Nusa Lembongan
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Description
Nusa Lembongan is one of Bali's south-eastern islands, 12km from Bali "mainland". It is only 8km2 in size, which is much larger than neighbouring Nusa Ceningan (can be visited together) but much smaller than Nusa Penida, the furthest of the 3. The island is known for its beaches, limestone cliffs, and amazing marine life with some dive sites that are famous internationally.
Access & Transport
The most frequent transport option is the fast ferry from Sanur, there are several trips per day scheduled leaving from the main beach. The crossing takes 30mins or 1h30 with the slow boat option. It is also possible to reach from Gili (Lombok) or Padang Bai (East Bali). From neighbouring Nusa Penida, there are services departing from the Yellow Bridge linking Lembongan and Ceningan to Toya Pakeh Harbour. On Lembongan, you can walk, take a taxi or rent a scooter to explore the island.
Instructions & Recommendations
A day trip is a good option but even better would be to stay one or two nights and enjoy the excellent diving (snorkeling / scuba) and the sunsets over Bali
Environmental & Social
Whilst many activities have limited carbon footprint, you'll need to go there by boat and the island is now clearly being over-developed. It is only a question of time before it impacts the natural environment in an unsustainable fashion and the islanders' behaviour is also changing, not for the better.
Conclusion
If you have already been to Bali a couple of times or have more than 10 days to spend there, then Nusa Lembongan is a good alternative, in particular if you are planning on some diving. It is enjoyable but lacks the raw beauty of its bigger neighbour Nusa Penida, Uluwatu, Central Bali, or Northeast Bali.
Key positive
Excellent diving
Gorgeous sunsets
Key negative
Commercial over-development
Suitability
Need to check with the ferry operator if wheelchair users will be able to board, otherwise no restriction of any kind.
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:7h
Monday09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00