So you’re planning an unforgettable trip somewhere in the world it doesn’t take a lot of research for Bali to trigger your radar. I mean, breathtaking waterfalls cover the island magnificent temples are everywhere you look, there’s a rich and inviting culture to experience the tropical climate is magical the lush rock ice terraces run on without end, and don’t even get me started on the food. I’m going to stop you right there.

I have the itinerary that will change your life. I’m talking about a secluded island of Nusa Penida where roads are scarce and the internet is a joke an island named after the priests. Trusted to banish the evil spirits it is an island that housed all the criminals from the region and an island where all those accused of black magic were sent and home to a legend that locals dare not speak up to this day.

Sounds good, it should imagine witnessing the spectacular natural wonders of Bali before the mass of tourism imagine limiting your adventures by your will and not your wallet.

Imagine exploring an island where your company is animals the soundscape is nature and the lighting is the stars. Imagine being fully immersed in the sacred rituals of Bali and standing in temples deemed worthy. I imagine visiting some incredible viewpoints, hiking through untouched nature, and discovering secret beaches. Each time I visit these places, it is always a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Welcome to Nusa Penida.

Welcome To Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida translates to Priest Island and gained its name from years of cultural and religious history just on the coast of Bali. Nusa Penida has very recently found itself making the list of top travel destinations from being there for a week, we can assure you it will become very touristy very soon so if you’re keen to beat the bars, listen up.

Starting from Denpasar, where the Bali International Airport is located you’ll want to head over to Sonora Beach Harbor 30 minutes of driving can cost you up to Rs300,000 but we’d settle for around 200,000.

Especially if we’re heading to Nusa Penida at peak time grab is an option here but with taxi operators in abundance just find a smile you trust and arrange the price beforehand. You’ll want to take a speedboat to the Nusa Penida. There are lots of companies and lots of running times. Some even arrange hotel pickups for you but for the best deal.

The easier quartet was our host at the Nusa Penida. He arranged our speedboat tickets for us at half price pitched us on the pier, rented us a motorcycle, and inverse for the way back. He was the nicest man on the island and made our trip a lot easier.

Whether or not you go to Nusa Penida via Keto, we suggest heading straight to Crown first cruises. You will not get lost when exploring the beachfront and you will avoid being harassed by vendors. They will transport you and your bags from their offices and are just really efficient. We even made a good friend there along the way.

Bali is a really friendly island, not faced with road rules or strict schedules, so be aware and be prepared. The boats are scheduled to leave at 8:30, 11:15, and 03:00 every day, but we left over an hour late and it was business as usual.

So plan your taxi to the harbor and your Nusa Penida arrival with room to spare. The early afternoon speedboat gives you the perfect time to enjoy the 30 minutes ride to the island, check in, have a relaxed lunch, and still explore a little afterward.

Our stay was based on location and cost. We believe we found the ultimate deal with the ideal location. Staying here on the Nusa Penida island keeps you close enough to the restaurant’s trip to be easy while away, enough to be serene. Make sure you are on the main ring road to get easy access to the whole Nusa Penida island.

Island for 200 KP a night. We had a lovely one-room apartment that boasted a great view of Mount Agung from the balcony and came with a delicious breakfast. Are you ready? Here comes the guide.

Arrive At Nusa Penida

Step One arrives at Nusa Penida. Speedboat is best to reach Nusa Penida. However. There is a public ferry that runs twice a day from Pandang Bai Harbor for around 40k rupiah. It’s a lot cheaper, a lot bigger, a lot slower, a lot less reliable, and a lot more hectic. After doing a lot of research, we think it is best to use a service that is convenient.

You will pay for almost nothing else on the island, so it’s well worth it. Even with a motorcycle. Renting on Nusa Penida avoids the mandatory police inspections at the ferry and possible costs that come with that.

Grab Some Lunch At A Local Wairoa

Step Two grab some lunch at a local Wairoa at Nusa Penida. The food is extremely cheap but is currently very much mostly local. We indulged in some Western food chicken, schnitzel chips, and divine veggies.

As we said, Nusa Penida is so new to tourism that two days prior to our trip was the first time that tourists had ever been charged to visit the island, and we are talking a mere 25K rupiah. We suspect that this will increase drastically over time, but encourage it in a way. Nusa Penida is in dire need of infrastructure upgrades and almost nothing required an entrance fee. There was a parking charge here and there. Even a donation for but the value to cost is way more on our side as it stands.

