Scuba diving
The Gili Islands are surrounded by the Gili Matra Marine Reserve (Marine Protected Area). Known as the turtle capital of the world and you can also expect to see reef sharks, rays, cuttlefish, octopuses, eels and thousands of reef fish buzzing around the stunning coral reefs. The incredible diving and year round conditions make it one of the safest and best places to learn to dive. The Open Water course takes 3 days to complete or, if you are already a certified divers, most shops run 2 to 3 dives per day to choose from. We recommend Trawangan Dive, which offers PADI courses from beginner through to instructor level.