Take a high speed boat and try one of the most fun ways to get to the Gili islands from the Denpasar region – not to mention the fastest. This commute begins with a 6:30 AM pickup from your hotel, followed by a quick drive to Serangan. After you set off, there’s a short, 20-minute stop at Lembongan Island before you arrive at Gili Trawangan at 11 AM.

This is much quicker than the usual route on a slow-moving ferry. Take this form of transportation for a few excellent views of the other islands on the way. At the end of the trip, you’ll have arrived in Gili Trawangan with plenty of time to explore the island for the rest of the afternoon.