A 17-year-old tourist from China remains in a critical condition in hospital after falling on the Kelingking Beach Cliff Trail. The treacherous hiking paths are considered to be the most dangerous in all of Bali Province, and despite warnings from leaders, guides, and the local community, tourists still attempt the cliffside traverse. The Nusa Penida …
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Top officials in Bali have confirmed that they will fund a second ferry and fast boat port in the bustling resort of Sanur to help boost connectivity options for Nusa Penida and beyond. The boat crossing between Sanur and Nusa Penida is one of the busiest waterway routes for tourists in Indonesia, and it is …
Leaders in Nusa Penida have confirmed that they will be introducing a new e-ticketing and tax levy system on the island. The Nusa Penida tourism tax levy has been in effect for years and is an additional fee to the Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The new e-ticking system will make it easier for tourists to …
A new ferry service has launched this week in Bali that will give tourists even more options when it comes to island hopping around the province. Sanur Ferries is a new shuttle service that will provide connections between the main island of Bali, Nusa Penida, and Nusa Lembongan. The soft launch event for the Sanur …
Tourism leaders in Bali are taking action to help make Bali’s most dangerous beach a little safer for tourists. Kelingking Beach, on Nusa Penida, is easily the province’s most dangerous stretch of coastline, having claimed the lives of dozens of people over the last ten years. Community leaders and tourism stakeholders in Nusa Penida have …
Tourists’ dream vacation in Bai ended tragically in Nusa Penida this week. A group of tourists from Qatar was swept out to sea from the iconic Kelingking Beach; two were injured, and one tragically lost their life in the waves. The three tourists were rolled by high and strong waves on the shoreline of Kelingking …
It has been a big week for Nusa Penida, especially the clifftop overlooking their world-famous Kelingking Beach. Work has begun on the new 182m glass elevator and viewing platforms that will be built on the cliffside, and foundations have been set for a new housing project overlooking the bay too. The Nusa Penida Glass Elevator …
Tourists in Bali’s Nusa Penida must be aware of noise levels in the area. As complaints grow about access to electricity and the condition of the roads on the island, leaders are sharing their assurances that things are being taken care of. The Acting Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Jendrika, has confirmed that he and …
There is no doubt about it: Nusa Penida is one of the hottest destinations in Bali right now, perhaps even in Southeast Asia. This tiny island, sitting just off the coast of Bali, is home to 60,000 people who have lived a gentle island life, farming seaweed and honoring the traditional Balinese way of life. …
Nusa Penida is a seriously in-demand travel destination right now. Best known for iconic sites like Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, and Manta Bay, Nusa Penida quite rightly sits high on all Bali lover’s must-visit lists. With Nusa Penida soaring in popularity, Bali lovers seeking to avoid the crowds have to start looking elsewhere. That is …
For those who have seen the film Ticket to Paradise, the notion of falling in love with a seaweed farmer in Bali and living happily ever after seems like a not-too-farfetched way to end a vacation on the island. Seaweed farming is one of the main income generators for families on the island of Nusa …
Bali’s Nusa Penida is one of the hottest destinations in the province right now. Tens of thousands of tourists visit every week, and demand for travel experiences is skyrocketing. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!