Diving and surfing, between Bali and Nusa Penida
In summary
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Sports
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Duration9 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationIndonesia / Bali
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions190.48 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
In a few words
The highlights
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Two complementary islands for a stay that is as original as it is unforgettable.
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Nusa Penida: all the attractions of Bali, for a still relatively unknown destination
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An ideal stay for groups or families wishing to share a common experience
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Sport
Level
Scuba diving
In figures
Diving
- Average duration/day: 3h
Management
Program
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Arrival and check-in
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 15km
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Upon arrival at Denpasar Airport, you'll be immediately enveloped by the scents and tropical warmth of the Island of the Gods. Our team will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Sanur, just a short half-hour drive from the airport. Lush greenery, vibrant colors, and welcoming smiles: there's no doubt you're on vacation! If it's not too late, we'll suggest a stop at the dive center to check your diving documents, drop off your equipment—or try it on if you're renting. Once you arrive at the hotel, settle in and enjoy the end of the day with a refreshing dip in the pool, a welcome drink at the bar, or a stroll along the beach. But don't forget to get some rest after your journey: tomorrow, we're up early!
Day 1 -
Day of diving rehabilitation and introduction to watersports
- Activity Diving
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
The meeting point is at 8:30 am on the beach of the Prama Beach Hotel, just a few minutes' walk from your hotel. You'll head out for a dive at the Sanur Reef site. Refresh your skills, readjust to weightlessness, adjust your weighting... It's the perfect time to get back into the swing of things and make the most of the week's dives! After this first dive in Indonesian waters, you'll return to the dive center where a delicious lunch awaits. Enjoy it on the beach, with your toes in the sand. In the afternoon, the team from our partner, Rip Curl, will take care of you! A technical briefing, advice, and dry-land training to find the correct position and learn the basic techniques... You'll then be ready to ride the gentle waves—perfect for beginners—that break right off the beach. Experience the exhilarating sensation of surfing a wave crest, let yourself be carried away, and admire your progress! After this busy day, our driver will take you back to your hotel... unless of course you prefer to stay and stroll in one of the many cafes along the sea, to enjoy the end of this day.Day 2 -
Heading to the East Coast
- Transportation Minibus - 02h30 - 90km
- Activity Diving
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
These two days of diving will be dedicated to the Tulamben and Amed area. To get there, you'll need to travel to the northeast of the island. Our team will pick you up from your hotel between 7:30 and 8:00 AM for a journey of approximately two hours. Once in Tulamben, you'll dive at one of the island's most renowned dive sites and one of the world's most famous shipwrecks: the USS Liberty. This American cargo ship, which ran aground after a Japanese attack during World War II, rests at a depth of between 5 and 30 meters, very close to the shore. It's beautifully colonized by corals and a variety of marine life (frogfish, leaf fish, etc.). Entry is from the shore. The seabed is pebbly, so it's best to wear booties. At midday, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant before heading out for a second dive in the Tulamben area. After this full day of diving, you'll return to your hotel in Tulamben. Dinner is at your leisure: ask your guide for their favorite spots!Day 3 -
Padang Bai and its small islands
- Transportation Minibus - 02h30 - 95km
- Activity Diving
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
This morning, departure from the hotel is scheduled for 7:30 am. Meet your guide at the hotel reception, and you will then travel to Padang Bai. After an hour and a half drive, you will arrive at this new dive site. From this beach, you will take a speedboat (approximately 20 minutes) to reach the Gili Islands. But which ones? Gili means "small island" in Indonesian, so there are many of them in the Indonesian archipelago! Today's destinations are Gili Tepekong and Mimpang, renowned for their diving, where you can encounter blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, barracudas, rays, and sometimes even the Mola Mola, particularly from July to October. Visibility is generally very good, and the coral reef is in excellent condition, but it remains a site where conditions can change very quickly. Your guide will wait for favorable conditions, especially the tide, before diving. Between the two dives, you will have lunch on the boat (picnic). Upon your return to shore, the minibus will take you to Sanur, where you will find your hotel from the first few nights. Home sweet home!Day 4 -
Natural wonders of Nusa Penida
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 10km
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
It's time for a change of scenery and to leave Bali for Nusa Penida! Your driver will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am and take you to the pier. The speedboat will be waiting for you there for a short crossing—about twenty minutes—to Penida. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to escort you to the Dune Adiwana Resort. Settle in, drop off your luggage, and get comfortable. The rest of the day will be dedicated to exploring the island by land along the west coast. Your tour will include visits to Crystal Bay and Kelingking beaches with their magnificent views. You'll start at Crystal Bay beach, where you can have lunch at one of the small local restaurants. Afterward, take some time to relax on the sand or swim in the clear waters of the bay. You will then set off to admire the magnificent view from the top of the Kelingking cliffs and venture along the steps carved into the rock to reach the beach. Your driver will then take you back to your hotel to admire the breathtaking sunset view.
