What to Do in Penida
Nusa Penida is the largest of the three sister islands
Penida, Lembongan & Ceningan
Full Day West Island trip
Kelingking Beach Nusa Penida
This place is a must to visit if you are in Nusa Penida. But be careful and prepare yourself if you plan to go all the way down. It takes around 40 min to go down and a little faster up depending on how busy the path is. The path are dangerous and not well taken care of.
Do the trekking either on the morning on late in the afternoon.
Bring at least 1,5L water per person and wear proper shoes and forget about going barefoot or in flip flops.
Full Day East Island trip
Atuh Beach
Atuh Beach is a hidden beach on Nusa Penida that will take your breath away with its clifftop vistas. It’s a little tricky to get to but you won’t regret it.
Diamond Beach Nusa Penida
Paradise. But it can be difficult access for some people. Quite busy beach but definitely worth to see it! Please note there is no access to the beach on high tide!
Angel Billabong
There is a short walk from the parking with a few shops. The most photogenic locations will have a line so be patient and allow everyone to take that instagram shot. Try and go as close to the rocks as possible but be mindful of powerful waves.
Traveller advice
Get a car and driver
The road is not well build in Nusa Penida. If you wish to go around it is best to get a car and a driver who knows where to go. The signal in touristic are works well, but when you go a little further out the GPS might work slow to show you a direction.
Snorkeling and sightseeing
Most of the beach in Nusa Penida takes some effort to get to. Sightseeing from the cliff is the way to go. If you try to go down to every each beaches you need to understand the tide, as some of the beaches a re not accessible during high tide. Staying for 2/3 nights might be ideal to discover the whole island.
Snorkelling and Diving.
The underwater world around Lembongan and Penida is world class. Do not miss the iopportunity of a half day snorkelling or to do a discovery dive with an instructor. Helene, a French PADI instructor, manages Purple Dive. She is extremely qualified. You get 5% discount on your dives and courses.
Full Day Manta Snorkeling trip
Visit 3 most visit snorkelling spot Gemat Bay/Wall Bay, Crystal Bay and Manta Bay all in one day!
Helicopter Transfers and Tours.
Fly in to Penida or back to Bali and combine your transfer with a tour of the 3 sister islands. We can tailor for you any tour over Bali or the surrounding islands. Check this link or contact us if you need a customised tour
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Moving Around
Get a car and driver
The road is not well build in Nusa Penida. If you wish to go around it is best to get a car and a driver who knows where to go. The 4G signal in touristic works well, but when you go a little further out the GPS might not work.
Rent a scooter
A scooter can be the first choice for many. Bur be aware that there are a lot of potholes
Many restaurants offer a free pick up and drop off. Check our preferred restaurant list here
Use a free Pick up from the harbour to Arancia Villa
We offer a Door to Door transfer service to our guests at Arancia Villa. The villa covers the cost of the pick up from the harbour to the villa in included. The drop off to the harbour is not included. Fill a booking form or contact our reservation team Transport@nomadholidayrentals.com WhatsApp +62 823 39536271
What to pack
Brings: – Flip flop (a must). – Sunscreen – Book / E-book – Swim wear – Sunglasses – Mosquito Spray – Personal medicine (medical service is very limited on the island) – Phone (for camera, navigation, QR payment in some places and flashlight at night – Download WhatsApp. Everyone uses it here
Useful words in Indonesian
Selamat Pagi – Good morning
Selamat malam – Good night
Terima kasih – Thank you
Berapa – How much?
Download WhatsApp
In Indonesia, as in most countries in Asia, everyone uses WhatsApp instead of the operators networks. It is much much cheaper and efficient. You just need to buy a local sim card for a few dollars and add only data. Telkom has the best coverage. Top up when needed in any supermarket or on the Telkom app. This is the best way to communicate wit your drivers, GoJek – more on this below -us, the villa manager, everyone.
Travel with your baby
Nusa Lembongan is a remote island. Everything is very limited. If you are travelling with kids, here is what you need to have in your travel bag:
– Milk formula (stock up your particular milk formula because the island doesn’t have them all) – Milk box – Hypoallergenic diapers and diaper cream. It is that important since the island is pretty humid. – Lotion, sunscreen and mosquito cream – Change of clothes. Multiply by 3 – Baby eucalyptus oil – Thermos – Instant baby food -To sterilised the bottle: Ask the kitchen staff to boil the bottles
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- Our villas are carefully selected
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- You have access to a hot line before and during your stay
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