Diving at Gili Tepekong

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Location: Bali, Indonesia

Activity: Diving

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 5 hrs 30 mins

Difficulty: Difficult

Meeting point:

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Minimum age: 8

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Highlights

A tiny, yet incredibly interesting island location
Opulent mix of colourful marine life to discover
Located far away from the tourist crowds of the other three 'Gili' islands
English-speaking certified dive instructor
All diving equipment and boat trip included

All about the trip

Not to be confused with ‘Gili T’ (Gili Trawangan), Gili Tepekong is very small island situated in front of Candidasa in the south east of Bali. Covered in a dense shrub, Gili Tepekong juts sharply out of the blue water and is surrounded by some absolutely awesome places to dive.

Underwater there are numerous rock formations and also some small caves. Here you will find plenty of reef sharks (Trianodon Obesus) who like to take shade from the overhead sun and to hide from smaller fish they’re trying to capture.

Be advised that this is a very strong current boat dive with numerous walls and troughs. Typically, we will dive down to between 18 – 30 metres. The water temperature here ranges from 18° to 25° Celsius. On some days, when the conditions are just right, we are able to see the incredible giant sunfish known as the “Mola-Mola” who ascend from the ocean’s depths to be cleaned by schools of feeder fish.

Gili Tepekong does have a bit of a reputation for being a dangerous dive site. Known among some divers as “the toilet”, the nickname comes from the periodic swirling downdraft currents that can sometimes occur in the south-western area known as the 'Canyon'. So strong are these downdrafts that instead of going up to the surface as nature intended, your bubbles can spiral downwards into the depths of the Lombok Strait. Because of this, Gili Tepekong does indeed demand a healthy dose of respect from its visitors.

As with all our sea dives, you will need diving experience and to be diver certified in order to participate on this activity.

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What is included in the price

Refreshments are included, such as water, tea, coffee and fruit
Professional diving equipment which is regularly serviced and tested
English-speaking certified dive guide
Round trip transportation from your hotel in Amed or Tulamben
Underwater photography of you in action
Boat trip to the island

You must have diving experience and be physically-able to swim to do this activity.

Instructions

Please bring ID and your booking reservation.

You will need to bring your own bathing suit and towel. Dry clothes to change into afterwards are also needed.

What to take with you?

Please bring your own swimwear. You may also bring a waterproof bag with a towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks and any other supplies you may need for the day.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Transportation to and from your hotel or accommodation available from around Amed or Tulamben - please contact us to arrange this service

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Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.