Nusa Penida day trip

Cliffs, turquoise bays and manta rays, a short fast boat ride from Bali. Ernest arranges everything: the drive to the harbour, the boat and a driver on the island.

Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida
Duration
Full day, about 10 hours
Fast boat
About 30 to 45 minutes from Sanur
Best for
Views, beaches and snorkelling
Price
Price on request

Choose your day

Two ways to see Nusa Penida in one day. Both include the drive to Sanur, the fast boat and a local driver on the island.

West trip

The famous viewpoints of the west coast, by car.

  • Kelingking Beach
  • Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong
  • Crystal Bay for a swim and lunch

Price on request

Ask about the west trip

What you will see

Nusa Penida is wilder and hillier than Bali. Its roads are narrow and steep, so on the island a trusted local driver from Ernest's network takes over.

  • Kelingking Beach

    The cliff shaped like a dinosaur head, with a white beach far below. The view from the top is the photo everyone knows; the path down is steep and for fit walkers only.

  • Broken Beach

    A natural arch over a round bay where the sea flows in under the rock.

  • Angel's Billabong

    A rock pool on the edge of the ocean, right next to Broken Beach. Only swim when the sea is calm.

  • Crystal Bay

    A sheltered bay with clear water, good for snorkelling and a late lunch.

  • Manta Point

    A cleaning station off the south coast where reef manta rays come in to be cleaned by small fish. Snorkellers often see them right below the boat, but it depends on the sea.

  • Gamat Bay

    A calm bay with coral gardens and lots of colourful fish, the second stop of most snorkelling trips.

  • East coast option

    Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach and the Thousand Islands viewpoint, for a second visit or a night on the island.

  • Nusa Lembongan

    The smaller, calmer neighbour: mangroves, Dream Beach, Devil's Tear and the yellow bridge to Nusa Ceningan.

A day with Ernest

An example of the west trip. With the complete package, the morning is a snorkelling boat trip to Manta Point, Gamat Bay and Crystal Bay, and the afternoon is spent at Kelingking and Broken Beach.

Dream Beach on Nusa Lembongan
  1. Early morningPickup at your hotel

    Ernest drives you to the harbour in Sanur and hands you your boat tickets.

  2. MorningFast boat to Nusa Penida

    Your island driver waits at the harbour.

  3. Late morningBroken Beach and Angel's Billabong

    Before the midday heat.

  4. MiddayKelingking Beach

    The view from the top, or the walk down if you are fit.

  5. AfternoonCrystal Bay

    Lunch, a swim and snorkelling.

  6. Late afternoonBoat back to Sanur

    Ernest is waiting at the harbour to drive you to your hotel.

Arranged by Ernest

  • Pickup at your hotel and return from the harbour
  • Return fast boat tickets
  • A local driver and car on the island

Good to know

  • Boats can be cancelled when the sea is rough. Ernest keeps an eye on the weather.
  • Wear shoes with grip, and bring cash, sunscreen and swimwear.
  • On the west trip, entrance fees, lunch and snorkel gear are paid on the island. Ask Ernest what the complete package includes.
  • Manta rays are wild animals: most days they are there, but nobody can promise it.

Book this trip

Choose a date and the number of guests, and send the message to Ernest.

What do you need?

Opens WhatsApp with your message to Ernest (+62 852 3801 7486). Prefer email? Write to ernestgana1502@gmail.com.

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Price on request

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