In providing Bali water sports activities, especially at the Tanjung Benoa beach in Nusa Dua, we often get questions from customers who reserve Tanjung Benoa water sports. The query is about holiday activities in the tourist area of Nusa Dua. This question is excellent because knowing exciting things in Bali, specifically in one place, will make your vacation schedule in Bali more effective. Hence, I will write about the top 10 things to do in Nusa Dua Bali in this article.
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- General Information on Nusa Dua Bali
- Best Way To Get Around The Area of Nusa Dua
Top 10 Things To Do In Nusa Dua+−
- 1. Mengiat Beach
- 2. Museum Pasifika Nusa Dua
- 3. Devdan Show Nusa Dua
- 4. Geger Beach
- 5. Bali Collection Shopping In Nusa Dua
- 6. Water Blow Nusa Dua
- 7. Camel Ride on Sawangan Beach Nusa Dua
- 8. Cycling Around Nusa Dua
- 9. Tandem Paragliding Riug Nusa Dua
- 10. Water Sports Nusa Dua
- Tanjung Benoa Marine Tourism Activities
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding What To Do In Nusa Dua
- Summary Top 10 Things To Do In Nusa Dua
Most of our customers who book Bali water sports activities are travelers who, for the first time, have a vacation to Bali. Therefore, before I write about the top 10 things to do in Nusa Dua Bali, it will be bits of help if you also know some of the following;
- General Information on Nusa Dua Bali.
- How to get Nusa Dua from a specific area in Bali.
- Best way to get around the area of Nusa Dua.
General Information on Nusa Dua Bali
Nusa Dua, if translated into English, means two islands. Because in the coastal area of Nusa Dua, there are two peninsulas shaped like tiny islands.
Visitors know the ITDC Nusa Dua area as the center of a luxury resort area in Bali. Nusa Dua is also an international conference venue and a luxury golf course. Even if you don’t stay at the ITDC Nusa Dua resort area, you can still enjoy Bali’s tourist area’s beauty. In addition to luxury, Nusa Dua is known to have a clean white sand beach area with shallow coastal waters.
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How To Get Nusa Dua From A Specific Area In Bali
Nusa Dua Bali is in the southeastern part of Bali, held in South Kuta, Badung regency district. How far is Nusa Dua from the airport? If you depart from Ngurah Rai Airport to the Nusa Dua tourism area, it will take 15 kilometers. The travel time depends on traffic, but the average is 30 minutes.
Transportation Options From Ngurah Rai Airport
There are many transportation options from Ngurah Rai Airport to the Nusa Dua tourist area.
- You can get a meter taxi and meter taxi available in the outside area of the arrival terminal.
- You also can book car rental services in Bali. For car rental in Bali, there are two choices. Self-drive car hires and rents a car in Bali with a driver.
- If you book a Bali tour package, the tour provider usually includes a shuttle service at Ngurah Rai Airport to your hotel.
- If you only carry a backpack, you can hire a scooter in Bali with delivery services to the airport. You should order a bike before arriving on the island of Bali. This will ensure you get a scooter at Ngurah Rai Airport.
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How much is the taxi fare from Nusa Dua to Ngurah Rai airport?
At the Bali collection entrance gate, you will see many Bluebird taxis. The fare of the Bluebird taxi is charged by meter. From Nusa Dua to Airport Bluebird taxi meter fares are around IDR 100.000 – IDR 150.000, these estimates fare. From the Ngurah Rai Aiport to Nusa Dua by official airport taxi, the fare is IDR 200.000/1 taxi.
Transportation Options From Other Area In Bali
If you are going to Nusa Dua from other areas in Bali far from Nusa Dua. Such as from Kuta Beach or Echo Beach Bali. Then using a private vehicle is the best choice of transportation.
For example, you are staying at Ubud, Bali, wanting a vacation to Nusa Dua. So the best transportation option is using private vehicles, motorbikes, and cars.
If your hotel is in Jimbaran and you are going to Nusa Dua, return to Jimbaran on the same day; an online or motorcycle taxi is the best way to get to the Nusa Dua area. Due to the Jimbaran area located close to Nusa Dua.
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Best Way To Get Around The Area of Nusa Dua
What is the best way to get around the Nusa Dua area? The Nusa Dua area is extensive and has a pedestrian area, which is very convenient for walking. Some visitors who stay in Nusa Dua walk or ride a bicycle to get around the Nusa Dua.
However, tourists who stay in other areas of Bali when visiting Nusa Dua prefer to use private vehicles. Both motorbikes and cars.
Finding motorcycle rental services in Bali is easy; you can use a search engine like Google. The average price of motorcycle rental in Bali is around IDR 80.000 / 24 hours.
Getting a car rental with a driver is the best choice if you plan to visit Nusa Dua; then, on the same day, you want a vacation to Garuda Wisnu Kencana or Uluwatu Temple. For example, the rental price of a Toyota Avanza in Bali with a driver, including fuel, is IDR 550.000 / 12 hours.
