Snorkeling at Blue Lagoon Beach, Bali: 2 hours in the water

Two hours in the water, two reef sites, one boat ride from your hotel

Snorkeling at Blue Lagoon Beach near Ubud includes six hours round-trip from your hotel, with pickup, a set-menu Indonesian lunch, all snorkeling equipment, and a live English-speaking guide. You'll spend one hour at Blue Lagoon and one hour at Tanjung Jepun Beach, where the water is clear, the sand is white and the coral is in good condition. Shower facilities and changing rooms are available at Puri Rai Restaurant before and after.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and sightseeing in Bali

• Hotel pickup by professional driver
• Travel to Blue Lagoon Beach
• Snorkel at Blue Lagoon Beach for 1 hour
• Snorkel at Tanjung Jepun Beach for 1 hour
• Enjoy traditional Indonesian lunch at Puri Rai Restaurant
• Return to hotel by driver

The Experience

The driver picks you up from your hotel in Ubud, Denpasar, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta or several other areas across Bali and drives you to Padang Bay on the east side of the island—roughly an hour from Kuta. The route takes you through scenic parts of Bali, and the driver provides context about what you're passing. You'll arrive at Puri Rai Restaurant, a gathering spot near the beach where you can change, get a briefing on the snorkeling sites, and prepare your gear before heading out.

You'll spend two hours in the water across two locations: one hour at Blue Lagoon and one hour at Tanjung Jepun Beach. The water is clear and the coral is still in good condition. While you're down there, you'll see lion fish, angelfish, butterfly fish, moorish idol and other colorful species moving through the reef. All snorkeling equipment—fins, mask, life jacket—is provided, and if you can't swim, the life jacket keeps you safe and afloat. The guide is with you in English throughout.

After snorkeling, you'll return to Puri Rai Restaurant for a set-menu traditional Indonesian lunch. Shower facilities and a changing room are there, so you can rinse off and change into dry clothes before the drive back to your hotel. The whole outing is six hours from pickup to drop-off. If you want to add a second activity—Lempuyang Temple (Gate of Heaven), Tirta Gangga Water Palace, or Tukad Cepung Waterfall—you can choose that option at checkout and the driver will include it in the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off across multiple Bali areas.
• all snorkeling equipment (fins, mask, life jacket).
• a live English-speaking guide.
• two hours in the water at two reef sites.
• a set-menu Indonesian lunch at Puri Rai Restaurant.
• shower facilities and changing room.
• insurance.
• free Wi-Fi.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Rukmana Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Ubud and want two hours in the water at two reef sites—the guide snorkels alongside you, and add-ons like Lempuyang Temple or a waterfall let you build a full day around it.

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Top questions

What kind of fish and coral will I see when I snorkel at Blue Lagoon?

Blue Lagoon has healthy coral and colorful reef fish including lion fish, angelfish, butterfly fish and moorish idol. The water is clear, so visibility is good when conditions are favorable.

How long do I actually spend snorkeling in the water?

You'll snorkel for two hours total: one hour at Blue Lagoon and one hour at Tanjung Jepun Beach. The rest of the six-hour outing covers pickup, the drive, lunch and the return to your hotel.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

All snorkeling equipment is included: fins, mask and life jacket. You don't need to bring gear, though you should bring a change of clothes and a towel.

What areas of Bali does hotel pickup cover?

Pickup is available from Ubud, Denpasar, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Tuban, Sanur, Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua. For pickups outside these areas, an additional fee applies.

Can I add a temple or waterfall visit to the snorkeling day?

Yes. At checkout you can choose Snorkeling Only, or add Ubud Tour, Waterfall Tour, or Gate of Heaven (Lempuyang Temple). The driver will include your chosen add-on in the itinerary.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes. After snorkeling, you'll have a set-menu traditional Indonesian lunch at Puri Rai Restaurant, where shower facilities and changing rooms are also available.