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The 15 Best Nusa Penida Tours & Trips

59 tours  ·  from $8

The island is bigger than it looks and the roads are worse than they look. These 15 sort the west-coast runs, the east-coast beaches and the snorkel-first boats by price, and by how much driving you sign up for.

️Nusa Penida by Private Boat - Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour - Lembongan Lagoon starts the snorkeling
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️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

1.️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,424 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours on a fast boat from Serangan to Nusa Penida and Lembongan, with four snorkel stops, a chance to swim with manta rays, GoPro photos, lunch by Mount Agung, and a car visit to Kelingking Cliff. Guides such as Ringo, Nemo, Vicky, and Jena lead the day.

“Unfortunately this trip was not great. Firstly, the positives - nice boat, lots of cold water and fruit, good equipment provided and the office had showers and toilets at the end for our use. The staff were kind and tried to assist. They also took photos on a gopro for us and we saw turtles and manta rays. Our boat had 15 people on it which might just have been OK if we didn't have big bags and needed to put on snorkelling equipment and flippers and move around in them. The main issue was that the crew didn't communicate how long anything would be - the boat rides, the…”

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Open Water Course in Nusa Lembongan - Get Certified on remote island (next Bali) - What the three-day schedule really means
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Open Water Course in Nusa Lembongan – Get Certified on remote island (next Bali)

2.Open Water Course in Nusa Lembongan – Get Certified on remote island (next Bali)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 864 reviews · from $461

Spend about three days at Dive Concepts Lembongan learning SSI scuba skills with instructors including Silvère, Kaka, Pablo, and Loïc. You’ll study theory, complete at least five shallow-water training sessions, then make four ocean descents at sites around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.

“I just did my open water course here and it was great! I had an amazing time and went to really nice dive sites, although it was not possible to go to manta point. I had Silvere as my instructor and he was super nice and explained everything Read more”

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2 Days Discover Scuba Diving in Nusa Lembongan - Scuba Initiation - What happens on the two days
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2 Days Discover Scuba Diving in Nusa Lembongan – Scuba Initiation

3.2 Days Discover Scuba Diving in Nusa Lembongan – Scuba Initiation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $151

Spend two days learning scuba in Nusa Lembongan with Dive Concepts Bali. You’ll practice in a pool, then make two supervised ocean descents, usually at Manta Point and Crystal Bay. Guides including Hugo, Sara, Romane, Valentine, and Lorine are praised for patient instruction, while photos and videos cost extra.

“Had such a great time. We saw mantas, turtle, octopus, box puffer. The team were great and fun to hang out with. Thank you to Valantine and Lorine for looking after us!”

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Advanced Open Water Course - Advanced Certification in Lembongan (next to Bali) - Crystal Bay: a strong first look at local conditions
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Advanced Open Water Course – Advanced Certification in Lembongan (next to Bali)

4.Advanced Open Water Course – Advanced Certification in Lembongan (next to Bali)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $431

Spend two days earning SSI Advanced Open Water certification around Nusa Lembongan. You’ll complete five training sessions, including deep-water practice and compass navigation, with equipment, an instructor, and small groups of up to five included. Instructors such as Kaka, Sara, Silvère, and Valentin may lead the course.

“I did my AOWD with Valentin. I loved it so much and we saw a lot of local marine life. Valetin was great and i would really recommend diving with him”

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5 Fun Dives in Nusa Lembongan (for certified divers) - Swim with a Mola Mola - Manta Point brings the strongest wildlife promise
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5 Fun Dives in Nusa Lembongan (for certified divers) – Swim with a Mola Mola

5.5 Fun Dives in Nusa Lembongan (for certified divers) – Swim with a Mola Mola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $256

Spend up to seven days exploring five underwater sites near Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. Certified guides such as Hugo, Ratno, Baptiste, and Mika lead small groups to manta ray spots, Crystal Bay, Toyapakeh, and more. Gear, wetsuit, transfers, and center facilities are included.

“Thank you Ratno! A truly wonderful experience, great crew and amazing 5 Manta circling around us. I couldn’t have wished for more.”

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Nusa Penida Two Dives Trip for Certified Divers - Manta Point, where the big encounter may happen
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Nusa Penida Two Dives Trip for Certified Divers

6.Nusa Penida Two Dives Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $132

Meet Pure Dive Resort in Ped at 8:00 am for two guided scuba sessions from Nusa Penida. You may visit Manta Point and East Penida, with mantas, turtles, eagle rays, tuna, and mola-mola possible. Gear, lunch, drinks, and boat transport are included for certified scuba participants.

“great staff and we could go to Manta point and saw the Manra rays and we went to an other beautiful dive spot. great experience!”

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Two fun dives morning trip (Certified Divers only) - Four hours on the boat, not just two hours underwater
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Two fun dives morning trip (Certified Divers only)

7.Two fun dives morning trip (Certified Divers only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $140

Join Purple Dive Penida at 7:00 am for two boat-based scuba sessions around Nusa Penida. Certified Open Water divers use full equipment, with groups capped at four and guides such as Ardi, Sammy, Julia, Lisa, or Yvonne. Manta sightings are possible, but sites depend on weather and currents.

“I had a really wonderful experience at Purple Dive. The center is super nice, my instructor Bastien was also really nice and chill. Made sure we were ok throughout the dive and I had a lot of fun. Got to see a bunch of Mantas.”

