natural wonder
Nusa Penida
A rugged island off Bali's southeast coast with dramatic sea cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and the iconic Kelingking Beach dinosaur-shaped cliff.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Sampalan
Bali, Indonesia · Asia
About Sampalan
Sampalan is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ulakan, 6km from Nusa Penida.
Sampalan is in Bali, Indonesia. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ulakan, about 20 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sampalan?
Within an hour or so of Sampalan: Nusa Penida (6 km), Kelingking Beach (12 km), Angel's Billabong (14 km), Tibumana Waterfall (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Sampalan?
The nearest famous roads are Bali Mandara Toll Road.
Where is Sampalan?
Sampalan is in Bali, Indonesia, about 20 km from Ulakan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Bali
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Coordinates
- -8.6736, 115.5586
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Worth the detour from Sampalan
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Kelingking Beach
A jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Angel's Billabong
A natural rock channel on Nusa Penida's west coast that fills with glass-clear water at low tide, forming an infinity pool above the surf. Swimming is dangerous when swell breaks over the lip.
14 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Tibumana Waterfall
A single symmetrical fall dropping into a round jade pool in a fern-lined gorge near Bangli, five minutes' walk from the car park. Quieter than the Ubud-area falls it sits between.
31 km · about 35 min drive
photogenic
Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang
The lower temple of the Lempuyang complex on Mount Lempuyang's flank, whose split candi bentar gate frames Mount Agung dead centre. The queue for that alignment can run for hours.
32 km · about 35 min drive
beach
Sanur Beach
Sheltered east-coast Bali beach with a long paved promenade and calm reef-protected water, a common first or last stop.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)
Bali's largest and holiest Hindu temple complex perched on the slopes of Mount Agung, known as the Mother Temple of Bali.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest
A lush nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in the heart of Ubud where hundreds of long-tailed macaques roam freely.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Sampalan
- Right hereKelingking BeachA jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
- 39 kmBali Mandara Toll Road12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.
- 41 kmTegallalang Rice TerracesDramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
- 58 kmJatiluwih Rice TerracesUNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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