Top 10 Things To Do In Nusa Dua
Before I wrote an article about the top 10 things to do in Nusa Dua, I searched the internet for what people suggest and places to see in Nusa Dua. I found plenty of pages about what to do in Nusa Dua that list activities or attractions with locations not in the Nusa Dua area. Such as Pandawa Beach, Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Padang Padang Beach, Dreamland Beach.
No wonder, on the article page I saw on the internet, I found more than ten things to do In Nusa Dua. Furthermore, the Pandawa beach location is in the Kutuh area, not in Nusa Dua, while the Garuda Wisnu Kencana location is in the Ungasan area, not in Nusa Dua. Also, Padang Padang Beach and Dreamland beach locations are in the Pecatu area, not Nusa Dua.
Because I don’t want people to miss information on what to do in Nusa Dua, I am writing about the top 10 things to do in Nusa Dua. Of course, all ten things to do in Nusa Dua are listed on this page with a location in Nusa Dua, not in other parts of Bali.
Most tourists visit Nusa Dua because of an interest in attending Mengiat beach, Nusa Dua. Besides seeing the white sand beaches, visitors like shopping, trying culinary tours, and watching cultural shows in Nusa Dua. Below is a list of the top 10 things to do in Nusa Dua Bali, famous among travelers—especially travelers from India, Europe, China, Singapore, and Indonesia.
1. Mengiat Beach
Indonesian tourists better know Mengiat Beach by Pantai Mengiat Nusa Dua. Mengiat Beach Bali offers a white sand beach, and the beach’s cleanliness is maintained. Mengiat Beach is very popular with Indonesian, Indian, and Chinese tourists who vacation in Bali with family and children. Because the coastal waters of Mengiat Beach Nusa Dua are very shallow, and there are no waves.
You can find waves on Mengiat beach. However, it is far away from the beach shoreline. Therefore, it makes Mengiat beach Bali Nusa dua very safe for children to swim.
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2. Museum Pasifika Nusa Dua
In addition to beach attractions, Nusa Dua also offers cultural and art tourism. One of which is the Museum Pasifika Nusa Dua. Museum Pasifika is perfect for a family vacation spot, especially for those who want to invite children to see the painting art collection. At the Museum Pasifika Nusa Dua, you will see some Affandi paintings and some of Indonesia’s famous painters.
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3. Devdan Show Nusa Dua
To watch world-class theater shows, you must watch Devdan Show Nusa Dua. Devdan Show will show you an attraction of dance, acrobatics, unique costumes, and illusions.
Also, Devdan Show Nusa Dua displays a prominent stage layout with excellent sound effects. The Devdan Show Theater is air-conditioned, so spectators will feel very comfortable while watching.
Devdan Show lasts 90 minutes, and the show’s beginning to end is full of surprises that will make the audience astonishing.
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4. Geger Beach
In the south of Mengiat beach is a beautiful white sand beach called Geger beach. On Google Maps, there are two different beach GPS locations named Geger Beach Nusa Dua.
Geger beach on the north side of the Geger temple location is more popular with international tourists who like to sit on the sunbed, sunbathe and enjoy drinks. Right behind the Geger coastline, there are two restaurants.
Geger beach, located on the south of Geger temple, is preferred by local tourists. I like visiting the south side of Geger beach. It makes me feel more comfortable compared to the north side of the beach. Geger Beach Bali in the south of Geger Temple also offers a white sand beach, and the surrounding area is quiet, with fewer tourist visits.
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5. Bali Collection Shopping In Nusa Dua
If you are wondering about shopping in Nusa Dua, you should visit Bali Collection. I like to escort my children to shop for clothes at the Bali Collection because the clothes price is local, and the shopping area is not crowded with visitors compared to other shopping malls in Bali.
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6. Water Blow Nusa Dua
If you want to see the Indian Ocean waves hit a high cliff, which makes the water splash high, then you should visit the Water Blow Nusa Dua.
There are things you should notice when you are in the Water Blow Nusa Dua area. Try not to get too close to the cliff area; you should watch the waves and splash of water from a distance for safety.
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7. Camel Ride on Sawangan Beach Nusa Dua
Besides offering white sand beaches beautiful views, Nusa Dua tourist attractions also offer exciting holiday activities for vacationists. One is the camel riding activity on the Sawangan Beach Nusa Dua.
If you are riding a camel in Bali, the provider of the Bali camel ride is Bali Camel Safari. The Bali Camel Safari reception location is located in the hotel lobby of the Hilton Nusa Dua Bali (Formerly Nikko hotel Bali). Therefore, you must go to the Hilton Nusa Dua Bali lobby to join a camel ride in Nusa Dua Bali. At the entrance, you ask the porter to show you the location of the Bali Camel Safari reception counter.
After you check in for The camel ride, the Bali Camel Safari staff will escort you to the Sawangan Beach Nusa Dua. For your information, the Camel ride takes place on the Sawangan beach shoreline.
