Nusa Penida has become headliners for the past couple of weeks. That’s all because of some tragic accidents involving international travelers. Because of this reason, the local government decides to close three beaches temporarily in Nusa Penida, Diamond Beach, Kelingking Beach, and Angel Billabong.
Until this article was written, tourist can only enjoy their time at those places by seeing them from above. You can’t get down to the beach area at Kelingking and Diamond Beach to enjoy your time by the sea like usual. You also can’t swim in Angel’s Billabong natural pond. The heavy currents and rapid changes in the ocean in these areas have caused some problems, injuries, and fatalities among travelers. The reckless behavior among tourists also contributed to some tragic accidents there.
But you don’t have to cancel your trip to Nusa Penida. You can still enjoy the beauty of Nusa Penida with the following tips and tricks. We put safety as the number one priority to enjoy your moments.
Travel in Dry Season
When you decide to travel to Bali, you’ve probably known about the season in Indonesia. It’s rainy (October to March) and dry (April to September) season. We suggest you travel to Nusa Penida in the dry season because the ocean would be calmer than in the rainy season. The rough weather during the rainy season could easily affect the fast boat. If you can’t reschedule your trip, we suggest you go by using the ferry from Padang Bai in the rainy season. The bigger ship is fairly stable on the water. You can also bring your own motorcycle with this ferry.
Hire a Local Driver or Guide
These notes probably apply to anyone who never rides a motorbike before. And yes, you’re not only putting yourself in danger but also other people when you ride recklessly. So, if you want to travel around and have no idea how to ride a motorbike, please hire a local driver or guide. The price for the local driver is definitely higher than renting a motorbike by yourself. But keep in mind, you can share the cost of renting the car and driver to 4 other people in a group since the car is most suitable for 5 passengers.
The drivers mostly know the route to every touristy place there, so you can sit tight on the passenger seats, and enjoy your travel moments. We suggest you get your rental from GetYourGuide.com or Klook.com since they have great teams and reputations. Or you can contact these drivers for some insights. (notes: the price might differ at each party, the average price starts from IDR 650 K per day, including driver and gas)
Made’s Bali Tour Services
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- Contact: +62 878-6087-6975
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- Contact: +62 858-2931-5171
Nusa Penida Explorer
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- Contact: +62 818 0533 3747
Please, Behave!
When in Rome Do as Romans Do!
Please, always keep this phrase in mind where ever you’re planning to travel, including in Bali and Nusa Penida to be specific. Don’t put yourself in a high-risk situation for the sake of social media content! You probably heard some news where a young man fell from Broken Beach hill just because he wanted to take pictures. Luckily he’s survived! We believe you can take endless beautiful pictures and videos without putting yourself in danger, right?
The current in Nusa Penida is quite unpredictable and heavy! This situation makes the underwater world here gorgeous and definitely breathtaking. Hire a local guide when you want to go snorkeling or diving. make sure you have an advanced dive certificate before diving because a beginner or open water certification is not suitable to dive here. Even though you’re an experienced swimmer, always put a life jacket on, because the heavy current might be dangerous for you.
We all want to live and experience the best time when traveling around. But we all surely want to be able to go back home to our family, tell the story about our experiences, and maybe repeat it all over again. So, make sure to put your safety first, where ever you are.