Beaches and a Devil's Tear sunset, a Manta Point snorkel and the Yellow Bridge to Ceningan — the island in two days.
By Bali ExplorerUpdated 11 September 20266 min read
Nusa Lembongan is small and easy, so two days is just right: one for its own beaches, cliffs and sunset, one for snorkelling and the hop across to Nusa Ceningan. Here's how to spend them — best with at least one night on the island.
The plan:Day 1 Mushroom Bay and Dream Beach, then sunset at Devil's Tear. Day 2 a morning snorkel to Manta Point and the mangroves, then the Yellow Bridge to Nusa Ceningan's Blue Lagoon.
Day 1 — Beaches & Devil's Tear
Ease into island time
Morning: swim at calm, pretty Mushroom Bay.
Midday: Dream Beach and a cliff-edge café lunch.
Late afternoon: walk to Devil's Tear for the waves.
Sunset: stay for golden hour over the blowholes.
Manta Point and the reefs are a short boat ride away. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (CC).
Day 2 — Snorkel & Nusa Ceningan
Water & the island hop
Early: a snorkel boat to Manta Point, Crystal Bay and the mangroves.
Midday: scooter across the Yellow Bridge to Nusa Ceningan.
Afternoon: the Blue Lagoon cliff, cliff-jump and Ceningan viewpoints.
Two days is ideal — one for the island's beaches, Devil's Tear and a sunset, and one for a snorkel trip to Manta Point and crossing the Yellow Bridge to Nusa Ceningan's blue lagoon. The island is small, so two relaxed days cover the highlights.
What is the best way to spend 2 days in Nusa Lembongan?
Day one: Mushroom Bay and Dream Beach, then sunset at Devil's Tear. Day two: a morning snorkel to Manta Point and the mangroves, then scooter across the Yellow Bridge to Nusa Ceningan for the Blue Lagoon and viewpoints.
Can you visit Nusa Lembongan as a day trip?
You can — fast boats from Sanur take 30–45 minutes — but staying at least one night is much better for sunsets, quiet beaches and reaching Nusa Ceningan without rushing.
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