15 Karangasem Tours We Would Book Again

1.Blue Lagoon Beach Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 426 reviews · 1 day · from $18Our pick

Spend about two hours snorkeling at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with an English-speaking guide, boat transfers, gear, and a set lunch near the beach. Choose a shared or private outing, add hotel transport, or arrange your own way to Padangbai. Fish are common; turtles are a lucky bonus.

“Great experience, we managed to see two turtles! Staff were very friendly and helpful, meal included with catering for vegetarians. Can’t fault it.”

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2.Underwater Temple Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 134 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $40

Explore four Amed snorkeling sites with an English-speaking guide: a WWII Japanese shipwreck, Turtle Point, Lipah Bay, and Jemeluk Bay. Choose optional hotel transfers and a longer day with Tirta Gangga and Virgin Beach. Guides such as Karma, Wayan, and Nyoman have helped with local insights and GoPro photos.

“I had 3 wonderful hours of snorkling and a lot of beautiful videos in the end. Thank you so much.”

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3.Snorkeling on 2 spots with Lunch and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · from $51

Travel by private car to Blue Lagoon Beach, then take short boat rides to snorkel two sites for about an hour each. Expect tropical fish and coral, with rays or a turtle possible but never guaranteed. Gear, a guide, lunch, and hotel transfers are included; drivers such as Restu and Ketut Bayu have been praised for friendly, careful service.

“Yadmya was so great. he was probably the only non smoking guide o. the wharf which was very important to me. he was informative and flexible. travelling on my own it was nice to know he was nearby. he walked me down to the boat and made sure I was safely aboard. the traffic was scary but I felt safe with Yadmya. In the end we were just laughing at the idiot drivers. the snorkling was amazing. I was surrounded by colorful fish and it was just what I hoped it would be. the lunch was so so tasty. Great day.”

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4.Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Temesi Waterfall …

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · from $35

This 10-hour private tour takes you from your hotel to Lempuyang Temple’s Heaven Gate, Tirta Gangga’s fish pond, a coffee plantation tasting and Temesi Waterfall for a swim. An English-speaking driver handles the transport, and guides such as Ari, Ketut and Dema have helped visitors adjust the day to suit their pace. Check which price option includes entrance fees.

“Ketut our guide was absolutely brilliant. He was punctual, kind, respectful and had beautiful relationship with our daughter. He made our whole day so much more of an experience than we could have hoped for. We loved all of the planned activities, and Ketut was very kind to share the knowledge he had with us. We will be hoping we get him for our tour tomorrow!”

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5.Telaga Waja White Water River Guided Rafting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $20

Paddle the Telaga Waja River in East Bali for about 2.5 hours, passing green rice fields, cliffs and waterfalls, with a guide steering you through the rapids and a five-meter dam drop. Lunch, safety gear, towels and a shower room are included. Past guides have included Yeoman, Smile, Yoga and Marlo, though your assigned guide may differ.

“So much fun. Smile our guide was wonderful and we really enjoyed this activity. Have been recommending it as it’s more fun than the Ubud one”

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6.Private Full day trip Customizable tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $41Top rated

Build a full-day private Bali trip around the places you most want to see, from Lempuyang’s Gates of Heaven and Tirta Gangga to Ubud’s Monkey Forest or Uluwatu’s Kecak Dance. An English-speaking driver handles the transport and helps shape the route. Guides named by past customers include Wayan and Reval, though assignments can vary. Lunch and swing activities cost extra.

“Great tour with two very committed and lovely guides. They took lots of great pictures and videos and took great care of us the entire day.”

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7.East Bali: Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Taman Ujung

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Spend a day in East Bali with an English-speaking driver-guide and a group capped at six. Visit Ujung and Tirta Gangga water palaces, allow up to three hours for Lempuyang’s busy Gate of Heaven, then take an hour at Virgin Beach. Pickup and drop-off are available in eight areas; meals are extra.

“The best tour EVER! Gede was brilliant! We saw incredible temples, a palace, a coffee manufacturer, and we just had the best day ever with him, even though it rained for some of it! Such a great day! A REAL Bali experience!”

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8.Sidemen Bali Private Rafting on Telaga Waja River With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $25

Take a private 18-kilometer rafting trip on Bali’s Telaga Waja River, with a professional English-speaking guide, provided safety gear, and 2.5 to 3 hours on the water. Expect jungle canyons, rapids, quieter stretches, and a waterfall. At the finish, rinse off, change, and have a buffet lunch overlooking rice paddies and cliffs.

“Really fun experience! From a bit wild to calm, you can also pedal along, plenty of action and lots to see! My life jacket wasn't quite right, though. Sometimes it came loose at the front and my helmet didn't stay on... but all in all a really fun experience! In between, we had a drink and took some photos.”

