong- the bay just south of Senggigi beach.
Our staff can also assist from there.
You can also enjoy a nice lunch, coffee, tea and cakes at Café Wayan
Batubolong enroute.
Feel
free to store any large bags not needed on the island at Café Wayan
Batubolong.
By boat from Bali:
*Perama Tourist service operates a 40 passenger schooner from Padang Bai
in East Bali directly to Gili Trawangan. Backpackers mostly use this
service.
Departure from Padang Bai is at 1pm.
Cruising time is 5-6 hours and includes a meal. Cost is approx Rp 240.000
one way.
The Perama boat will land you at the harbour of Gili Trawangan. From the
harbour, turn right and Café Wayan is about 200 meters walking. If
we know your arrival by Perama we can also meet you at the harbour and
assist you to Alam Gili by cidomo.
The return trip to Padang Bai departs early morning from Senggigi Beach on
Lombok, so you will need to make your way to Sengiggi very early from Gili.
Confirm the information once you are in Bali.
*A local car ferry also operates from Padang Bai to Lembar Harbour on
Lombok which
is approx an hour south of Senggigi.
-Some new fast boat services operate to the Gilis from Benoa harbour in
Bali, but they are small boats taking 8-15 passengers.
The Lombok Strait and the
Wallace Line
Crossing the
Lombok strait is very scenic with the dramatic backdrop of Bali’s Mt.
Agung.
However, the seas can be very choppy here. This 24km narrow and deep
strait separating Bali and Lombok is a biological boundary between Asia
and Australasia, known as The Wallace Line.
Alfred Russel Wallace conducted research from 1854-1862 for his book
The Malay Archipelago and developed his own theory of evolution by
natural distribution recognizing a pattern of differences between island
fauna across Indonesia.
Good sea currents of course also keep marine life healthy! Indonesia has
3500 species of fish- more than anywhere else in the world. The drop-offs
and plateaus off the Gilis provide a great insight to the marine life of
Indonesia.
Links to reputable
PADI dive operators on the island:
The below sites provide some excellent information.
For any dive bookings, please contact them directly.
Blue Marlin Dive
www.bluemarlindive.com
Trawangan Dive:
www.trawangandive.com
Scuba divers bringing own BCD and regulators, note domestic flight
checked baggage
allowance is 20kg per person.
You will responsible for any excess
baggage charges.
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More photos soon to come of Alam Gili- where we look forward to making your stay on Gili
Trawangan a relaxing and memorable experience.
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Alam Gili
Trawangan Lombok
For reservations and
further information,
contact: Alam Indah Bali
Email:
reservation@alamindahbali.com
Tel/Fax: +62
(0)361-974629
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