Bali Nusa Penida or Ubud? It is understandable if you are confuse to decide which one best for your future trip to Bali. The island of God (Bali) has always been the center of attention, not only in Indonesia but also in the world. There are so many exciting tourist destinations scattered from the island of Bali to the island of Nusa Lembongan.
Since the last few years, island tour packages to Nusa Penida Bali have become a topic of discussion, especially for those who like water sports. The island is a stunning natural beauty with a variety of natural habitats that are pristine.
Nusa Penida is near to Bali. From the island of God you have to cross the sea using a fast boat or large ship to get to Nusa Penida. After arriving it would be nice to rent your transportation (motorcycle or car). Depends on your choice and adjust to the number of people join your vacation. You can do some exciting and fun activities such as outbound in Nusa Penida and watersports in Nusa Penida.
5 Advantages Vacation to Nusa Penida
Reaching Nusa Penida by having a tour package might be the best idea if its your first time. Yet, if you are adventurous person, you might arrange all the booking yourself.
By having a tour package trip to Nusa Penida and staying at a hotel in Nusa Penida, you will certainly feel something different. Well, here are some of the perks you get:
The natural environment is pure that can be a place to calm the mind. This island is not as crowded as Bali. There you will find serenity and peace. Although many already know, this area is not as busy as Bali. It’s best to get around by renting a motorcycle in Nusa Penida. Riding motorcycle in natural enfironment with fresh air certainly experience you will want.
Cheaper cost
In term of the cost, Nusa Penida consider cheaper than Bali. You can enter a dream tourist spot to do watersports in Nusa Penida at a low cost. Not only that, the natural water environment will make you always grateful for being able to enjoy it and the costs incurred are worth the panorama. If you come with more than 4 people, then renting a car in Nusa Penida is the most cost-effective solution.
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Memorable Sea Vacation
To reach the island of Nusa Penida from Bali, you have to go through a pleasant sea route. From Sanur to Toyapakeh harbor then choose a boat or speedboat to Nusa Penida. Depart from the port of Padang Bay, you can take a ship that is also capable of loading vehicles. Travel time is about 1 hour. You will really enjoy this trip because of the soothing natural scenery around. You can feel the incomparable freshness.
Doing outbound in Nusa Penida
As discussed above, Nusa Penida’s environment is natural and has not experienced as much development as in Bali. So, it is perfect for outbound activities in Nusa Penida. It’s fun to do activities that blend with the cool and beautiful nature. The road is has many bumpy and full of challenges in order to get around tourist destinations. Everything will pay off once you get there.
Incomparable Underwater Beauty
In addition to presenting stunning views of the sea, you can also enjoy marine tourism. There are various dive spots that will impress you, such as at Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, Buddha Tempel and others. One day is not enough for you to enjoy this small island in Bali, so stay at a hotel in Nusa Penida for a few days.
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How to get to Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is a group of small islands in the south of Bali along with Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. The only way to Nusa Penida is by using water transportation from Bali.
The most common way is by speedboat to Nusa Penida from Sanur Beach, because many speedboat service available from various companies with a few hours of departure. But Sanur Beach is not the only place you can take a speedboat to Nusa Penida, really.
You can also take a fast boat from Tanjung Benoa to Nusa Penida, which you can book on skyscanner. You could even say that the speedboat to Nusa Penida from Tanjung Benoa is more luxurious.
The itinerary from Sanur Beach to Nusa Penida is different for each ship company, but generally there are ships that depart in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Likewise with the travel schedule from Nusa Penida to Sanur – you can find boats that leave in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Motorcycle Rental in Nusa Penida
Arriving at Nusa Penida, you will find many local residents offering motorcycle rentals to be used around Nusa Penida. As on the island of Bali, the rate for renting a motorbike in Nusa Penida for one day also ranges from IDR 80-200 thousand, depending on the type of motorcycle and bargaining ability.
If you are lazy to bargain, you can also book a motorcycle rental in Nusa Penida online via skyscanner. Besides being more practical, you will also get price certainty by booking a motorcycle rental to get around Nusa Penida on skyscanner.
There are two types of motorcycle that you can rent to get around Nusa Penida on skyscanner, namely Vario and NMAX.
EXTRA TIP: Make sure you are good enough at riding a motorcycle because the roads in Nusa Penida are hilly or even rocky parts that are difficult to pass.
Rent a Car in Nusa Penida
Traveling around Nusa Penida by car is the best choice if you are on vacation, both with family and friends. Besides being more comfortable, passing through the quite challenging roads of Nusa Penida is also safer if done by car.
You can book a car rental for Nusa Penida via skyscanner online before you head to this small island. You can also book a snorkeling package together with a car reservation, to give you a more exciting experience in Nusa Penida.
Choice of Tour Packages to Nusa Penida
If you are lazy traveller, joining a tour package to Nusa Penida is the best option you can take. You will even be picked up at the hotel where you are staying in Bali, then transferred to a boat that will take you across and immediately taken around Nusa Penida with the car that has been provided. Super easy, right?
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Check the following table for various tour packages to Nusa Penida available on skyscanner, plus the advantages of each packages.
| Tour Package | Price start from (IDR) | Advantages |
| Full Day Tour Nusa Penida | 520.000 | Option available on West, East, or South Nusa Penida Include pickup at hotel in Bali, speedboat, and transport at Nusa Penida Open Trip or Private Trip Available |
| Nusa Penida Instagram Tour | 675.000 | Include pickup at hotel in Bali, speedboat, and transport at Nusa Penida Option on instagramable places in Nusa Penida |
| Scuba Diving di Nusa Penida | 1.825.000 | Include pickup at hotel in Bali, speedboat, and transport at Nusa Penida Includes rental for diving equipments, guide, and go pro camera rental. Scuba diving session in Manta Point Crystal Bay, Gamat and Gete. |
| Day Tour Nusa Penida + Fotografer | 738.500 | Include pickup at hotel in Bali, speedboat, and transport at Nusa Penida Private fotographer |
| Tour 2 Hari 1 Malam di Nusa Penida | 1.047.000 | Include pickup at hotel in Bali, speedboat, and transport at Nusa Penida Includes accommodation of one night private room in Nusa Penida. |
| Tour 3 Hari 2 Malam di Nusa Penida | 4.940.000 | Include pickup at hotel in Bali, speedboat, and 3 days transport at Nusa Penida 1 time Snorkeling 1 honeymoon cake and 2 session spa |
| Tour 2 Hari 1 Malam ke Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, dan Nusa Lembongan | 1.650.000 | Include pickup at hotel in Bali, speedboat, and 2 days transport at Nusa Penida Snorkeling session and equipments in 3 different location at Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida Not included accommodation at Nusa Lembongan (need separate reservation) |
Above is the illustration of tour package Nusa Penida Bali. Next, let’s see what can you enjoy in Ubud Bali!
