Nusa Penida tour from Bali: Four beaches and cliffs

Four beaches, three cliff viewpoints, one island loop from Bali

A full-day tour from Bali to Nusa Penida with private driver, shared boat transfer and lunch, visiting Kelingking Beach (a 250-meter cliff with white sand), Broken Beach (a volcanic arch and crater), Crystal Bay and Angel's Billabong. Hotel pickup starts at 7:30am. The boat departs Sanur at 8:15am and returns by 5:45pm. Children from age 5 are welcome. The itinerary involves walking on clifftop paths and beach access.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nusa Penida island sightseeing tour

• Hotel pick up at 07:30 am
• Grab boat ticket at Sanur harbor
• Boat departs Sanur at 08:15 am
• Arrive at Nusa Penida at 09:00 am
• Visit Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong
• Visit Kelingking Beach
• Visit Paluang Cliff Point
• Lunch break
• Visit Crystal Bay Beach
• Return to Nusa Penida harbor
• Boat departs Nusa Penida at 17:00
• Boat arrives Sanur at 17:45
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Bali at 7:30am, then a 45-minute boat ride from Sanur harbor to Nusa Penida. You arrive on the island by 9am and move straight to the first stop: Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong, a natural volcanic rock pool set between two cliffs where the ocean meets a crater created by an old earthquake. The arch and the hole in the cliff face are the main draw here, and the water is calm enough to swim if conditions allow.

By 10am you're heading inland to Kelingking Beach, a hidden cove on the southwestern coast where a 250-meter cliff face rises above white sand. The cliff itself is the landmark (its shape resembles a dinosaur head when viewed from above), and it's the spot most travelers photograph. Lunch happens around 1pm at a local spot, then the driver takes you to Palung Cliff Point to see the high cliffs and blue water with fewer crowds than the main beaches. The final stop is Crystal Bay, the island's most popular swimming beach, where you have time to wade or snorkel before the 4:15pm return to the harbor.

The boat leaves Nusa Penida at 5pm and docks back in Sanur by 5:45pm. A driver then transfers you to your hotel, arriving around 6:30pm. The whole day runs about 10 hours from pickup to drop-off. You travel in an air-conditioned minivan on the island and share the boat with other travelers, keeping costs down while the private car means no waiting for a group to assemble.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned minivan on Nusa Penida.
• hotel pickup and return transfer in Bali.
• shared boat ticket from Sanur to Nusa Penida and back.
• lunch on the island.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Smart Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to cover four beaches and clifftop viewpoints in one day with a private driver for flexible pacing between stops, then join a shared boat to keep costs down.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Kelingking Beach actually like when I get there?

Kelingking Beach is a hidden cove on Nusa Penida's southwestern coast with white sand and a 250-meter cliff rising directly above it. The cliff face has a shape that resembles a dinosaur head when photographed from above, which is why it's become famous for photos. You can walk down to the sand or stay on the clifftop to take pictures.

Can I swim at any of these beaches, or are they just for looking?

Crystal Bay is the main swimming beach on the tour and has white sand and calm water suitable for swimming and light snorkeling. Angel's Billabong is a natural rock pool between two cliffs where you can swim if the waves are calm. Kelingking Beach has sand but the focus there is the cliff view rather than water time.

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

The boat departs Sanur harbor at 8:15am and reaches Nusa Penida by 9am, so the crossing takes about 45 minutes. The return boat leaves Nusa Penida at 5pm and arrives back in Sanur at 5:45pm.

What time does the driver pick me up, and when will I be back at my hotel?

Hotel pickup happens at 7:30am. After the boat returns to Sanur at 5:45pm, the driver transfers you back to your hotel, with arrival around 6:30pm. The full day from pickup to drop-off is about 10 hours.

Are there any restrictions on who can do this tour?

Children from age 5 are welcome. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, spinal injuries, or pregnant travelers, as the day involves walking on clifftop paths and boat travel. It is suitable for all other fitness levels.