Crystal Bay

Step Three crystal Bay at Nusa Penida. This beach is one of the most famous on Nusa Penida, and you’re likely to find others there. We paid 2k to park our bike and shared the white sand with three other couples for sunset.

Not only is Crystal Bay famous for its diving and snorkeling, but this is the place to come for sunset as it is one of the only west-facing beaches on Nusa Penida. It is also one of the closest accommodation options on the island, so it’s not a tough journey. The sunset was gorgeous. We played around in my palaubutta menjin on the small island of Nusa Penida out in the ocean.

If you look close enough at it, you will notice a small Hindu temple on top of the island with stairs to the top of its south side. You can grab a beer, coconut, or meal from the vendors and just relax in your choice of sand, beach chairs, or beanbags. Another thing that Crystal Bay has going for it is the rows of palm trees along the road and must-stop soda up spots. You can see some pigs or cows grazing off to the side at Nusa Penida’s Crystal Bay.

Kelingking Beach

Step four you might not be at Nusa Penida for many days, so let’s get those main ones checked off. At least wake-up and get going by seven. We’re heading to Kling King and it’s 40 minutes away. The roads may be dangerous, but you’ll be told that it’s not safe to drive on them. You’ll be warned of the horrors that lie ahead. But, in the end, you’ll be brave enough to try it out on your Nusa Penida tour. They’re not the easiest drive, but they’re definitely possible and dare I say, fun.

We managed every drive perfectly sharing a 1 to 5 CC. Give yourself some time to get used to it and know that once you’ve conquered today’s driving, the rest is nothing. Follow Google Maps to link beach. You’ll be greeted at the final turn by some locals guiding you where to park and asking you for a parking fee of 5k each.

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You need to walk along the road past the newly added rooms until you reach the cliff. When you get to the bottom of the waterfall, you will be able to appreciate it more. You may take some pictures and then move on. You will also need to climb back up budget about +- 40 minutes for each direction how long you spent at the beach is up to you. But we’d suggest heading back up the stairs at around hoppers ten to make the rest of the day in a relaxed manner. The stairs are still under construction during our visit, so it isn’t your most luxurious climb down or up, but not impossible either on your Nusa Penida tour.

Also, be sure to check the times because the ocean down there is rough. When facing the famous Trex Bay outcropped from the top, look to your right, you will see other fantastic viewpoints. If you go to the place early, you are likely to beat most of the tour companies. But if you’re feeling a little crowded take a walk along the ridge and you will find multiple points of view. This is because there are different places you can look from on your Nusa Penida tour.

If you’re daring enough, there’s a tree at the first one that makes for a great angle.

Bulian Beach

Once you’ve learned to trust your eyes that those colors are real and take it in for long enough, head on over to step five. Pantaolian or Bulian Beach. When 4 km takes you 18 minutes. You know it’s not a particularly smooth road, but secluded and beautiful for sure. You’ll need to stop right here and park. Look for the temple in the distance.

That’s where you’re heading. It may look far, but around twelve minutes of strolling through the lush landscape will get you there. You can park your vehicle on the right side of the road. The path starts on the left.

We really felt like explorers on this one. We saw nobody else, found the hike that is not marked, recorded, or mentioned anywhere, and had the beach entirely to ourselves on our Nusa Penida trip. Although some snorkeling trips make use of this bay during the high season, we can hardly imagine a better place to enjoy a secluded sunset.

Considerably our best discovery on the island and an awesome adventure you have to try on your Nusa Penida tour. It’s an important one. Bulian also gives you a break from the mass of tourists, which you can see heading to Broken Beach right over there, which is where you’re heading next.

Broken Beach

Step six and it’s time to brave the worst drivers on the island of Nusa Penida, Broken Beach. If you’re feeling the pangs of hunger, stop off at one of the many worngs on the way, or use the worngs at the end as a reward for making it as weird. The 40 minutes drive may take you a little longer and this road is definitely the worst.

I say that not to scare you, but prepare you for your Nusa Penida tour. Be ready and once you’ve nailed it, you can rest easy knowing you’ve got the rest of them. Hand over your 1k parking fee and 5k entrance fee and follow the signs. Past the restaurants, up the hill, and to the left.

