bigtravelbuzzTwo tropical islands with pristine white sand beaches off the coast of Bali. Nusa Lembongan Island and Ceningan Island are popular islands not to be missed on your Bali itinerary, but they are two relatively quiet islands. The yellow bridge that connects the two islands is perfect for an island vacation. Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan offer a wide range of activities, including stunning coastal cliffs, stunning beaches, beach clubs and snorkeling with manta rays.
12 things to do in Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan are small islands. Both can be explored within an hour by motorbike. However, there are many great things you can do to fill a few days.
1. Discover Nusa Lembongan Beaches
Not all of Bali’s stunning beaches are on mainland Bali. The Nusa Islands have several soft white sand beaches perfect for sunbathing. Nusa Ceningan is home to the stunning Mahana Point and Secret Beach. The beaches on Lembongan Island are Dream Beach, Mushroom Bay, Coconut Beach and Jungut Batu Beach.
2. Cliffs of Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon is the scenic point and cliff jumping point of Nusa Ceningan. The silky blue waters are rough and swimming near the shore is not recommended. The viewpoint is around a cliff, with a small colonnade behind it as you pass bushes.
3. Nusa Lembongan Island Beach Clubs
Nusa Island has beautiful beaches and beach clubs as well. In the afternoon, relax in one of the many clubs and cool off with a dip in the pool or the ocean on your doorstep. Beach clubs offer great food with incredibly picturesque view.
In Nusa Lembongan, visit Ginger and Jamu, Ohana’s and Sandy Bay Beach Club. The latter two are slightly more expensive.
Nusa Ceningan’s Sand and Le Pirate Beach Club is a little more intimate and affordable.
4. Day Trip to Nusa Penida Island
Nusa Penida Island is he one of the places that will one day appear on the movie scene. The 200m high cliffs (which you can hike down!) offer some of the most spectacular views in Bali and are one of Bali’s must-do activities!
Only 15 minutes boat ride to Nusa Penida . You can explore the island by car or motorbike from there. Easy to reach from Nusa Lembongan.
5. Lembongan Mangrove Boat Tour
Travel through the mangrove forest on the northeast side of Nusa Lembongan by small boat or stand-up paddleboard. Enjoy the pleasant river rafting, clear water and tranquility.
6. Cloudland bar at sunset
Grab a beanbag, order a Bintang or other drink and enjoy the sunset after a great day in Bali. Cloudland Bar is a great cliffside bar on Lembongan Island, nothing fancy or fancy. It’s a little hard to get to because the road is bad, but if you look at Google Maps, the road is easy to understand.
7. Surfing in Lembongan
Lembongan offers year-round surfing for beginners and intermediates. Enjoy a morning surfing lesson at Coconut Beach or push yourself to the extreme at Mahana He Point in Ceningan.
8. Devil’s Tear – Nusa Lembongan Danger things
Witness powerful waves crashing against the cliffs of the Lembongan Islands. Devil’s Tear is an impressive and somewhat dangerous fumarole, where water can easily reach heights of several meters in the air. Stay away from the edge.
9. Dream Point Viewpoint
The second great sunset spot is Dream Point in Nusa Ceningan next to Twilight Hut’s Lembongan Hotel. The old trees and swings provide a great vantage point and you can get off at low tide to watch the fishermen fish for the day.
10. Diving or snorkeling with manta rays
Between Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida are famous diving and snorkeling spots where manta rays, mola mola sunfish and dolphins can be seen. It takes about 20 minutes by boat from Lembongan Island to Manta Point. Get ready to dive into the water and marvel at the size of these gentle giants. Respect your surroundings and never touch them.
11. Yellow Bridge
The symbol of these two islands of Nusa is the yellow suspension bridge that connects them. The bridge is wide enough for two bikes to pass. Between the islands, at the bridge point, there are extreme low tides at sunset. Sometimes it is so low that you can walk left and right.
12. Swing!
Okay, let’s admit it. Swinging is great and special when you are in the water. Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan love these, so you can find them all over the island. The few are Sand, Dream Beach and Sea Breeze . can you find more
Best restaurants in Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan have great cafes and restaurants. Make sure you dine at at least one of these places.
- Ginger & Jamu – the best dish in Lembongan Island
- Sandy Bay Beach Club – Sunset Cocktails
- Next Level Cafe – Local Owned Best Smoothie Bowls
- Bali Eco Deli – Delicious Healthy Food
- Yuyu Resto – Cheap fresh fish
How to reach at Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan
The Nusa Islands are easily accessible from mainland Bali. The main port is Sanur and the second option is Kusamba port, both 25 minutes drive. There is no actual jetty and you have to walk a bit to board the boat. Therefore, shoes or sandals that are easy to put on and take off are recommended. 60-90 minutes drive from Ubud or Uluwatu to Sanur port (no traffic).
Boat fare to Lembongan Island
A round trip ticket from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan with hotel transfer is IDR 500,000 (USD 35) for 2 people. You can also buy a one-way ticket at Lembongan Port for IDR 20,000 (US$2) per person.
How to get around in Ceningan & Nusa Lembongan
Two islands can be seen by him in an hour’s drive by motorbike. The two islands are a little slower than Bali, so if you’re comfortable with your bike, you’ll find them easier. Lembongan Island can also be explored by hiring a car and driver, but cars cannot cross the bridge, so unfortunately this is not an option for Ceningan Island.
Nusa Lembongan Hotels
Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan islands have a wide variety of hotels, resorts and hostels. Select any that fits in your budget. Keep in mind that Lembongan Island is a bit livelier in comparison.
ATMs in Lembongan and Ceningan Islands
ATMs in Lembongan Island are few and far between, so be sure to bring plenty of cash with you to Nusa Lembongan. Visa and Mastercard are accepted, but other cards seem to have problems. Larger beach clubs and restaurants accept card payments.