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Nusa Penida
Cliff viewpoints on the west coast, a white cove on the east and Manta Bay for snorkellers, a fast boat from Sanur away.
- Ideal stay
- A day trip covers the west coast; allow a second day for the east.
- Best time
- July to October for mola mola at Crystal Bay; mornings, before 11am, for fewer people at the viewpoints.
- Getting around
- Reaching Kelingking takes 45 to 60 minutes by road from the harbour; Crystal Bay is about 15 minutes by scooter.
- Good to know
- Swimming is banned at Kelingking, Diamond Beach and Angel's Billabong, and cliff edges are unfenced in places.
Nusa Penida's famous sights are spread over two coasts, so the honest answer to a day trip is one coast per day.
Fast boats from Sanur reach Toya Pakeh harbour in 40 to 50 minutes. The west coast has Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong and Crystal Bay, while Diamond Beach and Atuh are on the far east coast, about an hour by road from the harbour. West-coast stops are 20 to 30 minutes apart, so a day trip comfortably covers the west coast, and most people see the east coast on a different day. From 1 September 2026 Klungkung regency also charges foreign visitors a levy of Rp 25,000 per adult.
Before you go, read up on money and the rupiah, getting around by ferry, bus and car, the best time to visit and staying safe and healthy.
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01 Day tripA west-coast day trip from Bali
The west coast fits one day: Kelingking Beach, then Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong together, then Crystal Bay at the end. Fast boats from Sanur to Toya Pakeh take 40 to 50 minutes, and Kelingking is a further 45 to 60 minutes by road. Broken Beach is 20 to 30 minutes from Kelingking, and the peak crowds run from about 11am to 3pm. Pay the Klungkung levy and small site fees in cash.
Tip. Take an early boat so that you reach Kelingking before 11am.
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Kelingking Beach
Kelingking is the T-Rex headland above a white cove, seen from a clifftop lookout about 180 metres above the beach. The viewpoint has no entrance fee. The walk down is a hard hike at your own risk: built steps stop about a third of the way down, and the rest is a steep rock trail. Swimming at the bottom is banned.
Cost: No entrance fee at the viewpoint; parking Rp 5,000 for a scooter, Rp 10,000 for a car. Time: 1 hour for the viewpoint; add about an hour for the walk down to the sand and back
Tip. Go before 11am or after 3pm, outside the tour-group peak.
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03 Sea archBroken Beach
Broken Beach, or Pasih Uug, is a circular bay joined to the sea by a tunnel under a rock arch, viewed from the clifftop about 40 metres above. There is no way down to the water, and the cliff edge is unfenced in places. Manta rays can occasionally be spotted from the arch, though a sighting is a matter of luck.
Cost: Parking and a small retribution fee on site; Klungkung's attraction levy of Rp 25,000 per adult applies from September 2026. Time: 1 to 1.5 hours, with Angel's Billabong next door
Tip. Stay well back from the edge when taking photos.
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04 Rock poolAngel's Billabong
Angel's Billabong is a sea-carved rock pool next to Broken Beach, reached from the same car park. Swimming has been banned since 2023 after waves swept several visitors out to sea, and waves have also carried people off the rock platform beside the pool. Look from a distance if the swell is big.
Cost: A small parking and retribution fee on site; Klungkung's attraction levy of Rp 25,000 per adult applies from September 2026. Time: 1 to 1.5 hours, with Broken Beach next door
Tip. Go at low tide on a calm day, and do not stand on the rocks beside the pool.
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05 Swim and snorkelCrystal Bay
Crystal Bay is a palm-backed, west-facing beach that is safe to swim inside the bay, with turtles and reef fish near the shore. Stay inside the line of moored boats, because the current between the beach and the central rock is dangerous. It is also a departure point for snorkelling trips to Manta Bay, and its dive site is known for mola mola from July to October.
Cost: Parking about Rp 5,000 for a scooter; snorkel gear for hire at the warungs. Time: A half day
Tip. Snorkel in the morning and stay for the sunset, which is visible from the sand.
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06 East cliffsDiamond Beach and Atuh Beach
Diamond Beach is a white-sand cove under the east-coast cliffs, reached by a stairway cut into the limestone that takes 15 to 25 minutes down. Swimming is banned, and several visitors have drowned here. Atuh Beach is a few minutes away from the same car park, with a 166-step staircase and sun all day.
Cost: Landowner's entrance fee, listed at Rp 35,000 including parking; cash only. Time: 2 to 3 hours
Tip. Go in the early morning, before the cove falls into shade.
Full guide to Diamond Beach
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A first-timer's three days
A relaxed way to fold the essentials into a long weekend, keeping the busiest sights for the cooler ends of the day.
West coast
- Take an early fast boat to Toya Pakeh
- Kelingking viewpoint before 11am
- Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong from one car park
East coast
- Drive to Diamond Beach in the early morning
- Walk to Atuh Beach from the same car park
- Return west for Crystal Bay at sunset
In the water
- Snorkel Crystal Bay in the morning
- Join a Manta Bay snorkel trip from the bay
- Check your operator's last boat time and head back to Toya Pakeh in good time
Insider tips
A few things that make Nusa Penida smoother, and keep the trip easy.
One coast per day
Kelingking and Diamond Beach are 1 to 1.5 hours apart by road, so most people do them on different days.
Start early
The busiest period at Kelingking, Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong runs from about 11am to 3pm.
Do not swim at the cliffs
Swimming is banned at Kelingking, Diamond Beach and Angel's Billabong. Crystal Bay is the swim stop.
Carry cash
Parking and entrance fees are paid in cash: Rp 35,000 at Diamond Beach, and the Klungkung levy is Rp 25,000 per adult from 1 September 2026.
Nusa Penida things to do: FAQ
Can you visit Nusa Penida in one day?
Yes, but only one coast. The west coast with Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong and Crystal Bay fits a day trip; Diamond Beach on the east coast is 1 to 1.5 hours from Kelingking by road, so most people do it separately.
How do you get to Nusa Penida from Bali?
By fast boat from Sanur Harbour to Toya Pakeh harbour, which takes 40 to 50 minutes. Operators advise arriving at least 45 minutes before departure.
Do you have to pay to enter Nusa Penida?
From 1 September 2026 Klungkung regency charges foreign visitors a levy of Rp 25,000 per adult. Kelingking has no entrance fee, only parking, while Diamond Beach has a landowner's fee listed at Rp 35,000.
Can you swim at Kelingking, Diamond Beach or Angel's Billabong?
No. Swimming has been banned at all three since early 2023. Crystal Bay is the safe place to swim, inside the line of moored boats.
Is the walk down to Kelingking Beach hard?
Yes. Built steps stop about a third of the way down and the rest is a steep rock trail with a low handrail. Expect 20 to 30 minutes down and up to 30 minutes back, longer in the heat, and wear proper shoes.