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Here is the List of Best Water Sports in Bali
Surfing
Whenever we talk about water sports, the first picture that comes to our mind is riding the waves Surfing in Bali tops the list of best water adventure to indulge in. It is one of the most thrilling things to do in Bali that’ll make your blood gushing. And Bali is undeniably the most popular destination for wave riders around the globe.
Whether you are a professional surfer or intermediate, Bali has a number of surfing spots to match with every level. If you have never surfed before and want a piece of action, Bali has innumerable surfing schools which cater to every level of experience. There are a lot of adventure tourist places in Bali where you can enjoy extreme water sports.
Adventure Level - Difficult
Approx Price - Softboard is available for rent at INR 476 per day
Places to Try - Kuta, Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Impossibles, Balangan, Medewi, Nusa Dua
Swimming Required: Yes,
compulsorily.
Click Here To Book Now: Surfing in Canggu Beach
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Scuba Diving
As much as the land beauty entices the tourists from the world, the mysterious underwater beauty of Bali is equally stunning. There is a different world under the ocean! If you want to explore the coral reefs and marine life, the island is rich in underwater treasure. Scuba Diving is the most popular water sports in Bali.
If you haven’t experienced this most amazing water adventure yet, head straight to Bali which boasts of numerous dive centres And experiences the thrill.
Adventure Level - Moderate
Approx Price - INR 1545 per person
Places to Try- Sanur, Menjangan Island, Amed, Tulamben, and Tanjung Benoa
Swimming Required: You
are not required to be a swimmer.
Click Here To Book Now: Scuba Diving in Kuta
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Snorkelling
If you afraid of going deep into the sea, snorkelling is the easiest way to enjoy the underwater wonders. Explore the marine life in Bali’s clear blue water and get enamoured by the underwater beauties including coral reefs, shipwrecks and colourful fishes.
Unlike the scuba diving, you don’t need to carry an air tank, neither diving experience or any underwater activity certificate to enjoy this amazing water sport. The tropical waters around Bali with an average temperature of 27 degrees create an ideal ambience for snorkelling. It is a must done activity in your tour of Bali.
Adventure Level - Moderate
Approx Price - INR 2559 per person
Places to Try- Sanur, Menjangan Island, Blue Lagoon, Tulamben, Amed, Nusa Lembongan
Swimming Required: Yes,
compulsorily.
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Rafting
Feel
the thrill of the rushing rapids beneath your boat as you traverse the waters
at high speeds.
Rafting is one of the most popular water sports in Bali that not only gives you all the
adrenaline-pumping action but also take you close to the natural beauty and the wilderness of the lush tropical forests, as you traverse through the waters.
Adventure Level: The adventure level
depends on the activity grade that you choose. The grades range from 1-6
depending on the speed of the waves, rock drops, and sharpness of manoeuvres
required.
Where to try: The best places to try
rafting at Ayung River (located in Ubud) and Telaga Waja River (located in
Karangasem area, 2 hours drive from Kuta).
Approx Cost: The cost of rafting in
Bali starts at around INR 2409, USD 35 for around 2 hours.
Swimming Required: Non-swimmers can
do rafting. You will be provided with life jackets and accompanied by
professionals
Book Now: White Water Rafting at Ayung River
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Pick-up/ Drop-off Location: Your hotel, centrally located in Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Canggu, Candidasa and Denpasar area
Pickup Timings:
- 8:00 AM: South Bali area: Kerobokan, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Kuta
- 8:30 AM : North Bali area: Sanur, Denpasar, Ubud, and Candidasa
Activity Timings: 8:00/ 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Activity Duration: 6 hours
Note- Timing of pick-up & drop-off might be tentative, depending upon the weather conditions.
About Rafting in Telaga Waja River:
Experience the off beaten path in Bali and go white water rafting down the Telaga Waja River. Despite being in a quiet and secluded area, white water rafting is a wild water sport that's perfectly suited for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike. You'll be assisted by a professional team, so there's nothing to worry about at all. Throughout the rafting ride, you'll get to see beautiful panoramas of mountains, waterfalls, rice fields, and stone cliffs.
