How to get from Ubud to the Gili Islands with luggage?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 21 days ago
TL;DR
The easiest way is to book a combined transfer+ferry ticket from Ubud (e.g. via the Trip app/service) — it picks you up from your hotel and includes the boat, which works out cheaper and simpler than arranging taxi and ferry tickets separately.
What the community said
Booked a transfer+ferry combo ticket from Ubud through the Trip service — it includes hotel pickup and the boat crossing, and worked out cheaper and more convenient than arranging a taxi and buying the ferry ticket separately at the counter.
22 days ago Trip app (Ubud transfer + ferry combo)
You don't need to book a tour to see turtles on the Gili Islands — on Gili Trawangan at Turtle Point they swim close to shore during high tide and can even be hand-fed.
22 days ago Turtle Point, Gili Trawangan
Larger turtles are more commonly spotted at the Drop Off point; on the other Gili islands turtles also come close during high tide, but less frequently than at Trawangan.
22 days ago Drop Off point
To see manta rays, go diving rather than just snorkeling — they can be seen while snorkeling too, but they stay deep, so the experience is far less impressive without diving gear.
22 days ago Diving trip (for manta rays)