Pink Beach and Southeast Gili Islands Private Tour – Full Day

The best part of this day is the mix of quiet southeast Gilis and striking pink sand. You’ll move by private boat between Sand Island, Gili Petelu, and two pink beaches, then trade the water for the cliff views at Tanjung Ringgit.

I like the private format, which lets your group spend more time swimming or taking photos instead of following a large crowd. I also like the practical setup: hotel pickup, boat charter, snorkeling equipment, lunch, water, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included. The main consideration is comfort. Some stops have few facilities, and the current published rating is 3 out of 5 from six ratings, so this is best for flexible travelers who value scenery over polished service.

Key points to know before you book

• Two different pink beaches: Visit Pink Beach 2, also called Pantai Angin Angin, then Pink Beach 1, locally known as Tangsi Beach.
• A private boat makes the day flexible: Your group has its own boat, with no other booking groups joining the activity.
• Gili Petelu is the snorkeling stop: Gear is supplied, and the clear water may bring you close to small reef fish.
• Lunch comes at Pink Beach 1: A hearty meal is included, and one available account describes choosing lobster, though the standard details only promise lunch.
• Tanjung Ringgit adds a land-based finish: Take bikes about 1.5 to 2 kilometers from Pink Beach to Lombok’s easternmost point.
• Facilities are basic: Pink Beach 2 may have no bathrooms or polished amenities, so bring patience and practical beach gear.

Why this southeast Lombok day is different

Most visitors who know Lombok’s island trips think first of the better-known Gili islands near the northwest coast. This excursion heads in the opposite direction, toward Lombok’s southeastern corner, where the day feels more spread out and less built up.

You get several kinds of scenery in one outing. There is pale sand at Sand Island, reef water around Gili Petelu, coral-tinted shore at the pink beaches, and high coastal views at Tanjung Ringgit. That range gives the tour more substance than a simple beach transfer.

The experience lasts about nine hours and begins at 8:00 am. Pickup is offered from many hotels in Senggigi, Mataram, and Kuta, which matters because the southeast coast is not the easiest area to reach on your own from those bases.

At $100 per person, the price is not a bargain beach outing. It includes a private vehicle, a private boat, snorkeling gear, bottled water, lunch, entrance and parking fees, and an English-speaking guide. If you are splitting the boat and transport cost among several people, the value improves. For one or two people, the appeal is the privacy and the number of sights covered in one day.

Sand Island and the first look at clear water

Sand Island, or Pulau Pasir, is one of the most unusual elements of the trip. It is a small sandbar surrounded by water, and its appearance can depend on conditions. The supplied tour details describe it as a place to swim in clear water, so think of it as a short, scenic stop rather than a developed island visit.

There are no shops, cafés, or attractions to fill the time here. That is part of the charm, but it also means you should not expect shade, bathrooms, or a place to buy forgotten supplies. Keep your phone and camera protected from water, and follow your guide’s advice about where to enter.

Sand Island works best as a first taste of the day. You can stretch your legs, take wide photographs, and enjoy the sense of being far from a resort strip. The private boat is especially useful here because your group does not have to wait for a large party to finish taking pictures.

Pink Beach 2, where the day feels most low-key

The route continues to Pink Beach 2, known locally as Pantai Angin Angin. It lies less than 2 kilometers from Pink Beach 1, yet it is described as the quieter of the two. You can relax here, swim, and use the shore as a calmer base before heading to Gili Petelu.

This is the sort of place I would approach with the right expectations. There may be no proper bathroom, and the facilities are not polished. If you need regular access to toilets, want a restaurant, or prefer a tidy beach club setting, this stop may test your patience.

For everyone else, the lack of development is a plus. You have room to sit by the water, take photos without a built-up backdrop, and enjoy a simple beach stop. Bring a towel, sun protection, and a dry bag. Bottled water is included, but personal snacks and other expenses are not.

The name pink beach can also set up unrealistic expectations. The color comes partly from reddish coral fragments and shells washed onto the shore, so the sand may look more pastel than bright rose. Sunlight, wet sand, and the amount of coral on the beach all affect the effect.

Snorkeling around Gili Petelu

Gili Petelu is the main snorkeling stop. The water is described as clear, and the reef is presented as relatively unspoiled, with the possibility of seeing small fish. Snorkeling equipment is included, so you do not need to bring a mask, snorkel, or fins to take part.

I like that the tour does not treat snorkeling as an afterthought. You get time in the water within a two-hour segment that also includes Pink Beach 2. That should give you room to swim, look around, and return to the boat without feeling rushed by a tight series of short stops.

Still, you should keep the promise realistic. Marine life and visibility change with weather and sea conditions. The tour guarantees the stop and the gear, not a specific animal sighting or perfect water clarity. If you are a confident swimmer, you will have more freedom to make the most of the stop. If you are less comfortable in open water, tell the guide early so expectations are clear.

The equipment is supplied, but personal preferences vary. If you own a well-fitting mask or snorkel, you may prefer to bring it. The tour information confirms that most people can participate, but it does not provide detailed accessibility information or say that flotation devices are included.

Pink Beach 1 and a lunch break by Tangsi Beach

After the water stops, you head to Pink Beach 1, also called Tangsi Beach. This is the beach most associated with the pink sand in the tour description, and the color comes from pieces of red coral and shells mixed into the shore.

