Laid Back Nusa Lembongan
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrive at Lembongan Island
This morning you’ll head to the port and board a ferry to Lembongan island. Once you’re all on board, you’ll sail to the lush island just 45 minutes away. On arrival, you’ll be met by a driver who will take you to your hotel, a quietly located authentic hotel with a large swimming pool, near Coconut Beach. The hotel is slightly higher up so to get to the beach you have to go down the stairs, but on a sunny day, the walk down gives you stunning vast views of Bali and the Agung mountain.
Day 2 – Island Tour
With the turquoise blue sea and white beaches, it’s very tempting to relax on the beach with your feet buried in the sand as the kids make sandcastles or head for a dip into the ocean. After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and taken to the village temple before setting foot on the tropical paradise, Dream Beach and Mushroom Bay. You’ll also make a stop at a seaweed nursery and an underground house built by one man, you’ll learn how it took him 15 years to carve out the house with one hammer and one chisel. The tour ends at a mangrove in the north of the island, hop in a small boat and sail through this beautiful, special ecosystem. You’ll be back in the hotel for lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing and playing at the beach or in the swimming pool.
Day 3 – Free Time and Relaxing
Today is free for your family to do as they please, build sandcastles with the white powder sand, play ball games in the water or drop it on a lazy chair by the pool. If you can’t get enough of being active, then get on a wooden boat for a snorkelling excursion on the other side of the island to see the tropical fish that live in the ocean here, or rent a bike and take a cycle around the area. In the evening you can eat at the restaurant in the hotel, or take a wander to the local restaurants in the area for something more authentic. While the children are in bed, you can enjoy a drink together under the starry sky on your private terrace. Bliss.
Day 4 – Departure from Lembongan
After breakfast, it’s time to pack your bags again. Take the boat back to the mainland where a transfer will be waiting for you to take you to your next destination.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Nusa Lembongan - Snorkelling with Manta Rays
For families with teenagers who are strong swimmers, we can arrange a snorkelling excursion from Nusa Lembongan to the surrounding waters of Nusa Penida. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you will visit three beautiful snorkelling spots including Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Mangrove Point. At Manta Bay, you will have a good chance of spotting manta rays gracefully gliding through the crystal-clear waters, as well as turtles cruising by.
Due to the currents around Nusa Penida being quite strong, this experience is most suitable for children aged 12 and up, who are confident swimmers. While you won’t be the only ones in the water, swimming alongside these gentle giants is a memory you’ll always treasure. As with all wildlife encounters, sightings can’t be guaranteed, but the chances are high.