Stand Up Paddle (SUP)
Stand
up paddle or paddleboarding is a fun way to traverse the waves and be amidst
the raw beauty of never-ending water landscapes.
Surfing the waves between 4
feet-6 feet in height atop a self-controlled large longboard is a thrilling the experience that’s sure to stay with you for a long time.
Adventure Level: This is amongst the
easier water sports in Bali.
Where to try: The best places to try
stand up paddle is Kuta Beach, Sanur beach & Tanjung Benoa beach at Nusa
Dua.
Approx Cost: The price starts at USD
45, INR 3100 for a 20-minute round.
Swimming Required: You should know
swimming for this activity.
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- 5H
- Nusa Dua
- 1H
Sea Walking
Sea Walking is another great option for those who want to explore Bali’s underwater beauty of the coral reef and colourful marine life but don’t have a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certificate. The best thing about this sport is that it doesn’t require swimming, instead, you just have to walk on the seabed, Isn’t it sound cool?
Sea Walking is a new trend in water sports, offering a unique underwater tour which lets you experience the mysterious world beneath the waves. Using a specially designed helmet, anyone aged between 9 and 70 can give it a try and explore the marine beauty.
Adventure Level - Easy
Approx Price - INR (USD 55) per person
Places to Try- Sanur
Swimming Required: You are not required to know Swimming
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Water Jetpacks & Flyboarding
Water Jetpacks is a new addition to an array of water sports in Bali. It is offered in different versions and popularly known as ‘flyboards’. When you see someone flyboarding, you might start wondering is it Iron Man or Aqua Man? As the specially designed kit of jetpacks, including a backpack and a pair of special boot, enable you to ride or fly 10 to 15 meters above the water surface.
With high water pressure, you will be lifted up in the stationary position, with water ejecting from the nozzles—yes, very much like an Iron Man suit! The basic flyboarding is while standing upright, while skilled riders can dive into the water and breach out, or can perform insane maneuvers.
Adventure Level - Difficult
Approx Price - From USD 75 per person for a 20-minute ride
Places to Try- Tanjung Benoa Beach, Nusa Dua
Swimming Required - You are not required to be a swimmer to do this activity
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Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is a fusion of various water activities such as surfing, windsurfing, paragliding and wakeboarding. It is one of the most extreme water sports to experience in Bali. It might not be as popular as regular surfing in Bali, but it will surely take your wave riding excitement to the next level. The sport requires great physical strength and good balance.
Being the island’s top surfing destination, Sanur is a hub of kitesurfers in Bali. The destination is ideal for both beginners as well as skilled surfers. If you have never tried Kitesurfing before, this is a time to go ahead and experience it! With proper training, you can effortlessly glide on the water.
The flat water of the Sanur Beach creates an ideal condition for noobs to learn, while the big waves away from the lagoon are for professional surfers to enjoy an advanced level.
Adventure Level - Difficult
Approx Price - From USD 84 for lessons and riding of one and a half hour.
Places to Try- Sanur
Swimming Required - Yes, Compulsory
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- Nusa Dua
- 5H
Banana Boat Ride
Banana Boat Ride is one of the funniest and popular water sports in Bali. The ride is the best way to have some fun and thrill with your buddies or family members, depending on the size and capacity of the inflatable tube. It is a low impact and good-paced wave ride on a craft with several deliberated turns to add a bit of excitement.
You can enjoy Banana Boat Ride at one of the Best beaches in Bali Hang on, it’s a sharp turn ahead! Let’s see how you manage to stay on the boat without being flipped overboard.
Adventure Level - Easy
Approx Price - INR 475 per person
Places to Try - Tanjung Benoa
Swimming Required - You
are not required to be a swimmer. You will be provided with safety equipment.
