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Daytime

High Altitude Day on Nusa Penida

Start your day at the island's highest point, enjoy a beachfront drink, and end with a view before the afternoon heat sets in.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Puncak Mundi

    Walk up to Puncak Mundi. At 521 metres, this is the highest point on Nusa Penida. You will see the defunct wind turbines and solar panels, plus the temple perched on the hill. The views stretch out over the island and the ocean below.

  2. 09:45

    Penida Colada

    Head down to Penida Colada for a drink and a bite to eat. This beachfront bar and restaurant serves food and has live music every night. It is a good place to rest and watch the waves.

  3. 10:45

    Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area

    Walk to the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. Located just seven minutes from the anchor point, this nature reserve offers a chance to see the local ecosystem and enjoy the coastal scenery.

Local tip

The walk from Puncak Mundi to the food and drink spots takes some time, so plan for a steady pace. Penida Colada is open from 08:00 to 23:00, so it will be open for your mid-morning stop.

Check before you go

  • Penida Colada is open daily from 08:00 to 23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nusa Penida (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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