We wish to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal customers for the support and custom afforded to Gilicat since its inaugural run in July 2007. The response to the product from all sectors of the industry and market, has been nothing short of remarkable.

The EU position on Indonesian aviation took all of us by surprise and resulted in a fever pitched and challenging beginning  for Gilicat. After the dust settled, we calculated that for a period of about ten days, based upon a ten hour day, Gilicat reservation staff (two people only  at that time) booked  one passenger every three minutes.  And this did not include cancellation sand amendments!

This small exotic island lies between blue corals and clear turquoise waters. Gili Trawangan is the perfect destination for those seeking total relaxation, excellent diving and romantic walks on its white sandy beaches. No motorized traffic is permitted on the island and you make your way around by walking and cycling, or rides on beautifically decorated pony carts called “cidomo”.

There are a number of ways of getting to the Gilis and Lombok. In the case of travel to the Gilis, they all involve getting into a boat at some point of the journey.

First, there is the slow boat to Lombok - the public ferry which departs hourly from Padang Bai in East Bali and takes roughly five hours to Lembar port in South Lombok. From there it is a two hour overland trip to the harbour at Bangsal in West Lombok, a wait for the public ferry boat to fill-up, and a then 45 minute ride to one of three Gili islands.