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Indonesia · Asia

Nusa Penida holidays

8.7°S · 115.5°E
At a glanceDramatic cliffs, Kelingking's dinosaur-shaped headland and manta rays offshore. Rough roads, so a bumpy day out from Bali.
~16.5h flight estimate2 to 4 days£25 to £155+ per dayStraightforward
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Best time to visit Nusa Penida

The strongest period is April to September. March and October are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 29°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan29°COther
Feb29°COther
Mar29°CShoulder
Apr30°CBest
May29°CBest
Jun28°CBest
Jul28°CBest
Aug28°CBest
Sep29°CBest
Oct29°CShoulder
Nov30°COther
Dec29°COther

How much does a trip to Nusa Penida cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £45 a day mid-range and £155+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £920 to £1280 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £585 off-peak, £750 typically and £1015 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Nusa Penida?

Nusa Penida is strongest for adventure, beaches and coastal time, diving and watersports, and wildlife watching. The main settings are tropical islands and coastal scenery, and the pace is active.

How flexible is it? Nusa Penida can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to very active daytime pace, serene to balanced evenings and mixed to hotspot crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has active days, serene evenings and a popular setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want adventure, beaches and coastal time, diving and watersports, and wildlife watching.
  • You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
  • You are comfortable with a well-known destination.

Think twice if

  • You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.
  • You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 16.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nusa Penida?

The strongest period is April to September. March and October are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 29°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Nusa Penida cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £45 a day mid-range and £155+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £920 to £1280 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £585 off-peak, £750 typically and £1015 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Nusa Penida from the UK?

Allow roughly 16.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Nusa Penida good for?

Nusa Penida best suits travellers looking for adventure, beaches and coastal time, diving and watersports, and wildlife watching. Expect tropical islands and coastal scenery, with an active pace.

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