8 Hours
Daily Tour
10 people
___
Escape the crowds completely on this private Secret Gili Islands snorkeling tour to the tranquil southwest of Lombok. Far from the busy famous Gilis, a scatter of hidden islands sits in the calm, sheltered waters of Sekotong — and this is your private day to explore the best three: Gili Gede, the largest and most laid-back, ringed by fishing villages and traditional pearl farms; little Gili Rengit, with its bright coral shallows; and Gili Layar, whose gentle reef and empty white-sand beach feel like your own private discovery. Clear turquoise water, coral gardens busy with reef fish, and beaches where your footprints are often the only ones — this is the Secret Gilis at their unspoiled best.
Here’s what sets our trip apart: we don’t rush you. Many “secret Gili” tours cram in five or six islands and leave guests exhausted, having barely touched each one. In our experience — nearly two decades of running these waters — three islands is the sweet spot. It gives you real time to snorkel properly, relax on the sand, enjoy an unhurried lunch by the sea, and actually feel the peace you came for. This is a slow, joyful day, not a checklist.
A relaxed full day on the water: hotel pick-up, a scenic coastal drive to Sekotong, then out on a private traditional boat between Gili Gede, Gili Rengit and Gili Layar — three unhurried snorkel-and-beach stops with time to swim, relax and explore. A fresh lunch by the sea, calm sheltered water throughout, and home by late afternoon — pleasantly tired, sun-happy, and completely away from the crowds.
We’re a local Lombok team, and Sekotong is our backyard — we’ve guided these southwest reefs since 2006. Booking with us means booking the people who actually run the boat, not a reseller: your own private boat, your own pace, and a local crew who know exactly which island is calmest and clearest on the day. Gear and life jackets are always aboard and our guides stay close in the water, so it’s a relaxed, safe choice even for first-time snorkelers and families. It’s the tranquil, crowd-free counterpart to our famous Gili Islands snorkeling tour around Trawangan, Meno and Air. Compare all the islands in our which Gili guide, part of the wider Gili Islands family, or ask us anything on WhatsApp.
Pick your date above, or message us on WhatsApp — we reply fast and can tailor the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours. Book direct with the local team who runs the trip. Crafted by local experts since 2006.
Some visitors ask about adding a fourth island, Gili Asahan. We’re happy to include it when time and energy allow — but honestly, most guests find that three islands already fill the day beautifully, with plenty of snorkeling, beach time and things to see. We’d rather you enjoy three islands fully than rush four. Just let us know your preference and we’ll shape the day around you.
08:00 — Hotel Pick-Up Private pick-up from your hotel (Senggigi, Mataram and surrounds) and a scenic drive south along the Sekotong coast — miles of pristine white-sand shoreline facing Bali's Mount Agung — to the harbour.
09:30 — Set Sail into the Secret Gilis Board your private traditional boat and cruise into the calm, island-dotted waters of Sekotong Bay, passing the stilted "bagan" fishing platforms. First stop: the coral shallows of Gili Rengit for an easy, beautiful warm-up snorkel.
11:00 — Snorkel & Beach at Gili Layar Anchor off Gili Layar's gentle reef — coral gardens and reef fish in clear, shallow water — then land on its quiet white-sand beach to swim, relax and soak up the peace.
13:00 — Island Lunch at Gili Gede A fresh lunch by the sea on Gili Gede, the largest secret Gili. Time to stroll the laid-back fishing village, glimpse the traditional pearl farms, and enjoy genuine local island life.
14:30 — Final Snorkel & Free Time One last relaxed snorkel or beach stop at the day's clearest spot, chosen by your crew — plus hammock-and-coconut time. (Optional: add a short stop at Gili Asahan here if time and energy allow.)
16:00 — Return Journey Cruise back to the mainland and enjoy your private transfer to your hotel, arriving late afternoon full of secret-island stories.
Because three, done well, is a better day. In nearly 20 years running these waters, we've found guests who do five islands end up rushed and tired, barely enjoying each stop. Our three-island pace gives you real time to snorkel, relax and actually enjoy the peace — which is the whole point of the Secret Gilis. If you'd like a fourth (Gili Asahan), we'll happily add it when time allows.
The famous Gilis (Trawangan, Meno, Air) are busier, with turtles and the underwater statues. These southwest Secret Gilis are all about calm — fewer boats, emptier beaches, sheltered water. Many guests do both, for very different reasons.
Perfect for them — Sekotong Bay is calm and sheltered, life jackets are always aboard, and our guides stay close. One of the gentlest, most relaxing snorkeling days in Lombok.
The southwest is more about pristine coral gardens and reef fish; turtles are an occasional bonus, not the focus. For near-guaranteed turtles, take our famous three-Gilis snorkeling tour.
Yes, if time and energy allow on the day — just ask. Most guests find three islands already make a full, satisfying day, so there's no pressure.
Completely — your own boat, crew and guide, so the whole day runs at your pace. And you're booking the local team who actually operates the trip, not a reseller.
Swimwear, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, hat, a dry bag and a little cash. We provide snorkeling gear and life jackets.
Top Rated on GetYourGuide
★ 4.9/5 · 190+ verified reviews · Award Winner 2018
Loved on Tripadvisor
★ 4.7/5 · 180+ traveller reviews · Certificate of Excellence 2017
Free Cancellation
Full refund up to 24 hours before your trip — book with confidence.
Free Private Hotel Pick-Up
Included for any group size — even just two people.
100% Local, Since 2006
No middlemen or resellers — you book the team who actually runs your day.
Talk Directly to Our Local Team
Instant answers on WhatsApp — flexible timing, your questions answered fast.