The broken beach on Nusa Penida is a circular closed cove. Many years of erosion have carved huge ice allowing the ocean to flow in and out of the cove. Now we know what you may be thinking awesome cliff jumping spot. But unfortunately, you cannot go down to the cove as there is no way to get back up. Jumping off a cliff is a risky decision that could have negative consequences. You will definitely remember on your Nusa Penida tour Broken Beach by the rich contrast of white waves and black rocks at low tide or electric blue water at high tide.

Either way, you won’t be disappointed. It’s gorgeous. This is another one of the more popular spots to visit on Nusa Penida, but it is only rarely a photo and chill location. There will also be lots of budding Instagram snapping away for the gram. They even have specific photo-taking platforms. Once you have your picture for your Nusa Penida trip, you can relax for the afternoon. Grab a beer from the local war room, but be careful as there are no barriers, just a sudden drop.

Angel’s Billabong

Don’t let the sun set quite yet on your Nusa Penida trip. You still need to walk on over to Angels Billabong on your Nusa Penida tour. Angels Billabong is one of the most magical places we have ever seen and as part of the same area, you’ve only got two minutes to walk.

Angels Billabong hosts the most beautiful natural infinity pool we have ever seen on our Nusa Penida trip. The magical colors make the spot a must-see attraction. Visitors should also be aware that there are dangers when visiting at low tide. There is a high chance of getting sprayed by sea mist. You wouldn’t want to be sucked into the ocean by a big wave.

There was an incident where some people did die because of this very thing, so please do listen to the signs and heed the warnings on your Nusa Penida trip while visiting this place. They are there for a reason. We were a little disappointed that we weren’t allowed to visit when we visited. But even if you can’t swim, just being there is enough. Angels Billabong makes for the perfect relaxing end to your day on your Nusa Penida tour. Just be sure to save some daylight and energy for the drive back home.

The drive home will take you past so many worngs. How do you choose? We suggest warring salt and pepper as it has a great vibe and is frequented by many like-minded tourists. So why not make a friend? Also, it can be a reward for making it through your hour’s drive home on your Nusa Penida tour.

Banah Cliff

Step seven starts the next day on our Nusa Penida trip, so get some rest. Now. Wake up, let’s go. For sunrise, you’ll want to head to Banah Cliff sunset point. Sunset? That’s right. Although it’s not very popular in comparison, to ensure you have these views to yourself, sunrise is the way to go at around 16 km and 40 min. away. The earlier you leave, the better your morning for your Nusa Penida tour.

The more famous viewpoint on the Nusa Penida trip is right in the parking area. But walk a little further down the road past the temple and there are so many more places to admire this around from. For sunrise, though, we have the perfect spot for you. Walking to the second area on our Nusa Penida trip, you will see a well-worn sandy road. Cast your eyes to the right and locate the tree with an arch in it on the edge of the cliff. Find a pathway there and head for the tree.

To the right of the tree, there are steps. They’re a little hard to find, and they’re a little steep at times, but you are almost 100% certain to have the most incredible view and have it all to yourself. There are a few levels to stop on, so take your pic. Nusa Penida is still part of the tropics, so watching the sunrise may heat you up a fair bit. Here is something exciting for you on your Nusa Penida tour.

Tembeling Pools

Tumbling Pools step eight listen up, this one is important for your Nusa Penida tour. If you search Tembeling Beach and forest or Tembelingling pools on Google Maps for your Nusa Penida tour, you’re going to be taken to a nice new road. It was still under construction during our visit where you can park at the top and then try to walk the rest of the way. However, there are lots of paths with many turns, and unless you know your way, you’ll probably get lost. Even if you do find your way to the pool, you cannot enter from that side as the path has been eroded.

Trust us, we hiked it on our Nusa Penida tour. Either drive straight back on your bike until you see a few locals sitting around a sign pointing towards Tembeling, or I’ll search Posojek Tumbling on Google Maps and that’ll take you right there. It’s 3 km and 12 min. from Bunny Clip straight up the road. You can park right there and ask a local to drive you down for 50K per direction.

You can brave the 30 minutes-ish walk or drive yourself. This road was the most warned about, the road that has the reputation for being the worst on the entire island, and we drove it with a smile.

In fact, it was one of our favorite drives on our Nusa Penida tour. There was nothing challenging about it and if you’ve just come from Bana, this is far easier. Again, two of us were on a bike and we rarely enjoyed the drive while we were at Nusa Penida.

