The coast of Nusa Lembongan from the air, with surf on the rocks and Nusa Penida beyond

Day trip · by fast boat from Sanur

The Nusa islands: a day from the south

Nusa Penida’s cliffs above Kelingking, the manta rays offshore, and the mangroves and bridge of Lembongan and Ceningan.

In depth

  1. The back story

    The Nusa islands: cliffs, mantas and clear water

    Nusa Penida·In depth

    Nusa Penida, Lembongan and Ceningan, across the strait from Sanur: the cliffs above Kelingking, the manta rays, the mangroves and the yellow bridge.

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What to see

  1. The T-Rex cliff

    Kelingking beach

    Nusa Penida·Viewpoint

    The headland above Kelingking beach on Nusa Penida, shaped like a dinosaur’s head.

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  2. Manta Point

    Manta rays off Nusa Penida

    Nusa Penida·Snorkelling and diving

    Manta rays gather at cleaning stations off the south coast of Nusa Penida.

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