bigtravelbuzzKelingking is one of the main tourist attractions in Nusa Penida Island, Bali. It looks like a T-Rex head from above and should be included in your 3-week Bali itinerary. The lookout offers views of the limestone formations, ocean, and Kelingking Beach. This beach is difficult to reach and is probably the most difficult beach in Bali.
Kelingking Beach Viewpoint
Visiting Kelingking Viewpoint is one of the most famous activities in Nusa Penida. The 200m drop with views of T-Rex head and beach is simply amazing.
You won’t be the only one to visit Kelingking as it can be easily visited on a Nusa Penida Day Tour from Bali or Nusa Lembongan, but most visitors will stay at the top of the observation deck.
Remember these tips to avoid most other visitors.
- Start following the trail for about 5 minutes so that there are fewer tourists in your photo.
- Or go all the way to the right from the observatory and find your own spot. Be careful from monkeys!
- Nusa Penida day tour starts at 9:00 AM. Please visit before this time.
- Experience the sunset at Kelingking during your 3-day trip to Nusa Penida.
Newly built in 2018, a road leads directly to the Kelingking viewpoint. It can be easily accessible by car or motorbike.
How to get to Kelingking Beach
A hike to the beach should not be underestimated. Kelingking Viewpoint is must-dos in Bali.
However, visiting the beach is not realistic for everyone. The first 10 minute is very steep sandy track with a terrible wooden fence. The full hike to Kelingking Beach takes 40-60 minutes.
Swim at Kelingking Beach
You will be rewarded with a beautiful beach below.Due to strong currents, beach swimming is not very safe. If you don’t like walking all the way to the beach, just walk halfway up the stairs. Here you’ll a beautiful view of the bay. An easy beach to visit on Nusa Penida Island is Diamond Beach.
Don’t forget plenty of water, good shoes and sunscreen.
Tips: Do not visit the beach at sunset. High waves and hiking in the dark are especially dangerous.