Overview
Swim with the majestic manta rays of Nusa Penida on this snorkel trip to Bali's sister islands. A stop at the famous Manta Point to spot these majestic creatures is a magical experience you won't soon forget!
Highlights
- Swim alongside and above the massive reef rays of Nusa Penida
- Snorkel amongst colorful fish and coral as your explore the diverse reefs of Lembongan and Penida Island
- Enjoy a beachside lunch on Nusa Lembongan
- Take a fascinating tour of the mangroves on kayak, stand up paddle board ( For experience only) or with boat
Description
Lembongan Island (or Nusa Lembongan as the locals call it) is home to some of the most diverse reefs in Asia, with its colorful coral and warm waters that play home to a vast variety of marine life like angel fish, eels, and turtles.
In particular, Manta Point, located south west of Nusa Penida, makes for a great addition to a day out of snorkelling as you can sometimes spot beautiful large reef rays swimming around the area.
On this one day snorkel trip to Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, our snorkel guides will take you out to 3 of the best snorkel sites, including popular spots such as Manta Point, (depending on conditions), Crystal Bay, Toyapakeh, Gamat Bay and more.
In addition to snorkelling, this tour also includes a delicious beachside lunch of any item off the menu (the grilled fish is excellent) at Paradise Beach in Nusa Lembongan as well as a mangrove tour on kayak, or stand up paddle board or private gondola ride in the afternoon.
ITINERARY:
- 08.00 : Pick up from your hotel lobby (if you are staying in Ubud, pick up is at 07.30 and if you are staying in the Sanur area, pick up is at 08.30)
- 09.30 : Depart from Sanur by fast boat.
- 10.45 - 13.30 : Snorkeling sessions at 3 different spots (approx. 30 min in each location) around Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan, depending on the water conditions - see more notes below.
- 13.30 - 14.30 : Simple beach side lunch at Paradise Beach, Nusa Lembongan
- 14.30 - 15.00 : Mangrove tour by kayak, stand up paddle board or private gondola ride (depending on availability).
- 16.00 : Depart from Nusa Lembongan by fast boat.
- 17.00 : Return transfer to your hotel in Bali
MORE ABOUT NUSA PENIDA AND THE MANTA RAYS:
Nusa Penida, located 20km south-east of Bali, is the largest of Bali's 3 sister islands - Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan - and is characterised by the dramatic, steep cliffs along its coastline.
At Manta Point, a protected bay located southwest along the coast of Nusa Penida, the ocean is rich with plankton and attracts reef manta rays, which measure an impressive 4-5 metres in wing-span and are black on their backs and white underneath.
While there can be strong swells in this area due to the Indian Ocean waves that pound the coast, we monitor conditions and take you there as long as it is safe and there are manta rays swimming less than 1.5 metres from the surface.
If conditions are not suitable, we will adjust our snorkel itinerary accordingly. Your safety is our no. 1 concern.
MORE ABOUT SOME OF THE OTHER SNORKEL SITES WE WILL VISIT:
1. CRYSTAL BAY - famous for its excellent visibility of up to 40m+ on a good day. The highlight of your trip with healthy live coral reef and hundreds of fish of all shapes and sizes
2. TOYAPAKEH - located north west of Penida Island, boasting a dramatic coral wall that drops off to a 190m! Boasts huge schools of colorful fish swimming through including the red tooth triggerfish, giant trevallies and batfish.
3. GAMAT BAY - located on the western side of Nusa Penida. The steep, rugged reef slope is rich in hard and soft corals and is colorful down to 50+m.
In particular, Manta Point, located south west of Nusa Penida, makes for a great addition to a day out of snorkelling as you can sometimes spot beautiful large reef rays swimming around the area.
On this one day snorkel trip to Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, our snorkel guides will take you out to 3 of the best snorkel sites, including popular spots such as Manta Point, (depending on conditions), Crystal Bay, Toyapakeh, Gamat Bay and more.
In addition to snorkelling, this tour also includes a delicious beachside lunch of any item off the menu (the grilled fish is excellent) at Paradise Beach in Nusa Lembongan as well as a mangrove tour on kayak, or stand up paddle board or private gondola ride in the afternoon.
ITINERARY:
- 08.00 : Pick up from your hotel lobby (if you are staying in Ubud, pick up is at 07.30 and if you are staying in the Sanur area, pick up is at 08.30)
- 09.30 : Depart from Sanur by fast boat.
- 10.45 - 13.30 : Snorkeling sessions at 3 different spots (approx. 30 min in each location) around Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan, depending on the water conditions - see more notes below.
- 13.30 - 14.30 : Simple beach side lunch at Paradise Beach, Nusa Lembongan
- 14.30 - 15.00 : Mangrove tour by kayak, stand up paddle board or private gondola ride (depending on availability).
- 16.00 : Depart from Nusa Lembongan by fast boat.
- 17.00 : Return transfer to your hotel in Bali
MORE ABOUT NUSA PENIDA AND THE MANTA RAYS:
Nusa Penida, located 20km south-east of Bali, is the largest of Bali's 3 sister islands - Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan - and is characterised by the dramatic, steep cliffs along its coastline.
At Manta Point, a protected bay located southwest along the coast of Nusa Penida, the ocean is rich with plankton and attracts reef manta rays, which measure an impressive 4-5 metres in wing-span and are black on their backs and white underneath.
While there can be strong swells in this area due to the Indian Ocean waves that pound the coast, we monitor conditions and take you there as long as it is safe and there are manta rays swimming less than 1.5 metres from the surface.
If conditions are not suitable, we will adjust our snorkel itinerary accordingly. Your safety is our no. 1 concern.
MORE ABOUT SOME OF THE OTHER SNORKEL SITES WE WILL VISIT:
1. CRYSTAL BAY - famous for its excellent visibility of up to 40m+ on a good day. The highlight of your trip with healthy live coral reef and hundreds of fish of all shapes and sizes
2. TOYAPAKEH - located north west of Penida Island, boasting a dramatic coral wall that drops off to a 190m! Boasts huge schools of colorful fish swimming through including the red tooth triggerfish, giant trevallies and batfish.
3. GAMAT BAY - located on the western side of Nusa Penida. The steep, rugged reef slope is rich in hard and soft corals and is colorful down to 50+m.
Meeting Point
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