Gili is quite a nice place for family holidays. Despite the fact that there is little entertainment for children on the Islands, the year-round season, clean sandy beaches and magnificent, almost untouched nature will definitely interest parents with small children. But if you have school-age children and teenagers, you will be bored here after three or four days. Gili Meno is the most suitable for children of the three Islands.
There are no usual hotels and inns on Gili Islands. The only one accommodation option, bungalow, is available there. Local complexes are suitable for both thrifty and for the most discerning … Open
Gili Islands consist of three beautiful islands and is part of the Bali archipelago. The former began to attract travelers quite recently. Prior to that these amazing places with pristine … Open
Be sure to bring medicines, sun creams, baby food and diapers in sufficient quantities – there are almost no shops on the island. But there shouldn’t be any problems with food for children. Most hotels have very decent cuisine, close to European - not spicy and made of familiar products. You can always buy natural juices and fruits, rice dishes, noodles and fish with seafood in small cafes.
The basis of the most local dishes is rice, and perhaps the most popular dish here is fried rice «nasi goreng» with various additives. You should also try satay chicken – grilled meat … Open
Moreover, there are many large spiders-a young explorer will certainly be interested in such a neighbourhood. You can go to the turtle farm near the pier. There are bred rare species of turtles and you can see small turtles here. Don’t miss a chance to visit Bird Park, which is located in the heart of the island. There are several interesting excursions in the Park. Children will be happy to see the exotic inhabitants-birds, small deer, crocodiles and lizards.
Gili will appeal to those who are fond of water sports. The underwater world here is diverse and rich. You can see bright tropical fish, turtles and corals. Each island has diving schools … Open
For children, horse riding is an adventure in itself. There are no museums on the Islands, and the sights are mostly natural. Children won’t be interested in such kind of excursion. It is better to spend time on the beaches. You can go snorkelling or diving with older children. Try to swim on the board with a paddle, it is a popular and exciting activity in these places.