Handbook to discover 3 beautiful Nusa islands right next to Bali - Part 1
You know, right next to the paradise island of Bali are many beautiful little islands. Not only that, because tourism has not developed wildly like Bali, nature here still retains the wild character, so it is very popular with Bali tourists. If you are familiar with the bustling beaches in Bali, a short day trip (2-3 days) to small, beautiful islands is a good suggestion, right?
Located next to Bali island are three beautiful islands, also known as Nusa island cluster, including Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida. Just 45 - 60 minutes from Bali by train, you are like another world. No more bustling, crowded tourists like Bali Island, three peaceful Nusa islands and natural landscapes make visitors admire.
Now, we will learn all about travel and playbook in all three islands, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida!
1. How to get to Nusa Island?
To get to the three islands of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida, of course you must fly to Ngurah Rai airport, Bali first. From here, you will take the train to Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida.
You see the three islands of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida are close to Bali island. So, you only take about 30-45 minutes to come here. Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan islands are quite small and Nusa Penida is much larger.
In Bali, you arrive at the port of Sanur to catch a train to Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Penida. And Nusa Ceningan is connected to Nusa Lembongan with a bridge so it is extremely convenient to move.
And here is a summary of the steps you need to take to reach the three island paradise!
|
Step |
Time |
Schedule + Price |
| Step 1: Let's get on a plane to Bali! | Departing from HCMC:
5 hours 30 minutes or more (depending on the transit time) |
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| Step 2: Arrive in Sanur port from Bali center | From Bali center / airport to Sanur port:
~ 30-40 minutes |
Taxi to Sanur about 100,000 IDR (VND 170,000)
You can also call Grab. |
| Step 3: Take a train from Sanur to Nusa! | ~ 40 minutes |
- Scoot Fast Cruise departs daily at 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, and 17:00. - 2-way ticket price is about 1,300,000 VND (adult), and 900,000 VND (children from 3-12 years old).
- Maruti Express departs daily at 9:00, 10:00, 14:00, and 16:00. - 2-way ticket price is about 750,000 VND (adult), and 460,000 VND (children from 3 - 12 years old). |
For those who already have self-sufficient Bali travel schedules, just start from Step 2. Once in Nusa Island, Traveloka suggests a schedule to explore these three islands:
First, people often take a train to Nusa Lembongan (because of Bali's closest).
Then through Nusa Ceningan.
Continue on the train to Nusa Penida.
Now I will learn how to move between these three islands:
From Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Ceningan: These two islands are connected by a golden bridge so moving back and forth is very simple.
From Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Penida: There are always ships between these two islands (small vessels carrying 8 people). Departure time starts from 6 hours and 10 minutes will take a train. The last train time is 5 pm. Note to not leave you behind.
Port of Nusa Lembongan: The bridge between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan islands.
Port in Nusa Penida: Toya Pakeh Port.
Ticket price: 60,000 IRD / person / way (~ 100,000 VND)
2. How to move on Nusa island cluster
The best and most popular way to move on the island is by motorbike. You can rent a car for IDR 80,000 - 120,000 (~ 130,000 VND - 200,000 VND).
3. The best time to go to Nusa island cluster
There is no better weather with sunny days to enjoy the blue sea and a tan skin after the trip. Imagine if you go to the sea island on rainy days, you won't be able to do anything but get stuck in the villa or resort all day.
Therefore, to have a nice trip to Bali and these three islands absolutely avoid January and February, you will see because these are the two months with the highest rainfall in the year. About Bali's weather and the area of three Nusa islands, the dry season will be from May to September (also the peak tourist season) and the rainy season from October to April.
4. Appropriate schedule in Nusa island cluster
The most ideal schedule to visit all three Nusa Islands is that you should spend 2-3 days. If you go on tours during the day, it's just like riding a horse to see flowers. But I still recommend you spend 3 days.
Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan can explore in 1-2 days. The other day is for Nusa Penida. And if you have more time, it's good, spend a lot of time in Nusa Penida, this large island like an unexplored jewel.
Now I explore each island!
5. Nusa Lembongan
5.1. Where to go, what to do at Nusa Lembongan?
Devil’s Tears
It can be said that this is one of the places that cannot be visited in Nusa Lembongan. What makes Devil’s Tears special is that you will be able to enjoy big waves hitting the rocks and throwing white bubbles, creating a majestic scene.
Devil’s Tears is also the place to welcome the most beautiful sunset of Nusa Lembongan island when you admire the panoramic view of the bright red sun slowly merging into the sea.
Mangrove Forest
Mangrove Forest is a beautiful water forest located in the north of Nusa Lembongan island. This is a completely different experience when you go kayaking or sailing into the middle of the forest. Surrounding the basin is the grass and nature will help you feel absolutely peaceful and relaxed.
To get around Mangrove Forest, you need to rent boats and carriers for around IDR 100,000 - 150,000 (~ 170,000 VND), boats for 2 people. A walk around Mangrove Forest takes about 30 minutes.
Discover beautiful dreamy beaches
Make sure you are completely surprised when you arrive at the beaches of Nusa Lembongan island. You will not believe that the sea here is so green. The truth is that the whole island is surrounded by the deep blue sea of jade and Nusa Lembongan still has many unspoiled and deserted beaches.
Contemplating and taking a dip in these beaches is no match. Nusa Lembongan has many famous beaches like Dream Beach, Jungutbatu and Mushroom.
Soak in the infinity pool
Nusa Lembongan has “genuine” resorts no less than Bali island and there is an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Dropping in infinity pools is no longer a dream.
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If in Bali you have to pay an expensive price to stay or just go to the magic pool, then at Dream Beach Huts, Nusa Lembongan, just IDR 50,000 (~ 80,000 VND) is allowed to soak, live virtually like at this beachfront swimming pool. Do you believe that?
.If in Bali you have to pay an expensive price to stay or just go to the magic pool, then at Dream Beach Huts, Nusa Lembongan, just IDR 50,000 (~ 80,000 VND) is allowed to soak, live virtually like at this beachfront swimming pool. Do you believe that?
Quotes: tuongnguyen
Pictures: @nusaceninganisland, @findandsea_, @nusalembonganvacation, @maya_gypsy
Pictures: @nusaceninganisland, @findandsea_, @nusalembonganvacation, @maya_gypsy