If you’re looking for a longer trip that blends Bali’s best diving with island landscapes and cultural days on land, this 13-day Bali-Penida Dive Safari brings you from Amed’s volcanic reefs to Nusa Penida’s manta point, then ends with a relaxed cultural stay in Ubud. You can choose between three pricing options depending on your preferred accommodation category.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bali and Transfer to Amed
Meet your driver at the airport for a three-hour drive to Amed. Check in to your hotel and take the rest of the day to relax.
Day 2: Diving in Amed
Begin your dive safari with two fun dives around Amed, exploring coral reefs and gentle drift sites ideal for your first dives of the trip. Free afternoon. Overnight in Amed.
Day 3: Diving in Amed
Continue with two more dives at popular sites like Pyramids Reef or the Japanese wreck, known for turtles, schooling fish, and great macro life. Overnight in Amed.
Day 4: Diving Tulamben and Night Dive
Head north for two dives in Tulamben at the USAT Liberty and the impressive Tulamben Drop Off. Free afternoon. Night dive in Amed starts at 5.30pm. Overnight in Amed.
Day 5: Transfer to Nusa Penida
Drive to Padangbai (around two hours) and take the fast boat to Nusa Penida. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Nusa Penida.
Day 6: Nusa Penida Land Tour
Full-day tour visiting Kelingking Beach, Angel’s Billabong, Broken Beach and Crystal Bay for sunset. Overnight in Nusa Penida.
Day 7: Diving Nusa Penida
Hop on the dive boat from Nusa Penida for two dives at Manta Point and Crystal Bay depending. Overnight in Nusa Penida.
Day 8: Diving Nusa Penida
Three dives around Penida’s north coast or central reefs (SD Point, PED, Mangrove…). Sites vary based on conditions. Overnight in Nusa Penida.
Day 9: Diving Nusa Penida
Two additional dives selected by the guide depending on visibility and currents. Free afternoon. Overnight in Nusa Penida.
Day 10: Free Day in Nusa Penida and Return to Sanur
Morning chill or optional half day land tour (Goa Giri Putri, Diamond Beach) – Afternoon fastboat to Sanur. Overnight in Sanur
Day 11: Ubud Cultural Day
Spend a full day exploring the highlights of Ubud with your private driver. Visit sites such as Goa Gajah Temple, the Campuhan Ridge Walk, Tegallalang Rice Terraces and other cultural spots in central Ubud. Overnight in Sanur.
Day 12: Uluwatu & Jimbaran
Head south for a full day around the Bukit Peninsula. Visit Uluwatu Temple, walk the clifftops, enjoy the Kecak Dance at sunset and end the evening with a relaxed seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach. Overnight in Sanur.
Day 13: Departure
Relax, spa, shopping before your transfer to the airport.
Accommodation
You can choose between three accommodation categories depending on your preferred comfort level. Each category includes stays in Amed, Nusa Penida and Sanur.
Standard
Amed | Kura Kura Divers Lodge
A simple and cozy dive lodge with air-conditioned rooms, a dive center on site and easy access to Amed’s reefs.
More details: https://www.oceanearthtravels.com/hotels-resorts/kura-kura-divers-lodge-amed/
Nusa Penida | Tentacles
A clean and quiet stay with spacious rooms, balconies and easy access to beaches and dive centers.
Sanur | Tamukami Hotel
A small family-run boutique hotel with Balinese-style rooms, a quiet pool area and a central Sanur location.
More details: https://www.oceanearthtravels.com/hotels-resorts/tamukami-hotel/
Superior
Amed | Coral View Villas
Beachfront villas on Lipah Beach with calm waters and snorkeling right off the shore.
More details: https://www.oceanearthtravels.com/hotels-resorts/coral-view-villas-amed/
Nusa Penida | Mambo Beach Resort
A beachfront resort with stylish rooms, two pools and an easy-going tropical setting.
More details: https://www.oceanearthtravels.com/hotels-resorts/mambo-beach-resort-nusa-penida/
Sanur | Resort Watujimbar
Spacious rooms, a lagoon-style pool and a relaxed setting just a short walk from Sanur Beach.
More details: https://www.oceanearthtravels.com/hotels-resorts/sanur-resort-watujimbar-bali/
Deluxe
Amed | The Griya Villas and Spa
Private villas with ocean views, pools and a full-service spa.
More details: https://www.oceanearthtravels.com/hotels-resorts/the-griya-villas-and-spa/
Nusa Penida | Sea La Vie
Ocean-view bungalows and suites overlooking Toya Pakeh with an on-site restaurant.
More details: https://www.oceanearthtravels.com/hotels-resorts/sea-la-vie-nusa-penida-bali/
Sanur | Puri Santrian
Upscale beachfront resort offering refined Balinese design, generous facilities and a peaceful atmosphere.
More details: https://www.oceanearthtravels.com/hotels-resorts/puri-santrian-sanur/
Price
All prices are per person for the 13-day Bali Dive Safari. Rates vary depending on accommodation type and group size. Rates are based on double occupancy in twin or double rooms.
| Hotel Categories | 2 People | 3-4 People | 5-8 People | 9 People or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | IDR 24.000.000 / USD 1.450 | IDR 22.150.000 / USD 1.335 | IDR 21.750.000 / USD 1.310 | Contact Us |
| Superior | IDR 31.100.000 / USD 1.875 | IDR 29.200.000 / USD 1.755 | IDR 28.800.000 / USD 1.735 | Contact Us |
| Deluxe | IDR 41.400.000 / USD 2.500 | IDR 39.500.000 / USD 2.380 | IDR 39.100.000 / USD 2.355 | Contact Us |
What’s Included
- 12 nights accommodation in Amed, Nusa Penida and Sanur including breakfast
- All transfers and ground transportation with private drivers
- Diving activities (14 dives), including equipment rental if needed (excl. dive computer)
- Professional dive guides, ratio 1:4
- All land and boat transfers
- Full-day cultural tours as mentioned
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
What’s Excluded
- Flights to and from Bali
- Dive insurance and travel insurance
- Lunch, dinners and snacks
- Optional activities not listed
- Marine park or diving area fees (if applicable)
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and dive crew
- Specialty gear rental (computer, torch, camera, etc.)
Prerequisites
All participants must be certified scuba divers (minimum open water or equivalent) and must have dived in the past year. Scuba refresh and other courses are available upon request.
