Nusa Penida Day Trip: Snorkeling & Kelingking Beach All-Inclusive

Speed boat to Nusa Penida: Three Snorkel Stops & the T-Rex Cliff

You board a speedboat to Nusa Penida and spend the day at three snorkeling sites where manta rays sometimes appear, then visit Angels Billabong's natural pool and the Broken Beach before standing on the platform at Kelingking's T-Rex cliff. Lunch, all gear, entry tickets, and hotel pickup from major Bali areas are included, so you only bring yourself and a camera. The boat returns you by late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Safety briefing and prepare snorkeling gear
• Snorkel at first spot, look for manta rays
• Snorkel at second spot
• Snorkel at third spot
• Swim and photograph Angels Billabong natural pool
• Visit Pasih Uug (Broken Beach) cliffs
• Enjoy views and photos at Kelingking Beach
• Return to Nusa Penida harbour for boat to Bali

The Experience

You're in a speedboat cutting across the strait between Bali and Nusa Penida, salt spray hitting your face, the engine loud enough that conversation stops. The boat ride takes about 30 minutes, and by the time you reach the island's first snorkeling site, you've already left the crowded beach towns behind. The water here is clearer than anything near the main island — visibility runs deep enough that if you're lucky, manta rays glide underneath you like living kites. The guide runs through the safety briefing and hands out snorkeling gear; after that, you're in the water at Diamond Beach for the first of three snorkel stops, each one showing a different part of the reef.

Between snorkeling sessions, the boat moves you to new spots, and the crew keeps an eye on the conditions and your energy level. By mid-morning you're at Angels Billabong, a natural infinity pool carved into the cliffs where the water is so clear you can see the stone floor beneath you — it's the kind of place that looks unreal in photos because it actually is that clear. Then comes Pasih Uug, the Broken Beach, a cliff with a massive hole punched through it, dramatic and quiet because most tourists skip it. Lunch arrives around midday, Indonesian food served on the boat or at a simple warung, and it's enough to refuel without weighing you down for the afternoon.

The final stop is Kelingking Beach, the one everyone comes for. The cliff really does look like a T-Rex head from above — you stand on a platform with bamboo railings, camera in hand, and the shaped rock drops away beneath you to turquoise water and white sand. The walk down the cliff spine is steep but short, and the platform itself is built so you don't have to scramble for the shot. After time here, the boat takes you back to Nusa Penida harbour, where you board the return speedboat to Bali. The whole day runs about nine to ten hours from pickup to drop-off, depending on which area of Bali you're staying in.

Hotel pickup happens early — the boat leaves the harbour at a fixed time, so your driver collects you from Ubud, Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Sanur or Jimbaran and gets you to the port on time. All snorkeling gear, life jackets, towels and entry fees are included, so you're not hunting for a rental shop or paying at each beach. The driver speaks English, and the snorkeling photos are yours to keep. By evening you're back at your hotel, tired and salt-dried, with the day's underwater footage on your phone.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Ubud, Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Sanur, Jimbaran, Legian, or Nusa Dua.
• speedboat transport to and from Nusa Penida.
• three snorkeling sessions with equipment, life jacket, and towel for each person.
• visits to Angels Billabong natural pool, Pasih Uug (Broken Beach), and Kelingking Beach.
• platform access and time at the T-Rex cliff viewpoint.
• Indonesian lunch.
• entry tickets to all attractions.
• English-speaking driver.
• snorkeling photos.
• and return drop-off at your hotel by late afternoon.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bali Natural Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main snorkeling and cliff highlights of Nusa Penida in one day without arranging boats, gear, tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included transport are what make three separate sites and lunch fit into a single outing.

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Top questions

What time does the day trip start?

Pickup from your hotel happens early morning, timed so you reach the harbour for the speedboat's departure. The exact time depends on which area of Bali you're staying in.

Can you see manta rays while snorkeling?

Manta rays do appear at the snorkeling sites, but sightings depend on the season and conditions. The guide will brief you on what to expect and how to behave if they're present.

Is snorkeling gear provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment, life jackets, and towels are all included for each person.

Which hotels offer pickup?

Pickup is available from Ubud, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Sanur, and Canggu.

How long is the boat ride to Nusa Penida?

The speedboat takes about 30 minutes each way between Bali and the island.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Indonesian lunch is served during the day, either on the boat or at a local warung.

Can children go on this tour?

Infants and small children can participate; prams or strollers are permitted. Check with the operator about age and swimming ability for snorkeling portions.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, speedboat tickets, all snorkeling gear, life jackets, towels, entry fees to each attraction, lunch, English-speaking driver, and snorkeling photos.