Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan is an island off the southeast coast of the main island of Bali.

Water is quite clear; good for diving and snorkeling. Surfing is crowded but nice waves. Nice coral sand beach. Learn about the cosmetic seaweed farming industry.

There are two main beaches. Jungutbatu in the north is the bigger of the two with a myriad of hotels and cheap eateries, and tends to attract the backpackers and the surfers.

Mushroom Bay to the south of Jungutbatu is more tranquil, has the island's best swimming beach and is slightly more upmarket.

This is a nice place to walk. A rocky coastal paths links nearly all the guest houses and hotels. Most trips will take you less than two hours. Bicycles can be rented at most places, and the mainly flat roads are quite well surfaced. Motorbikes are also available but may be unnecessary given the short distances involved. You can cross to the small island of Ceningan via a scenic suspension bridge.

Get in

From the Kuta area: Take a taxi to the Sanur beach near the Grand Bali Beach Hotel.

Public boats, depart daily from Sanur beach public wharf (near the Grand Inna Bali Beach Hotel). They can be a bit sketchy at times and usually very crowded. No same day return. IDR 70,000 one-way. The ride across is approximately 90 minutes. The sea can be rough.

Perama, a local transfers-only operator for the budget traveler, without same day return, IDR 100,000 one way, and has a network of connecting bus-links from around Bali. Boat departures daily at 10.30am. The ride across is approximately 90 minutes. The office of Perama Sanur can be found at friendly Warung Pojok in Jalan Hang Tua. Daily Perama buses depart from here to Ubud, Kuta, the airport, Padangbai (for Lombok) and now also Amed.

The Tanis Outrigger, for the budget traveler IDR 100.000/person/one way. it take approximately 80 minutes can arrange the group more than 20 persons for transfer only and surfing trip. If you overnight in the Island the boat also operated The Sunset Dinner cruise around Island. Further information please feel free to contact mobile:081338737344 or (mailto:sales@tanisvillas.com).

The Tanis Lembongan Express, +62 361 7432344, mobile:+62 081338737344, Fax: +62 361 240070. A faster journey to Mushroom Bay of Lembongan Island crossing the Badung strait by speed boat. It takes 25-35 minutes from Sanur Beach near Grand Bali Beach hotel, return transfer USD 37.00/person and One way USD 23.00/person. The boat schedule departure Sanur beach near grand Bali Beach at 09.00, 2.30 and 16.00, Departure Lembongan Island at 08.30, 13.00 and 15.30. Enter the heaven of Paradise at Lembongan Island, the complete experience of exploring Bali. Services are fishing trips, transfer only, surfing safari trip and day cruise include:lunch, return hotels transfers and activities.Special charters min 2 person and max 18 persons can be arranged.

Scoot Fast Boat, leaves from Sanur too. It operates fast comfortable boats which take you to either Mushroom Bay or Jungutbatu for US$37.00 return. The tickets can be bought from the Scoot offices next to Dunkin' Donuts, by the Paradise Beach Hotel, or on the beach near the departure point. It takes 30-40 minutes and is probably the most modern scheduled passenger ferry on the route.

Island Explorer Cruises, +62 361728088 (email: sales@bali-activities.com). Transfer only or day cruise incl lunch & activities, super fast boats or leisurely sailing yacht to island. Departs Benoa at 9am yacht or 10.30AM fast boat. Does pick up from hotels.

Other ferry options

-Bounty Cruises Catamaran has a high speed ferry available for $35 one-way.

If you have limited time a good option is to take a one day cruise: on a twin-hull boat under sail you'll reach the island within 1.5 hours (drinks and snacks are available on board). On the island you can take part in a mangrove forest trip, snorkeling, banana boat ride, glass bottom boat ride, sea-kayaking. A lunch and swimming-pool are also available. The approximate price is $60 USD.

See

-Walk the suspension bridge between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan

-Dream Beach on the south coast is a wonderful hidden beach with a great bar / cafe

-Visit the Lembongan Village seaweed farms; the view across the estuary is spectacular.

-Snorkel at Crystal Bay, as the coral is a a must-see and largely untouched.

-Have a drink or dinner at the lovely Sunset Villas and Cafe, and watch the spectacular sunset above the crashing waves.

-Make sure you track down an Aussie guy nick named "Hollywood Johnson". He spends a lot of time on the island and is an absolute character.

-Underground House at Lembongan village

-Mangrove forest in a dugout canoe

-Puncak Sari temple the biggest one in the island of Lembongan in the hill to explore nice view main land of Bali

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