Click Here To Book Now: Banana Boat Ride in Bali
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Ride a Jet Ski
Jet
skiing is a thrilling water sport that lets you cruise the oceans at a high
speed atop a motorized boat.
It lets you see the beauty of the ocean up and
close while feeling in control of this high-powered motor and cutting through
the ocean waves feeling the waters rush around you.
Adventure Level: It is an easy level
water sport that can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike.
Where to try: The most popular
location for jet skiing is Tanjung Benoa Beach, Nusa Dua.
Approx Cost: The cost for a 15-minute
jet-skiing round is around USD 25, INR 1700.
Swimming Required: You are not
required to be a swimmer. You will be provided safety equipment and accompanied
by a professional instructor.
Click Here To Book Now: Jet Ski In South Kuta
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Parasailing
Flying at a higher altitude with a speed boat pulls you around, a fantastic experience and a view that anybody would trade anything for! Parasailing is one of the most enjoyable water activities in Bali, which let you have a bird’s eye view of the ocean.
You will take off somewhere away from the coastline and soar about 80 meters behind a speedboat. The good thing about this fun activity is that it doesn’t require any skill, not even swimming and can be enjoyed by anyone
Adventure Level - Easy
Approx Price - INR 523 per person
Places to Try- Tanjung Benoa
Swimming Required- Non-swimmers
can do it. You will be provided with life jackets and accompanied by
professionals.
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Underwater Tandem Scooter Ride
You might not have heard of this one since it is an emerging new trend in Bali’s underwater activities to indulge in. As the name suggests, you will get a chance to ride a tandem scooter beneath the sea.
Underwater Scooter is a great activity to enjoy in a group where you and your friends, all on their own one-on-one submarine will be floating over the sea beds, This is a great alternative to scuba-diving The best part is that the tandem scooter doesn’t come with any troublesome gear attached, so it can be operated easily.
All you need to do is sit on the scooter which comes with a head bubble suit to provide you clear views and ride through the colourful marine life. The tandem scooter travels at a speed of up to 2 km per hour and it can go 20 meters down in the water to give you a clear view of underwater wonders.
Adventure Level - Easy
Approx Price - From USD 95 per person for Bali Underwater Scooter & Ceningan Day Tour
Places to Try- Banjar Pujung Kelod
Swimming Required - You
are not required to be a swimmer.
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Donut Ride
Moving across the water on a doughnut-shaped inflatable boat towed by another speedy boat is one of the most amusing rides you can experience! The best thing about this activity is that you don’t need to learn any kind of art or skill to enjoy this insane ride, plus it can be had in pairs or in groups depending on the size and capacity of the boat.
Doughnut Ride is the best way to share a piece of thrill on the waves with your buddies or loved ones at Tanjung Benoa Beach. The ride starts with the gentle touch on the bumpy waves on the inflatable craft then paced up for greater excitement. The peak thrill of this entire ride lies in those sharp turns which are deliberately added to see whether you manage to hang on without being flipped overboard.
Adventure Level - Easy
Approx Price - INR 522 per person
Places to Try- Tanjung Benoa Beach
Swimming Required: You
are not required to be a swimmer.
Click Here To Book Now: Donut Boat Ride in Kuta
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XO Xtreme
One
of the latest water activities in Bali, Xo Xtreme is fun, entertaining, and
thrilling at the same time. Imagine holding tight onto a colorful oval-shaped
boat while you speed across the ocean waters, attached to a speedboat. Xo
Xtreme is a great way to traverse the lengths of the ocean. It is done with 3
people aboard to maintain the balance of the boat.
Once your ride is over, you
can calmly relax and float over the waters to take in the sea breeze and the
warm sun.
Adventure Level: This is an easy
activity.
Where to try: The best place to try Xo
Xtreme is the Kuta Selatan Beach.
Approx Cost: The per-person cost
comes to around USD 24, INR 1700.
Swimming Required: You don’t have to
be a swimmer to enjoy this sport.
