3-Day Nusa Penida Itinerary: Bali’s Blue Paradise Island

Bali day trippers to the blue paradise island of Nusa Penida usually only visit the top Instagram hotspots like Kelingking Beach and Diamond Beach, but there are so many other amazing things to add to your itinerary.

From hidden beaches, to massive cliffs, sea caves and coral gardens, this island off the coast of Bali has every kind of exotic scenery imaginable.

This 3-day Nusa Penida itinerary will guide you through some of the unmissable highlights of the island, along with some hidden gems that most day tours miss out on.

• Day 1: West Penida

○ Kelingking Beach

Start the day off at this epic cliff spot, one of the most photogenic and popular views anywhere in Bali. If you’re up for a real challenge, hike down to the beach and back up, but bring plenty of water!

• Day 2: East Penida

○ Diamond Beach

Day 2 is about incredible beaches. Enjoy the views of Diamond Beach from the overlook, and then walk the stairs down to the white sand. I think this is one of the most amazing beaches in the world.

• Day 3: Snorkeling + West Penida

○ Angel’s Billabong

Back on the road again! This is a multicolored tide pool that you can swim and soak in when the tide is low. Just watch out for high tide, because it can be risky here when the waves get really big.

• Day 4: South Penida

○ Suwehan Beach

This is another exotic beach that will remind you of the huge cliffs and pointy rocks at Diamond Beach, although this one is a lot less trafficked and still off the tourist path for most day tours coming to Penida. Places like this are why Penida is nicknamed the ‘blue paradise island’ of Bali.