Destination

Nusa Penida

Home to Ampel Experience — and the island where Helios began.

Why Nusa Penida

Two Islands in One

Nusa Penida's west side is famous — Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong — and filled with the buses and photo queues that fame brings. The quiet east side, anchored by Ampel village, is where Helios does its signature work: a cave the village considers sacred, a forest cycling route, and a weaving artisan who still uses natural dyes.

Most visitors see one side of this island. Helios exists to make sure the east side isn't the one they miss.

Experiences Here

What You Can Do in Ampel

Trekking

Goa Gede & Tanjung Juntil Trekking

A secluded limestone-cave trek, plus coastal routes toward Atuh Beach.

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Cycling

Tanjung Juntil Cycling

Three gentle downhill routes — sunrise, cultural, or coastal.

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Craft

Rang Rang Weaving

Learn natural-dye weaving directly from artisan Men Sruti.

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Snorkeling & Island Tours

Snorkeling & Island Experiences

Suana Reef, Manta Bay, Manta Point, and West/East island tours.

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Also Available

Regular West & East Penida Tours

West Nusa Penida
Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong
East Nusa Penida
Atuh Beach, Diamond Beach, Manta Point
Practical Information

Getting There

From Bali

Fast Boat, ~45 Min

Regular fast-boat crossings from Sanur harbor. We can arrange transfers as part of your booking.

Getting Around

Ampel Is Remote by Design

The east side has far less infrastructure than the west — part of why it's stayed the way it has.

Best Season

April to October

Dry season keeps trekking and cycling routes safest; craft experiences run year-round.

Ready When You Are

See the side of Nusa Penida the buses don't reach.

Plan Your Journey