Private Gili Islands Speedboat Day from Lombok

The Gili Islands are three small islands off the north-west coast of Lombok, and many visitors cross on shared boats. This tour is a private version, with a dedicated speedboat for your group, a pickup in Lombok and a plan that combines snorkelling with a rest on the sand. The price is quoted per group of up to six people, not per person.

You are collected at your hotel or at the port in Lombok and cross to the islands by private speedboat. The listing covers Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan, with snorkelling on reefs where it promises colourful fish and sea turtles, a massage on the beach, and a return by speedboat at sunset. Snorkelling equipment, pictures and videos and the local guide fee are included.

A conservation donation is part of every booking. The money goes to turtle conservation in the Gili Islands, and each booking receives an e-certificate for adopting a baby turtle, named after you or someone you choose.

The listing contradicts itself in places, so ask the operator before you book. The description says the outing lasts six hours, while the notes say about eight hours. The highlights speak of a 60-minute massage, whereas the inclusions list a 30-minute one. Water, food and drinks are listed as not included, so bring what you need or plan to buy something on the islands. Tips are optional and personal expenses are extra. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and a waterproof bag.

The operator is Ocean Calling Retreats, and the tour is booked through GetYourGuide with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. It suits couples, families and small groups that want to see more than one island without the logistics of public boats, and that prefer to set their own pace at each stop.