Bali not only offers the beauty of its mainland but also holds hidden gems in its surrounding islands. If you find yourself in Sanur, one destination worth visiting is Nusa Lembongan. If you're seeking a unique experience, this article will guide you to some of the best attractions in Nusa Lembongan along with easy-to-follow travel routes.

Best Attractions in Nusa Lembongan

A trip to Bali wouldn't be complete without a stop at Nusa Lembongan. Situated in the southeast of Bali, Nusa Lembongan shares a border with Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan across the Badung Strait. This island is part of Bali's Klungkung Regency, which includes the Nusa Penida area.

If you leave from Sanur Beach Harbor, it will take you between 30 and 45 minutes to reach Nusa Lembongan by speed boat, and between 60 and 90 minutes by traditional boat.

Here are a few suggestions for Nusa Lembongan tourist attractions that could serve as ideas for your journey.

1. Tebing Devil’s Tears

One of the recommended tourist attractions in Nusa Lembongan is the Devil's Tears. Devil's Tears is a coral cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean.

These coral cliffs overlooking the sea provide a dramatic view when the waves break and the water gushes high. Of course, this is an experience that will amaze your eyes.

The entrance fee to Devil's Tears is around IDR 5,000.00 per person.

2. Dream Beach

The next recommended tourist spot is Dream Beach. This beach presents the beauty of soft white sand and enchanting sea waves.

When you arrive at Dream Beach, you will see two swings that say "Dream Beach" from the top of the cliff. The view from this swing will directly face the tempting blue sea.

Dream Beach is the perfect place to relax and sunbathe on the beach, swim, and surf. You will not be charged at all, aka it's free!

3. Mangrove Forest

Nusa Lembongan has quite extensive mangrove forests in the north and east. You will be treated to views of green nature as well as mangrove roots up to 6 meters high, which are abundant in an area of 55 hectares.

At the Mangrove Marine Park, traditional boat rentals are available at affordable prices, which you can use as transportation to get around the mangrove forest.

You can explore this exotic mangrove forest at a depth of 0.5 meters by traditional boat. The calm and silence that you get when you are in the middle of a mangrove forest are very suitable as your destination for a moment of healing.

To get around this mangrove forest, you need to rent a boat, which costs between IDR 100,000 and IDR 200,000 (3-6 people).

4. Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon in Nusa Lembongan might be the top tourist attraction for scuba divers. The stunning, light to dark blue ocean is enhanced by the sound of breaking waves, giving the feeling that it is foreign. Observe the captivating magnificence of the submerged realm.

It costs nothing to see the Blue Lagoon; admission is free.

5. Mushroom Beach

Mushroom Beach offers beautiful views of high cliffs. You can do snorkeling activities and see the marine life that is still preserved on this beach.

Swimming here is relatively safe because the beach is blocked by cliffs, so boat traffic is not too busy. At Mushroom Beach, you can also do several activities, such as canoeing and banana boating.

From Sanur Beach, you can use a ferry service directly to Mushroom Beach for approximately IDR 130,000.

Apart from being offered beautiful views of the high cliffs at Mushroom Beach, you can also go snorkeling and see marine life, which is still very well preserved on this beach.

6. Yellow Bridge

If you are satisfied with visiting Nusa Lembongan, you can continue your journey to Nusa Ceningan. 

There's a Yellow Bridge that makes crossing the island easier and gets you to Nusa Ceningan. Nusa Ceningan can be reached in less than five minutes by crossing this yellow bridge.

This bridge, which is said to be similar to the Golden Gate in San Francisco, provides stunning views of the blue sea and light green trees.

7. Gala-Gala Cave

Another of the best tourist attractions in Nusa Lembongan is Gala-Gala Cave. You don't need to worry if this cave doesn't have lighting. 

Because it is different from caves in general, Gala-Gala Cave offers natural tourism in a cave that is equipped with three air vents.

Even though there are not many activities that can be done in the cave, walking through the stone tunnels while listening to historical stories can provide a rare and profound experience.

You are only charged around IDR 10,000.00 to enter Gala-Gala Cave.

8. Panorama Point

The greatest tourist destination in Nusa Lembongan is Panorama Point. This tourist destination is close to the side of the major road, amid the highland slopes.

It would be a shame to miss the breathtaking views of Bali's Mount Agung, as well as the beach's natural scenery, the blue sea's panoramic views, and boat and fast boat activities at the pier.

When visiting Nusa Lembongan, Bali, visitors frequently pause to take in the breathtaking surroundings.

9. Pura Puncak Sari

Puncak Sari Temple is a place of worship with a classic architectural design. Located on a hill, this Hindu holy place offers beautiful panoramas of the Indian Ocean, Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan.

However, please note that visiting here will require excellent physical condition because the terrain is quite challenging.

Tips from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan

Crossing from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan will be an amazing experience for those of you who want peace and beauty.

You can go to Sanur Harbor which is located not far from The Sanur, which is 4.6 km or approximately 12 minutes.

From this port, there are various boat transportation options that will take you to Nusa Lembongan, such as traditional wooden boats and speed boats.

If you want to experience more comfortable transportation and enjoy this island for longer, use a speed boat which will only take approximately 30 minutes to get to Nusa Lembongan.

Plan your trip by choosing the right departure time, especially to avoid long queues at the port. Apart from that, make sure to bring appropriate equipment for activities while in Nusa Lembongan, such as sunscreen, swimwear, and snorkeling equipment.

Don't forget to bring only as much cash as you need. The reason is, in Nusa Lembongan there are quite a lot of ATM machines and money changers.

So what are you waiting for? Which tourist attractions in Nusa Lembongan will you visit?