Nusa Penida Day Trip from Ubud: Beaches & Cliffs All-Inclusive

Four Beaches & a Lagoon: What Nusa Penida Looks Like in One Day

You're picked up from your Ubud hotel at 6am, fast-boated to Nusa Penida, and guided to either the western beaches (Kelingking, Crystal Bay, Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach) or the eastern route (Diamond Beach, Atuh, Raja Lima, Teletubbies Hill). Lunch and all entry fees are included; you return to your hotel by evening. The fixed schedule means you don't arrange the boat, the timing or the meals—just show up and move through the day with a local guide who knows where the light is best.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Hotel lobby pickup at 6 am
• Drive to Sanur beach
• Safety briefing at Sanur beach
• Fast boat to Nusa Penida (45 min)
• Meet local guide and driver
• Visit Kelingking Beach
• Visit Angel’s Billabong
• Visit Crystal Bay
• Visit Broken Beach
• Visit Diamond Beach
• Visit Atuh Beach
• Visit Raja Lima View
• Visit Teletubbies Hill
• Return to boat by 4 pm
• Boat transfer back to Sanur
• Hotel drop off

The Experience

The boat leaves Sanur at a time that sounds early until you realize you're standing on Kelingking Beach by mid-morning, looking at a cliff that drops straight down to sand the color of rust. You didn't expect it to be that steep, or that the water below would be so clear you could see the shape of the reef from where you're standing. Your guide—a local driver who knows the island—picks you up from the dock and starts moving through the day with a rhythm that actually works: two hours at one beach, an hour somewhere else, lunch when you're hungry, back to the boat by 4pm. No rushing between five stops in six hours. No pretending you've "done" the island.

The Nusa Penida day trip gives you a choice: western side (Crystal Bay, Kelingking, Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach) or eastern side (Diamond Beach, Atuh, Raja Lima View, Teletubbies Hill). Both routes hit the same kind of moment—a natural rock formation that stops you, a beach where the light hits differently than it does on the mainland, a place where you can actually swim if the tide is right. Crystal Bay is the snorkeling spot if you brought a mask. Broken Beach has an archway carved into the cliff that lets water flow through the cove. Diamond Beach is exactly what the name suggests. You're not choosing between good and better; you're choosing which version of the same day appeals to you more.

The boat ride from Sanur takes about 45 minutes. You get a safety briefing before departure, which is straightforward and necessary. The fast boat is the only way to do this in a day—a slower ferry would eat half your time on the water. Pickup happens at 6am from your hotel lobby in Ubud, which means you're in a car for about an hour before you reach the coast. It's not glamorous, but it's how the math works if you want to be on the island by mid-morning and back in Ubud by evening.

Lunch is included, which matters because there's nowhere to eat well once you're on Nusa Penida unless you know where to go, and you won't. The driver handles the logistics—where to eat, when to leave a beach, how long you can actually stay at each stop without missing the boat. You just show up at the dock at 4pm, get back to Sanur, and return to your hotel. It's the kind of day where you don't have to think about timing or transport or whether you're missing something. You just go.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup at 6am from your Ubud accommodation.
• fast boat transfer from Sanur to Nusa Penida (approximately 45 minutes).
• local guide and driver on the island.
• all entrance fees to beaches and viewpoints.
• lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport on Nusa Penida.
• mineral water throughout the day.
• return boat to Sanur and hotel drop-off by evening.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Bali Local Host

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Nusa Penida's main beaches and cliffs in one day without arranging the boat, timing the tides, finding lunch, or figuring out which route makes sense—the fixed itinerary and local guide handle all of that, which is what makes a full island day possible from Ubud.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the western and eastern Nusa Penida routes?

Western includes Kelingking Beach, Crystal Bay (a snorkeling spot), Angel's Billabong (a rock lagoon), and Broken Beach (known for its natural archway). Eastern covers Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach, Raja Lima View, and Teletubbies Hill. Both are full-day options; you choose one based on which beaches appeal to you.

How long is the boat ride from Sanur to Nusa Penida?

Approximately 45 minutes on the fast boat.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup is at 6am. You return to your hotel by around 5pm, after the boat returns to Sanur.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price.

Do I need to arrange my own snorkeling gear?

Crystal Bay is a known snorkeling and dive site. Bring your own mask and snorkel, or ask your guide about rental options on the island.

Can I swim at the beaches?

Yes. Angel's Billabong has rock pools for swimming, but only during low tide. The beaches themselves are swimmable, though conditions vary by location and tide.

Is this tour suitable for families with children?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The boat ride and beach time are manageable for most ages, though the 6am pickup and full-day pace work better for older children.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, fast boat ticket, all entrance fees to beaches and attractions, lunch, air-conditioned car transport on the island, mineral water, and an English-speaking driver.