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Nusa Penida
Give Nusa Penida 2 nights as the standard stay, 3 for a slower visit that reaches Kelingking and the east beaches without a 6 am start; day-trippers see one viewpoint and leave.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season; check crossing conditions year-round)
- avoid Dec–Mar (wettest months; check sea conditions before booking), Jul–Aug (busiest; check)
- Airport
- DPS
- Nights
- 2–3
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Nusa Penida is the largest of the three islands off Bali's southeast coast, 247 km² of limestone cliffs, rough roads and world-class diving. Most visitors arrive on a day cruise and see one or two viewpoints; staying 2–3 nights lets you reach the east coast beaches and the dive sites without racing a return boat. Infrastructure is basic: bring rupiah, expect bumpy roads and book your boat in advance.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nusa Penida, 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
- SafetyThe island is calm and welcoming; the real risks are scooter crashes on steep broken 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 · 118/119 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 Ngurah Rai International (Bali) (Bali's airport, not on Nusa Penida: you must add a road transfer to Sanur or Padang Bai and then a boat.
- Getting aroundNo ride-hailing apps on the island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or fresh juiceRp 20,000–45,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate; check)
- BeerLarge Bintang beerRp 30,000–50,000 (≈ US$2–4) (2026 estimate; check)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personRp120,000 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per roomRp700,000 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per roomRp1,800,000 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp400,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid Rp800,000 (≈ US$50) · High Rp1,800,000 (≈ US$110)
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 Ngurah Rai International (Bali) (Bali's airport, not on Nusa Penida: you must add a road transfer to Sanur or Padang Bai and then a boat. Total door-to-door time is check.)
Weather and climate
Nusa Penida: 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
23°C73°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
No ride-hailing apps on the island. Scooter rental is the practical option (Rp 50,000–100,000 per day, 2026 estimate) but only if you already ride confidently on narrow, steep, broken roads. Cars with drivers cost around Rp 650,000 per day (2026 estimate) and are the safer choice for groups. Taxis wait at Banjar Nyuh and Buyuk harbours; hotels arrange pickups. Bemos and truck-backs run the north coast road only.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min by public boat
Public boat from near the Yellow Bridge area, or a charter
Public boats leave around 06:00 for Toyapakeh or Buyuk; a charter is around Rp 300,000 (check).Public boats leave around 6:00 AM for Toyapakeh or Buyuk; a charter is around Rp 300,000 (check).
Crystal Bay
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min from Sampalan
Scooter or car west from Sakti village
White-sand bay facing Nusa Ceningan; good snorkelling, quiet on weekdays.
Kelingking Beach
goDoor to door: About 45 min from Sampalan
Scooter or car to Bunga Mekar village
Go before 08:00 or after 16:00; the car park fills with day-trip minibuses mid-morning.Go before 8:00 AM or after 4:00 PM; the car park fills with day-trip minibuses mid-morning.
Atuh and Diamond beaches
goDoor to door: About 1 h from Sampalan
Scooter or car to Pejukutan, east coast
Pair both in one trip; steps down to each are steep but short.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Toyapakeh–Ped
West of the north coast, closest to Crystal Bay and the Toyapakeh dive sites; restaurants and sunset bars.
Sampalan
Main town on the north coast: ATMs, warungs, the ro-ro ferry pier and the shortest ride to the east-coast beaches.
Banjar Nyuh
Where most Sanur speedboats dock; convenient for one night or a late arrival.
Sakti and the high centre
Quieter, cooler, closer to Kelingking and the west cliffs; fewer places to eat.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 400,000–700,000 (≈ US$25–45) excl. bed (2026 estimate; check)
- Mid
- Rp 700,000–1,400,000 (≈ US$45–90) excl. bed (2026 estimate; check)
- High
- Rp 1,400,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate; check)
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or small hotel1 × 2 nights × Rp700,000 | Rp1,400,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp800,000 | Rp3,200,000 |
| Return speedboat Sanur–Nusa Penida2 × Rp300,000 | Rp600,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp75,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Car with driver, one day1 × Rp650,000 | Rp650,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp630,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,733,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp6,930,000≈ US$450 |
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 25,000–50,000 (≈ US$2–4) (2026 estimate; check) |
| Grilled fish plate | Rp 60,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–8) (2026 estimate; check) |
| Coffee or fresh juice | Rp 20,000–45,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate; check) |
| Large Bintang beer | Rp 30,000–50,000 (≈ US$2–4) (2026 estimate; check) |
| Scooter rental, one day | Rp 50,000–100,000 (≈ US$4–7) (2026 estimate; check) |
| Car with driver, one day | about Rp 650,000 (≈ US$40) (2026 estimate; check) |
| Speedboat Sanur–Nusa Penida, one way | Rp 125,000–150,000 (≈ US$8–10) (check) |
| Ro-ro ferry Padang Bai–Nusa Penida, one way | about Rp 50,000 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Speedboats cross open ocean: wear the lifejacket, sit at the back, and expect to get wet boarding.
- Roads away from the north coast are steep and stone-strewn; scooter accidents are the main tourist injury here.
- Only a few ATMs (Sampalan, Toyapakeh) and they run out: bring enough rupiah.
- Kelingking's beach is a 400 m cliff descent, not a stroll; the viewpoint is the safe option.
- Do not swim at Broken Beach (Pasih Uug) at high tide, and check tides at Suwehan.
- Strong, unpredictable currents at many dive sites: dive with an operator, not on your own.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118/119
- Fire
- 113
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118/119
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies on Nusa Penida; consulates and embassies are in Denpasar and Jakarta. The Australian consulate-general in Bali is the usual first stop for English-speaking travellers.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Speedboat Sanur → Nusa Penida: Rp 125,000–150,000 (≈ US$8–10) one way, about 30 min (check)
- Ro-ro Padang Bai → Nusa Penida: about Rp 50,000 (≈ US$4), slower, twice daily (check)
- Scooter rental, one day: Rp 50,000–100,000 (≈ US$4–7) (check)
- Car with driver, one day: about Rp 650,000 (≈ US$40) (check)
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Good morning (suh-LAH-mat PAH-ghee)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-REE-mah KAH-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-RAH-pah HAR-gah-nyah)
- Saya mau sewa skuter — I would like to rent a scooter (SAH-yah mow SEH-wah SKOO-ter)
- Di mana pelabuhan? — Where is the harbour? (dee MAH-nah puh-LAH-boo-hahn)
- Tolong — Help (TOH-long)
Bring cash: ATMs are few and unreliable, and many warungs and drivers 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 Penida. 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 (dry season; check crossing conditions year-round) · avoid Dec–Mar (wettest months; check sea conditions before booking), Jul–Aug (busiest; check) · 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
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat-operator pages with departure times, ports and last-boat cutoffs from Sanur and Padang Bai.
- Viewpoint pages with parking, entry fees and the earliest and latest sensible arrival windows.
- Dive and snorkel operator pages with season windows for manta rays and mola mola.
- Road-condition notes per route so scooter riders can judge whether to hire a driver instead.