After an hour of hiking, about 20 minutes of driving, and some worried we wouldn’t actually get there. We arrived at what became our favorite spot on the island of Nusa Penida. The pool’s striking color and clarity invite you in before you’ve even had a chance to catch your breath. There’s a spring you can drink the most delicious water from and a little ledge to jump off. Further down, there’s another pool often used to bathe in by the local’s swings facing the ocean and the beach too.

Well, not really swimming, it’s quite rocky. There’s also a secret beach. To the right of Tembeling Beach, you will see a little cave. Once you go through it, you will see hundreds of rocks that have been very carefully stacked on top of each other in an effort to balance and keep.

The Zen people have been stacking rocks with a form of art, discipline, problem-solving, and devotion for a while now. You yourself can add to the rocks or leave them be. There are a few discussions on whether or not rock stacking has a negative impact on the environment. When done for fun, we shall leave that decision with you on your Nusa Penida tour.

Peguyangan Waterfall

Your stomach will probably alert you when it’s time to stop at War in Kimba for lunch on your way to step nine. Peggy Angel Waterfall on Nusa Penida. This 10.5-kilometer drive should take you around 26 minutes, with perhaps an hour’s lunch at Kembar. Take the second entrance to a room Kembar. Coming from Tembeling.

We took the rarely steep and dodgy one, only to find a well-kept driveway a few meters further. Arriving at Peguyangan, you will find a smaller room and locals renting sarongs. The sarongs cost 10k each, and others have spoken about a parking cost that we were never confronted with on our Nusa Penida tour.

Again, you are warned of the steep and scary stairs. I saw one of my biggest fears, and yet I barely flinched at all. No, I’m joking. I did flinch. But don’t worry, you’ve got this. The most famous photo spot on our Nusa Penida tour is right before the first big descent, quite high up on the mountain, and the midday sun is rather unflattering, so perhaps optimistic snap away on the way back. We have also heard a lot about people stopping halfway or saying that the bright blue steps are the only attraction. No way. Keep your sarongs on.

It’s worth it, I promise. Peguyangan replaced the template as our favorite spot, primarily a temple for local families to worship at. It’s also built on a Nairoho Kado, the Queen of the Southern Seas, or the Indian Ocean, as she is said to meditate in the waterfalls. You can walk around and admire the unbelievably clear pools, sit and stare out at the ocean at the backdrop of a cliff and ambiance of waterfalls, or partake in some religious customs on your Nusa Penida tour.

Now, you may hear rumors that there is no waterfall there. There is. In fact, there are about three. There are waterfalls by definition, and we love them on Nusa Penida. But that’s not the biggest attraction of Nusa Penida. Walk up to the highest temple and walk a little further down the stairs with flowing water and along the edge of the cliff to our ultimate spot on Nusa Penida.

A pipe channels the pure mountain water in a sort of waterfall style to a set of three pools sporting Panetta’s famous turquoise blue. The pool on the edge is the most perfect place to enjoy sunset, waterfalls, the ocean, and an infinity pool in absolutely pure water. The feeling is incomparable on Nusa Penida.

Don’t forget your 750 stair climb back to the top, though. Manta Point is very close, but we spent so long enjoying Peggy Angel that we skipped it for the day. The roads back home were smooth, the air was crisp, and we were on top of the world.

Pura Goa Giri Putri

Step ten comes in on a more relaxed and spiritual level. We slept in, had a late breakfast, and then embarked on Tammy’s favorite drive along the coast for a total of 17.7 km and 30 min. to Pura Goa Giri Putri. Park on the left, grab a sarong for 5k each, and head across the road to smash up those 110 steps to the top. But brace yourself for the holy water.

Holy water is a very prolific symbol in Balinese and Hindu culture. So if you’re entering one of their most holy sites, prepare to be purified. We were splashed with large quantities of the water before we had the chance to even prepare for it. So there we were, dripping at the table before the entrance being asked for donations.

Be aware that donations are a nicer way of saying entrance fee. 20k per person is not much, though, so place it in the box and get ready to crawl into the cave.

Pura Goa Giri Putri gets it translates to a mountain cave temple and Putri translates to the princess but symbolizes the feminine qualities of a god. Your only entrance to the 300 meters cave is through a tiny hole in the wall. It’s not great for the claustrophobes at first, but the short entrance opens up to a massive 15 meters roof and cave that can manage around 5000 people.

