I was thinking about visiting Nusa Penida long before my trip. It is a tropical island paradise less than an hour away from Bali, and anyone with an Instagram and a pulse has likely seen photos of ...

Nusa Penida is about 15 miles long and wide (roughly an hour's drive either way), so tours are popular for travelers who want to see the highlights and are short on time.

The Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area, within the Coral Triangle, is home to 296 species of coral and 576 species of reef fish. PHOTO: ROLEX/PIER NIRANDARA.

Nusa Penida has several inns with prices ranging from Rp 200,000 to 300,000 per night, but vacant rooms aren’t always available. (iru/kes) Popular.