Camel Ride Package Options
Bali Camel Safari provides a large selection of camel riding packages, and there are tours. There is also a pre-wedding photos package with a camel. If you only want to experience riding a camel, you can arrange a camel ride package for 30 minutes.
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The demand for tourists to try camel riding activities in Nusa Dua is very high, especially for Bali pre-wedding photo sessions location. Therefore, it is better for you to reserve early for camel riding activities, at least one month in advance.
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8. Cycling Around Nusa Dua
One of my favorite activities when visiting Nusa Dua is cycling around the Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa areas. I can see many attractive spots around the Nusa Dua area by cycling.
To get a bicycle, you have to rent it. You can rent at the hotel where you stay in Nusa Dua. If you don’t stay overnight in Nusa Dua, you can also rent a bicycle at the ITDC Nusa Dua entrance gate. When I wrote this article, the bicycle rental price was IDR 25,000 / 6 hours.
The best bicycle spot in the Nusa Dua tourism area is on the Peninsula Island area, which is close to the Nusa Dua water blow location.
9. Tandem Paragliding Riug Nusa Dua
In addition to marine tourism activities, Nusa Dua also offers other adventure tourism activities. One of them is Tandem Paragliding. Paragliding is English, and if translated into Indonesian, it indicates Paralayang.
Furthermore, the location of Tandem Paragliding in Bali is in two areas. One is from the cliffs of Melasti Ungasan beach, and the other is from the Riug Nusa Dua cliffs.
The Tandem Paragliding location at Riug Nusa Dua has a total area of approximately 30 acres. As for the flying and landing areas, paragliding participants have an area of about 20 acres. Everything is covered with synthetic grass for the take-off area so that paragliding participants are comfortable when taking off and landing.
When you take the Tandem Paragliding ride, you can see the view of Nusa Dua beach from above, with a height of 68 meters above sea level. So, you will see pictures of the Nusa Dua tourist area and Nusa Dua beach from a different perspective.
Paragliding at Riug Nusa Dua is tandem, so pilots will accompany participants while flying. In addition, the duration of tandem paragliding at Riug Nusa Dua is about 15 minutes, counting from when you start flying and land again. Then how much does the Riug Nusa Dua Tandem Paragliding cost? Please click the link for the answer regarding Paragliding prices at Riug Nusa Dua.
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10. Water Sports Nusa Dua
Besides white sand beaches and luxury resorts, Nusa Dua is the best place to join water sports in Bali which is suitable for a beginner. However, Bali’s central location of marine tourism activities for beginners is in the Tanjung Benoa beach area. Tanjung Benoa water sports are also called Nusa Dua water sports because the Tanjung Benoa area is next to Nusa Dua.
Heading to Tanjung Benoa beach from the Nusa Dua area only requires a 10-minute motorized vehicle trip. Along the coastline of Tanjung Benoa, you will find many Bali water sports providers.
Tanjung Benoa Marine Tourism Activities
The following is a list of marine tourism activities available on the beach of Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua.
- Banana boat.
- Parasailing Adventures.
- Turtle conservation tour with a glass-bottom boat.
- Snorkeling.
- Flyboard.
- Introductory Scuba Dive.
- Seawalker.
The best approach to arrange Tanjung Benoa water sports activities is to book online and avoid direct booking at the water sports activity location. If you make a walk-in booking for water sports activities at Tanjung Benoa, you will get a published price instead of an online price.
In addition to ordering via the internet, you should request a Tanjung Benoa water sports package. Because by booking a marine water sports package, you will get a unit price of the game much cheaper. Also, you will get a free shuttle from your hotel to Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding What To Do In Nusa Dua
In providing Bali tour package services, car rental, Bali river rafting tours, and marine water sports activities. We very often get the following questions regarding Nusa Dua.
Most Nusa Dua beach offers shallow waters, with almost no waves along the coastline. If you vacation with children, the beach in Nusa Dua is very safe for children to swim. However, you can wave around 100 meters from the coastline. Specific to Sawangan beach Nusa Dua, the waves are significant and appropriate for those good at swimming.
Almost all areas in Bali are very safe for traveling, and Nusa Dua is the most secure region in Bali. Therefore, many international conferences are held in the Nusa Dua area.
The answers depend on your travel criteria. If you are looking for a quieter tourist area, and love white sand beaches, then Nusa Dua will be better than Seminyak. If you resemble a busier tourist spot with many culinary choices and shopping spots, Seminyak is more suitable for you.
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Summary Top 10 Things To Do In Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua area is known as luxury resorts areas in Bali. Offer neatly arranged gardens, five-star resorts, and a trustworthy vacationing area. Besides offering luxury, Nusa Dua has a white sand beach attraction, which is excellent for family vacations.
You will not find sunset on Nusa Dua beach because the coastline faces to the east; however if you wake up early. Then the Nusa Dua beach is the best place to see the sunrise, besides Sanur beach.
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