If you are fortunate enough, you can witness some religious ceremonies, purification by holy water, or enchanting music. You will enjoy the smell of incense and the mystic ambiance created by the smoke lights and wet paths. After the last worship area, you have led outside and down around. Turn right and you walk back to the road. Don’t doubt yourself. It was longer than we thought, but after about five minutes we were back on the main road a few meters down from the parking lot.

Step Eleven you definitely deserve a break after all that hard work today, so head back from whence you came and stop off at one of the beachfront restaurants along the way. We stopped at Warung, Macan, Boga Segara and had a great time there. Make sure you order across the road first before sitting in one of their ocean-view huts. We’d suggest going there for more of a snack than a whole meal.

Ice cream is always a good idea, makes you feel like a kid again, which I guess brings us to Teletubbies Hills.

Teletubbies Hills

Tubby’s Hill steps Twelve around 35 minutes and 16.8 km takes you back along the coastline and into the heart of the island. This drive was also magnificent and made the trip worthwhile in itself, but it’s yet another viewpoint we had to ourselves and avoided us of our breath for a moment or two.

Telly Tubbies Hill is definitely gorgeous and an eye-opener into the local life of the people on the island. We sat for a while and watched the rolling hills of some locals working in the field carrying woven baskets full of leaves on their heads and just going about their daily lives.

Our visit to the hills was exciting because we got to see things from a different perspective. We also got to see the hills from a close distance and that didn’t give us the full appreciation for their beauty. That is something to note. This is more of a sit and observes think-about Life spot, than a quick visit filled with action.

Manta Point

Spot step 13 Manta Point, not Manta Bay. It should take you 33 minutes to cover 13.2 km to Manta Point and unlike many other places, you may not know when you have arrived at first drive until you see this temple on your left and park.

You can walk up alongside the temple for a bit, but the views aren’t really all inspiring. Walk back up the road until you see this opening and follow the path to your left. The path leads you along the ridge, and the view speaks for itself.

So does the wind. And there are no rails again, so please be safe. We visited during quite some windy weather, which rubbed the ocean off its electric blue and afforded it a richer royal blue hue. This, paired with the white crest, made our mantis spotting fruitless. We have seen the pictures and we wish you a better fortune, but we must say we love the sunset from there in any case.

Suwehan Beach

Step 14 can’t be possible, right? There is no end to the amount of land that this island could have. It’s endless! Watch and see. Let’s get going. The following morning 24.7 km and 60 min. to Suwehan Beach. A rock slide removed some of the stairs a few years ago and they have been replaced by ropes. I’m not going to lie, it’s steep, but keep your wits about you and you’ll be fine. Plus you’ve got that photoshopped-looking water inviting you the whole way down.

If I can make it down the stairs, then so can you. Again, be sure to check the tides before you go. We couldn’t make it to the actual beach because of the high tide as it was completely covered but enjoyed the experience anyway. You may want to climb atop the giant boulder and admire the ocean for a bit, or ramble along the rocks and enjoy the mist. You could even just sit on the stairs like us.

This adventure has different parts with different activities. There are also some springs along the way that make the journey more enjoyable. In addition, there are some monkeys that you can watch.

Atuh Beach

Step 15 Atu Beach be sure to search Diamond Beach or Atuh Beach. Parking on Google Maps simply says two beaches will take you 15 km and 60 minutes, which should only take you 23 minutes and 5.5 km. Plus you needn’t pay for parking here. We decided to park before the final downhill so that we wouldn’t get in the way of the locals who were riding it cautiously.

It looks quite doable, but five minutes of walking isn’t a train smash. A donation is asked at the entrance and 10k should be a minimum per person. From there you can choose to walk straight up to the viewpoint, right to Diamond Beach, or left to Atuh.

The more touristy side. Again, Atu Beach has arguably the brightest waters we saw on the island. We chose the restaurant near the end, ordered some local food for 20k a plate, and took it all in. This is the beach you can swim in. It’s safe to do so because the water level is low, and you can check the tides to make sure you’re not swimming in too deep water. Ready to move on? Walk on over to Diamond Beach.

Diamond Beach

Step 16 is not a big walk, but it can take more time than you think. Diamond beach is a famous Instagram spot and it’s right on top of the stairs where hordes of photographers are eagerly vying for the perfect snap. There are a lot of stairs on the way up from Atuh and down to diamond and they seem a lot more tedious after spending a while relaxing.

