Blue Lagoon Snorkeling & Waterfall Day Trip from Ubud: Padangbai, Kanto Lampo & Tibumana
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic swimming ability and short walks on uneven ground at waterfall sites.
Overview
Spend a day combining two of eastern Bali’s best snorkel spots with two quieter waterfalls inland. This private, full-day circuit from Ubud pairs morning coral dives at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with easy waterfall walks at Kanto Lampo and Tibumana.
Blue Lagoon Snorkeling & Waterfall Day Trip from Ubud: Padangbai, Kanto Lampo & Tibumana
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You step off the shaded van in Padangbai as a line of fishing boats rocks gently against the jetty. Sea air has a sharp salt-and-lime edge; local crews haul in baskets of tuna while villa guests drift toward a day designed around water. The first act is Blue Lagoon—an unassuming cove where a sandy bottom gives way to an outcrop of living coral that hosts parrotfish, butterflyfish and shy anemone-dwellers.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Go early for calm seas
Morning departures usually mean better visibility and gentler water for snorkeling at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun.
Wear water shoes for waterfalls
Kanto Lampo and Tibumana have wet, slippery rocks; closed-toe water shoes improve traction and protect toes.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect coral by choosing reef-safe sunscreen and applying it ashore before you enter the water.
Bring a small waterproof bag
A lightweight dry bag keeps phone, cash and a spare shirt safe during boat transfers and waterfall visits.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Colorful reef fish (parrotfish, butterflyfish)
- Long-tailed macaques around forested waterfall trails
History
Padangbai has long been a working fishing port and a ferry gateway to Lombok, with local maritime culture evident in its daily fish markets and boatwork.
Conservation
Operators emphasize reef-safe sunscreen and careful anchoring; support local guides and avoid touching coral to minimize impact on the reef ecosystem.
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects both skin and fragile coral—apply before entering the water.
summer specific
Water shoes
Grip for boat decks and slippery rocks at Kanto Lampo and Tibumana.
Quick-dry towel & swimwear
Dries fast between snorkel sessions and for the waterfall swims.
Small waterproof bag or dry pouch
Keeps valuables dry during boat transfers and waterfall visits.