4 Indonesia Kayak Tours Worth Getting Wet For

1.From Lembongan: Kayak/Paddleboard/Boat Mangrove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 200 reviews · 1 day · from $10Our pick

You’ll paddle through Nusa Lembongan’s mangrove forest with an English-speaking guide, then head toward the sea to spot coral and starfish. Choose a kayak, paddleboard, transparent kayak, or quiet transparent boat. Guides such as Bajus and Wayan may also take photos and explain local wildlife.

“thoroughly enjoyed my morning kayaking with guide Bajus, I was the only one there and went out before the scuba diving boats had left so was essentially a private tour and only ones on the water 😀”

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2.Munduk: Twin Lakes Jungle Hike with Lake Canoe and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $44

Spend eight hours exploring North Bali with a local guide such as Dharma or Pasek. Walk through Munduk’s forest, visit lakeside temples, canoe on Lake Tamblingan or Buyan, swim at Banyumala Waterfalls, and add a traditional lunch for a fuller day.

“Everything was so good, Dharma was a good guide and fun and the walk is quiet and calm and there’s fresh air , was a very nice day!!”

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3.Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $34Top rated

Trade Bali’s beaches for a cool North Bali trek with local guides such as Darma, Putu, or Luhde. Walk through jungle, canoe across Buyan and Tamblingan, swim at Banyumala Waterfall, and, with southern pickup, add Handara Gate, Lake Beratan, and Bedugul Market.

“The trip was an amazing look at the side of Bali that I think most visitors don't look at. We went on a guided trek through the jungle, then went on a canoe ride across Lake Tamblingan. We then had lunch at a local villager's house before we headed down to a waterfall. It was a nice change to most scenic routes in Bali where, even though beautiful, you do feel like you have to jostle through a whole group of tourists. Because our trip visited places that were not 'hot spots' it felt more quiet. The lunch at a local villager's house was a nice added touch and beats…”

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4.Gili sunrise stand-up paddle boarding (drone photoshoot)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · from $19

Meet at Moana Bar near Trawangan Dive Center before dawn for a short SUP lesson with an English-speaking guide such as Danny. Paddle toward sunrise around the three Gilis, look for turtles, and pose for drone photos. Expect a calm photo session more than a long paddle.

“Great experience and the drone shots were amazing. Thanks so much, highly recommend!!”

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