๐๏ธ Beach Retreat Gili Trawangan
by Melanie.
May 12, 2024
๐ โจ 3 Days at Gili: How I Spent Time Between the Ocean, Horses & Tropics
Here no bike ๐ itโs absolutely ECO resort!
โ ๐ด๐ดโ๏ธ๐ The Best Escape for Body & Soul
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 Day 1: Sunrise over the ocean, breakfast & bikes
My day started with sunrise ๐
Breakfast with an ocean view at Gili Lestari or right on the beach โ fresh fruit, avocado toast, cappuccino โ
And right after breakfast โ we grabbed bikes and hit the road!
We rode to a horse farm. The horses were sweet and big, like they knew we were coming.
Fed them carrots, pet them, took some picsโฆ and soon we were in the saddle ๐
Riding along the coast at sunset? Magical. Wind in your hair, sand under hooves, ocean on your right.
Then dinner somewhere by the water โ and the evening ended dancing at Rabbit Hall ๐๐บ
โ ๐ Day 2: Open-air cinema & swimming with turtles
Second day started early.
Morning at the beach โ just lying there listening to the waves ๐
Then breakfast at Aston Resort, and suddenly came the idea โ swimming with turtles!
About 10 meters from shore, they swim peacefully as if waiting for you.
With mask and snorkel, a little nervousness โ and there you are, face to face with them.
The turtles donโt even run โ they look at you curiously.
Evening โ open-air cinema ๐ฌ
Bean bags, blankets, popcorn and a movie under the stars.
One of the most romantic moments of my trip.
โ ๐บ Day 3: Gili Trawangan โ Three Islands, One Magic ๐ข๐ 
This was the main day: an exotic tour to the three Gili islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air)
We left by boat from Senggigi, reached the first island in half an hour.
First stop โ Gili Trawangan: white sand beaches, water like an aquarium.
Lunch there, bike ride around, a quick dip.
Next โ Gili Meno: the most romantic.
Grabbed our snorkels โ and into the water!
Fish of all colors, coral reefs, and again โ turtles ๐ข๐
They call this place the โaquarium of Indonesiaโ โ and itโs true!
Last stop โ Gili Air: local villages, markets, cafes and a turtle sanctuary ๐ข
There, I saw how baby turtles get ready for life in the ocean.
People rescue them, raise them, and then release them back into the sea.
It was touching to the core.
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โ ๐ก Why You Should Choose Gili?
- It's not a mass resort, but a place of power and harmony
- Perfect mix of nature, activity and relaxation
- You feel like part of the tropics, not just a tourist
- Locals are among the kindest people in the world
- A place where you can slow down, but never be bored
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