Saren Cliff is another astonishing viewpoint over southern cliffs of Nusa Penida – with absolutely no tourists. We’ve visited thrice and were always alone. You could visit it at the same time as Tembeling Forest, Pools & Beach, since it’s almost the same road leading to it.
The drive there is pretty bumpy, but that is nothing new on Nusa Penida. The towering cliffs take your breath away. There is a sign for Saren Cliff Viewpoint, a swing and some beautiful big trees but the highlight is sitting on the edge of cliffs in the middle of nowhere enjoying the grandeur of Nusa Penida.
Saren Cliff Viewpoint also offers spectacular sunsets, and during their season (May – November) you can see Manta Rays cruising in the vast Indian Ocean below.
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How to get to Saren Cliff Viewpoint
Saren Cliff Viewpoint is located in the middle of southern line of Nusa Penida Island. From the main harbour of Toya Pakeh, it’s approximately a 45-minute drive.
We’ve pinned the location of Saren Cliff Point on the map of Nusa Penida below, so you can see where it is in relation to either your accommodation on the island or other points of interest.
- You can explore the island on your own with rented scooter. Price for rental: Rp 70k – 100k (US$5) a day.
NOTE! The roads on Nusa Penida are, mildly said, in bad state. Lots of holes, ignorant van drivers, gravel parts… We’d avoid this option if you’re not experienced scooter driver. - The option we once did (and would highly recommend it) is you can rent a car on Nusa Penida with private driver – great option to visit multiple spots safely in a day with a group of friends.
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General information about Saren Cliff Viewpoint:
- No entrance fee, no parking fee.
- The access is more of an off-road experience than actual road.
- Our advice: as soon as the road gets really crazy, park your vehicle by the road and continue on foot. After about 20 minutes’ walk (800 meters) you’ll reach the tree, the swing and grandeur of cliffs with unobstructed view.
- You might encounter locals offering you a ride – you can definitely accept it, expect to pay them around Rp 70,000 – Rp 100,000. They will drive you to the viewpoint, show you around a bit, wait until you’re done and drive you back to your scooter. You can haggle for the price as well.
- If you stay until sunset, definitely bring a flashlight – there is no road lights and the path is partly through forest, so it gets dark.
- Viewpoint is just that – a viewpoint. No restaurants or bars, no warungs, no toilet or designated parking spot. In return you receive solitude with one of the most majestic views on Nusa Penida.
- Warning: no railings at the viewpoint!
We highly recommend Saren Cliff Viewpoint to adventure junkies who seek epic spots away from the crowds. We promise, it will not disappoint.
BEST NUSA PENIDA DAY TOURS FROM BALI
If you are staying in Bali… you can join a group and take a day trip on a speedboat to explore the highlights of Nusa Penida. Trips usually take whole day, but everything is organised. So you can literally wake up in Bali, they pick you up in your accommodation, you grab a speedboat to Nusa Penida, you can snorkel with Manta Rays and visit lots of the amazing beaches and viewpoints … in just one day.
Manta Ray Snorkelling Tour on Nusa Penida (from Bali): Snorkelling with Manta Rays is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the best wildlife encounters we’ve had in our lives. The Manta Rays are majestic and friendly animals with a wingspan of 5m. The gentle giants cruise around you while you snorkel amongst them.
This tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Bali and all transports and tickets are included.
Nusa Penida Highlights Tour (from Bali): This tour is the most highly reviewed Nusa Penida tour there is. You’ll visit all the best spots, like Angel’s Billabong, Kelingking (T-Rex) Beach, Broken Beach, Rumah Pohon Treehouse & Thousand Island Viewpoint. Also included is snorkeling at Crystal Bay! It’s a total win and we highly recommend it.
MORE NUSA ISLANDS BLOG POSTS
There are loads of adventurous things to do on Nusa Penida, but we also wrote detailed guides for all of the epic things you can do on Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. You can explore more of our guides by clicking one of the links below.
