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Nusa Penida is a small island next to Bali.
I had been to Nusa Penida several times over the years.
But the last visit – in July 2020 – is the one I’m sure I will remember for a very long time. It was a very unique time. The island had only opened, it was again possible to simply take a ferry from Bali to Nusa Penida (you don’t even need a COVID-19 test). And the tourist sites and beaches were open again as well.
We were in Bali at the moment, and we decided to go for it.
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Nusa Penida Island Without Tourists (July 2020)
Are you ready to see what it’s like?
How does this popular island looks like when there are barely any tourists? What it’s like to visit the famous Kelingking beach or Broken beach, when you are the only person there?
Here are some of my best shots.
1. Kelingking Beach
2. Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach
3. Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong
4. Peguyangan Waterfall, Tembeling Beach
Have you been to Nusa Penida island? What was your experience?
1-Minute Nusa Penida Guide
1. How to Get to Nusa Penida?
How to get from Bali to Nusa Penida?
There are no airports, so you have to take a boat.
Take a ferry from Bali to Nusa Penida – and travel on your own. There are ferries from Sanur, Kusamba and Padang Bai.
Or book a day trip to Nusa Penida. Here’s one great option.
2. Where to Stay in Nusa Penida?
Wherever you stay everything is 1-2 hour drive away.
The busiest is the area between Sampalan beach and Toya Pakeh Harbour.
Write Hostel – cheap, popular hostel near the pier and the beach.
Singabu Bungalows – very popular and well-rated bungalows near the beach.
3. What to Do in Nusa Penida?
Check out Kelingking beach and Diamond beach.
Swim in the natural pools of Angels Billabong, and watch the waves at Broken beach. Go swimming at Crystal Bay.
Walk the steep stairs to Peguyangan waterfall.
Go snorkelling at Gamat Bay and swimming with manta rays.
Take a day trip to Nusa Lembongan.
4. How to Rent a Scooter in Nusa Penida?
Just get off the ferry, and you’ll be able to rent a scooter.
There are several scooter rentals at the port.
It’s about 2-3 times more expensive than in Bali.
Here it costs more like 100 000 IDR / day.
Book Your Trip Like a PRO
1. Book Your Flight. Find cheap flights using Kiwi.com, Momondo.com. Or subscribe to Dollar Flight Club, if you don’t want to be searching for the flights yourself. Kiwi currently is my first choice.
2. Book Your Accommodation. Booking.com, Agoda.com and Airbnb. I use Booking and Agoda at least a dozen times a year, and Airbnb – when looking for a long-term stay. My best tip is to ALWAYS compare the price. Sometimes the same hotel is cheaper on Booking.com, other times – on Agoda. Always compare the price!
3. Buy Your Travel Insurance. Ekta and SafetyWings are two companies I can recommend. Ekta offers some extra benefits, that will be important for those doing some higher risk activities (make sure to choose the right plan!), while SafetyWings is better for digital nomads. SafetyWings is also very affordable.
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