The stairway down to Diamond Beach is a beautiful way to start the visit to the island. We made our way down at Sunset and had the walk to ourselves as well as the beach. There is a little worn down at the beach and one of the most famous swings on Nusa Penida makes Diamond Beach at home.

We were very happy with our 10 to 20k spends and weren’t keen to stretch into the hundreds for five minutes on the swing, but if you don’t mind the extra cost, it’s totally worth the experience. Diamond Beach has glistening white sand, coconut palm trees, and turquoise blue water. Going down the steps is a beautiful experience. Most people don’t get that far, though. A great spot to relax.

Thousand Islands Viewpoint

Step 17 Googling the 1000 Islands viewpoint will suggest that you’re already there, but you’re not. Get on your bike and head back up the road until you see a dirt road branch off to the left and Kubu resto to your right. Take the dirt road and follow the main path until you reach another little cafe. You’ll want to be here for Sunset, so be sure to leave Diamond Beach around 5:30 or 6:00.

Walk around the bench with a large direction signpost and head towards the staircase. Make your way down, stopping off at any of the viewpoints that catch your fancy along the way. You may notice a few tree houses there, perhaps even the famous Rumor Porhon Tree House, which really just means Treehouse.

It is a rentable Airbnb accommodation with an epic view. However, many people know about the spot as a famous attraction and are always coming to take the perfect pictures on the stairs leading up to the treehouse, which does not provide much privacy if you are staying there.

After getting your Instagram to fix, head on up to the viewpoint we came for.

The 1000 Islands viewpoint looks out over Diamond Beach and some other island outcrops in each direction, a magnificent sight. There is also a little hut at the top where you can take a seat, relax and prepare for the climb back up the stairs. Take note that after a few days of traveling and climbing all of the stairs on the island you will be tired and have wobbly legs.

We certainly needed once you’re satisfied, have sat for a while, and enjoyed the viewpoint for sunset. Ended off with ice cream from the local war room, which was a bad call on our behalf because I spent the next hour driving home with sticky hands.

Ice cream is never a bad call. Neither is grabbing some food from Steak Kitchen, heading back to your balcony, and enjoying a relaxed dinner while watching the stars of a Bali nearby 60k for a meal and a drink was always sufficient and the food was always good.

We wanted to do something special for our last day on Nusa Penida and decided to spend the day relaxing and not doing much at all.

Pandan Beach

So step 18 took us to Pandan Beach. Simply drive 5 km and around 12 minutes to Crystal Bay. Don’t forget your 2K for parking and head to the beach. You’ll probably notice a lot of boats and a lot of people. That’s okay. Turn left and walk as far as you can go. You’ll see some stairs that disappear up the mountain.

That’s your path. It takes 15 minutes to reach up and further to Pandan Beach. Sharing the sand with three other couples, an umbrella and bean bags for 25K each and some ice cold drinks gave us the perfect end to our trip.

The waves can be a little strong, but the water is swimming. Some of the local kids were even showing off their surfing skills for a while. It was so pleasing to just sit, relax and take in the beautiful view. After all of the activities were smashed out over the past few days, we had snacks, Bintang chilled, and headed back late afternoon to find some dinner along the beach. And boy did we find it. We are so glad.

Beachfront Restaurant

Step 19 came right at the end of our trip because if it didn’t, we would have never eaten anywhere else. Next level two or next level cafe on Google Maps is a beachfront restaurant 10.9 km and 24 minutes away from Crystal Bay.

The beach has a lot of comfortable seating, which makes it a great place to relax. The beach has a relaxing ambiance with soft music and calming colors. The staff of the beach is friendly and helpful. They will be happy to give you information or directions if you need them. There is a fun swing for kids to play on, as well as a shower if you decide to get wet. The sunset is amazing and their food is the most delicious by far. Try it at your own risk, but try if you must.

100K each was more than enough for dinner and wrapped up our adventure nicely. Step 20 is the worst. Yep, you guessed it going home. We took the 940-speed boat back to Sonor, which could help us book the day before, and we’re walking on Bali soil within 30 minutes. The boat ride back was through a small storm, and we loved riding in the front of the barely packed boat. If you’re not a fan of rough seas, don’t forget your dominydronite or motion sickness tablets.

