Nusa Penida: what to see, how to get there and where to stay
Nusa Penida is the largest of the islands south-east of Bali: limestone cliffs, beaches at the foot of dizzying stairs, famous viewpoints and very blue water. It is the most requested "spectacular nature" outing from southern Bali, but the roads are slow and a visit takes planning. This page presents the island, the two circuits (west and east), ways to get there and how to stay overnight. Information noted in October 2026; entry fees changed in 2026, so confirm them before you go. To book a day, see Nusa Penida in a day.
Highlights
Broken Beach
A natural limestone arch open to the sea, in the north-west of the island, with a turquoise bay below. It is one of the stops on the west circuit, with Angel's Billabong right next to it. Swimming there is dangerous: you look from the edge.
Arriving by fast boat
The boat is the main way onto the island: you leave from Sanur, the most common departure, and land on the beach at Toyapakeh or Banjar Nyuh. Waves and beach landings mean wading through water, so waterproof bags and sandals help.
Practical info
Tips
- The west circuit (Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong, Crystal Bay) is the most visited; the east (Diamond Beach, Atuh, coastal viewpoints) is quieter and needs more road time. See the detailed comparison in Nusa Penida: west or east. Fast boat or tour with transfer: a fast boat alone costs about 150,000 to 250,000 IDR per person one way in 2026, but you then need a driver or scooter; a full tour costs more but everything is included. Entry fees: the Bali tourist levy of 150,000 IDR per person (once per stay), an island stay fee for foreigners and, according to local press, a fee of about 25,000 IDR per adult and 15,000 IDR per child at the main sites since August 2026, paid cashless; dates and amounts differ between media. Sleeping on the island: accommodation is concentrated around Toyapakeh, Sampalan and Ped; spending one or two nights lets you arrive before the day tours, see Kelingking at daybreak and avoid rushing for the last boat. To compare with Nusa Lembongan, see Nusa Lembongan. Inland roads are narrow: prefer a local driver if you are not experienced.
How to get there
By boat from Sanur (about 30 to 45 minutes, several companies, departures from about 6:30 am to 5 pm) to Toyapakeh or Banjar Nyuh; other links exist from Padang Bai, Kusamba and from Nusa Lembongan. On the island, take a driver or a tour; a scooter is possible but the slopes and the poor state of some stretches make it risky.
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