Day 5 -
Nusa Penida while diving!
- Activity Diving
- Duration of the activity 4h per day
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Departure from the hotel is at 8:00 AM to continue your exploration of Nusa Penida... this time underwater! The minibus will take you to Toyapakeh Beach to board one of our boats. You will then enjoy two dives in southern Nusa Penida (Manta Point and Crystal Bay, depending on conditions) to admire the majestic manta rays and perhaps spot the famous Mola Mola. After these two dives, the boat will return you to Toypakeh for lunch on the beach, before taking you back to your hotel for a free afternoon. This program is repeated the following day, this time with two dives in northern Nusa Penida (Toyapakeh and a drift dive north of Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan, depending on conditions) to admire some of the richest coral reefs in the region.Days 6 to 7 -
Temples and monuments of Nusa Penida
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
This is your last day on Nusa Penida, and it will be dedicated to culture. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM and take you to the northeast of Nusa Penida to visit the Goa Giri Putri temple. This temple is located in a cavern several hundred meters long. A sacred site for the Hindus of Nusa Penida, small temples dot the cave walls. You might even spot a species of crab endemic to this region. After the visit, your driver will take you to the Diamond Beach viewpoint. This is your chance to take stunning photos of the dramatic cliffs and descend the steps carved into the rock to the beach below. Once you've finished your walk, your driver will take you back to your hotel.
Day 8 -
One last day
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 15km
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This is your last day before your departure! Your driver will pick you up from the hotel in the morning and take you to the speedboat back to Bali, where the Dune Bali bus will be waiting to take you back to the airport. Depending on your flight time, you might have time for one last activity. Uluwatu Temple for a dose of culture and spirituality, or Kuta Beach for a surf session: the choice is yours. Your flight will then depart from Denpasar, where we will transfer you.
Day 9
Note
This program is provided for informational purposes only and may be modified without notice depending on weather conditions, or other events beyond our control.
Accommodation
Access
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Price details
The price includes
- 9 days, 8 nights in a hotel, 10 dives, 1 surf/SUP lesson and two day excursions.
- 12 litre aluminium bottle with 1 yoke outlet and weights.
- Free Nitrox on request for certified divers.
- Supervision by PADI-certified and experienced guides/instructors from our partner (French-speaking and local guides).
- Logistics for transfers either by minibus with a driver or by 4/5 seater car with a driver.
- The boats (outrigger boat, speedboat, dugout canoe, etc.)
- Porting (depending on the sites).
- Fuel (including additional taxes).
- Breakfast and lunch (local) and soft drinks.
The price does not include
- The international flight.
- Air transport.
- The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
- Diving equipment (possibility to rent complete equipment for €15 per day).
- Rental of diving computer (rental €8 per day).
- Underwater torch (rental €8 per day).
- 15 Litre bottles (supplement of €5 per bottle).
- Dinners.
- Additional charges for meals or drinks not included in the set menu.
- Tips for instructors and guides.
- Optional activities during your stay.
- The marine park fee in Nusa Penida: 100,000 IDR (approximately €6) per person per day of diving in Nusa Penida
- Tips for diving days
- Diving equipment rental (€15/day per person)
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
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The Marie team
For over 25 years, we have been exploring, imagining, and operating trips to the heart of the world's most beautiful destinations, both underwater and on land. It all began with a passion for the ocean… which has now become a true expertise in creating and organizing seamless and perfectly executed travel experiences. We don't just design trips—we operate them from start to finish. From the initial idea to our clients' return, we are there every step of the way to guarantee a flawless, safe, and worry-free journey. Diving and snorkeling are at the core of our DNA. We know the sites, the seasons, the hidden treasures—and above all, we love to share them. At the same time, we remain deeply committed to responsible tourism, with constant attention to our environmental impact. But beyond the destinations, our priority remains the same: our clients. Availability, attentiveness, and attention to detail—we always go the extra mile to offer much more than just a trip. Because true luxury is a perfectly executed journey.
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