Kayaking Nusa Lembongan Mangrove Forest: Private paddle

Paddle a mangrove forest that stays quiet because few find it

Kayak or stand-up paddleboard through Nusa Lembongan's mangrove forest, a 230-hectare ecosystem where your group paddles alone. Hotel transfer from anywhere on Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan is included. Life jackets and staff supervision come standard. The activity runs 30 minutes to an hour depending on conditions and your pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nusa Lembongan Mangrove Forest

• Hotel pickup or Yellow Bridge pickup
• Travel to mangrove forest
• Guided tour of mangrove forest
• Kayak or stand-up paddleboard activity
• Return to hotel

The experience

The mangrove forest at Nusa Lembongan stays serene because visitor numbers stay low. You paddle through 230 hectares of mangrove trees on the shore, and because this is a private activity, only your group on the water, you set the rhythm. Choose a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard before you book. Both let you move at your own pace through the forest rather than watch it from a boat.

Your driver picks you up from your hotel anywhere on Nusa Lembongan or from the Yellow Bridge if you're staying on Nusa Ceningan, then drops you back when you're done. Life jackets are provided, and staff stay with your group. The itinerary can shift based on sea and weather conditions, so what the day holds depends partly on what the water allows. Wear comfortable clothes, a hat and sunscreen. The forest offers shade but the water reflects sun.

What’s included

• Hotel transfer from Nusa Lembongan or the Yellow Bridge on Nusa Ceningan.
• kayak or stand-up paddleboard of your choice.
• life jackets.
• staff supervision throughout the activity.

Options for this experience

6 options

Mangrove Tour without TransferGuide in English · 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Mangrove Tour by Boat: a 30-minute exploration by traditional boat (maximum 4 people per boat). Operating hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Duration is 30 minutes. Own transport is not included (hotel transfer). Guests come to the meeting point shown on Google Maps. The supplier will get in touch by email or WhatsApp.

Kayaking without TransferGuide in English · 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Kayaking without Transfer: guests come to the meeting point by their own means, whether scooter, own transport or on foot. The supplier will get in touch by WhatsApp or email one day before. Follow Google Maps to the meeting point. One kayak available for 2 persons. Duration: 1 hour. Hotel pickup is not included.

Stand Up Paddle without TransferGuide in English · 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Stand Up Paddle without Transfer: guests reach the meeting point by their own means, whether scooter, own transport or on foot, following Google Maps to the meeting point. Available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Show the voucher to the staff. Duration: 30 minutes. One stand-up paddle board for 1 person. The supplier will get in touch by email or WhatsApp one day before. Hotel pickup is not included.

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Stand Up Paddle with TransferGuide in English · 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Stand Up Paddle with Transfer: a 30-minute exploration of the mangrove forest. One paddle, maximum 2 persons. Available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Duration: 30 minutes. Hotel pickup is included only at Nusa Lembongan hotels; guests staying at Nusa Ceningan will be met at the Yellow Bridge.

Kayaking with TransferGuide in English · 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Kayaking with Transfer Hotel: a 1-hour exploration of the mangrove forest, available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Duration: 1 hour. Hotel pickup is included at Nusa Lembongan hotels only; guests staying at Nusa Ceningan will be met at the Yellow Bridge.

Mangrove Tour w/TransferGuide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:30Mangrove Tour with Transfer: a 30-minute exploration of the mangrove forest by traditional boat, with a capacity of 4 persons per boat. Available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hotel pickup and drop-off at Nusa Lembongan are included. Guests staying at Nusa Ceningan will be met at the Yellow Bridge. Guests coming from Bali should take the fastboat from Sanur and meet at the Port of Lembongan. Contact us by WhatsApp or email. Duration: 30 minutes. Note: the supplier will get in touch by email or WhatsApp one day before.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali ATV Ride Quad Adventure Tour

Is this one for you?Book with transfer if your hotel is on Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan and you want to avoid arranging a scooter rental. Book without transfer if you're already mobile on the island or staying near the launch point. Private paddling means your group sets the pace, so this suits anyone who prefers moving at their own speed over following a guide's schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

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 24 h before the start.

Can I choose between kayaking and paddleboarding, or do I pick one when I book?

You choose your equipment at checkout (kayak or stand-up paddleboard), and that's what you'll use for the activity. Both work through the same mangrove forest at your own pace.

What is the mangrove forest at Nusa Lembongan actually like when you get there?

The Nusa Lembongan Mangrove Forest covers 230 hectares with mangrove trees lining the shore. Limited visitor numbers keep it feeling quiet and intimate, though the forest itself never empties of wildlife and water movement.

Do I need to arrange my own transport, or is pickup included?

Hotel transfer is included if you book the option with transfer. Your driver collects you from your hotel on Nusa Lembongan or from the Yellow Bridge on Nusa Ceningan and returns you after the activity. Confirm your hotel name by WhatsApp or email when you book so the driver knows where to find you.

How long does the kayaking or paddleboarding actually take?

The activity runs between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on sea conditions, weather and how long your group wants to stay on the water.

Is this a group activity, or will my group paddle alone?

This is a private activity: only your group participates in the mangrove tour and paddling. No other visitors join you on the water.

What happens if the weather or sea conditions change on the day?

The itinerary may vary based on sea and weather conditions, so the operator adjusts what's possible that day. Staff will guide you on what's safe and what works.