Gili Asahan – A Secret Gili Island Near Bali

The beauty of Lombok is hidden from the masses of party-goers and Bali’s mass tourism. From beautiful beaches, forests, hills to villages and mountains, Lombok offers various tourist experiences that are intriguing with natural beauty and uniqueness. Those who discover Gili Asahan in the secret Gili islands in Lombok are embarking on an unexpected journey that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Let us share our favourite secret island: Gili Asahan

There are many Gili islands around Lombok and the most popular, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, are located in the northwest of Lombok. When you travel south from there, you will stumble upon another cluster of lesser-known small islands: Gili Gede, Gili Asahan, Gili Layar, Gili Goleng, Gili Rengit, Gili Anyaran and Gili Lontar – most of which are uninhabited.

Gili Asahan is a little island where the inhabitants live close to nature. There are no roads, no cars, no motorcycles, and no mainland electricity, which makes it ideal for a relaxing getaway and reconnect with nature.

There is one fishing village on this island and life is very slow. Children are running on the beach and playing in the water. Local people are harvesting vegetables in their hillside garden. Cows are lazily grazing on grass, chickens walk freely wherever they want and goat are always looking for a chance to have a juicy snack.

Gili Asahan lets you into another world, so simple and peaceful that it seems surreal. Being able to immerse yourself in this atmosphere, gives a chance for a full reset: body, mind and spirit.

How to Get to Gili Asahan

Getting to Lombok: There are a few international airlines that fly straight to the airports of Lombok and Bali. If you fly to Bali, a 30-minute domestic flight from Bali to Lombok is available. Alternatively, you can take a fast boat. We can assist you with your transfer from Bali to Gili Asahan at Amahelia Gili. Please contact us for further information, and we will gladly assist you.

Public boat: Padang Bai (Bali) to Lembar Harbour (Lombok) has an hourly public ferry service that takes around 4-5 hours. From there it takes about 1 hour to get to Gili Asahan.

​From Lombok Airport: You can also travel by taking a taxi from Lombok airport to Pantai Kores. From there, it’s a 10 min boat ride to get to Gili Asahan.

Things to Do in Gili Asahan

Scuba diving in Gili Asahan

Secret Gili Islands have a lot to offer when it comes to scuba-diving. Even so, among domestic tourists, Gili Asahan remains a relatively unknown destination. On a good day, scuba divers can expect a moderately calm current, diverse and colorful underwater life, and clear visibility of up to 25 meters.

Snorkeling in Gili Asahan

A stay in Gili Asahan means that you’re only steps away from the beach, which features white sand and pristine blue ocean water with calm waves, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling. At Amahelia Luxury Resort, we rent snorkeling equipment for you to use. We may also arrange for a boat trip to one of the island’s secret snorkeling places for a private or shared snorkeling session.

Easy Hiking

Gili Asahan is also blessed with small hills that can be hiked easily offering fantastic vistas of the surrounding area. Once you’ve reached the top, sit back and relax while you wait for the stunning sunset or sunrise views overlooking the ocean, Gili Asahan, and Lombok Island. Due to the geographical condition of Lombok Strait as the border of Asian flora and fauna, or better known as the Wallace Line, you may see several faunas that are typically found on the Australian continent during your trekking session.

Sailing to Gili Asahan

Gili Asahan is especially known among the sailing community and is a beloved destination when sailing in Indonesia. The island offers a safe place to moor the boat and a variety in the sailors routine as a couple of amazing restaurants are located right on the beach.

Amahelia Luxury Resort offers everything you dream of when looking for a break from routine: beachfront luxury villas, an outdoor swimming pool, air conditioning, furnished cottages and an on-site restaurant & bar. NAGA Restaurant serves Asian cuisine with a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.