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Nusa Lembongan
Give it 2 nights if you want beaches and snorkelling, 3 if you add Nusa Ceningan and a manta trip; skip it if you only have 4 nights in Bali.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (driest May–Sep)
- avoid Jan–Feb (peak rain)
- Airport
- DPS
- Nights
- 2–3
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Nusa Lembongan is an 8 km² island 30–45 minutes by fast boat from Sanur, with no traffic, three beach clusters and water clear enough to snorkel straight off the sand. It suits travellers who want two or three slow days between Bali and Nusa Penida, not a sightseeing checklist.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nusa Lembongan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyLow crime, high water risk: the real dangers are scooter crashes on hilly roads…
- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDPS Bali Ngurah Rai International (Then 30–60 min by road to Sanur or Serangan harbour, then a 30–45 min fast boat.).
- Getting aroundWalk the coastal paths (most routes under 2 h); rent a bicycle (Rp 20,000–40,000 (≈ US$2–3)/day) or scooter (Rp 75,000–150,000 (≈ US$5–10)/day) for the hills.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or fresh juiceRp 25,000–50,000 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personRp150,000 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedDouble room with fan or A/C, a night, per roomRp700,000 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedDouble room with fan or A/C, a night, per roomRp1,500,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp500,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid Rp1,100,000 (≈ US$70) · High Rp2,200,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DPS Bali Ngurah Rai International (Then 30–60 min by road to Sanur or Serangan harbour, then a 30–45 min fast boat.)
Weather and climate
Nusa Lembongan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
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Feb
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
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Mar
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
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Apr
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
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May
31°C88°F
23°C73°F
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Jun
30°C86°F
22°C72°F
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Jul
30°C86°F
22°C72°F
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Aug
30°C86°F
22°C72°F
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Sep
31°C88°F
23°C73°F
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Oct
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
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Nov
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
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Dec
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
17 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the coastal paths (most routes under 2 h); rent a bicycle (Rp 20,000–40,000/day) or scooter (Rp 75,000–150,000/day) for the hills. Cars are effectively banned, so local transport is a pick-up truck (Rp 100,000–150,000 per trip) or a scooter taxi (from Rp 70,000). A loop of the island takes about 40 min.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nusa Ceningan
goDoor to door: 20–40 min
Walk or cycle across the Yellow Bridge from Lembongan Village
Blue Lagoon and the west ridge for sunset; no barriers at the lagoon edge.
Nusa Penida
goDoor to door: About 10 min by boat
Local speedboat charter from Jungut Batu or Mushroom Bay
Kelingking and Diamond Beach need a full day and a driver on the other side.
Door to door: 1.5–2 h
Fast boat from Jungut Batu or Mushroom Bay
Return fares Rp 400,000–600,000; most operators include hotel pickup in South Bali.
Gili Islands and Lombok
overnightDoor to door: 2–3 h
Fast boat, often routing via Padang Bai or Senggigi
Book ahead; fewer daily departures than the Bali run.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jungut Batu
Northwest; most guesthouses, cheap eateries and the sunset beachfront. Busiest road on the island.
Mushroom Bay
Sheltered southwest bay; quiet after the day-trippers leave around 15:00. Walk 35 min from Jungut Batu along the coast.Sheltered southwest bay; quiet after the day-trippers leave around 3:00 PM. Walk 35 min from Jungut Batu along the coast.
Dream Beach / Sandy Bay
South coast limestone cliffs, cooler and breezier; fewer places to eat, so plan dinners.
Nusa Ceningan
Across the Yellow Bridge; cheapest beds and a west-facing ridge for sunsets.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 500,000–900,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 900,000–1,800,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- Rp 1,800,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room with fan or A/C1 × 2 nights × Rp700,000 | Rp1,400,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp1,100,000 | Rp4,400,000 |
| Fast boat Sanur–Lembongan, return2 × Rp500,000 · check | Rp1,000,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp110,000 · check | Rp220,000 |
| Snorkelling or manta trip, one day2 × Rp350,000 · check | Rp700,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp822,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp2,261,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp9,042,000≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and Bali transfers excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a warung | Rp 30,000–60,000 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Coffee or fresh juice | Rp 25,000–50,000 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Large Bintang | Rp 35,000–60,000 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Scooter rental, one dayHigher in peak season. | Rp 75,000–150,000 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Bicycle rental, one day | Rp 20,000–40,000 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Truck transfer across the islandFixed by the drivers; negotiate before you load bags. | Rp 100,000–150,000 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Buggy rental (up to 5 people) | Rp 800,000 (≈ US$50) for 5 h; Rp 1,500,000 (≈ US$95) for 24 h |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Devil's Tear: stay behind the ropes. People have died here.
- Dream Beach rips are strong, especially at the eastern end; only strong swimmers.
- Fast boats often mean wading to your knees at boarding and landing.
- Narrow, hilly roads with little maintenance and blind corners — scooter injuries are the main tourist risk.
- Sandy Bay cave is only open at low tide; do not get cut off.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies on the island; consulates and embassies are in Denpasar and Jakarta. Australian consulate-general in Denpasar is the closest for most English-speaking travellers (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sanur → Jungut Batu, fast boat: Rp 115,000–300,000 (≈ US$8–19) one way, 30–45 min (check)
- Jungut Batu → Mushroom Bay, local boat: Rp 30,000 (≈ US$2) one way, about 10 min (check)
- Scooter taxi, Dream Beach → Jungut Batu: from Rp 70,000 (≈ US$5) (check)
Say or show
- Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya)
- Bisa bayar pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bisa bayar pakai kartu)
- Di mana toiletnya? — Where is the toilet? (di mana toiletnya)
- Tidak, terima kasih — I don't want it, thank you (tidak, terima kasih)
- Tolong — Help (tolong)
Cash is king: ATMs are few and unreliable, so bring rupiah from Bali. Most warungs and guesthouses take cash only.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nusa Lembongan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (driest May–Sep) · avoid Jan–Feb (peak rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Harbour-to-bed contract for Sanur and Serangan departures: operator list, last boats, wet-feet warning, truck fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Jungut Batu, Mushroom Bay, Dream Beach and Sandy Bay, Yellow Bridge and Ceningan.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Devil's Tear, Dream Beach, Blue Lagoon, Mangrove Forest) and eat pages with last orders.
- Manta and mola mola season fixtures so the diving pages can go green.