Parasailing in Seminyak: Water Sports & Ubud Day Tour

Fly over the ocean, then explore Ubud's temples and forests in one day

A full-day tour from Seminyak combining water sports at Tanjung Benoa with sightseeing in Ubud. You parasail, jet ski and ride a banana boat in the morning, then drive inland to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Tegenungan Waterfall. Hotel pickup, lunch, all equipment and an English-speaking driver-guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Water sports and Ubud sightseeing

• Pickup from hotel at 8:30 AM
• Do Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana Boat
• Lunch at Nusa Dua restaurant
• Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Visit Ubud Palace
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Return to hotel

Stops and time spent at each 7 stops

1. Ubud Palace Entry included 30m
2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace Entry included 1h
3. Tegenungan Waterfall Entry included 1h
4. Celuk Village passing by
5. Batuan Temple passing by
6. Elephant Cave passing by
7. Mas Village passing by

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
• all entrance tickets to the Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace and other sites.
• safety-approved water sports equipment, life jackets, lockers, towels, shower and changing room.
• Indonesian set menu lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• water sports insurance, tax and service charge.
• jet ski, banana boat and parasailing activities with instructor support for jet ski.

Times

• Every day 08:30 09:00 09:30

Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English and Malay

Audio guide English and Malay

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (12 to 60 years) · Child (9 to 11 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Bali Day Tour

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Seminyak hotel at 8:30 AM and a drive to Tanjung Benoa, the center of water sports on Bali's coast. You'll do three activities there: parasailing (towed behind a boat while suspended from a parachute), jet ski (riding solo or with an instructor), and banana boat (a group ride on an inflatable tube). All equipment is safety-approved, and you wear a life jacket for every water activity. An instructor guides the jet ski if you need one, at no extra cost. After the water sports finish, you shower and change in the facility, then head to a restaurant in Nusa Dua for an Indonesian set menu lunch.

The afternoon shifts to Ubud's cultural sites. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary spreads across 27 acres of jungle, gorge and Hindu temples, home to over 400 long-tailed macaques divided into four groups. You walk among them and the temple grounds. Next is Ubud Palace, the focal landmark of Ubud town, built in the 1800s and still kept by its heirs. It sits on the main road and shows well-preserved Balinese architecture and gardens. Then you stop at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a high roadside viewpoint where the rice paddies drop away in dramatic tiers across the valley: a known photo spot with cafes and art kiosks nearby. The tour ends at Tegenungan Waterfall, a 20-meter drop on the Petanu river that draws both tourists and locals. You can hear and feel the force of the falling water.

The whole day runs 9 to 10 hours. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with your driver, who speaks English and acts as your guide. This is a private tour, meaning only your party rides in the vehicle, no other guests. Pickup is available from hotels across Seminyak, Sanur, Denpasar, Tanjung Benoa, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Tuban, Kuta, Legian, Kerobokan and Canggu. The operator can arrange flexible timing if you request it.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (9 to 11 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What exactly happens during parasailing at Tanjung Benoa?

Parasailing means you're towed behind a boat while suspended from a parachute, lifted high above the water. The operator provides all safety-approved equipment and a life jacket for the activity.

Is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary safe to walk through?

The Monkey Forest is an important cultural and spiritual site managed by the village of Padangtegal. Over 10,000 visitors walk through each month. The macaques are divided into four groups occupying different areas, and the sanctuary includes temple grounds and jungle paths.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is an Indonesian set menu served at a restaurant in Nusa Dua after the water sports. A vegetarian option is available if you request it when booking.

Do I need to bring anything or wear anything specific?

Bring sunscreen, a camera and a change of clothes. Dress code is smart casual. The operator provides life jackets, towels, lockers and a shower and changing room at the water sports facility.