Only a kilometer from Gili Trawangan and set in the middle of the three islets lies Gili Meno, the real Robinson Crusoe experience of the island chain.

Only two kilometers long and one wide, Gili Meno is the smallest of the three islands and by far the most peaceful. It’s possible to walk around the island along the beach or paths in under two hours.

Most visitors are attracted to Gili Meno for the lure of total escapism and it is therefore very popular with honeymooning couples and adventurous castaway types.

For divers and snorkelers, the island boasts the infamous ‘Gili Meno Wall‘ where during the day turtles freely swim by and giant gorgonian fans hang amongst the colorful corals. At night divers can witness huge Moray Eels and the entertaining Spanish Dancers, baby cuttlefish and a whole array of crustaceans.

Most visitors arrive via Gili Trawangan then jump on a connecting island hopper boat for the fifteen minute trip over the channel.

There are no set timings for the crossing from Lombok to Gili Meno, it’s up to the captain once the boat is full but it is possible to charter your own public boat for a fixed price if you get impatient.

There are no hawkers to disrupt a day’s sunbathing and the beach huts lining the sand offer a perfect respite from the heat.

There are not too many activities to be found on Gili Meno, which is part of its appeal. Those who simply cannot refrain from some form of activity will find the Bird Park in the center of the village an entertaining distraction for a morning or afternoon. The park hosts over three hundred birds in a natural, free environment.

Accommodation is readily found, with exclusive luxury villas starting to appear on the secluded island.