Diamond Beach and a Nusa Penida east tour
Diamond Beach on Nusa Penida lies in Pejukutan on the east coast, as does Atuh Beach. The landscape is a reason to travel here in its own right, but the practical choice is how much of the island to combine in the same day. An east-coast focus and an east-and-west circuit put different demands on road travel and the return connection.
The tourism information describes stairs from the parking area to the beaches. Plan for steps and changes in level rather than treating a coastal stop as a level promenade. Choose the route around the people traveling and the access instructions on the day. For a Kelingking-centered alternative, compare the west-coast visit before adding both coasts.
Our picks: east Nusa Penida
Our take: Choose the Lembongan departure for an east-west combination or the Bali crossing with a private island car. The island car with driver suits those arranging their own crossing.
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East and west island tour from Lembongan
- Return boat from Lembongan
- Private car for the land tour
- Mineral water
Entry to the listed east and west attractions is included; the treehouse photo ticket costs extra. Hotel pickup depends on the option.
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Island sights with private car
- Return fast boat ticket Bali-Nusa Penida
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Insurance
A private island car and driver-guide are included, as are destination and island entry fees. Hotel pickup depends on the option; paid photo spots cost extra.
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Private island car and driver
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local driver
- Fuel
The crossing, parking and local arrival levy cost extra. Entrance fees are included only with the specified full-day east and west ticket option; otherwise they are extra.
Check availability →East-coast routes and island-car options
Choose an east-and-west combination from Bali or Lembongan, or arrange a private island vehicle with the route and ticket option that suits the visit.
Three ways to organize the land journey
The Bali east-and-west combination includes return fast-boat tickets, a private car on Penida, an English-speaking driver as guide, lunch, destination entrance fees, the island entry fee, mineral water and insurance. Private hotel pickup and drop-off depend on the selected option. Swings and private photography spots cost extra. The private island vehicle and any private hotel transfer should be understood as their own parts of the journey.
The Lembongan east-and-west combination includes the return boat from Lembongan, a private land-tour car, a driver who guides the visit and entry to the visited attractions. Hotel pickup depends on the option; meals and the treehouse scenic photo ticket are extra. It suits a traveler whose departure is Lembongan rather than someone looking for a standard Bali departure.
The private island-car option begins with pickup at a hotel or port on Nusa Penida according to the booked arrangement. A private air-conditioned vehicle, local driver and fuel are included. Boat transport, parking, food and drinks are extra. Attraction admission belongs only to the specifically named full-day east-and-west ticket option; otherwise admission is extra. Match the east or west route to the chosen option.
Atuh Beach
Atuh is a separate east-coast visiting interest within Pejukutan, not a stop to attach automatically to every Diamond or island-car product. Its coastal setting can form part of an eastern plan when the actual itinerary includes it. Keep enough time for the access route as well as the view, and consider how the stair sections fit the group.
The eastern accommodation area can help travelers who want to focus on Diamond and Atuh rather than return from the west for each visit. The local area guide describes fewer evening dining choices and some steep approaches. Compare accommodation locations by their access and daily plans, rather than by a beach name alone.
Swimming and currents
The police notice of 28 May 2025 explicitly named Diamond Beach as a location with a swimming ban. It warned that a calm-looking sea can still have strong rip currents. Keep the visit centered on the landscape and follow the warning signs and staff directions. Water color is not a useful substitute for those instructions.
Atuh’s different name does not supply a swimming clearance. Make decisions about the water using the actual conditions and local instructions rather than extending an assumption from another beach. Likewise, stair access is not a promise of protected footing along every part of the route. Stay inside the visitor route and respect barriers around the cliffs.
Island levy, attraction charges and extras
Budget for the island levy separately from charges at individual attractions. The official notice of 24 August 2026 gave the island levy for foreign visitors as 25,000 IDR for adults and 15,000 IDR for children. That amount should not be treated as a blanket ticket for the coast. The chosen product’s admission inclusions determine which costs are already covered.
For Diamond and Atuh, check the admission arrangement for each planned stop instead of assuming a shared ticket. Parking and paid photography extras also need their own place in the budget. Optional photo attractions can be left out when the landscape itself is the purpose of the day.
Roads and the connection back
Penida has hilly terrain and demanding roads. Keep the number of stops realistic and leave room for the journey back to the port. For a Bali departure, compare the full day-trip arrangements; independent arrivals can use the transport guide. The return boat, hotel transfer and island driving are separate elements when comparing packages, even when purchased together.
Frequently asked questions
Is swimming part of a Diamond Beach visit?
The police notice of 28 May 2025 named a swimming ban at Diamond. Plan a landscape visit and follow the local warning signs.
Do the offers all include Atuh Beach?
Choose by the actual itinerary. Atuh is an east-coast destination to consider, while the selected offers include different route and departure options.
Does an island-car booking include the boat from Bali?
The island-car option includes the vehicle, driver and fuel on Penida. Boat transport is extra; attraction admission is included only with the specified east-and-west ticket option.