8 Indonesia Kayaking Tours Worth Booking

1.From Lembongan: Kayak/Paddleboard/Boat Mangrove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 200 reviews · 1 day · from $10Our pick

You’ll spend about an hour with an English-speaking guide at Mangrove Point, paddling through quiet channels and, when tides allow, heading onto the sea to see corals and starfish. Choose a kayak, paddleboard, transparent kayak, or clear-bottom boat. Pickup covers main-street hotels in Nusa Lembongan.

“I booked this first thing in the morning for a 12.30 PM pick up. Quick email back confirming location and pick up. Comfortable transfer. I was the only person booked and it went ahead and had a transparent Kayak was joined by Wayan who had a seperate Kayak. Gave lots of information. After the mangroves we took the Kayaks out to the coral and saw loads of Star fish in so many colours. Was a brilliant experiance. Transfer back was also included. Fully recommend.”

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2.Munduk: Twin Lakes Jungle Hike with Lake Canoe and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $44

Spend eight hours exploring North Bali with a local guide such as Dharma or Pasek. Walk through Munduk’s forest, pass lakeside temples, canoe across a Twin Lake, swim at Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, and add a traditional lunch. Hotel pickup, entry fees, drinks, coffee, and homemade snacks are included.

“The Tour was such a beautiful and unique experience! Dharma is such a kind and funny Guide. He also has so much knowledge about the plants and trees in the jungle. After the jungle Trekking you get some selfmade cake and coffee which you can enjoy on the Kanu. You also visit two very nice temples on the way. The waterfall is stunning and it isn‘t crowded. There are many smaller waterfalls which you can also see. You can take your time on the waterfalls and the Guide takes some great pictures of you. I really recommend doing this tour, thank you Dharma for this beautiful day.”

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3.Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $34Top rated

Spend 8 to 10 hours in North Bali with a guide such as Darma, Putu, or Luhde. Walk forest trails around Buyan and Tamblingan Lakes, paddle a traditional canoe, visit Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, and add Handara Gate, Lake Beratan, and Bedugul Market when pickup is from southern or central Bali.

“This was one of the best days we’ve had in Bali! What an awesome tour company that supports locals. We started with a nice jungle hike. Then we were on canoes across Lake Tambligan. Our guide had coffee and cake for us as we canoed across. We then went to a waterfall and finally ended up at a local family’s house where we were fed a delicious lunch and local coffee. The best way to experience real Bali with locals! Dharma our guide was fabulous as well as Putu the driver. You should book with this company!”

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4.Gili sunrise stand-up paddle boarding (drone photoshoot)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · from $19

Meet near Moana Bar and Trawangan Dive Center before dawn for a guided stand-up paddleboarding session around the Gili Islands. Danny, the guide named in guest feedback, gives beginners a short lesson, then takes you onto calm morning water for sunrise views, turtle sightings, and drone photos. Expect about an hour on the water, plus extra time for your images and videos.

“The activity was so good. We highly recommend this !”

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5.Best Sunrise SUP Or Kayak With Drone Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $20

Meet at Moana Bar by 5:30 AM for a guided SUP or kayak outing in West Nusa Tenggara. You get a beginner lesson, board or kayak equipment, life jacket, and waterproof bag. Calm water, sunrise views, and high-quality drone photos or video may be available, with guide Anto praised for his friendly service.

“We did sup at dawn and we had a great time, beautiful sunrise and super friendly staff. We recommend taking photos and videos with a drone, it's a great way to capture the moment”

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6.Gili SUP Or Kayak With Drone Shoot . Daylight Or Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $14

Meet your guide at SUP GILI for a private stand-up paddleboard or kayak outing around Gili Trawangan. Beginners get a short lesson, and the advertised package includes drone footage, a dry bag, and a life jacket if needed. Sunrise and daylight departures are available, with timing adjusted for wind and sea conditions.

“Amazing activity! The guide was really helpful and patient. The drone videos were insane! I would highly recommend.”

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7.gili sunrise Stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking (droneshot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $22

Start near the Gili islands for a short paddleboard or kayak lesson, then head toward Gili Meno in search of turtles. You can snorkel near underwater statues, visit Gili Meno’s lake, and stop at a beach-front restaurant. A local English-speaking guide, equipment, coconut, and drone photos are included.

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8.From Bali: Nusa Penida Snorkel 3 Spots w/ GoPro & Kayak tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 10 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $40

Travel from Sanur to Nusa Penida by speedboat for snorkeling at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, and The Wall, then kayak through a mangrove forest if your option includes it. GoPro footage, gear, lunch, insurance, and selected hotel transfers are included. Strong swimming skills are required.

“Schlechte Organisation vor Beginn und auch während der Tour. Schnorchelplätze enttäuschend. Riffe größtenteils zerstört. Guide und Touristen die lebende Korallen und Meereslebewesen für Fotos in die Hand nehmen + die Fische mit Brot anfüttern. Komplett überfüllte Gruppen und lange Wartezeiten. 6h sollte die Aktivität sein, aktive Altivität 1,75h, Schnorchelzeit lediglich 60min. Die drei Schnorchelorte lagen nah beieinander. Fahrt mit dem Schnellboot nach Nusa Hin- und zurück 1.5h. Ingesamt also nur knappe 3 Stunden. Nicht zu empfehlen!”

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