Go To Gili Islands After Trekking To Mount Rinjani. Is It Possible?
Gili islands is the most popular tourist destination in Lombok, it 3 small island part of north lombok that separated from the main land. Sunbathing, Snorkeling, diving or just relaxing and ejoy the beautiful white sand beach could be the favorite activities after hard trek to mount Rinjani.
As this islands is separated from the mainland, so how to go there after trekking? Is it possible?. The answer is YES.
If your trek is finish at Senaru Village (Package RTC01, RTC02, RTC04, RTC05, RTC06, RTC07), the trek will be finish by 1pm. From the village to the bangsal public harbor will take 1,5-2 hours drive. So you can take public boat from Bangsal harbor to the Gili Island, The boat ticket will cost you IDR. 20.000-30.000/Person.
If your trek finish at Sembalun Village (Package RTC03), small chance to get the public boat. So the option for you is by Private Speed Boat. This speed boat will cost you USD 35/boat can be fill up to 6 people.
Speed boat option is recommended because available 24 hours and you can share the cost with your friends. This boat is depart from private harbor so you can avoid crowded at public harbor.