Ubud: Blue Lagoon Snorkeling & Waterfall with Hotel Pickup
Snorkel Padangbai's Twin Reefs, Then Eat Lunch by the Water
You get hotel pickup from Ubud, a one-hour drive to Padangbai, two guided snorkeling dives on calm reefs where you'll see tropical fish and coral, professional equipment and instruction, an Indonesian lunch, and the option to visit a waterfall before returning. Everything is arranged (transport, guide, gear, food), so you show up at your hotel ready to go.
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Snorkeling and lunch at Blue Lagoon
- Hotel pickup and transfer to Blue Lagoon
- Meet snorkeling guide and get equipment
- Learn snorkeling safety procedures
- Travel by traditional boat to snorkeling spots
- Snorkel at Blue Lagoon
- Snorkel at Tanjung Jepun
- Enjoy Indonesian lunch
- Return transfer to hotel
What’s included
Hotel pickup and return transfer from Ubud, professional English-speaking snorkeling guide, all snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel), bottled water, Indonesian lunch at the beach, and entry to two snorkeling sites at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun. Waterfall visits are available as an optional upgrade.
Times
- Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00
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The experience
The driver arrives at your hotel around 7 or 8 in the morning: early enough that Ubud is still quiet. He's friendly, speaks English, and doesn't rush you. The drive to Padangbai takes about an hour, and somewhere along the way you stop for coffee or just watch the rice terraces thin out as you get closer to the coast. When you arrive at Blue Lagoon beach, the water is already calm, and that's when you meet the snorkeling guide. He walks you through the equipment, shows you how the mask sits, how to breathe through the regulator, and what to do if you panic, which you probably won't, because the lagoon itself is designed for people who've never done this before.
You board a traditional wooden boat with maybe eight or ten other people, and the guide takes you to the first snorkeling site at Blue Lagoon. The reef here is close to shore, the water is warm, and within minutes you're looking at clownfish, angelfish, puffer fish, and if you're lucky, a moray eel tucked into the coral. The visibility is good on a normal day, and the reef isn't crowded because the lagoon is protected. After an hour or so, the boat moves to Tanjung Jepun, the second spot, where the marine life is a bit more varied and the reef drops deeper. You're in the water maybe three hours total, but it doesn't feel like work. It feels like floating and watching.
By midday you're back on the beach, rinsed off, and hungry. Lunch is Indonesian food (not tourist food, actual food), and it comes with rice, vegetables, and a choice of protein. You eat sitting near the water, and the guide or driver will ask if you want to add a waterfall visit. Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, or Tegenung are all within 20 or 30 minutes of where you are. If you say yes, you go. If you say no, you head back to Ubud. Either way, the driver knows the route, the pickup time is fixed, and you're not negotiating anything at the end of the day.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel Bali's reefs without arranging transport, hiring a guide separately, or figuring out lunch: the fixed itinerary and included guide mean you spend the morning in the water instead of organizing it.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French, German, Japanese and Chinese.
How far is Blue Lagoon from Ubud?
About one hour by car. The beach is near Padangbai, on Bali's east coast.
What fish and marine life will I see?
Clownfish, angelfish, puffer fish, moray eels, and coral reef. Visibility and marine life vary with weather and season.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. Blue Lagoon is designed for families and first-time snorkelers because the water is calm and shallow. A professional instructor teaches safety and technique before you enter the water.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and return transfer, snorkeling equipment, professional guide, bottled water, and Indonesian lunch. All fees and taxes are included.
Can I add a waterfall visit?
Yes. After snorkeling and lunch, you can upgrade to visit Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, or Tegenung waterfall before returning to Ubud.
What should I bring?
Bring your own towel. Sunscreen, a rash guard, and a waterproof bag for valuables are also useful.
How long is the full day?
Roughly 8 to 9 hours from pickup to return, depending on whether you add a waterfall visit.
Is it safe for children?
Yes, for children who can snorkel or are comfortable in the water with supervision. Infants can sit on an adult's lap in the boat.
Ubud: Blue Lagoon Snorkeling & Waterfall with Hotel Pickup
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