Lembongan Island: Another Paradise in Bali

It is well known that Nusa Lembongan is the Gili island of Bali. Lembongan island is a small island on the south east of Bali near the bigger island, Nusa Penida Island. It is in Klungkung regency. 

The only way to get there is by water transportation. Sanur Beach is the nearest point to get there from Denpasar. Slow boat and fast boat are available to go to Lembongan island. There are some departure time may suit on your plan. Most of the slow boats are available earlier than the fast boat. It is at 8 am while the fast boat first departure time is at 10 am. It needs one and a half to two hours on the way with slow boat. But it only takes 25 minutes to get there by fast boat.

mushroom bay 

On my first time going there I took fast boat. It is only 50k one way for local people. It is not the same for ‘bule’ or tourists. They will be charged three to five times much more. But I guess that’s commonly usual. J The fast boat that I took charges the foreigner passengers 250k for one way. But you can get cheaper if you can show your student card and also if you are in a group you’ll get discount. It will be nice if you have a local friend who asks for special price for you to the company (it doesn’t always work out).

Well, if you like to experience the wave on the sea on slow boat, you will get cheaper price for sure. Im not sure how much you (foreigner) need to pay but it is 25k for local people one way, and I don’t guarantee the comfort.

You should make sure that your destination is the same as the boat destination. Some boats are going to different bay in Lembongan.

My trip was going to Mushroom Bay, I took Marlin fast boat to get there. The ticket stand is in front of Le Mayeur Museum, Sanur. To get to the beach you just need to go straight till the end of Jl. Hang Tuah.

What to do there? If you wonder what you can do there, don’t underestimate it. 

snorkeling spot

Lembongan has beautiful views of under the sea for you who like snorkeling or diving. There are many snorkeling spots there. There are also banana boat and slide on the ocean and other water sports can be enjoyed.

jumping point in Nusa Ceningan

 For you who like adrenalin sport you can do jumping directly to the ocean on some jumping point in Lembongan. There are various high for jumping from 5 m till 13 m are available. Near the jumping point there is also blue lagoon and you can see dolphin there. Several beaches are good for surfing. Not only local people do surfing there even foreigner especially come for surfing to this island.

seaweed farm

Besides the water activity you can do, you are served beautiful views of the beaches and the panorama of the mountain in Karangasem regency that can be seen from Lembongan makes it completely amazing. The activity of sea weed farmers also can be enjoyed. 

gala-gala house

In a village in Lembongan you can see a hand-made underworld called gala-gala house. It is kinda underworld house which has the same part of modern house such as; kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and has more than on doors. It was built based on the Pandawa-Korawa story in Hindu belief.

mola-mola house

You better stay there overnight because one day is not enough to explore and enjoy the exotics of this beautiful island. One recommended place to try is staying in Mola-Mola House in Mushroom Bay. You will be served with friendly kind employee, good food, exclusive building or room and beautiful beach-mountain views. Peaceful is easily gained in this place. Noted: there is no traffic here.

Mount Batur Trekking

Trekking may be another experience on your travelling.  What can you enjoy when you trek? Mountain panorama, sunrise, lake view, larva, steam, craters can be enjoyed. Mount Batur can be chosen to trek which is located in Kintamani, Bangli regency, Bali. You can go there by car or motorbike. If you are from Kuta, you can choose the way passing Ubud (Payangan or Ceking terrace)  which is nearer than other way. It"s about 2 hours riding motorbike. Maps on your mobile phone may be helpful.

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Trekking Association is located in Kedisan Village near the Lake Batur. You will need to pay an entrance ticket to get down from Panelokan Street(the main street when you get in Kintamani) for 11k, but it's free for local people.
When you get to Kedisan village there are some fine hotels not far from the lake. there are also some restaurants around and one floating restaurant on the lake. The hotel where i stayed, Hotel Surya has about 20 rooms which are standard and bungalow rooms. One standard room is 150k for two people in it. if you are three people you will be charged 200k per room.

There may be some people offer you a trekking trip and say they are the trekking guide and tell you the price, don't ever believe on them. Because they may charge you much more expensive than how much it supposed to be. You better check on the internet about the Trekking Guide Association in Mount Batur and phone the number for booking a trip. Or you can call Pak Baru +6287860578544 one of the officers of the association.
Trekking trip will need a trekking guide, you will be charge 250k per guide. one guide is for maximum 4 people. but if you only alone you still need to pay 250k (not including breakfast and entrance ticket 35k) . If you wanna see sunrise on the top of mountain you need to go to starting point at 3.30 am. it is about 5 minutes from the hotel by bike.The guide will give each of you a flash light so you can see the track.

The trip will be about 1 and a half till 2 hour to get to the top, depends how fast you trek. It's 3,5 km far and 1770m above the sea level. When you are on the top there is a stopped point to see sunrise and cook some eggs also some seller sell drink such as hot tea, coffee or mix.

The sun rises around 6 am. After that you will be guided to see craters, sacred cave and feel the steam which will make you warm.

On the way down the mountain you will see beautiful view of the lake and the green mountain and the blue clear skies. so peaceful morning.
You will experience more than this when you try it yourself. :)