Nusa Penida Day Tour from Bali: Beaches, Cliffs & Lunch Included

Summary

Nusa Penida Island Adventure: Top Spots & Local Lunch

You’ll get picked up early at your hotel and whisked away to Nusa Penida for a full day of exploring cliffs, beaches, and hidden spots—with lunch and all transport sorted out for you. Perfect if you want to see Bali’s wild side without any hassle.

What’s the experience like?

My alarm went off before sunrise—early, but totally worth it. By 6:30am, we were in the van, still a little sleepy, heading through Bali’s quiet streets to Sanur Harbor. The air smelled faintly salty and you could hear roosters somewhere in the distance. At the harbor, there were already small groups lining up for the fast boat to Nusa Penida. Our guide handed us bottled water and double-checked everyone’s tickets before we boarded.

The ride across was quick—maybe 45 minutes? You could feel the sea spray if you sat near the window. Once we landed on Nusa Penida around 9am, a local driver was waiting with a sign and a big smile. First stop: Kelingking Beach. I’d seen photos online but standing at that cliff edge, looking down at the T-Rex-shaped rock and turquoise water below… it’s something else. There’s a little warung nearby selling fresh coconut—perfect after that walk in the sun.

We kept moving—Broken Beach next, where you can hear waves echoing under the natural archway. Angel’s Billabong is just a short walk away; some folks dipped their toes in but I mostly watched tiny crabs scuttling over the rocks. By midday, we stopped for lunch at a local spot (I had nasi campur—spicy but so good). Last up was Crystal Bay. The sand here is soft and white; I swam for maybe half an hour while others just lounged under umbrellas or bought snacks from beach vendors. Around 4:30pm we caught the fast boat back to Bali, tired but happy—and honestly, my phone was full of photos by then.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Nusa Penida Island Tour

• Hotel pickup at 6:30am
• Fast boat from Sanur at 8:15am
• Cross from Bali to Penida Island
• Arrive at Penida Island around 9:00am
• Island tour: Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, Angel Billabong, Crystal Bay
• Return to Bali by fast boat around 4:30pm
• Arrive at Bali/Sanur harbour at 5:15pm
• Return to hotel by 6:15pm

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for kids or older travelers?

Yes—it’s designed for all fitness levels. Just let us know if you have any special needs so we can help out.

Do I need to bring my own food or drinks?

No need! We provide bottled water and lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Can I swim at all the stops?

You can swim at Crystal Bay and sometimes Angel’s Billabong (if conditions are safe). Bring your swimsuit and towel!

What should I pack for this trip?

Bring sun cream, camera, cash for snacks or souvenirs, comfy clothes, swimwear, change of clothes, and any personal medicine.

What’s included

Your tour covers round-trip fast boat tickets from Sanur to Nusa Penida, hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water throughout the day, lunch at a local eatery on Nusa Penida, plus insurance for peace of mind.