Snorkeling Nusa Penida: Manta Rays & Land Tour

Nine hours in the water and on the cliffs: manta rays, reefs and the T-Rex-shaped rock that makes Nusa Penida famous.

A full-day snorkeling and land tour of Nusa Penida from Bali combines swimming with giant oceanic manta rays, reef snorkeling at two sites, a scenic car tour to Kelingking Cliff and Broken Beach, and lunch with views of Mount Agung. A professional English-speaking guide leads groups of up to fourteen, with all snorkeling gear, boat transport, entrance fees and hotel pickup included. The operator times the manta visit to avoid crowds and catch the best conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nusa Penida snorkeling and land tour

• Boat crossing to Nusa Penida
• Visit Kelingking Cliff viewpoint
• Explore Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong
• Swim with Giant Manta Rays
• Snorkel at Crystal Bay
• Return to Bali at Serangan Harbor

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Diamond Beach passing by
2. Kelingking Beach 2h

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking snorkeling guide.
• snorkeling equipment (USA quality) and life jackets.
• all entrance tickets to Nusa Penida.
• lunch with Mount Agung views.
• underwater photos and videos shot by the guide.
• round-trip fast boat ticket.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private car and driver for the land tour of Kelingking Cliff, Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong.
• towels and drinking water.

Times

• Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00

Before you book

Group Up to 14 10 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (8 to 70 years) · Child (under 8)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by THG Tours

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

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The experience

The day starts with a thirty-minute fast boat crossing from Bali to Nusa Penida. Once there, you head straight to either Manta Bay or Manta Point (the guide picks based on conditions that day), where giant oceanic manta rays feed in the shallows. You enter the water with a life jacket and snorkel gear, and the mantas glide past beneath you. The operator times this stop to avoid the crowds. After that encounter, you move to Crystal Bay for a second snorkeling session on the reef, then return to the boat for lunch served with views of Mount Agung across the water.

The afternoon shifts to land. A private car and driver take you to Kelingking Cliff, the dramatic T-Rex-shaped rock formation that dominates the island's coastline, then to Broken Beach, where a natural arch frames a circular cove and turquoise water. Nearby sits Angel's Billabong, a natural infinity pool set between rocks where you can swim at low tide. The car tour lets you see the island's geology and scale without hiking the steep terrain. Throughout the day, the guide carries a GoPro and shoots underwater photos and videos, which you receive free.

You'll snorkel even if you don't swim (life jackets are standard), and the maximum group size is fourteen. The boat returns to Serangan Harbor on Bali's coast, and the driver takes you back to your hotel. The whole day runs nine to eleven hours from pickup to drop-off.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 8).

Can I snorkel if I don't know how to swim?

Yes. Life jackets are provided for all snorkelers, and the guide is trained to work with non-swimmers. The manta rays and reef sites are shallow enough that you stay safe and comfortable in the water.

What are the manta rays like when you swim with them?

Giant oceanic manta rays are gentle filter feeders that glide through shallow water. The operator times the visit to Manta Bay or Manta Point to catch them when they're feeding and the conditions are calmest, so encounters are most likely. They pass beneath and around you underwater, and the experience is the main reason most travelers book this day.

What is Kelingking Cliff and why is it famous?

Kelingking Cliff is an iconic rock formation shaped like a T-Rex head, with dramatic cliffs that drop straight to the ocean. It's one of Nusa Penida's most photographed landmarks because of its scale and the panoramic views from the top.

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

The crossing takes thirty minutes on a fast boat. You leave from Bali in the morning and return to Serangan Harbor in the afternoon after the day's snorkeling and land tour are finished.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is served on the boat with views of Mount Agung. The operator includes the meal, drinking water and towels. Breakfast is not included, so eat before pickup.

Do I get the underwater photos and videos?

Yes. The guide shoots photos and videos with a GoPro throughout the day and provides them to you free of charge at the end of the tour.