Nusa Penida Day Trip Guide: Which Tour to Book 2026
Nusa Penida tours in this data range from a Rp118,494 ($6.55) standalone boat transfer to an Rp15,521,864 ($858) private VIP charter, with most travelers landing somewhere in the Rp271,361-Rp1,085,445 ($15-60)) range for a full-day guided circuit with snorkeling.
Prices verified: July 30, 2026. All prices USD, per-person unless noted.
Boat transfer only
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Fast-Boat Transfer between Sanur and Nusa Penida | Rp118,494 ($6.55) |
| Fast Ferry: Bali (Serangan), Nusa Penida, Gilis & Lombok | Rp495,687 ($27.40) |
Book these only if you already have your own transport arranged on the island itself (a scooter rental, a private driver) and just need to solve the crossing. Most travelers are better served by a full tour package that bundles the boat into the price.
Budget snorkeling day tours: under Rp361,815 ($20)
| Tour | Price |
|---|---|
| Manta Point Snorkeling & East Coast Tour | Rp134,776 ($7.45) |
| Snorkeling Experience in Nusa Penida | Rp162,636 ($8.99) |
| Nusa Penida Day Tour & Snorkeling (Depart from Nusa Penida) | Rp196,285 ($10.85) |
| MERE Spa Experience in Nusa Penida | Rp221,612 ($12.25) |
| Snorkeling 3 Spots with GoPro & West Land Tour | Rp270,276 ($14.94) |
| Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach & Sunset Dinner | Rp289,271 ($15.99) |
| Nusa Penida Instagramable Day Tour with Snorkeling | Rp298,316 ($16.49) |
The Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach & Sunset Dinner tour at Rp289,271 ($15.99) is the standout here, covering the two most-photographed West Nusa Penida cliff viewpoints plus a sunset meal, all under Rp289,452 ($16).
Full-day tours with lunch: Rp361,815 ($20) to Rp1,085,445 ($60)
| Tour | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Types Swing with Bali Nusa Penida Tour | 3 | Rp380,629 ($21.04) |
| Manta Point Snorkeling and West Nusa Penida Tour | – | Rp402,519 ($22.25) |
| West & East Tour with Water Sports | 3 | Rp594,281 ($32.85) |
| Nusa Penida Cruise by Quicksilver Bali | – | Rp787,852 ($43.55) |
| West Day Trip with Lunch and Snorkeling | 3 | Rp801,239 ($44.29) |
| Cliffs, Beaches & Manta Bay Snorkeling | 0 | Rp881,381 ($48.72) |
| Tour with Lunch & Manta Point Snorkeling | 8 | Rp1,081,646 ($59.79) |
This tier is where lunch, a more comprehensive West-side circuit (Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong, Crystal Bay), and small-group or private transport start getting bundled in. The West Day Trip at Rp801,239 ($44.29) with 4.7 stars is a solid mid-tier pick if the budget options feel too rushed.
Diving and premium options
| Tour | Price |
|---|---|
| Daytrip Scuba Diving or Snorkeling to Nusa Penida | Rp1,817,216 ($100.45) |
| Discovery Scuba Dive or Fun Dive by Dune Penida | Rp2,388,884 ($132.05) |
| Nusa Penida by Private VIP Boat | Rp15,526,386 ($858.25) |
The diving options are for certified or discovery divers specifically wanting Nusa Penida’s underwater sites (manta rays, mola-mola sunfish in season), not a snorkeling upgrade. The Rp15,521,864 ($858) private VIP boat is a fully chartered experience for groups wanting total control over the day’s pace and stops. Viator is the strongest of the three platforms specifically for diving here, its Two Dives Trip for certified divers carries 200 reviews at Rp2,387,979 ($132), more review volume than anything else on this page.
West vs East: the real decision
West Nusa Penida holds the iconic cliff-and-lagoon shots, Kelingking Beach’s T-Rex-shaped cliff, Broken Beach’s natural rock arch, Angel’s Billabong’s tidal pool. East Nusa Penida is quieter, centered on Manta Point’s snorkeling (a near-guaranteed manta ray sighting outside rough-water days) and Crystal Bay’s calmer beach. Most day tours pick one side to do properly rather than rushing both, check which side a tour covers before booking based on which sights matter more to you.
What to actually pack
The West-side viewpoints involve real walking and, at Kelingking specifically, a steep, sometimes muddy descent to the beach itself, sturdy shoes matter more here than flip-flops. The boat crossing can be rough, take motion sickness precautions regardless of tour tier.
Departure point matters
Most tours depart from Sanur or the Kuta/Denpasar area, check which port your specific tour uses before booking accommodation, a mismatch means an early, unnecessary cross-island trip before the boat even leaves. If staying in Kuta makes the most sense for your trip anyway, see the top budget hotels in Kuta guide for where to sleep the night before. Tours departing directly from Nusa Penida itself (for travelers already staying overnight on the island) run cheaper since they skip the round-trip crossing entirely.
Day trip vs overnight stay
Nearly everything in this list is a single-day round trip from mainland Bali, but an overnight stay on Nusa Penida itself is a real option worth considering if both the West and East circuits matter to you, splitting them across two calmer days rather than rushing one side in a single long day that also includes two boat crossings.
Pairing with the rest of a Bali trip
Nusa Penida works well slotted alongside Ubud’s cultural circuit or Uluwatu’s sunset temple, both covered in the Bali best-reviewed tours guide and the Uluwatu temple and sunset tours guide. For the cheapest way to sample Bali’s other attractions on the same trip, see the under-Rp361,815 ($20) Klook activities list.
Prices verified as of July 30, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
West or East Nusa Penida, which should I pick?
West for the famous cliff shots, Kelingking Beach and Broken Beach are both on the west side. East for Manta Point snorkeling and quieter beaches. Most full-day tours cover one side thoroughly rather than rushing both.
Do I need to book a boat transfer separately?
Depends on the tour. Some listings (like the standalone Sanur-Nusa Penida fast boat at Rp118,494 ($6.55)) are transfer-only; most full-day tour packages bundle the boat crossing into the price. Check what's included before assuming you need a separate booking.
Is the $858 private VIP boat worth it?
Only for a fully private group wanting to set their own pace and route without sharing a boat or itinerary with strangers. The standard Rp271,361-Rp1,085,445 ($15-60)) shared tours cover the same core sights for a fraction of the cost.
How rough is the boat crossing to Nusa Penida?
It can be genuinely choppy, the crossing runs through open water between Bali and Nusa Penida. Take motion sickness precautions if you're prone to it, regardless of which tour tier you book.