Island off the southeast coast
Popular, go at the right timeNusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan is the smaller, quieter sister of Nusa Penida. Snorkel with manta rays and cross the yellow bridge to Ceningan, half an hour from Sanur.
- Region
- Island off the southeast coast
- Drive time
- About 30 minutes by fast boat from Sanur
- Best time
- All year round
Do not miss
- Snorkelling with manta rays
- Across the yellow bridge to Nusa Ceningan
- The waves at Devil's Tear
- Getting around the island by scooter or golf cart
Lembongan is the smaller, quieter sister of Nusa Penida. You get around by scooter or golf cart. You snorkel with manta rays, walk across the yellow bridge to Nusa Ceningan, and watch the waves at Devil's Tear. You can visit Penida, with its famous cliffs, in a day. But expect bad roads and crowds at the viewpoints there.
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