Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure: Manta Bay & Island Day Trip

A full-day island escape — snorkel with manta rays at Manta Bay, wander the T-Rex cliff at Kelingking Beach, and soak at Angel's Billabong, with shared fast-boat transfers and a local guide.

9h activities + 1–2h transfer each way Up to 5 guests Free cancellation up to 24h before Book direct. Pay less. $140.00

Highlights

  • Snorkel with wild manta rays at Manta Bay
  • Kelingking Beach (T-Rex cliff) sunrise-ish photo stop
  • Broken Beach (Pasih Uug) natural arch viewpoint
  • Angel's Billabong tidal-pool wade
  • Shared fast-boat round trip from Sanur
  • Hotel pickup from Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur & more

Photos

Snorkeler in life vest swimming above colourful tropical fish

About this tour

Nusa Penida is the most photogenic island off Bali’s south-east coast, and our day trip is designed so you see the best of it without the bottlenecks that make day tours exhausting: no big-bus queues at Kelingking, no stuffy catamaran crossings, no rushed schedule.

Why guests pick this tour

It’s the single highest-value day from Bali. In 10 hours you’ll snorkel with manta rays, photograph Kelingking’s T-Rex cliff, wade Angel’s Billabong, and still be back at your hotel in time for dinner. The small-group format means the pace fits you — a longer swim with the mantas if conditions are perfect, or an extra coffee stop if the group needs a breather.

What the day actually looks like

Pre-dawn pickup (yes, it’s early). 45-minute drive to Sanur. 1-hour fast-boat crossing. Then four viewpoints and a snorkel stop, with a proper Bali lunch in the middle. Your guide adjusts the running order based on tide and crowd flow — some days we’ll snorkel first, others we’ll chase the best light at Kelingking. The overall shape is always the same; the sequence flexes.

Small print worth knowing

  • Manta sightings are reliable but not guaranteed. The local operators we work with cancel snorkel stops if the current is unsafe — we’ll swap in an extra viewpoint instead.
  • Fast-boat crossings can feel bumpy. If you’re prone to motion sickness, tell us and we’ll bring ginger tablets.
  • Kelingking’s steep descent to the beach isn’t part of this tour. Too many injuries reported from that path. You’ll get the same iconic photo from the safer upper viewpoints.
  • Not suitable for guests with back problems, heart conditions, or advanced pregnancy due to the boat crossing.

Questions?

WhatsApp us — we reply within the hour during operating hours.

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup

    Your accommodation (Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian)
    1 hr

    Pre-dawn pickup from your hotel lobby. Please be ready 10 minutes early. Your driver will text ahead.

  2. Sanur fast-boat terminal

    Pantai Sanur, Denpasar, Bali
    1 hr

    Short check-in and board the speedboat. Crossing to Nusa Penida takes 30–1 hour.

  3. Manta Bay snorkeling

    Manta Bay, Nusa Penida
    1 hr 30 min

    Snorkel at Manta Bay — known for reliable year-round manta ray sightings. Our guide briefs the group on safe distance and photo etiquette before entering the water.

  4. Lunch at local warung

    1 hr

    Bali-style lunch at a small family-run warung. Veg and gluten-free options available — let us know when you book.

  5. Kelingking Beach (T-Rex viewpoint)

    Bunga Mekar, Nusa Penida
    1 hr

    Iconic T-Rex shaped cliff viewpoint. We skip the descent to the beach itself (too many accidents) and spend time at the safer upper-cliff photo stops.

  6. Angel's Billabong

    Bunga Mekar, Nusa Penida
    1 hr

    Natural infinity-pool tide pool tucked into the cliff. Your guide will tell you when it's safe to walk down to the rocks; if surf is heavy we stay on the rim.

  7. Broken Beach

    Bunga Mekar, Nusa Penida
    1 hr 30 min

    Natural arch formation right next to Angel's Billabong - a near-circular cove carved by erosion. Walk the rim, photo time at the headline view.

  8. Return to Sanur and drop-off

    2 hr

    Afternoon speedboat back to Sanur, then hotel drop-off.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected areas)
  • Fast-boat round-trip ticket (Sanur ↔ Nusa Penida)
  • Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, vest)
  • Local guide / driver on the island
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees to viewpoints
  • Lunch at a local warung

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Personal underwater camera rental
  • Optional GoPro rental

Special requests

Ubud · Canggu · Seminyak · Kuta · Legian · Sanur · Nusa Dua · Jimbaran.

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