Snorkeling in Seminyak: Blue Lagoon & Ubud Waterfall

Reef and rice paddies in one day: snorkel two spots, then climb into Ubud's highlands

This full-day snorkeling tour from Seminyak starts with two hours in the Blue Lagoon's sheltered cove, where you explore a sandy-bottom reef home to cuttlefish, angelfish and moray eels with a professional instructor and full gear. After lunch, the drive inland takes you through Tegalalang Rice Terraces, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (over 400 macaques across 27 acres), Ubud Palace and Tegenungan Waterfall. Hotel pickup is included from Seminyak and ten other neighborhoods. The tour runs nine to ten hours and is private to your party only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h · entry included
2. Ubud Palace1h · entry included
3. Tegenungan Waterfall1h · entry included
4. Celuk Villagepassing by
5. Mas Villagepassing by

Snorkeling and Ubud sightseeing

• Pickup from hotel or villa
• Drive to Blue Lagoon
• Snorkel at Blue Lagoon
• Enjoy lunch at restaurant
• Visit Tegalalang Rice Terraces
• Explore Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Tour Ubud Palace
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Return to hotel or villa

The experience

The Blue Lagoon sits about five minutes from Padang Bai on Bali's eastern coast, sheltered enough that the water stays calm year-round. You get a mask, fins and life jacket. A professional snorkeling instructor leads two separate sessions across different parts of the reef so you see more of what lives there. The sandy bottom and shallow depth make it a natural choice for families and first-time snorkelers, and the reef itself is one of Bali's established coral systems. If you're interested in macro underwater photography, the lagoon's clear water and stationary subjects work well for it.

After snorkeling, you shower and change at the facility, then head to lunch at a restaurant where you can sit down and recover before the inland portion begins. The drive takes you through Celuk Village (gold and silversmith work) and Mas Village (wood carving), then stops at Tegalalang Rice Terraces, where the paddies drop away in layered steps down the valley slopes. The roadside location is high and breezy, built for photographs. Next is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a 27-acre reserve in the village of Padangtegal that holds over 400 long-tailed macaques divided into four groups. The site draws upwards of 10,000 visitors each month and carries spiritual and cultural weight for the area. Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Ubud) stands on the main road through town and serves as the focal landmark of Ubud. It was built in the early 1800s and remains a standard stop on any Ubud itinerary. Your final stop is Tegenungan Waterfall, which drops about 20 meters over green rocky walls along the Petanu River. Local food stalls operate at the first viewing point.

Your driver speaks English and acts as guide throughout the day. The vehicle is air-conditioned and private to your group only: no other travelers share the van. Pickup happens at 8:00 AM from your hotel or villa in Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Legian, Jimbaran, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Uluwatu, Ubud or Denpasar. An Indonesian set menu lunch is included. Vegetarian options are available if you request them at booking. All entrance fees and taxes are covered.

What’s included

• All snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, life jacket).
• shower and changing room facilities.
• professional English-speaking driver and guide.
• all entrance tickets to the Blue Lagoon, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace and Tegenungan Waterfall.
• Indonesian set menu lunch.
• air-conditioned private vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Seminyak and ten other neighborhoods.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Audio guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bali Sky Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel at Blue Lagoon in the morning, then visit Ubud's rice terraces and temples the same day. The private van lets you move at your own pace between stops rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 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 will I actually see when I snorkel at the Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon reef is home to cuttlefish, angelfish, cowfish and moray eels. The sandy bottom and shallow, calm water make it easy to spot them, and the visibility is clear enough for underwater photography.

How long do I spend snorkeling, and will there be an instructor with me?

You snorkel for two hours total, split across two different spots on the reef so you cover more ground. A professional snorkeling instructor leads both sessions and stays with your group.

What's included in the lunch, and can I request something specific?

An Indonesian set menu lunch is provided at a restaurant after snorkeling. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at booking if you need one.

How many people will be in the van with me?

This is a private tour, so only your party travels in the vehicle. No other travelers are added to your booking.

What should I bring, and what's the dress code?

Bring sunscreen, a camera and a change of clothes. Dress code is smart casual. All snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and life jacket) is provided.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

Children can join from age 6. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.