Nusa Penida is the island off Bali’s coast known for its cliffs and turquoise bays. From a helicopter its coast reads as one line: the headland at Kelingking Beach known as the T-Rex cliff, Broken Beach and the bays around Manta Point, with the smaller islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan close by. Two routes on the Bali hub fly here.
The Bali Nusa Penida 45-Minute Helicopter Tour spends about 45 minutes on this coast. The route passes Manta Point, the T-Rex cliff at Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Devil’s Tears, and the tour description adds Angel’s Billabong, Crystal Bay, Jungutbatu and the Blue Lagoon. A shared seat costs from IDR 8,999,000.
The Bali Volcanoes and Islands 85-Minute Helicopter Tour starts with the same island coast, passing Manta Point, Kelingking Beach and Devil’s Tears, and then crosses back to Bali for Mount Agung and Mount Batur. It takes about 85 minutes and costs from IDR 16,999,000 per seat.
The tours follow a fixed route, but the weather can change it, and the pilot has the final say on safety. The sea crossing is part of the flight, and the pilot’s commentary helps you pick out each bay and headland as the island comes up below, with the turquoise water of the bays set against the cliffs.
Every tour starts and ends at Nusa Dua Heliport on Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, south of the Nusa Dua resort area, where drinks are included in the heliport lounge. Before the flight, each passenger completes an online pre-flight registration with their full name, body weight, a copy of valid ID and any medical conditions, and the exact departure time is confirmed after booking. Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure for the safety briefing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included but can be added at extra cost.
Each tour is sold two ways. A shared seat is priced per person, and you may fly with other guests, with the crew deciding the seating; a private flight is priced per helicopter for up to 4 guests. All seats face forward with panoramic windows, the pilot gives live commentary, and a photo with the pilot or the helicopter is included. Professional photos and video, and landings on the way, cost extra.
The maximum weight is 130 kg per passenger. No minimum age is stated; children aged 2 and over need their own seat, and under-2s fly free on a parent’s lap. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure or until you complete pre-flight registration, whichever comes first; after that, shared seats are non-refundable, as are private flights cancelled within 24 hours. If the pilot cancels for weather or safety, you choose a full refund or a new date.
Flights run all year. April to October is the dry season, with the clearest skies; from November to March, afternoon showers cause more reschedules, so morning flights are best. To see the island’s cliffs and bays, book the Nusa Penida helicopter tour.
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