Tips and tricks during your trip in Gili

1. Do not let the local porters carry your bags for whatever reason. This guys are usually try to be gentle or act like a boatman crew. They often charge an expensive and unreasonable amount. If you have to pay, a regular porter cost is about Rp. 1000-2000/bag.

2. Do not buy any mosquitoes coil from some kids at the harbor, as they are trying to sell things at the highest they can. There are lots of shops on the Islands selling those stuffs with better prices.

3. Do not try any to look at the things that they offers, and do not make any promises to say “maybe later”. Those guys can recognize your face and ask for the promises.

4. When you returned from the Islands, many kids brings water to wash your foot. At first you may fell convenient, but at the end they ask some school needs i.e: pens, or writing book. It’s better not to let them do anything to you.

5. Carry small changes to pay public buses or taxi. Call the taxi operator: 627000 (Lombok taxi) if you need to be picked up. If you have to go by private car, try to fix the price first rather than argue at the end of the journey.

6. stonefish are found on the coral reefs where they are camouflaged and almost invisible. They are poisonous if stepped on.

7. Also, be aware of strong currents while swimming or snorkeling. It is best to ask the advice of a dive master before swimming alone.

8. Jelly fish is almost invisible on the water. It looks like a crystal/plastic, but very dangerous. Some kind of jelly fish is making your skin itchy, and some are poisoning.

9. Use a high protection of Sun Cream. The weather can be very hot on the afternoon.

10. Do not leave any valuable belongings unattended at the beach while swimming or snorkeling. Ask for a deposit box at the hotel where you stay.