Nusa Penida| Diamond Beach: A Dreamy Beach With Diamond-shaped Rocks And A Breathtaking View
Featuring turquoise waters, unique diamond-shaped rocks, and a breathtaking staircase carved into the cliff leading down to the beach, Diamond Beach is one of the most stunning beaches in Nusa Penida. This picturesque location is one of the most Instagram-worthy spots in Indonesia, and is sure to leave you in awe. Diamond Beach is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Nusa Penida’s natural beauty. This article will tell you everything you need to know about travelling to Diamond Beach, Nusa Penida.
- Click below for other information about travelling in Nusa Penida and Bali
- Book your fast boat tickets to Nusa Penida
- The Easier Route that leads you to both Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach, Nusa Penida
- Nusa Penida Travel Guide : Top Attractions, Hidden Gems, Tips and Transportations
- An easy to follow 3 days 2 nights Nusa Penida itinerary
- La Brisa Bali Beach Club | a must-have aesthetic travel experience in Bali
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How to get to Diamond Beach, Nusa Penida?
1. Rent a Scooter with/without driver to Diamond Beach
You can rent a scooter/moped and drive it by yourself to Diamond Beach for 70k-85k IDR/day. If you’re not sure about driving it yourself, you can also rent a scooter with a driver for 120k IDR/day.
Important: Before you set off, please note that there aren’t many petrol stations on the island. Instead, you will find some locals selling petrol in bottles, which usually costs IDR 10,000-20,000 per litre. So don’t forget to fill up when you see one.
2. Hire a car with private driver and customise your East Nusa Penida itinerary
If you are not comfortable driving a scooter, booking a car with a private driver and customising your tour is an easier option for you to avoid driving on bumpy roads.
You can book it directly from HERE. Click to check availability.
For easier planning of your trip to Nusa Penida, you can check an easy-to-follow 3-day Nusa Penida itinerary.
Read here to find out the easiest route for going to both Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach, where you can ask your driver to park here and wait for you.
Hotels near Diamond Beach, Nusa Penida
If you want to enjoy Diamond Beach and the stunning scenery at the quieter part of Nusa Penida, this area is a good choice to stay, where you are closer to Diamond Beach and Atuh beach than stay at other sides of the island. Also if you wake up early you can catch the sunrise !
If you are looking for more things to do in Nusa Penida, and want to easily access both the east side and west side of Nusa Penida, the North West part is a good idea. The resort I stayed at was Apit Lawang Villas & Resto, with helpful, fun & friendly staff, and it is next to the ocean with the view of volcano Mount Agung!
Best view point for Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach
Go to Atuh Cliff view point, where you will get to see both Atuh Beach & Diamond Beach from higher perspectives. Here is the detailed information about the easier route going to both Atuh Cliff and Diamond Beach.
How to Go to Diamond Beach Nusa Penida from Bali?
Taking fast boat to Nusa Penida
There are 3 ports in Bali where you can take fast boats to Nusa Penida:
- Kusamba : choose this port if you set off from Amed, Ubud areas.
- Padang Bai: choose this port if you are already at the blue lagoon area for snorkeling.
- Sanur : This is actually the best option, because there are more boat companies with various departure schedule options. Choose this port if you are coming from the airport, Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Kuta areas.
Important: Make sure you wear shorts and flip flop when boarding from Sanur port otherwise you will get well wet! It’s because there’s no dock, so it requires a few steps to walk in the ocean to reach the boat.
And there are 3 ports in Nusa Penida:
- Toyapakeh(Banjar Nyuh): choose this port if you stay at a hotel in the west area.
- Sampalan: choose this port if your hotel is in the north or east areas.
- Buyuk: you can also choose this port if your hotel is in the north or east area.
Where To Book The Fast Boat Tickets To Nusa Penida?
To book and secure your fast boat tickets in advance, you can easily check the availability and book it here. They’ve got many options for fast boat companies, schedules, and ports, and they are relatively cheaper than other platforms for the exact same fast boat operators to Nusa Penida!
The fast boat I took was with Mola Mola Express. It was a pleasant 50 mins journey, not wavy at all! And the boat is clean, with open windows.
Following are the little tips from my personal experience:
- Try to avoid taking a boat at noon time, it is better if you go in the early morning or after 2 pm! Current is really strong (on my return trip I took the fast boat at noon time, and had a bit of seasick). Also, if the weather is bad, like storming, do not take the boat!!
- Better arrive at the port 30 mins before departure because there are many operators, it may take a bit of time to figure out where your operator is. For example, Mola Mola Express wasn’t located at the sign of Sanur port, but at 2 mins walk to the left from it, and I had to ask the people at the port for directions.
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