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Flying Fish
This
is one of the newest and the most fun water sports to hit the shores of Bali.
You and your partner are tied to an inflatable flatboat that is attached to a
speedboat.
Once the speedboat catches speed, you are lifted in the air and
float almost standing up over the waters riding through fast ocean winds and
the surfs.
Adventure Level: This is an easy
level of water sport.
Where to try: The most popular
location for flying fish is Tanjung Benoa Beach, Nusa Dua
Approx Cost: For a two 15 minute
rounds, you will need to shell out USD 50, INR 3400.
Swimming Required: You don’t need to
be a swimmer to enjoy this activity.
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Swimming with the Sharks
Swimming
with the white reef sharks and blacktip reef sharks is one adventure that you
are unlikely to forget anytime soon. Get up close and personal with these
majestic predatory fish in their own territory. Not only is this activity
thrilling but also educates you about these feared but magnificent creatures.
During the swim, you can also feed the fish. All the time you will be
accompanied by a professional and you will be provided with all the safety
equipment.
Adventure Level: This is a moderate
level activity similar to snorkelling.
Where to try: You can swim with the
sharks at Sanur Beach, Tanjung Benoa Beach (Nusa Dua), and Amed (Northeast the coast of Bali).
Approx Cost: The average cost per person for a 30-minute swim is USD 80, INR 5500.
Swimming Required: Yes, compulsorily
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Kayaking
Paddling
your kayak off the coast of Bali surrounded by striking blue-green waters, rich
marine life and beautiful coral reefs are one of the most fun and adventurous
things that you can indulge in.
A kayak is a boat that has the shape of a canoe and which uses a double-bladed paddle to move in the water. It is fun doing it on your own or in tandem
with somebody.
Adventure Level: The adventure levels
depend on the grade of the rapids that you choose, 1 being the easiest and 3
being the highest.
Where to try: The best spots to
indulge in Kayaking are Ayung River (Ubud) and Livadi Beach (north of Crete).
Approx Cost: For a two-person kayaking
round, you will have to shell out around USD 90, INR 6195.
Swimming Required: You don’t have to
be a swimmer to enjoy kayaking.
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Water Tubing
Water Tubing is another great water activity for an amazing experience which will lead you through Bali’s rich flora and fauna. It looks similar to the water rafting, but it’s easier and more joyful ride which doesn’t demand any skill.
Unlike rafting which is a group activity, water tubing is a solo ride on an inflatable water tube that doesn’t even require a raft to navigate through. All you have to do is hold tight inside the tube against the challenging rapids. Enjoy the moment of tranquillity and surrounding beauty as you go with the rushing water.
Bali is the ideal spot to enjoy the utmost thrill of water tubing, as the island is home to many streams, canyons and rivers. You can choose any location, according to the level of adventure you wish to experience.
Adventure Level - Easy
Approx Price - USD 89 for adult and USD 59 for child
Places to Try- Denpasar
Swimming Required - You
are not required to be a swimmer.
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Water Skiing
Water Skiing is definitely one of the most adventurous water activities in Bali to indulge in. Glide on the water surface on two skis or one ski pad as you are pulled by a motorboat, this thrilling experience is surely an adventure of a lifetime. Nothing to worry if you have never tried it before, Bali has a number of outlets with their own professional tutors who cater to every level.
This advanced water sport demands both physical strength and good balance. It can be performed on any type of water, but calmer waters are the most prefered for recreational skiing. It is a fun pastime that allows people of any age group to take part in a thrilling activity.
Adventure Level - Difficult
Approx Price - INR 1186 per person
Places to Try- Uluwatu, Tanjung Benoa Beach, Kuta
Swimming Required: It is recommended to know Swimming
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Subwing
This
is a unique and exciting new watersport in Bali that lets you effortlessly
glide through the waters, holding two wing-like boards attached to your
speedboat at a slow pace.
