Indonesia Itinerary

The Perfect 5-Day Gili Air Itinerary

Gili Air 🇮🇩 · Built from 3 real traveler plans · 40 spots

Gili Air BeachGili Air Turtle PointRuby's CafeBlue Marlin Dive Gili Air

Gili Air is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 3 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 40+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Gili Air.

Have 4 or 6 or 7 days instead of 5? 4-day Gili Air itinerary · 6-day Gili Air itinerary · 7-day Gili Air itinerary — same ranked list, cut to fit, further down this page.

5-Day Gili Air Itinerary

Day 1

Gili Air Beach
Gili Air Beach
nature · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers
Gili Air Turtle Point
Gili Air Turtle Point
nature · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Ruby's Cafe
Ruby's Cafe
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air
Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers

Trendy bungalows in a beachfront resort offering a restaurant, a pool & a picturesque garden.

Manta Dive Gili Air
Manta Dive Gili Air
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 2

Coffee & Thyme
Coffee & Thyme
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
The Chill Out Bar & Restaurant
The Chill Out Bar & Restaurant
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Gili Air Village
Gili Air Village
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Gili Air Art Market
Gili Air Art Market
shopping · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach
nature · ★ 4.1 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 3

Biba Beach Cafe
Biba Beach Cafe
attraction · ★ 3.9 · saved by 2 travelers
Gili Air Art Shop
Gili Air Art Shop
shopping · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Gili Air Post Office
Gili Air Post Office
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Orong Bar & Restaurant
Orong Bar & Restaurant
restaurant · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Gili Air View Point
Gili Air View Point
nature · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 4

The Waterfront Restaurant
The Waterfront Restaurant
attraction · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
The Beach Bar
The Beach Bar
restaurant · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Musa Cookery School
Musa Cookery School
restaurant · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Gili Air Docks
Gili Air Docks
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach
nature · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 5

Pink Coco Gili Air
Pink Coco Gili Air
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Pachamama Organic Cafe & Shop
Pachamama Organic Cafe & Shop
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Warung Sunny
Warung Sunny
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Gili Air Massage
Gili Air Massage
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Warung Sasak
Warung Sasak
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 1 travelers

4-Day Gili Air Itinerary

Short on time? These are the 20 places travelers save most, in 4 days: skip the rest without regret.

  1. Day 1: Gili Air Beach → Gili Air Turtle Point → Ruby's Cafe → Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air → Manta Dive Gili Air
  2. Day 2: Coffee & Thyme → The Chill Out Bar & Restaurant → Gili Air Village → Gili Air Art Market → Sunrise Beach
  3. Day 3: Biba Beach Cafe → Gili Air Art Shop → Gili Air Post Office → Orong Bar & Restaurant → Gili Air View Point
  4. Day 4: The Waterfront Restaurant → The Beach Bar → Musa Cookery School → Gili Air Docks → Sunset Beach

6-Day Gili Air Itinerary

With 6 days you get past the headline sights into the places people only reach on a longer Gili Air trip. Days 6–6 are the extra stops.

  1. Day 1: Gili Air Beach → Gili Air Turtle Point → Ruby's Cafe → Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air → Manta Dive Gili Air
  2. Day 2: Coffee & Thyme → The Chill Out Bar & Restaurant → Gili Air Village → Gili Air Art Market → Sunrise Beach
  3. Day 3: Biba Beach Cafe → Gili Air Art Shop → Gili Air Post Office → Orong Bar & Restaurant → Gili Air View Point
  4. Day 4: The Waterfront Restaurant → The Beach Bar → Musa Cookery School → Gili Air Docks → Sunset Beach
  5. Day 5: Pink Coco Gili Air → Pachamama Organic Cafe & Shop → Warung Sunny → Gili Air Massage → Warung Sasak
  6. Day 6: North East Beach → Mowie's Gili Air → Gili Air Lighthouse → Gili Air Wall → Gili Air Lookout

7-Day Gili Air Itinerary

With 7 days you get past the headline sights into the places people only reach on a longer Gili Air trip. Days 6–7 are the extra stops.

  1. Day 1: Gili Air Beach → Gili Air Turtle Point → Ruby's Cafe → Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air → Manta Dive Gili Air
  2. Day 2: Coffee & Thyme → The Chill Out Bar & Restaurant → Gili Air Village → Gili Air Art Market → Sunrise Beach
  3. Day 3: Biba Beach Cafe → Gili Air Art Shop → Gili Air Post Office → Orong Bar & Restaurant → Gili Air View Point
  4. Day 4: The Waterfront Restaurant → The Beach Bar → Musa Cookery School → Gili Air Docks → Sunset Beach
  5. Day 5: Pink Coco Gili Air → Pachamama Organic Cafe & Shop → Warung Sunny → Gili Air Massage → Warung Sasak
  6. Day 6: North East Beach → Mowie's Gili Air → Gili Air Lighthouse → Gili Air Wall → Gili Air Lookout
  7. Day 7: H2O Yoga and Meditation Centre → Warung Bambu → Gili Air Swing → Scallywags Organic Beach Club & Seafood Bar → Scratch Beach Club

Top Things to Do in Gili Air

  • Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)Trendy bungalows in a beachfront resort offering a restaurant, a pool & a picturesque garden.
  • Manta Dive Gili Air — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • The Chill Out Bar & Restaurant — ★ 4.5 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Gili Air Village — ★ 4.4 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Biba Beach Cafe — ★ 3.9 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Gili Air Post Office — ★ 5 (saved by 1 travelers)
  • The Waterfront Restaurant — ★ 4.9 (saved by 1 travelers)
  • Gili Air Docks — ★ 4.8 (saved by 1 travelers)

Where to Eat in Gili Air

  • Ruby's Cafe — ★ 4.7
  • Coffee & Thyme — ★ 4.5
  • Orong Bar & Restaurant — ★ 5
  • The Beach Bar — ★ 4.9
  • Musa Cookery School — ★ 4.8

Gili Air Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Gili Air?

Most travelers planning Gili Air on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Gili Air Beach, Gili Air Turtle Point, Ruby's Cafe — without rushing. This page also has 4-day and 6-day and 7-day versions of the same plan.

What are the top things to do in Gili Air?

Based on 3 real Gili Air itineraries, the most-saved spots are Gili Air Beach, Gili Air Turtle Point, Ruby's Cafe, Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air, Manta Dive Gili Air, Coffee & Thyme.

Where should I eat in Gili Air?

The most-saved places to eat in Gili Air are Ruby's Cafe, Coffee & Thyme, Orong Bar & Restaurant, The Beach Bar, Musa Cookery School.

Is Gili Air worth visiting?

Gili Air is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 3 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.

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