Nusa Penida day trip from Sanur Beach: Diamond Beach & Atuh Beach

Four island stops and a limestone staircase down to white sand between high cliffs

A day trip from Sanur Beach to Nusa Penida's east coast by speed boat, with an English-speaking guide leading visits to Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach, Tree House and Thousand Island View Point. The boat ride takes 34 to 45 minutes each way. You'll descend carved limestone steps to Diamond Beach, walk the secluded bay at Atuh Beach flanked by cliffs, climb to a natural tree house on the hilltop, and stand at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking scattered islands. Lunch boxes are provided at Atuh Beach before the afternoon return to Sanur.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sanur Beach1h · entry included
2. Nusa Penida1h · entry included

Explore Nusa Penida East Side

• Hotel pickup in Bali
• Transfer to Sanur Beach
• Speed boat to Nusa Penida
• Meet English-speaking guide
• Visit Diamond Beach viewpoint
• Visit Atuh Beach and have lunch
• Visit Molenteng Tree House
• Visit Thousand Islands Viewpoint
• Transfer to harbor
• Boat back to Bali

The experience

The speed boat leaves Sanur Beach and crosses to Nusa Penida in under 45 minutes. Your English-speaking guide meets you on arrival and leads the island tour on foot, moving between four distinct stops. Hotel pickup is included from Legian, Kuta, Central Jimbaran, Central Nusa Dua and Ubud Center. Surcharges apply for other areas.

Diamond Beach sits beneath deep cliffs on the east side of the island. Until late 2018, the beach was unreachable except by boat. Local people then carved limestone steps into the cliff face to create access. You descend these stairs to reach white sand and clear water, with views of surrounding islands framing the bay. Atuh Beach, also called Dragon Beach, lies in a secluded location between two high cliffs and offers a similar sheltered cove with white sand. Lunch boxes are served at Atuh Beach before the group heads back toward the port.

Between the beaches, the tour includes Molenteng Tree House, a natural structure perched on a hilltop with views across deep cliffs, horizon, blue water and green slopes. The final stop is Thousand Island View Point (Raja Lima), a panoramic overlook on the island's high ground where you can see the ocean and the scattered islands beyond. The afternoon transfer returns you to the harbor to catch the speed boat back to Sanur.

What’s included

• Visit to Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach, Tree House and Thousand Island View Point.
• English-speaking guide for the island portion.
• hotel transfer service from Legian, Kuta, Central Jimbaran, Central Nusa Dua and Ubud Center.
• lunch boxes and mineral water.
• speed boat transport to and from Nusa Penida.
• travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by PT JTB Indonesia

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a guide handling navigation and logistics while traveling with other guests on set stops, rather than arranging your own transport to the islands.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the boat ride from Sanur Beach to Nusa Penida take?

The speed boat crossing takes 34 to 45 minutes each way from Sanur Beach.

What is Diamond Beach like and how do you get down to it?

Diamond Beach is a white sand cove beneath high cliffs on Nusa Penida's east side. Local people carved limestone steps into the cliff face to create access. You descend these stairs to reach the beach itself, which was previously viewable only from above.

Where does the hotel pickup start from?

Pickup is included from Legian, Kuta, Central Jimbaran, Central Nusa Dua and Ubud Center. Additional charges apply for hotels in other areas.

What does the tour include to eat and drink?

Lunch boxes are provided at Atuh Beach, and mineral water is included throughout the day.

How many hours does the full day trip take?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours from hotel pickup through return to Sanur Beach, including the boat crossings and time at each of the four island stops.