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Nusa Penida Snorkeling: Manta Point & Island Day Trip

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Duration8h–10h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Manta Rays & Three Coastal Cliffs in One Day From Ubud

You board a fast boat to Manta Point and snorkel where reef mantas glide through clear water, then visit three of Nusa Penida's most photographed coastal formations — Kelingking Beach, Angel's Billabong, and Broken Beach — with a local guide handling all the stops and timing. Gear, boat transfers, and entry fees are included, so you show up and the rest is organized.

8h–10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Board boat for snorkeling at Manta Bay
Snorkel with guide at Manta Bay
Visit additional snorkel spots
Tour Kelingking Beach for photos
Walk to Angel’s Billabong tidal pool
Visit Broken Beach natural arch

The Experience

So you're standing on the dock in Ubud thinking, "How do I actually get out to Nusa Penida without spending half the day figuring out boats and gear?" — and yeah, that's the whole point of this one. You board a fast boat early, and within maybe forty minutes you're at Manta Point, where the reef mantas actually show up. Your snorkeling guide briefs you on the route before you go in, and the visibility is usually good enough that you see the rays moving through the water without having to hunt for them. Depending on conditions, there's a second or third snorkel site with coral and tropical fish, but Manta Point is the main event.

After you come back up, the day shifts to the island itself. You hit Kelingking Beach first — that's the one with the famous cliff formation that looks like a T-Rex head if you squint, and everyone stops to photograph it. Then it's a short walk to Angel's Billabong, which is this natural tidal pool between rock terraces. Low tide is when you see the patterns under the water clearly, so timing matters a bit there. Broken Beach comes last, and it's genuinely striking — a natural arch framing a circular bay, the ocean flowing through constantly. Your local guide and driver handle the transitions between stops, so you're not standing around trying to figure out where to go next.

The whole day runs on a schedule that actually fits together. Round-trip boat transfers from Bali, entrance fees, snorkeling gear — mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket — and a guide who knows the sites are all locked in. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle between the coastal spots, which matters when the sun is that strong. Most people finish by late afternoon, which gives you time to grab food back in Ubud without the day feeling rushed or like you've missed something.

What’s included

Round-trip fast boat transfers between Bali and Nusa Penida.
entrance fees to the island and snorkel sites.
snorkeling guide and all gear (mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket).
air-conditioned vehicle for island stops.
local guide and driver for the full day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Angga's Hidden Bali

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the main Nusa Penida snorkeling and coastal highlights without arranging your own boat, timing three separate beach stops, or carrying gear — the fixed schedule and included guide are what make a full island day possible in one trip from Ubud.