I wasn’t so sure that I would love the ride and was very scared to sit in the front, but I may have even loved it more than Byron. I’ve been learning that I’m bigger than my fears and facing them really works. Try it out. I promise it’s worth it.

It can also cost a lot of money to do risky things, like speaking out about fears. Not that much. We kept track of everything we spent from heading to Sunot Harbor until we were back in Bali. Here’s our spending covering all taxis, boats, rentals, repairs, petrol, parking fees, entrances, donations, accommodation, snacks, and three meals a day.

We got a total of 20,047,500 rupiahs. Our week’s accommodation came in at 600,500 with breakfast included, and that brings us up to $2648,000. It may seem like a lot to try to figure out all the expenses associated with a trip. But, in reality, it’s not that much. That means we spend 2800 rand or $185, which equates to 400 rands per person per day for this absolutely breathtaking island adventure. All-inclusive.

Feel like your life could be changed yet? These figures are accurate as of July 2019. And don’t forget the Rs25,000 island entrance fee, which might go up at some point.

We also have some tips to make your adventure that much easier and more fun. Download offline Google Maps. The internet is not guaranteed to work on the island. Even if you don’t have a local SIM card, you can still use your phone. Offline maps work perfectly.

Bikes are better than tourists if you are new or not comfortable on the bike, either practice until you are before making any of the major trips, or then go with a tour company. A motorcycle brings a lot more flexibility and freedom, removes time restraints, and allows sunrises and sunsets, but tours don’t and are really cheap to run.

We never really biked people before Asia but now we miss it so much it is dangerous though, especially here so don’t take it too lightly either. Unfortunately, we did see a few incidents of lost control and gained pain taking a tour company would be best if you are only coming for a single day trip and don’t want to miss your boat back they will most likely take you to the main attractions and have various packages you can purchase some even lasting three days.

It’s nice to be driven around on those roads and not have to handle them yourself but you definitely won’t be able to conquer the itinerary. Choose a motorcycle that is in good condition and knows how to handle the roads.

The island is unforgiving, and it’s important to be sure that your bike is in good condition. You should also check the tires every day, and make sure you stop off somewhere on the way at a local repair shop to pump them up if they need it we offered 5k for the service.

Nusa Penida is our happy place and we would never want to stay less than a week for five days would definitely be enough to cram the entire itinerary in if you are coming for fewer days or some of the adventures don’t entice you that much just remove the days as you see fit they are all standalone and don’t lead into each other they are however planned around one area for the day so we believe the attractions we visited in one day or perhaps the best combination in order for a single day trip.

It’s impossible to pick favorites but we did anyway so here’s the new spine’s best to least good all things considered first we have Peggy Angen Waterfall second is Timberland Pools. Third Kilinking beach fourth Pandan Beach fifth Bullying Beach 6th Suhahan Beach 7th Pura Goa Giri Putri 8th Angel Philippine 9th Diamond Beach 10th Crystal Bay 11th Broken Beach 12th Islands Viewpoint 13th Atuh Beach 14th Manta Point 15th Teletubby’s Hill and 16th Bunnar Cliff.

As far as days are concerned this would be our favorite it has to be day two first Boasting both Peggy Angel and Timbalin next we would say day one even though it’s the most touristy day the views are well worth it.

The third-place would be day three based mostly on the experience rather than the actual locations which places day four in fourth place still not a bad day by any stretch and since day five only consisted of a single beach exploration we’ll leave that up to you discretion. We have nicknamed Nusa Penida Nusa Tunga or island of the stairs.

One thing that you can be certain of is everything has stairs most attractions start on top of a cliff and end on the beach which is not so bad in isolation but doing that two to three times a day for consecutive days starts to get taxing. It’s undeniably worth it but perhaps build some steps and forgoing already your mind at the very least.

If you’re in Indonesia for any length of time, invest in your own surround. It will avoid a lot of hawking at temples, save you a lot of money and give you a meaningful keepsake. More importantly, you can choose your own color.

It’s not difficult to get used to the traffic in Indonesia. In fact, it’s a lot easier than in some other Asian countries. This is because the traffic in Indonesia is a lot more free-flowing.

We always suggest wearing your helmet and investing in a buff for cold drive and stinky fumes.

Please be aware that Indonesia is very hot, even in the winter. Take precautions to keep yourself warm, including wearing a jacket as rain is spontaneous and sporadic and we often found the air to have quite a chilliness, especially in Indonesia. We use our jackets every day.