Top 5 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Indonesia

1.Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $34Our pick

Travel from Ubud or south Bali to North Bali for a guided jungle trek, canoe ride on the Buyan and Tamblingan lakes, Banyumala Waterfall, and local cultural stops. Guides such as Darma, Putu, and Luhde are praised for warm care and clear explanations. Small groups are limited to 10.

“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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2.1 Hour Mangrove Tour From Lembongan with Kayak, Paddle, or Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $10Best value

You’ll spend about an hour paddling through Nusa Lembongan’s mangrove forest by kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Staff supervise from the water, and some outings use transparent kayaks. Hotel pickup, return transport, lockers, and life jackets are included.

“Prima geregeld allemaal. We werden opgehaald bij het hotel. Alleen jammer dat de gids niets uitlegt over de mangroves, het ontstaan en het belang ervan. Dat zou een duidelijker toevoeging zijn.”

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3.Jungle Trekking and Tamblingan Lake Canoeing in Bali Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $70

Start from your Bali hotel at 7:30 am for a private rainforest walk near Tamblingan Lake, a volcanic highland lake. A trekking guide leads your group to a Hindu temple before you paddle a traditional dugout canoe. Lunch, water, and transfers are included.

“Dharma provided us with an unbeatable experience as our guide. He made sure to not only maintain our safety, but he went above and beyond describing the culture as we took in all of the views in the jungle. He was an AMAZING guide, so Read more”

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4.Bintan Island Snorkeling, Kayaking and Fun Fishing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $98

Spend about eight hours around Bintan’s White Sand Island and kelong snorkeling area, with hotel pickup, boat transfers, kayaking, fun fishing, and provided gear. An English-speaking guide and driver handle the day, while you bring lunch and prepare for a moderate level of activity.

“One of the best snorkelling experiences Ive ever had! From pick up at hotel to sending back it was VIP treatment. And the kelong snorkelling was so cool - lots of colorful corals and beautiful fish just made my day. And there’s no time limit. Plus the guides were so helpful taking us around too.”

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5.Bali Mangrove Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $61

Spend about two hours exploring Bali’s mangrove forest by canoe, with roughly 1 to 1.5 hours on the water. Guides such as Simon explain the trees, fish, and birds, while your booking supports local conservation work with Wana Segara Kertih fishermen.

“Great tour to see a different side of Bali. Easy paddling on smooth water. Guide Simon was very friendly and helpful.”

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