Best Indonesia Kayaking Tours: Our Top 14

1.Kayak/Paddleboard/Boat Mangrove Tour

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

Paddle for one hour through Nusa Lembongan’s mangrove forest, then head toward the sea to spot coral and starfish. Choose a standard kayak, paddleboard, transparent kayak, or transparent boat. English-speaking guides such as Bajus and Wayan point out wildlife, take photos, and adjust the route to the tide.

“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.Twin Lakes Jungle Hike with Lake Canoe and Waterfall

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

Spend eight hours in North Bali with a local guide such as Dharma or Pasek, walking through jungle beside Lakes Tamblingan and Buyan, crossing the water by canoe, visiting lakeside temples, swimming at Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, and ending with optional Balinese lunch. Hotel pickup, entry fees, drinks, and a private group option are included.

“I did the tour with my 12-year-old daughter. The tour was a great experience. The boat trip and the local food were very good. There were of course a lot of tourists at the waterfalls.”

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3.Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

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

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring North Bali with a local guide such as Darma, Putu, or Oka. Walk through jungle near Buyan and Tamblingan lakes, canoe across calm water, swim at Banyumala Waterfall, and, on some departures, share a Balinese meal at a local home. Transport, lunch, and some entrance fees vary by booking option.

“Our tour guide and driver (both named Anung), were just great. They were friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. We were a bit anxious about the challenge of the hike but Anung adjusted the trail to ensure that we were able to make the trek. The canoe trip was a nice gentle ride across one of the lakes (there were two local women who did most of the rowing even though we participated). Anung brought us some Balinese rice cakes which were a nice treat. The stop at the waterfalls was refreshing and we got some nice IG pics there. Our last stop was the best - lunch with Anung's family at…”

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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 Gilis. Dani or Danny teaches beginners, leads you to a quiet sunrise spot, and takes photos and drone footage. The paddle is gentle and short, with time afterward to collect your images.

“Dani the guid was brilliant! There was only 2 of us who actually turned up so it was a lot better and felt like we got more time/freedom! Sadly it was to cloudy for the sunrise but still had a great time, few splashes and the pics/drone footage were great”

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5.Snorkeling 3 Spots with GoPro & Kayak Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 53 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $16

Meet your English or Indonesian guide at Wonderland Manta Penida near Toya Pakeh Harbour. Snorkel at up to three Nusa Penida sites, with Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, and Gamat Bay on the route when conditions allow. Your package includes gear, water, towels, GoPro footage, and one hour of mangrove kayaking.

“Although we did not go to manta bay because of the high waves, we went to other snorkeling points and also have a fun. It is definetly being cared of safety.”

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6.Stand-Up Paddle with Drone Shot & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $12

Start at Pongkor before sunrise for a safety briefing and beginner lesson, then paddle Gili Trawangan with an English-speaking instructor for 15 minutes. Continue independently for the rest of the two-hour session, exploring the coast and taking in Mount Rinjani views. Sunrise bookings include one free drone photo.

“Was really good. The instructor help me a lot, and guide me. I will do it again”

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7.Snorkel 3 Spots w/ GoPro & Mangrove Paddle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $16

Meet at Wonderland Manta Penida near Toya Pakeh Harbour for snorkeling at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, and possibly The Wall. You get gear, a guide, water, towel, shower, and GoPro footage. Add hotel transfers or paddleboarding if your selected option includes them. Manta sightings occur only about 30% of the time.

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8.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 1.5 to 2 hour SUP or kayak outing in West Nusa Tenggara. You get a lesson, board or kayak, life jacket, and waterproof bag. The calm water suits beginners, while drone photos and videos can preserve the sunrise, turtles, and your time on the water.

“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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9.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 beginner-friendly paddleboard or kayak outing around Gili Trawangan. You will receive a short lesson, safety equipment if needed, a dry bag, and drone footage of your time on the water. Sunrise and daylight starts are available, but weather can change the schedule.

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

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10.Thousand Island Tour with Canoeing and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $197

Leave Jakarta by shared speedboat for the Thousand Islands, with pickup in the Jakarta area or at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. You can visit Pari, Putri, Pelangi, or Macan Island, depending on availability. Expect snorkeling, a simple Indonesian lunch, swimming, and local help, but allow for a long boat ride and limited island time.

“I was picked up by a friendly driver who kindly waited with me until I boarded the boat to Pari Island. The crossing was long, with multiple stops at other islands and a full boat, though it was air-conditioned, which helped. On arrival, no one was there to meet me, and without a shared language, I asked at a police post for help. Eventually, a young man showed up and took me snorkelling in a small wooden boat—fun, but a little unnerving. Afterward, he drove me by moped (no helmet) to a beach where I had a swim and a very basic lunch (rice, egg, tofu). He disappeared for a…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $22

Start with a short lesson, then paddle or kayak from Gili toward Gili Meno while looking for turtles. You can snorkel near the underwater statues, visit Gili Meno’s lake, and stop at a beach-front restaurant. A local English-speaking guide, equipment, young coconut, and drone photos are included.

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12.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, with GoPro footage, equipment, lunch, and optional mangrove kayaking. Manta sightings are never guaranteed, and choppy seas can make the boat ride rough.

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13.Jungle Trekking,Canoeing,waterfall &authentic lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $45

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide around Lake Buyan and Tamblingan. Trek through jungle, visit old Hindu temples, paddle a canoe, see a northern Bali waterfall, and enjoy a traditional lunch. Hotel pickup is available in Munduk and Lovina, and a cooking option may be offered.

“Our guide Dedy was very friendly, clear and helpful. The first part, the jungle trek was wonderful. Got a lot of information about the flora and fauna. Then with the duo canoe across the lake, nice and quiet and enjoying the view. Then to a local restaurant for the authentic Balinese lunch; great and super super delicious. To conclude, we visited the waterfall, very beautiful. The pick-up, guiding and also the return home went quietly. We are very satisfied and had a very nice day. Thank you Dedy!”

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14.Stand Up Paddleboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $12

Meet at Heaven’s Corner Activities for a 15-minute safety briefing, then spend about two hours on a stand up paddleboard along Sanur beach. Beginners can choose an instructor, while confident paddlers explore independently. Mineral water, towels, and a locker are included. Hotel transfers cost about Rp. 500,000 per car.

“Zelf zee op en vrije keus waar ik heen ging. Jammer van de vele boten die aan de kust lagen.”

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