Gili Trawangan private tours start on three different islands
Gili Trawangan private tours offer a practical choice between boarding on Trawangan, joining a day from a Lombok hotel, and starting on Gili Air. That distinction matters around these islands: a snorkeling stop near Trawangan is a different experience from beginning an outing at its beach. Choose the departure that fits where you will already be staying, then compare time on the water and the included equipment.
The private glass-bottom boat suits visitors already on Trawangan who want a boat for their own party. The Lombok departure brings hotel pickup and visits to Air, Meno and Trawangan Turtle Spot into one outing. The Gili Air boat focuses on selected reef and turtle sites around the Gilis. Visitors with limited time can take the two-to-four-hour Trawangan boat; those staying in a Lombok hotel have the longer private route with pickup and drop-off.
Our picks: private snorkeling
Choose the Trawangan boat for a private group of up to four, or the Lombok route for hotel pickup. The Gili Air departure has a group price for up to one person.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private snorkeling from Gili Air
- Local snorkeling guide
- Snorkeling mask and snorkel
- Snorkeling fins
Private group price for up to one person. Stops are selected around the islands; a Trawangan landing and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
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Private glass-bottom snorkeling boat
- Snorkeling gear
- Life jacket
- Camera GoPro
Private group price for up to four people.
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Private snorkeling route from Lombok
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live tour guide
The private route visits Gili Air, Gili Meno and the Trawangan turtle spot; wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Check availability →Private snorkeling boats by departure point
Board a glass-bottom boat on Trawangan, join the three-island route from a Lombok hotel or start a guided reef outing on Gili Air. Group prices and per-person prices have different capacities.
A private glass-bottom boat from Trawangan
The private Trawangan glass-bottom boat starts on Jalan Pantai Gili Trawangan and lasts two to four hours depending on the option. A mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket, GoPro camera and mineral water are included. The glass-bottom boat and snorkeling equipment make this a water outing, with viewing from the boat as well as the activity in the sea.
The recorded starting price is USD 69 per group of up to four. This suits a party staying on Trawangan that wants to join at the island's own departure point. Food and other drinks are separate. Bring that distinction into your day plan: the included mineral water is useful, while a meal remains something to arrange around the outing. The snorkeling guide compares this type of boat day with shared outings and a catamaran.
The private route from Lombok
The private Lombok route includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a live guide, snorkeling equipment and visits to Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan Turtle Spot. Its duration is eight to ten hours depending on the option, with a recorded starting price of USD 23 per person. Food and drinks are separate from this package.
The Lombok departure suits travellers who are sleeping on the mainland and want the island visits within one private excursion. Trawangan Turtle Spot is part of the snorkeling itinerary, while Air and Meno are named visits in the package. That makes the route useful for a three-island day, rather than simply as transport to a Trawangan accommodation. For a straightforward crossing instead, use the Lombok boat comparison.
Starting on Gili Air
The five-hour private trip from Gili Air includes a traditional boat, local snorkeling guide, mask, snorkel, fins and assistance throughout the outing. Selected reef and turtle spots around Trawangan, Air and Meno are the focus. The recorded starting price is USD 82 per group with a capacity of one in the captured offer. Transport to the Gili Air meeting point is separate.
The Gili Air departure fits a traveller already based on that island who wants guided snorkeling around the Gilis. Plan the precise route with the operator before booking. Keep the day centred on the water rather than building an accommodation change into it: the named stops are selected snorkeling locations. The photograph on this page shows Gili Air's shallow beach water as an island illustration, separate from the identity of any booked boat.
Private boat or shared group?
The shared Trawangan snorkeling trips have recorded starting prices of USD 15 per person, compared with USD 69 for the private Trawangan group of up to four and USD 82 for the Gili Air offer with capacity one. The private Lombok route starts at USD 23 per person and adds its hotel pickup and longer itinerary. These are starting prices captured in November 2026, with the different departure points and pricing units kept separate.
The shared boat is a sensible choice for a solo traveller or pair whose main aim is guided snorkeling from Trawangan at a lower individual price. One shared option includes a photographer, GoPro camera, equipment and life jacket; another uses a glass-bottom boat and includes camera use with the selected option. Compare those shared outings on the tour page when a private departure is less important than the included snorkeling experience.
Protecting turtles and planning the boat day
Gili Trawangan turtle encounters depend on wildlife and sea conditions, even on a private outing. Keep away from turtles, do not chase, touch or feed them, and leave their route to the surface open. Avoid touching, stepping on or taking coral. The local names for turtle spots describe places to visit, rather than an appointment with an animal.
Gili Matra marine activities require a SEAPARK entry ticket, arranged independently or through an operator. Island charges, harbour charges and private environmental contributions are separate categories. Private boat hire does not turn the marine entry process into a blanket permission for every activity or zone. Weather and safety decisions can alter boat operation; allow room in the day for the water conditions rather than relying on an unbroken sequence of boats and flights.
Questions about private Gili Trawangan boat tours
How much is the private boat from Trawangan?
USD 69 per group of up to four is the recorded starting price for the private Trawangan glass-bottom boat. The trip lasts two to four hours by option and includes snorkeling equipment, a life jacket, GoPro camera and mineral water. Food and other drinks are separate.
How long is the private trip from Lombok?
Eight to ten hours is the option-dependent duration of the private Lombok trip, including hotel pickup and drop-off. The package visits Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan Turtle Spot with a live guide and snorkeling equipment. Its starting price is per person; food and drinks are separate.
Where does the five-hour private reef trip start?
The five-hour private reef trip starts on Gili Air and uses a traditional boat to selected snorkeling locations around the Gilis. A local guide, mask, snorkel, fins and assistance are included. The recorded group capacity is one, and transport to the Gili Air meeting point is separate.
When is a shared boat a useful alternative?
A shared Trawangan boat suits visitors focused on guided snorkeling at a starting price of USD 15 per person. The shared options provide snorkeling equipment and life jackets, with camera arrangements varying between products. A solo traveller or pair can compare those inclusions against the private boat's group price.