Nusa Penida: Snorkeling & Kelingking Beach Day Trip from Kuta

Kelingking Beach's 400-Meter Cliff & Three Snorkeling Spots in One Day

You're picked up from your hotel, taken by fast boat to Nusa Penida, and spend the day snorkeling at three reef sites with a guide who helps beginners feel confident underwater. Lunch at a local restaurant, then visits to Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong, and Kelingking Beach: a dramatic clifftop viewpoint with a steep 400-meter descent to a secluded beach. The boat returns to Sanur in the late afternoon, and your driver takes you back to Kuta by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sanur Beach30m · entry included
2. Diamond Beach1h · entry included
3. Nusa Penida1h · entry included
4. Kelingking Beach1h · entry included

Nusa Penida snorkeling and island tour

• Pick up from hotel at 6:30 AM
• Travel to Sanur port for speed boat
• Arrive at Nusa Penida port and meet driver
• Snorkel at three spots including Manta Bay
• Enjoy Indonesian lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Broken Beach and natural pool
• Explore Angel’s Billabong tide pool
• View Kelingking Beach from hilltop
• Return to Nusa Penida port
• Speed boat back to Sanur port
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The boat leaves Sanur at 6:30 AM, and you're on the water for about an hour to reach Nusa Penida. That's the real start, once you arrive at the island's port, your driver meets you and takes you straight to the first snorkeling spot. The guide will show you where to go in, and even if you've never snorkeled before, the spots are shallow enough and the crew knows how to help. You'll hit three different reefs that day: Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, and GT Point or Wall Bay, depending on the weather and what's running that morning. The underwater part is the thing people come for: coral, manta rays if you're lucky, schools of fish moving like one body.

After snorkeling, you get lunch at a local restaurant, Indonesian dishes with a vegetarian option if you need it. Then the tour moves to the island's attractions. Broken Beach is the kind of place that stops you: a natural arch, a calm pool, and if the light is right you'll see stingrays or a sea turtle. Angel's Billabong comes next, a tide pool so clear it looks like someone poured it into the rock. And then Kelingking Beach, which is the reason people talk about this tour. The beach sits below a 400-meter cliff, and getting down means a steep hike through limestone and scrub. The view from the top is what makes it worth the climb: the headland looks like a T-Rex head (that's actually what locals call it), and the ocean below is so blue it doesn't look real. The hike back up takes time and effort, so the tour saves this for late in the day when you're ready to head back to the boat.

The whole thing is 11 hours door-to-door. You're picked up from your Kuta hotel in an air-conditioned car, driven to Sanur, taken by fast boat to Nusa Penida and back, and dropped at your hotel in the evening. Snorkeling gear is included, so you don't rent separately. The driver speaks English and knows the island, so you're not figuring out the route or timing yourself. That's already done. Mineral water comes with you, and the boat ride back to Sanur gives you time to sit and let the day settle.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned car.
• return fast boat tickets from Sanur to Nusa Penida.
• snorkeling equipment for three reef sites.
• English-speaking driver and guide.
• entrance fees to all attractions.
• lunch at a local restaurant with vegetarian option.
• mineral water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30 and 18:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blue Star Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Nusa Penida snorkeling and landmarks in a single day without arranging your own boat, timing the island stops, or figuring out which reefs are safe: the fixed schedule and included transport handle all three, leaving you to focus on the water and the views.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

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 24h before the start.

What time does the tour start and finish?

Pickup is at 6:30 AM from your hotel. The full tour runs 11 hours, returning you to your hotel in the late afternoon or early evening.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes, all snorkeling gear is provided. You don't need to rent separately.

Can beginners snorkel on this tour?

Yes. The snorkeling spots are accessible for all levels, and the guide will assist you in the water.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and return, fast boat tickets from Sanur to Nusa Penida and back, snorkeling equipment, entrance fees to attractions, lunch, mineral water, and an English-speaking driver.

Is the Kelingking Beach hike difficult?

The descent is steep and uneven: a 400-meter hike down a cliff face. It's recommended for people who are comfortable with physical activity, though it's not technical climbing.

What if the weather is bad?

Snorkeling spots may change depending on weather and sea conditions. The guide will choose the safest and best option on the day.

Is lunch vegetarian-friendly?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Let your operator know in advance if you have dietary preferences.

How long is the boat ride to Nusa Penida?

About one hour each way on a fast boat from Sanur.