Snorkeling in Nusa Penida with Uluwatu Sunset & Jimbaran Dinner

Manta rays, temple chanting, and grilled fish in a single afternoon

This full-day snorkeling and cultural tour combines a morning in the waters around Nusa Penida with an evening at Uluwatu Temple and dinner on Jimbaran Beach. You snorkel three sites (Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Gamat Bay), where manta rays, reef sharks and schools of anthias move through clear water. The guide speaks English and provides all equipment. After returning to the mainland, you stop at a cliff-backed beach before taking a seat at the open-air amphitheater next to Uluwatu Temple to watch the Kecak dance performed against the sunset, then finish with grilled seafood on the sand at Jimbaran. Children from age 4 are welcome. The day runs 12 to 16 hours with pickup included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Diamond Beach1h
2. Nusa Penida30m · entry included
3. Uluwatu Temple2h · entry included
4. Jimbaran Beach2h · entry included

Snorkeling, cultural show, and dinner

• Snorkel at Manta Bay
• Snorkel at Crystal Bay
• Relax at secluded cliff beach
• Visit Uluwatu Temple
• Watch Kecak Fire Dance
• Dine at Jimbaran Seafood Beach

The experience

The morning centers on three snorkeling points in the waters off Nusa Penida. Manta Bay is named for the graceful rays that appear on almost every dive, along with spotted stingrays, nurse sharks and occasional sea turtles. The water runs cold from Indian Ocean currents but visibility often reaches 20 metres, letting you photograph the mantas feeding in the plankton-rich shallows. Crystal Bay offers schools of anthias and batfish in crystal-clear water, and between July and September you may see the mola mola. An oceanic sunfish that can reach 3 metres long and weigh over 2,000 kg, usually found in deep waters but occasionally drifting inshore. Gamat Bay is quieter and less crowded, with soft sand and colorful corals favored by local divers. Your English-speaking guide handles the logistics. Snorkelling equipment, towel and lunch are included.

After the boat returns to the mainland, an air-conditioned car takes you south through the limestone hills. There is usually a brief stop at a secluded cliff-backed beach, often Padang-Padang Beach, to rest and cool down before continuing to Uluwatu Temple. Perched on a steep cliff about 70 metres above the Indian Ocean, the temple is one of Bali's six key spiritual pillars and one of the island's top sunset spots. As the sun begins to set, you take your seat at the open-air amphitheater right next to the temple to watch the Kecak and Fire Dance: a performance of dozens of men chanting "Cak-cak-cak" against the golden twilight sky, telling the story of the Ramayana. The dance ticket is included.

The day ends on Jimbaran Beach with grilled seafood dinner under the stars. The meal includes fresh-caught snapper, squid, clams and prawns, grilled to order and served with Balinese soup, steamed rice, plecing kangkung (water spinach), four kinds of sauce, mineral water and mixed fruit for dessert. The restaurants here operate under a new local management system and sit directly on the sand facing the Indian Ocean, a 10-minute drive from the international airport.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment and towel.
• English-speaking guide.
• lunch at sea.
• Kecak and Fire Dance ticket at Uluwatu Temple.
• grilled seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach with snapper, squid, clams, prawns, Balinese soup, steamed rice, vegetables, four sauces, mineral water and mixed fruit.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sari Nusa Penida Tour

Is this one for you?The 12- to 16-hour day packs three snorkelling sites, a temple performance and a beachside dinner into one itinerary, so you see the underwater life of Nusa Penida and the cultural landmarks of South Bali without splitting your time across separate bookings. If your schedule has room for a full commitment, this arrangement saves the planning and transport logistics of coordinating three separate experiences.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Under 4: they 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.

Can I see manta rays when I snorkel in Nusa Penida?

Manta rays appear on almost every dive at Manta Bay, along with spotted stingrays, nurse sharks and occasional sea turtles. Visibility often reaches 20 metres, so you can watch them feed in the plankton-rich shallows and photograph them clearly.

What is the Kecak dance and where do I watch it?

The Kecak is a Balinese performance art developed in the 1930s that tells the Ramayana story through dozens of men chanting rhythmic sounds while dancing. You watch it at Uluwatu Temple from an open-air amphitheater right next to the temple, with the sunset over the Indian Ocean as the backdrop.

Is the snorkelling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

All snorkelling equipment is included in the tour, along with a towel. Your English-speaking guide provides and explains the gear before you enter the water.

What is included in the Jimbaran dinner?

The seafood dinner includes grilled snapper, squid, clams and prawns, plus Balinese soup, steamed rice, plecing kangkung, four kinds of sauce, mineral water and mixed fruit for dessert. The meal is served on the beach at Jimbaran.

How long is the full day, and what time does it start?

The tour runs 12 to 16 hours total. Pickup is included, and your guide will confirm the exact start time when you book.