Surfing in Bali
Bali has year-long surf and has become famous as a surfer's
paradise. Kuta is the place to start out, as you can rent or
buy boards there while scouting out tips on sites and tides.
Popular spots, in rough order of difficulty, are Kuta, Legian,
Seminyak, Sanur, south of Kuta off the airport reef, Canggu,
Lalang Linggih, Medewi, Uluwatu, Paclang-paclang, and Nusa Lembongan.
For protection from the harsh tropical sun be sure to wear sunscreen
and a T-shirt. Tend to coral cuts on feet and fingers immediately
and constantly. They take forever to heal.
Scuba-Diving and Snorkeling in Bali
Bali is a great place for snorkeling and scuba diving. You can
dive in the vicinity of Sanur and Nusa Dua, but the most exiting
scuba-diving locations are in more remote places. Pulau Menjangan
in the west is a favorite, as are Candidasa, Padangbai, Tulamben,
and Amed in the east. Other spots are Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan,
and Lovina. Inquire locally.
The calm waters of the Bali Sea make Singaraja a good site for
snorkeling.
Contact, among others:
o Bali Marine Sport
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Belanjong, Sanur,
o Baruna
JI. Bypass Ngurah Rai 300B, Tuban,
o Dive & Dive's JI. Bypass Ngurah Rai 23, Sanur,
o Graha Santi
JI. Danau Poso No 1, Sanur,
o Oceana
JI. Bypass Ngurah Rai 78, Sanur,
o Also, contact Sail Sensations at
Benoa Marina for day sailing to Nusa Lembongan with snorkeling,
diving and surfing.
Or send us e-mail at info@batukaru.com
Other Water sport in Bali
Some companies have booths at the popular water sports; locations.
Prices may vary according to the time of year and location.
Typical prices:
Banana boat: $15 per person/round.
Diving: $50 per person, half a day.
Jet Ski: $25 for 15 mins. In Nusa Dua, Bedugul and Sanur.
Paddle canoe: $11 per person/hour.
Parasailing: $15/round. In Nusa Dua, Bedugul and Sanur.
Rafting. Rafting has become a popular way to discover the most
unknown parts of Bali: its gorges. Try:
• Bali Adventure Rafting
J1. Tanjung Mekar, Legian Kelod, Kuta
• Sobek
JI. Tirta Ening No 9, Sanur,
• Bali Safari (Telaga Waja River)
JI. Hayam Wuruk 88A, Denpasar,
• Ayung River Rafting (Ayung River)
JI. Diponegoro 150B-29, Denpasar,
