East Nusa Penida private tour from Sanur: Four beaches and cliffs

White sand beaches ringed by cliffs, reached by stairs you climb yourself.

A private full-day tour from Sanur takes you by fastboat to east Nusa Penida, where a driver-guide in a private air-conditioned car stops at four landmarks: Atuh Beach, Diamond Beach, Tree House Molenteng and Teletubbies Hills. The tour includes round-trip hotel pickup, boat tickets, lunch, water and guide services. Stairs down to the beaches require good stamina, and the Tree House is a small wooden structure on a cliff edge built for photography.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore East Nusa Penida Beaches and Hills

• Take fastboat from Bali to Nusa Penida
• Visit Atuh Beach and enjoy swimming
• Explore Diamond Beach and surrounding cliffs
• See Tree House Molenteng and take photos
• Visit Teletubbies Hill and enjoy views
• Return to Bali by fastboat

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Sanur hotel in a private air-conditioned car, then a public fastboat ride across to Nusa Penida. Once you land, your driver-guide takes over in the same vehicle for the rest of the day, stopping at four sites across the eastern coast. The route is built around what you can photograph and walk to, not a narrated history. Your guide helps frame shots at each stop and knows the stairs and the timing.

Atuh Beach comes first: a crescent of white sand below tall cliffs, reached by descending a long staircase. The water is clear and the beach stays relatively quiet because most visitors don't make the climb back up. Diamond Beach sits nearby and is named for a rock formation in the middle that locals say resembles a diamond. It has the same white sand and cliff walls, and the same stair descent. Tree House Molenteng is a small wooden structure perched on a rock outcrop between the two beaches. It's a vantage point, not a place to stay, and the driver will help you position yourself for photographs of the beach and waves below. Teletubbies Hills, inland from the coast, is a series of rounded green hills that resemble the landscape from the children's television show. The grass is kept short and the hills roll across open ground, making them straightforward to walk and photograph.

Indonesian lunch is included, along with one bottle of mineral water per person. The full day runs 9 to 10 hours from hotel pickup to return, which accounts for the boat crossing, the stops, the walking between sites and the drive back to Sanur. Your guide speaks English and stays with you throughout. The fastboat is a public vessel shared with other passengers, not a private boat, so timing is set by the operator's schedule.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned car from Sanur.
• public fastboat ticket to and from Nusa Penida.
• private vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide for the full day on the island.
• Indonesian lunch.
• one bottle of mineral water per person.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (6 to 70 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Golden Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want a private car and guide staying with you all day so you set the pace at each of the four coastal landmarks.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

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 do I get down to Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach?

Both beaches are reached by descending stairs built into the cliff face. The operator notes you need good stamina to make the climb back up, and there is no alternative route or elevator. It is a physical walk in both directions.

What is the Tree House Molenteng actually like?

Tree House Molenteng is a small wooden structure built on a rock cliff overlooking the beach. It is designed as a photography spot where you can see the stretch of beach from above and watch waves hit the rocks below. The driver helps you take pictures there.

Is the fastboat private or shared with other people?

The fastboat is a public vessel, so you share it with other passengers. The round-trip ticket is included in the tour price, and the schedule is set by the boat operator, not arranged around your group.

What happens if I don't want to walk down the beach stairs?

The stairs are the only way to reach Atuh Beach and Diamond Beach. If you cannot or do not want to descend them, you would miss those two stops, though you could still visit Tree House Molenteng and Teletubbies Hills, which do not require stair climbing.

What is included in the lunch?

The tour includes Indonesian food for lunch, but the specific menu is not detailed. Mineral water (one bottle per person) is also provided throughout the day.