Menjangan Island

Menjangan Bali is hidden Gem, this Island is must visit for nature lovers who want running away from the crowds. 

Snorkeling Menjangan tour is on of the best things to do and very reccomend to every people want to visit Menjangan Bali.

How to get to Menjangan Island?

To get to Menjangan island you have to go by  a boat. Boat to Menjangan Island  approximately 30 minutes either from Banyuwedang or Labuhan Lalang Harbor.

Menjangan Island offers pristine white sandy sand and is a very popular diving or snorkeling spot among diving enthusiasts in the world. Menjangan Snorkeling spot or Menjangan diving spot.

As a conservation area, Menjangan Island has a very famous underwater world with mesmerizing crystal clear water, colourful coral reefs and from majestic turtles until hundred of tropical fishes. 

The area of Menjangan Island is about 175 hectares, the island is uninhabited, the island also knows home for wild  Javan deer (in Bahasa called Menjangan deer, the name given by local population) because many wild javan deers stay on the island for long time ago. The wild java deers is very friendly you were able to sit just next to them and you can meet them on the beach after snorkeling or diving trip. 

The waters around Menjangan Island have three interconnected ecosystems: seagrass beds, coral reefs, and mangrove forests. The exceptionally clear water and diverse marine life make tourism activities, particularly snorkeling and diving, thrive in this area. There are 11ndive sites scattered around the island, such as : POS I, Mangrove Point, Blue Corner, Under water cave, Pos 2, Bat Cave, Temple Point, Coral Garden, Sandy Sloope, Eel Garden, Anchor Wreck. 

On this island, wall diving is famous, which involves diving to depths following the underwater cliff paths. This is due to the underwater contour of Menjangan Island, which is mostly in the form of cliffs. The presence of these underwater cliffs creates a difference in the water color around Menjangan Island. Shallow waters (3-6 meters) have a bright green color, while deeper waters (more than 10 meters) tend to be dark blue.

The beauty of the underwater world at Menjangan Island is very distinctive and different compared to other places. In addition to having cliffs, this island also features underwater caves that serve as habitats for the growth of soft corals starting from a depth of 10 meters. The underwater visibility can reach up to 50 meters in good weather, and the currents, which are not too strong, are ideal for snorkeling or diving activities. In these waters, you can find various colorful fish and corals, such as Angle fish, Clown fish, Bat fish, Moray eel, Nudibranch, Sea fans, Anemone, Sponge coral, and many more.

In addition to its beautiful beaches and enchanting coral reefs Menjangan Island is adorned with Hindu temples, people usually visit during Hindu holidays. These temples are not only rich in history but also showcase stunning architecture. In total, there are eight temples to explore:

1. Pura Taman Beji
2. Pesraman Agung Kebo Iwa (Hyang Brahma Ireng)
3. Pagoda Agung Dewi Kwan Im (Dewi Kemakmuran)
4. Pendopo Ida Bhatara Lingsir Dalem Gajah Mada (Hyang Wisnu Murti)
5. Pura Sang Hyang Siwa Pasupati
6. Pelinggih Ida Bhatara Lingsir Watu Renggong
7. Pelinggih Sang Hyang Ganesha
8. Pura Segara Giri Dharma Kencana

You cannot visit Menjangan Island independently as it as part of the protected National Park, so you need to organise the trip with a company as a park guide needs to be with you an entrance fee to enter the island need to be paid. The entrance fee to Menjangan Island IDR 200,000 per person on normal day and IDR 300,000 per person on Indonesia Public Holidays or Sundays.