Lembongan Walks Without a Guide
Walking on Nusa Lembongan means choosing your own route. The island covers about 8 km2, its highest point is about 50 m, and most walks take under two hours. Mountain trails, waterfall hikes and jungle treks do not exist here. What it does have is four easy coastal and bridge walks, each described below by length, plus advice on shoes, heat and traffic. If you want a guide and a commentary, the closest options are a boat, a dive trip or a private truck or buggy loop, which the attraction tours page describes.
A short stroll: the Jungut Batu beachfront
The beachfront at Jungut Batu is flat and easy, lined with traditional jukung fishing boats, with surf breaks visible offshore. It is a good place for an evening walk. Mount Agung shows to the north-north-east on a clear day. Sunset is in the west over open water, so the volcano is a backdrop to the dusk light and never the thing the sun sets behind.
About 35 minutes: Jungut Batu to Mushroom Bay
The coastal walk between the island’s two beach areas takes about 35 minutes. Start early while it is cool and carry water. Mushroom Bay is the sheltered beach, and speedboats work close to the shore there, so take care if you swim. If your legs give out, a boat back along the coast costs about IDR 30,000.
An hour or more: the south-west cliff path
This route links Sandy Bay, Devil’s Tear and Dream Beach over uneven limestone, so wear sturdy shoes with a grip. At Devil’s Tear, keep behind the rope barriers and off wet rock, because waves have swept people from the cove. At Dream Beach, stay on dry sand and keep off the beach rocks when the tide is high. Rips run along the beach, so it is a place to look and not to swim. Check the tide before you start, since a cave at Sandy Bay floods as it rises.
A longer outing: across the Yellow Bridge
From Lembongan Village, cross the Yellow Bridge, which is open to pedestrians, bicycles and motorbikes. On the Ceningan side, follow the waterfront path to Sea Breeze and then the road to the cliff bar at Mahana Point. The Blue Lagoon is about 70 to 90 minutes from Lembongan Village. Keep to the path, since the cove has no barriers and swell can reach the rocks.
Also worth a walk
The mangrove edge in the north is a short, flat stroll, and Panorama Point on the hill gives a wide view over the whole island.
Practical tips
- Set off early. The tropical sun is strong by midday.
- Carry water, sunscreen and shoes with a good sole.
- Wear a sarong and sash for Pura Puncak Sari or any temple, and do not step on the canang sari offerings.
- Roads are narrow and shared with scooters, trucks and bicycles, so walk facing traffic where there is no verge.
- On a day trip from Sanur, be back at the harbour well before the last boats, which leave at about 17:00.
Read more: sightseeing on Lembongan explains each stop on these routes, and the Bali 2 day itinerary shows the mainland side of a short trip.
Walking times are listed on Wikivoyage , and the UK government safety advice covers roads and scooters. If you prefer a driven loop with a guide, search Viator .