Cost & pricing

What a Bali to Nusa Penida trip costs

Transparent figures for transport, stays, experiences and the smaller costs that are easy to miss.

In short

Expect per-person daily expenses to range from USD 300 to USD 1,500, depending on your choices for transport, lodging and private excursions.

Premium transfers: private car and fast boat charters from USD 100 one way per person.
Luxury stays: high-end villas and boutique resorts from USD 400 per night.
Exclusive experiences: private tours, diving and wellness from USD 150 per person per day.

01 — The breakdown

Every line item

Figures as published in this guide. They fluctuate with season, operator and personal preference.

Getting there
Private car, Bali accommodation to Sanur Harbour
Climate-controlled vehicle and professional driver
Start from IDR 2.500.000
Private fast boat charter
45-minute crossing, up to 10 passengers, one way
IDR 1,500,000 – 3,000,000
Premium seat on a scheduled fast boat
Priority boarding and refreshments, per person one way
IDR 350,000 – 500,000
Helicopter charter
15–20 minutes, one-way flight
USD 1,500 – 3,000+
Where to stay
Ultra-luxury villa or resort
Per night; up to USD 2,500+ in peak season (July–August, December–January)
From USD 800
Boutique stay
Per night; book around 30 days ahead in shoulder season
USD 400 – 700
Experiences
Full-day private island tour
Vehicle, driver and guide for two people, excluding entrance fees
IDR 1,200,000 – 2,500,000
Site entrance fees
Per person, per site
IDR 10,000 – 25,000
Private snorkelling charter
Half day: Manta Point, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay
IDR 1,500,000 – 3,000,000
Private dive master and boat, two dives
Gear rental included
Start from USD 130
Private yoga or meditation session
Per session
IDR 500,000 – 800,000
Professional photographer
Half-day session, optional add-on
IDR 1,000,000 – 2,000,000
Dining
High-end dinner for two
Multiple courses with a curated wine list
IDR 1,000,000 – 2,500,000
Private dining setup
Terrace dinner or beachside BBQ, on top of food and beverage
IDR 500,000 – 1,000,000
Private chef for an evening
Depends on menu complexity and number of guests
IDR 2,000,000 – 5,000,000

02 — Worked example

How the figures above add up over a three-day trip. Estimates, not a quote.

Day 1 — Arrival & coastal grandeur
Private car transfer, Ubud to Sanur
Start from IDR 2.500.000
Private fast boat charter, Sanur to Nusa Penida
IDR 2,000,000
Luxury cliffside villa
One night
USD 800
Private island tour
Half day, including Kelingking and Broken Beach
IDR 1,500,000
High-end dinner for two
IDR 1,500,000
Day 1 total
Approximate
~USD 1,159
Day 2 — Marine wonders & wellness
Luxury cliffside villa
One night
USD 800
Private snorkelling charter
Half day: Manta Point, Crystal Bay
IDR 2,500,000
Private yoga session
IDR 600,000
Private chef dinner at the villa
IDR 3,000,000
Day 2 total
Approximate
~USD 1,200
Day 3 — Serene departure
Leisurely breakfast
Included with the villa
Included
Private fast boat charter, Nusa Penida to Sanur
IDR 2,000,000
Private car transfer, Sanur to Seminyak
IDR 500,000
Day 3 total
Approximate
~USD 163
Trip total
Estimated 3-day total for two people
Excludes international flights, personal shopping and extensive alcoholic beverages
~USD 2,522

03 — Easy to miss

Not hidden, just easy to leave out of a budget.

Island entrance fee
Sometimes collected on arrival at the ports, around IDR 25,000 per person.
Taxes and service charges
Usually 10–21% combined on restaurant bills and accommodation. Confirm whether quoted prices already include them.
Gratuities
Not mandatory. For drivers and guides, IDR 100,000–200,000 per day; for villa staff, IDR 500,000–1,000,000 at the end of a stay.
Travel insurance
Typically 4–10% of total trip value.

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