Nusa Penida is one of the three main islands on the mainland Bali. What once was a quiet paradise has become one of the most popular day trips from Bali. Every day, travelers make a 45-minute journey to this dramatic Cliffside oasis. Due to its popularity, the best way to experience this offshore island off Bali is to enjoy the beach yourself at night and at sunset. Here are all the guides you need to see at Nusa Penida!
Nusa Penida Travel Guide
How to get there:
Nusa Penida is a ferry ride just 45 minutes from Bali. Many tour operators sell high speed ferry tickets between the two, leaving a few times each morning and returning at various times in the afternoon. If you are short on time, you can visit Nusa Penida in just one day from Bali. We recommend taking the earliest ferry from Sanur (around 8am) and returning at sunset. A day trip to Nusa Penida is enough time to get a glimpse of each of these places, but two nights at Nusa Penida would be ideal.
Transport on the island:
The island is not too big to navigate yourself, so avoiding Nusa Penida is pretty easy. You can expect to pay more than Bali for the scooter. Rs. 70,000 people per day.
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What to see in Nusa Penida
Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach is the crown jewel of this island off Bali. What once was an inaccessible beach at the foot of a dramatic cliff is now accessible thanks to the inventive locals who built the stairs all the way to the stairs.
These stairs are not for faint heating. It’s steep and sometimes collapsed (finally), and requires some ropes to be used to safely arrive at the beach. The beach enjoys its mornings and early afternoons until the sun finally fades away behind the cliff.
Beach
A short drive is Kering Beach, the most photogenic location in Nusa Penida. The view overlooking the beach is kelling the nickname “T-rex” and stands at the top of the perspective, so you can quickly see why! If you have time to trek to the beach, it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Indonesia!
At the edge of the dramatic cliff, roughly safe stairs are lined up. If you have options, be sure to wear closed shoes. The stairs are lined with bamboo railings that add excitement to the trekking. Another bonus is to consider how far the beach is. You can enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches ever without crowds!
Thousand Islands (Thousand Island) View Points
This is another of Nusa Penida’s famous perspectives. This also means it is one of the island’s most Instagrammed spots. To reach this perspective, you must first go to the parking lot. After that, walk for about 20 minutes Tree House It made Nusa Penida very famous.
You can book a room here in the evening (it’s incredibly popular, so do it in advance). Alternatively, you can pay around $5 for 5 minutes to take a photo (eek!)
If you have more time, there is much to do in Nusa Penida Island. Over time, the island becomes more and more developed and accessible.