Snorkeling in Padangbai with Waterfalls and Lunch

Two hours in the water, two hidden waterfalls, one day that covers the eastern side most visitors miss

Snorkeling in Padangbai combines two reef sites with a professional guide, hotel pickup, and a full day that branches into two waterfalls inland. You spend roughly an hour at each snorkel spot (Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun) seeing tropical fish and coral in shallow sandy water, then shower and change at the beach before lunch. The day continues to Kanto Lampo and Tibumana, both quiet spots set back from the main road. A private driver and English-speaking guide mean the timing and transport are arranged. You choose whether to add a quad bike, cooking class, or skip the waterfalls entirely.

The experience

Your day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Padangbai, a working fishing port on Bali's eastern coast. A local professional guide meets you at the beach and walks through the snorkeling setup before you board a small boat. The two reef sites (Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun) sit close to shore in sandy-bottom water, home to one of Bali's coral reefs and the tropical fish that live there. You get roughly an hour at each spot to move at your own pace, surface when you want, and watch what moves below. The water is shallow enough that the reef is visible without deep diving.

After snorkeling, you return to the beach, shower, and change in the facilities there. Lunch is Indonesian food at Topi Inn restaurant, still in Padangbai, so you eat near the water before the afternoon leg. The two waterfalls (Kanto Lampo and Tibumana) are both set back from the main road and less crowded than the better-known falls nearby. Kanto Lampo is hidden in the jungle. Tibumana sits upriver and requires a five to ten minute walk from where the driver drops you. Both are quiet enough that you're likely to see mostly locals, not tour groups. The day ends with a return to your hotel.

The tour runs nine hours total and includes all snorkeling gear, the boat transfers to both reef sites, shower facilities, lunch, entrance fees, mineral water, and the private driver and guide. You can book variations (adding a quad bike ride, a cooking class, or skipping the waterfalls altogether) at checkout. Souvenir photos are available to purchase if you want them.

What’s included

• All snorkeling equipment and boat transfers to two reef sites.
• a professional English-speaking guide and private driver.
• shower facilities and changing room at the beach.
• Indonesian lunch at Topi Inn restaurant in Padangbai.
• entrance fees and mineral water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

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Guide in English07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

AgesAdult (6 to 65 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Natural Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're snorkeling for the first time or want hands-on instruction: your guide teaches technique at Padangbai before you enter the water at two separate reef spots.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's the snorkeling like at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun?

Both sites have sandy bottoms and sit in shallow water where you can see coral and tropical fish without deep diving. You get about an hour at each spot to move at your own pace and surface whenever you want. The water is home to one of Bali's coral reefs, so the marine life is the draw rather than dramatic depth.

How much time do I actually spend in the water?

You snorkel for roughly two hours total: about an hour at each of the two reef spots. The rest of the nine-hour day covers the boat ride out, the shower and change at the beach, lunch, and the two waterfall visits inland.

What are Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls like?

Kanto Lampo is tucked away in the jungle and is an upcoming spot that most tourists haven't found yet. Tibumana sits upriver from the much busier Reng Reng falls and requires a five to ten minute walk from the road, which keeps it quiet and mostly visited by locals rather than tour groups.

Is the guide included, and what language do they speak?

Yes, a professional local snorkeling guide is included and speaks English. They explain the snorkeling setup before you get in the water and are with you throughout the day.

What's included in the price?

All snorkeling equipment, boat transfers to both reef sites, shower facilities and changing room at the beach, hotel pickup and drop-off, a private driver, Indonesian lunch at Topi Inn restaurant, entrance fees, mineral water, and local taxes are all included. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.

Can I customize this tour?

Yes, at checkout you can choose to add a quad bike ride, a cooking class, or skip the waterfall visits altogether and focus only on snorkeling. The core snorkeling and lunch stay the same across all options.