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9.Most Iconic Spot Private Tour (All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $96

Spend 12 hours visiting Bali’s Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, a jungle swing, Goa Raja Waterfall, and Tegallalang rice terraces, with private hotel transport, an English-speaking guide, lunch, water, and entrance fees included. Guides such as Rhory, Ravi, Esa, Tenggo, and Erba are known for cultural explanations and help with photos. Expect an early, full day.

“i pass the day with ravi, he was a very good guide, very friendly speak very well English, he explain me a lot of indonesian culture and religion 100% recommand”

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10.Eastern Bali and Pura Besakih Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 10 hours · from $42

Take a private, 10-hour trip from your Bali hotel to Penglipuran village, a quiet bamboo forest, Pura Besakih and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. An English- or Indonesian-speaking guide travels with you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides on past tours have included Dena, Kadek and Desy. Bring money for temple entry and lunch, plus secure footwear for the waterfall.

“Recomendada completamente si quieres ver otra cara de Bali. Las visitas a los mercados artesanales merecen mucho la pena, puedes ver cómo es todo el proceso artesanal, está muy bien, nos sorprendió gratamente. Además durante la excursión puedes ver cómo son realmente los pueblos locales, sus costumbres, en los que no hay tanto turismo. El templo es un imprescindible ya que es diferente al resto. Además, si te toca un día despejado, las vistas son espectaculares. La cascada también muy bonita, aunque recomiendo llevar unas chanclas que sujeten el pie ya que para llegar a ella hay zonas en las que hay que atravesar el río. Está todo bien señalizado.…”

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11.Snorkeling Tour with Japanese Shipwreck and Coral …

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · from $40

Spend about two hours snorkeling Amed’s reefs, with stops that include Amed Beach, Pyramid, a coral-covered Japanese shipwreck, Jemeluk Beach, and Selang Beach’s Coral Garden. Meet near Amed or arrange a pickup location in East or Central Bali. Guide Kadek has been praised for his helpful manner and for keeping alongside the boat.

“Very nice and kind guide! Followung you with the boat well snorjeling so you dint loose eachother, very relaxing and thougtfull”

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12.Blue Lagoon & Tanjung Jepun Snorkeling & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $50

Spend about an hour at each of two Padangbai snorkeling spots, Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon, with a traditional covered boat, equipment, mineral water, and Indonesian lunch. Pickup is available from selected areas, including Ubud and Seminyak, when you choose that option. The activity is led in English or Indonesian; no guide name is provided.

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13.Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $15Best value

Take a traditional fishing boat from the beach to Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon for 90 minutes to two hours of guided snorkeling. The calm, shallow water suits beginners, and you may spot clownfish, moray eels, stingrays or a sea turtle. Equipment, water and a shower are included; lunch is optional.

“Very good experience for the price, we saw sea turtles too! Would highly recommend. Staff were so friendly”

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14.East Bali Tour All In: Lempuyang, Tirta Gangga, Besakih

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $149

Visit Lempuyang’s famous Gates of Heaven, the pools and fountains of Tirta Gangga, Besakih’s temple complex and a Bali swing on a private 10-hour tour. An English-speaking driver collects you in Badung, Ubud or Denpasar. Entry tickets and parking are included, but temple queues can affect how long you have at each stop.

“Le chauffeur était très gentil et la voiture très confortable. Nous avons commencé par le temple de Besakih j’ai été confié à un guide, le temple était beau mais le moment a été gâché par le guide du temple expéditif sur la visite et qui m’a mis la pression pour que je lui donne de l’argent, c’est le premier balinais désagréable que j’ai rencontré. Ensuite Lempuyang, je dirai inutile, trop de touriste et rien à voir a part les fameuses Heaven Gâtés. Le temple de Tirta ganga en revanche était incroyable beaucoup de touristes mais très beau, les touristes sont tous au même endroit pour LA photo Instagram et le…”

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15.East Bali Tour: Besakih Temple, Lempuyang Gate, Tirta Gangga

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $95

Spend nine hours exploring East Bali’s Mother Temple, Tirta Gangga’s fountains and gardens, and Lempuyang’s Gate of Heaven, with a private driver-guide, lunch, cold water and entry fees included. Guides such as Budi and Dewa Putu have shared Balinese culture along the way and helped take photos. Expect a long drive, especially from south Bali.

“Guide très sympathique ! Connaît son sujet et répond avec beaucoup d’entrain ! Le restaurant où on a déjeuner était fabuleux ! Les temples très beaux ! Le petit bémol c’est le trajet en voiture, mais ça… on ne peut rien y faire ..!! Superbe excursion !!”

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