Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour — Guided Day Trip from Lombok

This is our most-loved day out, the Gili Islands snorkeling tour that travellers rave about. In one relaxed, fun-filled day you'll snorkel the best spots around all three Gili Islands: swim with sea turtles at Gili Meno's famous Turtle Point, float over the hauntingly beautiful underwater statues, drift along coral gardens off Gili Air and Gili Trawangan, and unwind on white-sand beaches in between. It's a full day (around 7–8 hours) with private hotel pick-up, a private boat, quality snorkeling gear and a local guide who knows exactly where the turtles hang out. We've run this trip since 2006 — and yes, the reviews really do mention the turtles more than we do. (Also listed on GetYourGuide as "From Lombok: Gili Islands Snorkeling Day Trip.")

A Day You'll Talk About for Years

There's a moment on this trip that happens almost every time: someone puts their face in the water for the first time, and thirty seconds later comes up shouting "TURTLE!" through their snorkel. That's the Gilis. The water is warm and glass-clear, the reefs start shallow, and the Gili Islands are home to one of the healthiest sea-turtle populations in Indonesia, so sightings aren't luck, they're the norm.

You don't need to be a strong swimmer or have snorkeled before. Life jackets are always available, the boat is never far, and our guides are in the water with you — pointing out the turtle you'd have missed, helping nervous first-timers relax, and somehow always knowing where the clearest water is that day.

Why Take This Tour With Us

We're a local Lombok team and this is our home water, we've guided the Gili Islands snorkeling tour since 2006, long enough to win a GetYourGuide Award (2018) and earn hundreds of five-star reviews across GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor, most of them naming our guides. The difference shows in the details: a private boat on your schedule rather than a crowded shuttle, spots chosen for the day's conditions rather than a fixed script, and free private hotel transport for every group size, even two people. Want the full picture of the islands first? Read our guide to snorkeling in the Gilis or find out which Gili island suits you.

What to Expect on Gili Islands snorkeling tour

A relaxed full day: pick-up from your hotel, a scenic drive to the harbour, then out on the water hopping between the three islands, three or four snorkel stops with rests, beach time and lunch break on an island in between. The pace is easygoing; this is a holiday highlight, not a race. We finish mid-afternoon and drive you back to your hotel, salty, sun-happy and full of turtle stories.

Good To Know

• Swimming ability — you don't need to be a strong swimmer; life jackets are always available and the guide stays close.
• Best season — April to October brings the calmest, clearest water; mornings are best for turtles. The trip runs year-round, conditions permitting.
• What to bring — swimwear, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, hat, and a little cash for lunch. We provide the gear.
• Kids — very family-friendly; children are welcome and we adjust the pace. Child rates available. Cancellation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip, full refund.

Ready to Meet the Turtles?

Pick your date above, or message us on WhatsApp — we reply fast, and we're happy to tailor the day. Crafted by local experts since 2006.