Klungkung ? How ?
From Padangbai. Be there early and register on the beachfront
east of the main pier. Boats leave from 7 am-2 pm.
From Kusamba. Take small jukung on the beach, 100 m from the market.
When local traders book all the boats it's difficult to sail from
here.
From Sanur. Boats seating 50 leave from the beach at the end of
JI. Raya Sanur, next to The Grand Bali Beach Hotel and take you
to Jungut Batu on Nusa Lembongan in an hour. Departure: 7-8 am.
Boat with two 80 HP engines, life jackets and radio communication
is operated by Yayasan Pembangunan Desa Sanur Kaja.
From Benoa. Join a day-trip tour on a yacht. Contact Bali Camar,
the Bali International Yacht Club, Bali Adventure Club, Banina
Watersport or any of the companies mentioned in Sanur practicalities.
$70-$90 include diving and depend on the condition of the vessel
and facilities.
Bali Hai Cruises has daily cruises to Nusa Lembongan. The Beach
Club Cruise (9 am-4.30 pm) features swimming and a barbecue lunch
at a private club ($75). On the Reef Cruise (9.30 am-4 pm) the
boat ties up to a pontoon in the bay so passengers can play all
day. ($90).
WakaLouka yacht sails to Lembongan daily from Benoa at 9 am, returning
at 6 pm. $88, includes buffet lunch and use of WakaNusa Resort
facilities. Diving available at $45 per dive.
Nusa Penida. In Toya Pakeh, take a bemo to Sampalan terminal (Rp2,000)
where you can charter another bemo for an island tour ($20 unless
you are very good at bargaining). To go to Jungut Batu on Nusa
Lembongan either charter a jukung ($10) or take a public jukung
(Rp5,000).
Nusa Lembongan. Hire a trail bike from Jungut Batu for a tour
of the island for $7.50/day. The price is high because there are
no bemos. Cross the new bridge to get to Nusa Ceningan. Bird-watchers
should check out the cliffs there.
Water sports and Various Activities
Most people visit these islands to surf, scuba dive or snorkel.
The snorkeling here is some of the best on Bali. There are three
main surf spots all just offshore from Jungut Batu: the playground,
the abrasion and the shipwreck, which has the best breaks. Equipment
can be rented from residents: snorkeling $15, scuba diving $50.
Charter a jukung to Lembongan, Lombok and Sumbawa. Island Express
Surf Tours on Nusa Lembongan provides snorkeling and fishing equipment,
surfing, and meals. $380/person/week.
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