The one-hour stop includes lunch, swimming, and time for photos. That timing is useful. After snorkeling and moving between islands, you will want a real pause rather than another quick photo stop. The meal is described as hearty, but the standard details do not provide a set menu.

One available account describes choosing lobsters before a lobster lunch. That sounds like a memorable upgrade to an already scenic meal, but you should confirm the exact food arrangement when booking because the formal inclusion is simply lunch. Personal expenses are not included, so ask about any seafood supplement or special choice.

The beach itself is not guaranteed to look intensely pink in every photograph. Coral pieces may be scattered rather than covering the whole shore, and strong sun can bleach the color on camera. I would treat the pink sand as a natural detail, not a theme-park effect.

You can swim here, but the main value is variety. The tour gives you time to enjoy the sea, eat, and photograph the shoreline before moving inland. If you care most about taking pictures, bring a phone case or dry pouch. Sand and saltwater are hard on cameras.

Tanjung Ringgit and Lombok’s easternmost views

About 1.5 to 2 kilometers from Pink Beach, Tanjung Ringgit provides a welcome change of pace. You leave the boat and take bikes to the easternmost tip of Lombok. The stop lasts about an hour and focuses on broad coastal views, forest, and steep cliffs.

This is where the tour earns its full-day label. Without Tanjung Ringgit, the experience would be mainly a boat and snorkeling trip. The viewpoint adds a sense of place and shows how different Lombok’s southeast coast looks from above.

You will want comfortable clothing and shoes for this part. The tour details do not describe the bike route in depth, so the exact riding conditions are not clear. The activity is listed as suitable for most people, but anyone with concerns about cycling or uneven ground should ask the operator before booking.

The views should be the priority here, not a long visit. Use the hour for photographs and a quiet look along the coast. Cliffs and open water make this a better stop for scenery than for swimming.

What the private format changes

A private activity means only your own group takes part. That is more than a label. On a day involving several boat stops, a private group can make the pace feel less rigid.

You may be able to stay longer at a beach, shorten a stop if conditions are uncomfortable, or give more time to snorkeling. One guest specifically praised guide Rido for letting the group help decide which beaches to visit and how long to stay. That kind of flexibility is one of the strongest reasons to pay more for this excursion.

Rido Romance is also named in another account, where he helped make the day memorable while one member of the booking group stayed behind because of illness. That suggests a guide who can adapt to changing needs, although two accounts are not enough to promise the same guide on every departure.

The operator is TripGuru, and the included guide is English-speaking. You should still confirm the guide’s name and the day’s plan if those details matter to you.

Transport, timing, and the real cost

The tour starts at 8:00 am and lasts about nine hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered for many properties in Senggigi, Mataram, and Kuta. Direct pickup saves you from arranging a separate driver to reach the coast, and that convenience is part of the $100 price.

Private transportation and a private boat are included. You also receive bottled water, snorkeling equipment, lunch, entrance fees, and parking fees. Since several common add-ons are already covered, the price is easier to judge than a low headline rate that later adds transport, boat hire, or admission.

The value depends heavily on group size. A couple pays more per person than a family or group of friends sharing the private setup, but the couple gets a quieter boat and greater control over the day. If you mainly want one pink beach and a short swim, this is probably too much. If you want four distinct settings without planning the boat and land transport yourself, it is more reasonable.

The current published score is 3 out of 5 from six ratings, a small sample that calls for sensible caution. At the same time, the available five-star accounts praise Rido’s flexibility, the three pink beach stops, snorkeling, and a lobster lunch. I would book with clear expectations and confirm the guide, lunch, and pickup details before departure.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend this day to you if you want:

• A private outing rather than a shared boat
• Several scenic stops in one day
• Snorkeling equipment supplied
• A mixture of swimming, beaches, food, and viewpoints
• Pickup from Senggigi, Mataram, or Kuta
• A guide who may adjust the pace for your group

It is also a good choice for people who have already seen Lombok’s more familiar coastal sights and want a quieter direction. The southeast Gilis offer a different mood, with fewer developed facilities and more emphasis on open water and natural scenery.

I would think twice if your perfect day requires changing rooms, bathrooms at every stop, guaranteed strong pink sand, or a fixed seafood menu. The tour is active, weather-dependent, and partly remote. Its best moments come from the setting, not from comfort or polished infrastructure.

Because the day requires good weather, the operator may cancel and offer another date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the 8:00 am start time. Inside that window, refunds are not available, and changes are not accepted.

Should you book the Pink Beach and Southeast Gili Islands tour?

Book it if you want a private, scenery-heavy day that combines Gili Petelu snorkeling with two pink beaches and the cliff views at Tanjung Ringgit. The private boat, hotel transport, lunch, and supplied gear make the planning simple, especially for a group splitting the cost.

Skip it if you want resort comfort or a short, focused beach trip. The basic facilities, weather risk, and uncertain lunch details require flexibility. Before paying, confirm pickup, the guide, the seafood menu, and how much time your group can spend at each beach.

For the right kind of visitor, this is a strong way to see a less familiar side of Lombok. You are paying for access, privacy, and a full day of varied scenery rather than luxury.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 8:00 am and lasts approximately nine hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are offered for many hotels in Senggigi, Mataram, and Kuta.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. Only your own group participates, and private transportation and a private boat charter are included.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included in the tour price.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included, along with bottled water. The standard details do not specify the menu, so confirm any lobster option or extra charge before departure.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted. If poor weather causes the operator to cancel, you will be offered another date or a full refund.