Nusa Penida Island Beach Tours With Snorkeling From Bali

Nusa Penida, an island off the coast of Bali, has become a popular destination for those seeking a glimpse of Indonesia’s natural wonders. With its dramatic cliffs, hidden beaches, and crystalline waters, the island offers a tantalizing escape from the bustling mainland. While the tour promises to showcase Nusa Penida‘s most captivating sights, the snorkeling experience seems to fall short, leaving visitors with a mix of awe-inspiring landscapes and disappointing water activities. As you delve deeper into the details, the true nature of this tour reveals itself, offering insights that may sway your decision to embark on this Balinese adventure.

Key Points

Offers a full-day west coast tour of Nusa Penida Island, including private transfer, guided tour, and snorkeling at sites like Manta Bay or Gamat Bay.
Snorkeling experience may disappoint due to overcrowding, subpar equipment, and overall logistical issues, despite the scenic natural surroundings.
Provides seamless transportation arrangements, including pickup, drop-off, and reliable public speedboat for return to Bali.
Includes a delicious lunch, but basic and less-than-ideal toilet and shower facilities at the snorkeling site.
Showcases stunning natural landscapes at the Paluang Cliff viewpoint, Angel’s Billabong, and Pasih Uug Beach, though beach access is limited.

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Tour Overview

This full-day west coast tour of Nusa Penida Island from Bali includes a private transfer from the hotel to the public boat, followed by a guided tour.

Visitors will explore the Paluang Cliff viewpoint, Angel’s Billabong, and Pasih Uug Beach.

The tour also includes a snorkeling trip, where guests can discover the marine life around sites like Manta Bay or Gamat Bay. Snorkeling equipment is provided, though the experience may be disappointing due to the crowded conditions and poor quality of the gear.

The tour includes a delicious lunch, but the toilet and shower facilities at the snorkeling site were reported as basic and not well-maintained.

Snorkeling Experience

The tour includes a snorkeling trip, where visitors can observe the marine life around sites like Manta Bay or Gamat Bay. However, the snorkeling experience may disappoint due to the crowded conditions and poor quality of the provided gear.

The snorkeling is done from a sharing boat, rather than a private vessel, which can lead to a less than ideal experience. Some key drawbacks of the snorkeling portion include:

Overcrowding at the snorkeling sites, making it difficult to fully immerse in the underwater world.
The snorkeling equipment, such as masks and fins, being of subpar quality, potentially affecting the comfort and visibility during the activity.
The overall snorkeling experience falling short of expectations due to these logistical issues.

Transportation Arrangements

Convenient transportation arrangements are provided for the tour, including pickup and drop-off services from most south Bali hotels.

Travelers are transferred by air-conditioned vehicles both in Bali and on Nusa Penida Island, ensuring a comfortable journey.

The return transfer back to Bali is facilitated by a public speedboat.

This seamless transportation setup allows participants to focus on the day’s activities without worrying about logistics.

The air-conditioned vehicles provide a pleasant ride, while the public speedboat ensures a reliable return to Bali.

With these well-organized transportation services, the tour offers a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

Lunch and Facilities

Aside from the transportation arrangements, the tour also includes a delicious lunch and provides basic toilet and shower facilities at the snorkeling site.

The lunch served on the tour is described as delicious, satisfying the hunger of travelers after a morning of exploration. However, the toilet and shower facilities at the snorkeling site are noted to be quite basic and not well-maintained.

The overall experience is a trade-off between the enjoyable lunch and the less-than-ideal facilities.

Paluang Cliff Viewpoint

Although the tour doesn’t actually visit Kelingking Beach, it offers an alternative scenic viewpoint at Paluang Cliff.

Travelers can admire the dramatic limestone cliffs and stunning ocean vistas from this impressive overlook.

The Paluang Cliff viewpoint provides a unique perspective of Nusa Penida’s rugged coastline.

Visitors will be awed by the sheer drop-offs and the turquoise waters crashing against the rocks below.

While not as famous as Kelingking Beach, the Paluang Cliff viewpoint is still a highlight of the tour, allowing travelers to appreciate the island’s natural beauty from an elevated vantage point.

The guided tour ensures visitors make the most of this scenic stop on their Nusa Penida excursion.

Angel’s Billabong

Angel’s Billabong is a natural infinity pool located along the stunning coastline of Nusa Penida Island. Carved out of the island’s volcanic rock formations, this ethereal tidal pool offers visitors a unique opportunity to swim in crystal-clear waters framed by dramatic cliffs.

Visitors are often awestruck by:

The mesmerizing emerald hues of the pool’s waters.
The serene, tranquil atmosphere that pervades the area.
The opportunity to get up close with the island’s diverse marine life.

While the experience can be crowded at times, the sheer natural beauty of Angel’s Billabong makes it a must-visit destination for those exploring the wonders of Nusa Penida.

Pasih Uug Beach

Moving on from the serene oasis of Angel’s Billabong, Pasih Uug Beach showcases Nusa Penida’s rugged coastal splendor.

This dramatic beach is known for its towering limestone cliffs, which plunge into the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Visitors can wander along the edge of the cliffs, taking in the stunning vistas and watching the crashing waves below.

The beach itself is accessible only by a steep and challenging hike, adding to its remote and untamed feel.

While swimming isn’t recommended due to the strong currents, Pasih Uug Beach offers a glimpse into Nusa Penida’s natural beauty and the island’s dramatic geological formations.

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Overall Impression

The tour provided a mixed experience, with stunning natural sights contrasted by the disappointing snorkeling conditions and limited beach access.

Awe-inspiring natural landscapes
The panoramic views from Paluang Cliff and the unique geological formations at Angel’s Billabong and Pasih Uug Beach were breathtaking.

Underwhelming snorkeling adventure
The snorkeling portion of the excursion fell short. The shared boat, crowded conditions, and poor-quality equipment detracted from the overall snorkeling experience.

Restricted beach experiences
The tour didn’t actually provide access to the beaches, instead limiting visitors to just viewing them from the cliffs above.

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