Now, is the perfect time to visit Nusa Penida. Because there is very few tourists and you can enjoy the most iconic places of Nusa Penida without queuing to take a photo ! You probably already know what to do in Nusa Penida : maybe scuba dive, relax on a beach, or explore some amazing places. You already read everything about the top 15 places to see in Nusa Penida. But now, you need some practical information about Nusa Penida to organize your stay. You will find in this article all you need to know about Nusa Penida to prepare your trip !
How to get to Nusa Penida?
There are now 9 fast boat companies connecting Bali and Nusa Penida daily. Therefore, you can choose between at least 12 connections everyday day. Reaching Nusa Penida takes around 30 minutes from Sanur and only 15 minutes from Kusamba. Some fast boat companies serve the port of Toyapakeh, others the port of Sampalan. The rapid test is not anymore needed so it is really easy to come to Nusa Penida.
How to get to Nusa Penida will help you choose the best port of departure in Bali and the best port of arrival in Nusa Penida. You will also find the right price for the Sanur Nusa Penida ticket and the Kusamba Nusa Penida ticket. Whether or not to book your ticket in advance. And above all, you will have all the schedules of each fast boat company. The article is regularly updated with more and more fast boat companies resuming their operations.
How to get around in Nusa Penida?
Are you a family of 4 and have never driven a scooter in your life ? Or a couple and you love the bike but you want to know how to rent a scooter in Nusa Penida ? You just want to know the rental prices, which are always a little higher than in Bali ? Please read our article on how to get around in Nusa Penida.
Ideas for tour and itinerary in Nusa Penida
There are many things to see and do in Nusa Penida. But if you do not have the opportunity to stay there for 15 days, you will probably want to group together the visit of several places in one of the different itineraries described. You can use two intense days to follow two of the circuits described. You only have to add a day dedicated to scuba diving and an incredible happy hour sunset and you have your mini 3-day stay organized ! To have the map of Nusa Penida below in high resolution pdf, send me an email!
Celebrations and events in Nusa Penida and Bali
There are religious ceremonies every day in Nusa Penida and Bali. It’s a fundamental part of social life in Bali. You will often see processions passing in the street. And you will often hear people say “tomorrow I can’t, I’m having a ceremony”. Certain ceremonies will have a limited impact on your trip. But others can upset all of your plans.
I always sympathize, with a hint of fun anyway, when tourists tell me that they have a flight or a return boat to Bali scheduled on Nyepi day. This is indeed absolutely impossible because on this day the airport is closed, you have to stay confined inside your room and all activity stops. There is also an equivalent holiday dedicated to the sea in Nusa Penida called Nyepi Laut.
To find out the dates of all Balinese events and their meaning, see the page dedicated to celebrations and events in Nusa Penida and Bali !
Culture and history of Nusa Penida
The page dedicated to culture and history of Nusa Penida is a bit short, as there are not many sources. But it is exciting. And that will help you better understand the origin of Nyepi. And also why Nusa Penida has been preserved from tourism for so long, because of its bad reputation!
Explore further Nusa Penida
For a full overview, don’t miss our complete travel guide for Nusa Penida, which brings together everything you need to know about Nusa Penida in one place. There is also a page giving all the information about Bali. But if you have more questions or need more information, feel free to send me a message or post a comment!
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Hi Blaise,
I will be visiting Nusa Penida in July 2025.
Please email me a file PDF of the map.
Thanks in advance.
Rich
Hi Rich,
I sent you the map. Enjoy your stay in Nusa Penida !
Blaise
Hi, can I get PDF of the map please?
Thank you so much
Hello,
I sent you the map by email.
Enjoy your trip to Nusa Penida !
Blaise
Hi, can I get a file PDF of the map please? Thank you so much
Hello,
I sent you the map by email.
Enjoy your trip to Nusa Penida !
Blaise
Hello, can you please send me the Map please?
Thank you
Hello,
I sent you the map by email.
Enjoy your trip to Nusa Penida !
Blaise
Hello,
Great post! Can you send me a map of Nusa Penida?
We’ve really got a day and a half (till 1PM) on site (sleeping in Ped). We’d like to do both South-East and West coast as well as some snorkelling? Sounds doable? In which order? Any recommendations for snorkelling company that’ll take us out on a boat (Manta Bay and Point)?
Two of us going end of June.
Thanks,
Charles
Hello Charles,
The first day will be a busy day with the East tour + the West tour and then snorkeling on the next day but it is doable.
I sent you by email Roy’s contact details who can help you organize all that and Nusa Penida map.
Enjoy your trip to Penida !
Blaise
Hello Blaise,
We are a family of four adults and have planned a Day Visit to Nusa Penida in the second week of June 2024 from Sanur.
I require the following information since you are a seasoned visitor to the island. and also more authentic.
1. Please share the tourist or high res map.
2. Since we will travel from Kuta to Sanur to board a boat to Nusa Penida, will you please recommend the best boat service with contact details and also the return fare? Is it necessary to book online or in advance?
2a) There is quite conflicting information about ticket fare being charged. Will you please guide me in this respect?
Also, let me know the scheduled departure from both ends.
3. As I said it will be a day trip, which port or place I should get off and reboard the same vessel back to Sanur?
4. Though I can drive A scooter, none others are used to it. In such case will you please recommend me a vehicle with a driver cum guide? Please share his/her contact details and cost for the day.
5. Lastly, kindly share a list of interesting places to be visited in Nusa Penida as a day trip.
Thanks in advance.
Hello Prakash,
1. The map is attached.
2. For menthe best company is Angel Billabong. It is better to book in advance. My friend Roy can do it for you with public price.Th price should be 150 k per person for one way.
You can find the schedule here : https://nusapenida.org/information/nusa-penida/get-to-nusa-penida-from-bali/
3. You will arrive at Toyapakeh f you leave from Sanur.
4. Roy will propose you a good driver for your day tour at Penida.
5. Here is a list of my favorite places of interest in Nusa Penida. Roy can propose different itineraries for your day tour.
https://nusapenida.org/15-awesome-sites-in-nusa-penida-island/
I sent you by email Roy’s detail.
Enjoy your trip to Nusa Penida !
Blaise
Hi Blaise,
Could I please get the high res map?
Thanks
Will
Hello,
I sent you the map by email. Enjoy your vacation in Nusa Penida !
Blaise
Hi Blaise,
I’ve booked accomodation in Nusa Penida for this coming Monday. I’m travelling alone and would like the information of the driver you mentioned above.
Thank you very much.
Great site!
Mel
Hello Melanie,
I sent you by email Nusa Penida ma and Roy’s contact details.
He can help you prepare your trip, establish your program, propose a reliable driver in Bali and Nusa Penida and help you book your boat tickets or hotels.
Enjoy your trip to Nusa Penida !
Blaise
Blaise thanks for the wonderful info! Can you please send me the map? Thanks!
Hello,
I sent you the map by email. Enjoyr your vacation in Nusa Penida !
Blaise
Thank you very much for the offer, could I please get a map pdf as well. Thank you
Hello Patrick,
I sent you the map by email.
Blaise