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Snorkeling Manta Ray Safari in Nusa Penida - Manta Bay: the main reason to book
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Snorkeling Manta Ray Safari in Nusa Penida

8.Snorkeling Manta Ray Safari in Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 167 reviews · from $15

Set out from Toyapakeh on a 2.5-hour boat safari to Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, and Wall Point. Your group can snorkel with supplied gear while staff take underwater photos. Mantas, turtles, dolphins, and calm water are possible, but none are guaranteed.

“Snorkeling in Nusa Penida was a great experience! We saw a lot of different ocean life, both corals, manta rays, turtles and fishes! If I could change something it would be to stay at the different location for a longer period of time! Other than that it was awesome.”

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7 Fun Dives in Nusa Lembongan (for certified divers) - Premium Value Package - Crystal Bay and the search for Mola Mola
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7 Fun Dives in Nusa Lembongan (for certified divers) – Premium Value Package

9.7 Fun Dives in Nusa Lembongan (for certified divers) – Premium Value Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $311

Spend three days exploring Nusa Lembongan’s underwater sites with a certified guide, full equipment, wetsuit, and hotel transfers. The seven sessions may include Crystal Bay, Manta Point, Toyapakeh, Mangrove Point, and Jungut Batu Beach. A refresher can be arranged if your certification is current but your last session was more than a year ago.

“I recently spent 4 days Scuba Diving with Dive Concepts Lembongan. We saw a nice variety of dive sites, including some of the best known sites of Nusa Penida. They were super-organised, economical, and the diving was great. I hope to get back there soon”

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Snorkeling and Freediving Trip around Nusa Penida - Toyapakeh Wall: a better reef stop than a filler
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Snorkeling and Freediving Trip around Nusa Penida

10.Snorkeling and Freediving Trip around Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $60

Meet the Freedive Nusa team at 10 a.m. for a safety briefing, wetsuit, and professional snorkeling or freediving gear. A speedboat takes you to Manta Point, Toyapakeh Wall, and SD Point. Expect strong currents, changing times, and a real chance of seeing turtles and manta rays.

“wonderful experience,the dive guide is very nice and the member staff in the diving center is so kind,really really appreciate that”

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Nusa Penida Three Dives Trip for Certified Divers - Four divers per guide
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Nusa Penida Three Dives Trip for Certified Divers

11.Nusa Penida Three Dives Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $160

Join Pure Dive Resort at 7:00 am for three guided scuba sessions around Nusa Penida. Small groups, matching experience levels, maintained gear, lunch on a beach, and possible manta ray, turtle, mola-mola, and eagle ray sightings make this a full day for certified divers.

“Brilliant few days with Pure Dive. Very professional and friendly team great diving and I would highly recommend them. I stayed in VNS beachfront villas just opposite which was lovely and great location .”

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East Nusa Penida With Tembeling Beach Natural Pool - Private tour - Tembeling Beach and Forest: the best stop for a swim
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East Nusa Penida With Tembeling Beach Natural Pool – Private tour

12.East Nusa Penida With Tembeling Beach Natural Pool – Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $70

Travel from Bali to East Nusa Penida by fast boat, then explore Tembeling Beach and its natural pool, Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach, and the Tree House viewpoint with a private English-speaking driver. Guides such as Nyoman, Madi, Made, and Putra are named in tour feedback.

“This tour offered the perfect mix of adventure and chill time. East Nusa Penida’s landscapes are stunning, and Tembeling Beach felt untouched and peaceful. The private setup made the whole experience feel personal and relaxed.”

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One-way Ticket Fast Boat from Sanur Bali or Nusa Penida - Choosing between Angel Billabong and El Rey
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One-way Ticket Fast Boat from Sanur Bali or Nusa Penida

13.One-way Ticket Fast Boat from Sanur Bali or Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $12Best value

Take a one-way fast boat between Sanur Harbor and Banjar Nyuh Harbor in Nusa Penida in about 45 minutes. Choose Angel Billabong or El Rey Fast Cruise, with several departure times, a $12.22 fare, and hotel transfers arranged separately.

“It was a good experience, my sisters and I like it. We will recommend it. Till next time…..Thank you”

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Lembongan Snorkeling at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Mangrove - Mangrove Point gives the morning a quieter finish
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Lembongan Snorkeling at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Mangrove

14.Lembongan Snorkeling at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Mangrove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $23

Start at 8 a.m. from Jungut Batu for a three-hour boat trip to Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, and Mangrove Point. Your guide supplies gear, towels, safety help, and free GoPro photos and videos. If mantas do not appear at Manta Bay, the boat may continue to Manta Point.

“Very nice! We managed to see the mantas, sea turtle and dolphins (dolphins from a distance, jumping over the water). Chill crew, very attentive. You will receive the underwater photos, completely for free! Totally worth it.”

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Lembongan Electric Bike tour - Starting at Sanghyang Bay and getting comfortable on the bike
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Lembongan Electric Bike tour

15.Lembongan Electric Bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $54

Ride a battery-assisted bike through Nusa Lembongan and across Yellow Bridge to Nusa Ceningan. Your small-group guide takes you to Devil’s Tears, Gala-Gala Underground House, and a traditional, engine-free mangrove boat. Guides including Kadek and Toni are praised for clear instruction and local insight.

“The positives-I enjoyed the itinerary (except where we had to ride past the garbage dump). A lot of great stops and inclusions- mangrove tour was a nice break. Managed to see the whole island quickly. The negatives- The e-bikes were good but seats need betteRead more”

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