When you are in Bali, a Nusa Penida Day Trip is an absolute must during your visit. Nusa Penida is an island 45 minutes by boat from Bali, it much smaller island than Bali, but it has some of the most amazing scenery in the entire Bali province. This place might be more beautiful than all the photos on the Internet.
The island can be visited on a day trip from Bali (same day return), but we think it’s better to stay and spend at least a few days sightseeing. There are more than enough things to do and see in Nusa Penida. We have put together this complete guide to the best Nusa Penida trip.
How To Get To Nusa Penida
There are a bunch of speedboat companies making the trip to Nusa Penida daily, and they all depart from Sanur Beach in Bali at various times. If you’re staying in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, or elsewhere in south Bali, you can also catch a boat from Sanur. Some boat companies include a shuttle service from these areas in their total price. Most of the companies charge a public price of IDR 150,000, if you have a Kitas, you should only pay IDR 100,000, and for local, they charge IDR 75,000 for one way ticket from Sanur.
All fast boat operators in Sanur provide almost the same service, what you need to pay attention to is that each fast boat company’s departure time is different. With the current schedule, the first fast boat leaves from Sanur at 7:30 AM and the last one departs at 5 PM. From Nusa Penida to Sanur, the first fast boat leaves Nusa Penida at 7 AM and the last one departs at 4:30 PM. However, we would recommend you to check the schedule anyway as it often changes.
Cool Things To Do and Experience On Nusa Penida
Below are some of the best places to visit in Nusa Penida! Note that the most popular of these actually cost money to enter usually IDR 5,000-20,000 so be sure to bring cash with you.
We have created a plan to make your trip easier for you to reach the place and maximize your time to explore Nusa Penida and all activities are spread over the island. So, we make a tour plan for you based on territory. There are three Nusa Penida Trip to choose from which are:
Nusa Penida has become very popular this time. Today, there are dozens of day tours that drop hundreds and sometimes thousands of tourists from Bali every day. This can spoil your fun on Nusa Penida. If you are at a point of interest before 08:00 in the morning, you will often have the place all to yourself and you will be away from the big traffic jams with tourists.
Transport for Getting Around Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is a much larger island than Nusa Lembongan and will definitely require transport to visit the beautiful places. Most do so in one of the following ways:
By tour – you can take a day trip to Nusa Penida with a local tour agency. These tours last all day long, provide everything that you could need, and will take you to the most popular attractions on Nusa Penida. While these trips are convenient. It costs you to start from IDR 250,000 per person, per day, for a round-trip fast boat and car with a driver on the Nusa Penida
By renting a scooter – This is really the only way to visit Nusa Penida for the truly adventurous type. With your scooter, you will be able to go where and when you want without having to worry about drivers. This costs you cheaper, around IDR 60,000 – 100,000 per day.
Also, there are certain areas on the island that are only accessible by scooter.
By private transport – A lot of people choose to not deal with the still very rough roads themselves and instead hire a driver for Nusa Penida. For those who have never driven a motorbike before, this is definitely the best choice. Drivers on Nusa Penida can be hired with a car for around IDR 200.000 – 300,000 per day.
Where To Stay On Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida Island has hundreds of accommodations to choose from, we have narrowed it down to a few of the best places to stay to fit the needs of budget backpackers, luxury travelers, and everyone in between. Since, hotels in Nusa Penida a relatively cheap, you can stay at very comfortable hotels without paying too much. Here, our top picks for cozy hotels at Nusa Penida!
- Nusa Garden Bungalow
The best budget accommodation in Nusa Penida! There are dorm rooms, double rooms, and family rooms available at Nusa Garden Bungalow at a very affordable price. These Balinese-style bungalows are fitted with a fan, mosquito net, and ensuite bathroom. Perfect for solo travelers and friends.
- Villa Ume Tenang
Located 14.5 km from Broken Beach, has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar. Offering a garden, the property is located within 9.7 km of Gamat Bay. The property provides room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
- Sari Nadi Beach
Sari Nadi Beach is located on the beachfront in Nusa Penida, a few steps from Prapat Beach and an 8-minute walk from Nusa Penida White Sand Beach. The property is around a 15-minute walk from Toyapakeh Beach, 8 km from Broken Beach, and 4.7 km from Gamat Bay. The property provides room service and a tour desk for guests.
- Ayu Hill Bungalows
Ayu Hill Bungalows features garden views, free WiFi, and free private parking, fitted with a patio some units include a seating area and/or a balcony. A terrace can be found at Ayu Hill Bungalows, along with a garden. Solo travelers in particular like the location.
Where to Eat at Nusa Penida
The vast majority of restaurants on Nusa Penida are in the northern part of the island where infrastructure is greatest. Here, you will find many little cafes and beach-side warungs. Most of Nusa Penida is sparsely populated though, which means that restaurants can sometimes be hard to find. There are a couple of roadside stops here and there but most of the warungs will be found either near Nusa Penida’s main attractions or in hotels. Restaurants are usually pretty basic and typically serve typical warung food. Gado-gado, fried rice, noodle, satay ayam, and all of the other usual local food staples of traveling in Indonesia are on offer; sometimes that’s all you’ll get as well.
Essentials Things You Must Bring
Umbrellas/Hats & Glasses. The weather on the island of Nusa Penida is hotter than on the island of Bali. So, don’t forget to bring a hat, sunglasses and an umbrella. It would be better, if you wear sunscreen, to avoid burning your skin due to the hot sun.
Cash. ATM facilities and places that accept credit card payments are still limited in Nusa Penida. So it’s a good idea to always bring cash when on vacation in Nusa Penida Bali.
Swimwear & Goggles. Nusa Penida is very famous for its beautiful beaches, if you want to swim, then it’s a good idea to remember to bring a swimsuit and swimming goggles. You don’t need to bring snorkeling equipment with you, because there are many places that rent snorkeling equipment in Nusa Penida.
Use hiking sandals. Most of the roads in tourist attractions in Nusa Penida are still rocks, so wearing hiking sandals is the best choice for footwear. When you are at the beach wearing hiking sandals, you will not be afraid of getting your footwear wet or exposed to beach sand.
Smartphone With Enough Data. When you are on vacation in Nusa Penida, you will be very dependent on Google Maps, so make sure your data quota is sufficient. In some areas of Nusa Penida, the internet connection will be slow or you will not get a signal. We recommend that you save the Google Nusa Penida map on your cellphone offline.
If you have any questions about Nusa Penida, please leave us a comment below this post and we will get back to you as soon as we can.