Nusa Penida tour: Giri Putri Temple & Turtle Conservation

A cave temple and sea turtles in one morning, then the beach for the afternoon

This six-hour day trip to Nusa Penida combines two of the island's most distinctive stops: the Giri Putri cave temple, a sprawling underground sanctuary with intricate carvings and a cavernous interior, and the Turtle Conservation area, where you watch the animals being fed and learn about the work to protect them. A private vehicle and English-speaking guide handle the route. The day ends with free time at Bubu Beach to swim or rest before heading back.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore temple, turtles, and beach

• Visit Giri Putri cave temple
• See turtles at conservation area
• Relax at Bubu Beach club

The experience

The tour starts at the Turtle Conservation area, where you get close to the animals during feeding time and hear directly about the conservation efforts keeping the population stable. From there, the route moves to Giri Putri Temple, a cave sanctuary that surprises most visitors: the entrance is small and narrow, but once inside, the temple opens into a space 200 meters long and 15 meters high, with room for hundreds of people. The carvings and the calm interior create a strong sense of the spiritual importance this site holds for Balinese Hindu ceremonies.

After the temple, you have time to swim or rest at Bubu Beach, a stretch of sand where you can order food and drinks (at your own cost) while looking out at Mount Agung across the water. The private vehicle and guide stay with you throughout, handling the logistics so you can focus on the stops themselves. Mineral water is included. Everything else (meals, drinks, any extras). You arrange as you go.

What’s included

• Guided tour with a private vehicle and English-speaking local guide.
• entrance fee to Giri Putri Temple.
• visit to the Turtle Conservation area with feeding observation.
• mineral water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 to 60 years) · Youth (11 to 16 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 72

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Favotrip Bali Tour

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and history without translation delays. This works well if you're visiting Nusa Penida for the first time and want both cultural and natural stops in a single day, with a private vehicle so you're not waiting for other groups or managing shared schedules.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 16 years); Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What exactly is inside the Giri Putri cave temple?

Giri Putri is an intricate network of caves with detailed stone carvings and a surprisingly vast interior space despite its tiny entrance. The temple is an active site for Balinese Hindu ceremonies and is considered spiritually significant. The calm, mysterious atmosphere inside is part of what draws visitors.

Do I get to touch or feed the turtles at the conservation area?

Yes, you watch the turtles being fed during your visit and learn about the conservation work that protects them. The experience is designed to get you close to the animals and understand the efforts keeping the population healthy.

How much time do I have at Bubu Beach at the end?

The tour is six hours total, with the beach time coming after the temple and conservation stops. You can swim, relax, or order meals and drinks there. Food and beverages are at your own expense, but the setting gives you a chance to decompress before the return journey.

Is the cave temple physically demanding to walk through?

The cave interior is spacious once you're inside, but the entrance is narrow and requires some maneuvering to enter. The tour is not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia, spinal injuries, or poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least moderate fitness to manage the passage and the exploration inside.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English throughout the day, explaining the temple's history, the conservation efforts, and the sites you visit.