This lets you explore the colourful marine life
including varieties of fish and turtles and the vast coral reefs while cruising
through the cool & dark depths of water.
Adventure Level: This is a moderate
level activity.
Where to try: The best location to
try Subwing is as Gili Islands.
Approx Cost: A 25-minute swim will
cost you around USD 30, INR 2180.
Swimming Required: Yes, compulsorily.
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Glass-bottomed Boat Ride
You
want to see the beautifully rich underwater marine life and coral reefs but cannot
swim?
Hop aboard a glass-bottomed boat and cruise through the dazzling crystal
clear waters and get as close as you can to the fish swimming beneath your
feet. It is the best way for elders who want to experience the marine life. This is the most easy water activities and is a very popular thing to do in Bali with Family
Adventure Level: This is an easy boat
ride.
Where to try: The best locations for
a glass-bottomed ride is Sanur Beach and Tanjung Benoa Beach, Nusa Dua.
Approx Cost: A 30-minute glass-bottomed boat ride will cost around USD 15, INR 1030.
Swimming Required: You don’t have to
be a swimmer to enjoy a boat ride.
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Windsurfing
Windsurfing is a form of sailing and an advanced level of surfing with greater challenges and added thrills. Unlike surfing which uses the force of waves to move forward, windsurfing uses the wind to get moving. If you love playing with the waves, indulge in this adventurous water activity for immense joy and excitement.
If you’ve never tried windsurfing before, the tropical water of South Bali is an ideal location to make you experience windsurfing. You can find a number of rental outlets which offer guided classes for windsurfing.
Adventure Level - Difficult
Approx Price - INR 135 per person
Place to Try- Kuta, Legian, Sanur, Canggu, Nusa Dua
Swimming Required - Yes compulsary.
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Freediving
This
is one of those extreme water sports in
Bali that leaves you with an unforgettable rush. Freediving involves a dive
underwater without the assistance of any breathing equipment.
It gives you a
chance to go to the depths of the ocean to see the beautiful and rich marine
life including varieties of fish and coral reefs.
Adventure Level: It is an extreme
sport, which requires prior experience of diving
Where to try: Some of the most
popular spots to try freediving are Tulamben & Amed (Northeast coast of
Bali) and Nusa Penida Island (Southeast of Bali)
Approx Cost: A 15-minute round costs
around USD 50, INR 3400.
Swimming Required: Yes, compulsorily.
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Cliff Jump
Daredevils, this one is for you! A fancy jumping from a high cliff edge into the sea below, Is this what makes your heart pounding? Then be ready to experience one!
Bali boasts of numerous spots which are ideal for a safe cliff jumping. Feel the adrenaline rush at Mahana Point in Lembongan, which is a popular cliff-jumping spot in Bali. Enjoy the free fall into the clear blue waters of the ocean from the f height of 14 meters. We recommend not to give even a second thought to try out this adventure activity!
Adventure Level - Difficult
Place to Try- Mahan Point, Tanah Lot, Jimbaran Bay, Blue Lagoon, Nusa Lembongan
Approx Cost - USD 4 for high jump USD 2 for a small jump
Swimming Required - Yes, Compulsorily.
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Cave Diving
If you find scuba diving quite easier, cave diving is the one you should definitely go for. A unique underwater activity that lets you explore the beauty of the underwater cave. It is a form of diving with greater risk and challenges.
The sport requires special training and additional breathing equipment and you can only take part in this activity once you’ve done scuba diving from the certified place. Bali has several spots that provide cave diving along with the courses, and Shark Cave and Gili Biaha are the popular ones.
If you are a beginner or intermediate in diving, take your passion to the next level at Shark Cave which is one of the most popular cave diving sports in Bali. Gili Biaha, on the other hand, is for professionals only as it requires multiple diving experiences (at least 50) because of the high depth of the cave and low temperature inside.
Adventure Level - Difficult
Places to Try - Sanur
Approx Price - INR 1545 per person
Swimming Required - Yes Compulsory
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