Nusa Penida Area

Nusa Penida is famous for underwater objects, so many divers from all over the country come to Nusa Penida for exploration beautiful underwater panorama Nusa Penida.

In addition to offering sea tour, Richards Bay also has some very beautiful places to visit, including Penida Beach, Atuh Beach, Batumedawu temple, Goa Giri Putri temple, Dalem Ped temple, Puncak Mundi temple, and some springs in the south of Nusa Penida offering spectacular sea Cliffs height with between 50 to 200 meters.

Nusa Penida, located in Klungkung regency, is an island located in the southeast of Bali which is separated by Badung Strait.

At near the island there are also small islands other are Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan Island.

A Nusa Penida water of the island is famous for such areas are in good Penida Bay, Manta Point, Batu encircled, Batu Lumbung, Batu Abah, Toyapakeh and Malibu Point.
Nusa Penida Island can be reached from Sanur, Kusamba and Padang Bay.

Nusa Penida is a dry area with Chalky soil texture. Most of The Residents work as Seaweed farmers, Fishermen and Laborers, and others as a trader.

The development of the tourism sector is still dominated in Nusa Lembongan, was on the island of Nusa Penida is still not developed at all, just look snorkeling and diving activities.

The main attraction area of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan is a coral reef that is still natural and diverse fish.

To achieve and enjoy the Nusa Penida area, can also be done with Quicksilver Cruise with an affordable price.

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Nusa Lembongan Island

Nusa Lembongan is the most popular of the 3 islands across the Badung Strait (the others being Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida). The island is popular with surfers for the 3 breaks (Playgrounds, Shipwrecks and Lacerations), day cruise people and overnight tourists. Nusa Lembongan is only 4km long and no wider than 3km wide and takes 3-4 hours to walk around. There are motorbikes for hire in Jungutbatu. The reefs are enjoyed also by scuba divers and the snorkeling is awesome.

Nusa Lembongan has several thousand locals, engaged in seaweed farming activities as well as serving tourist needs. Similarities to the Peninsula hill create a quiet environment, ideal for relaxation.

Getting to Nusa Lembongan

Public boats from Sanur beach, leaving daily at 8am and 10am (90 minute one-way, Rp35,000). Coming back the boats leave at 7.30am from Jungutbatu.

Perama does a shuttle from Sanur, leaving at 10.30am and returning at 8.30am, for Rp50,000. It is possible to charter a private boat for Rp300,000. For people staying in Kuta, Perama has an office about 50 meters before the bottom end of Jl. Legian. Pop in and ask about their latest schedules and rates.

Several luxury boat lines do day trips to Nusa Lembongan, dropping people of on the beach, giving them a BBQ, snorkeling and then back to Benoa harbor. Companies such as Bali Hai have their own accommodation (Tide Huts) which can be booked in a package with the cruise.

• Accommodation on Nusa Lembongan

Budget accommodation can be found at Jungutbatu, while more luxurious accommodation is located at Mushroom Bay

• Post & Money on Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan has no post office but Perama can handle your mail as long as you have stamps. Most places rely on the 3pm-8am locally generated electricity, with high-end places having their own generators. It is advisable to bring plenty of rupiah with you. Perama and Bank Pembangunan Daerah Bali can change currency and travelers checks, though the rates are not so good.

• Medical services on Nusa Lembongan

A local doctor in Jungutbatu will charge you Rp300,000 for a consultation. There is a small nurse’s clinic in Jungutbatu also which is cheaper.

• Gear rental on Nusa Lembongan

There should be no shortage of places offering snorkeling, surfing and cycling gear. Negotiate if you want a good price you might try Ketut’s Bungalows and expect to pay something like 35,000rp for a bicycle per day, Rp30,000-40,000 for snorkeling gear per day and 40,000rp per hour for motorbikes.

• Snorkeling & Diving on Nusa Lembongan

World diving located on Jungutbatu Beach at Pondok Baruna, can do PADI courses and pleasure dives. Contact the website for current prices and deals. You will also find other operators in Jungutbatu Beach. You can join a diving trip with World diving, if you just want to snorkel, for a fee. This is a smart idea as you have the security of the boat. Other boat operators might charge 40,000rp - 60,000rp per hour. Jungutbatu Beach has good spots for snorkeling off of the beach.

• Telephone & internet access on Nusa Lembongan

There is a wartel (phone office) that also has internet located at Mainski Inn. Bunga Bungalows also has internet access. Connection speeds for Nusa Lembongan are likely to be awful, given the speeds back on the mainland for anywhere outside of Kuta / Seminyak / Ubud.

• Food & Drink on Nusa Lembongan

Most hotel / guest houses have some kind of restaurant attached. The cheaper the accommodation, the cheaper the food. Plenty of options and Jungutbatu is where you’ll find the deals.

The main cruise operators serving Nusa Lembongan are:
* Bali Hai
(0361)720331

* Bounty
(0361)726666

* Island Explorer
(0361)728088

* Lembongan Island Cruise
(0361)271212

* Quicksilver
(0361)729564

* Sail Sensations
(0361)725864

* Waka Louka
(0361)723629

Call around for the latest deals and specials.

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