11 Mangrove Kayak Trips in Indonesia to Build a Day Around

1.Nusa Lembongan Island: Snorkeling & Mangrove Forest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $143Our pick

Spend about 12 hours exploring Nusa Lembongan from Kuta, with hotel pickup, a 30 to 40-minute speedboat ride from Sanur, coral-reef snorkeling, a mangrove boat trip, rooftop lunch, Devil’s Tears, and Yellow Bridge. Guides such as Adi, Ketut, and Dangku help with photos and snorkeling. An SUP upgrade costs $13 per person.

“Pasamos un día estupendo, nuestro guía fue ADI y resultó todo un acierto. Se hace snorkel en la barrera de coral lo cual es impresionante, también hubo posibilidad de visitar con canoa Lis manglares y después comimos realmente bien en un restaurante con Read more”

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2.Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $34

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring North Bali with a local guide such as Darma, Putu, or Luhde. Walk through jungle near Buyan and Tamblingan lakes, paddle a traditional canoe, swim at Banyumala Waterfall, and, on some outings, share a Balinese meal at a local home. Pickup options, hiking poles, and small-group service make the day practical.

“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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3.Lembongan Snorkeling at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Mangrove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $23

From Jungut Batu, you’ll snorkel around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida with a guide, equipment, towel, and free GoPro photos included. The route aims for manta rays at Manta Bay, with Manta Point as a backup, then visits Crystal Bay and Mangrove Point. The group can reach 22 people, and the trip starts at 8:00 am.

“SO GOOD! I was worried about snorkeling because I’m not the best swimmer and heard that seas can be rough but I’m so glad I did it! This trip was magical and the captain and crew were great!! So well organized and felt safe the whole time. Thank you for a once in a lifetime experience ♥️🙏”

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4.Bali/Amed: Transparent Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 1 hour · from $8Best value

In Amed, Crystal Kayak sets you up for a one-hour transparent kayak ride above coral, fish, and turtles. Choose a two-person kayak or a one-person stand-up paddleboard. Staff help you board and point out marine life, making this a calm, low-cost outing for families, friends, couples, and solo visitors.

“Superbe expérience ! Les propriétaires sont extrêmement sympathiques et sauront vous guider vers les tortues, poissons et coraux pour ne rien louper, on ne peut que recommander !”

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5.1 Hour Mangrove Tour From Lembongan with Kayak, Paddle, or Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $10

You’ll spend about an hour exploring Nusa Lembongan’s mangrove forest by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, with staff watching for safety. Hotel pickup, return transport, lockers, and life vests are included. Some departures may use a transparent kayak or boat, so confirm your preferred option when booking.

“Pick up on time at the hotel. Free drinks on site. Unfortunately, the trip with the transparent boat did not take 1 hour as indicated, but only 45 minutes. The boater was very nice. Unfortunately on the route a lot of oncoming traffic with other boats.Auto-translated”

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6.Bintan Mangrove Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $28

You’ll cruise the Sebong River for about an hour in a private open boat, with a local guide pointing out mangrove wildlife such as silver leaf monkeys, monitor lizards, and snakes. Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Lagoi area are included. The ride is calm, scenic, and well suited to families, though the motor can be loud at the back.

“This was a relaxed one hour tour of the mangroves in a small boat with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.”

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7.Jungle Trekking and Tamblingan Lake Canoeing in Bali Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $70

You’ll hike through Bali’s cool Tamblingan rainforest with a private guide, visit a Hindu temple, and paddle a traditional dugout canoe across sacred Tamblingan Lake. The tour starts at 7:30 am, lasts about three hours, and includes transport, lunch, water, and an English-speaking driver. Guide Dharma has earned praise for safety and cultural insight.

“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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8.Bintan Island Snorkeling, Kayaking and Fun Fishing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $98

Set out from Lagoi at 8:30 am for a full day around White Sand Island and the kelong snorkeling area. Your English-speaking guide supplies a boat, masks, snorkel, fins, life jacket, kayak, and fishing gear. Hotel pickup, return transfer, bottled water, and insurance are included. Bring lunch and your own equipment if preferred.

“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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9.Mangrove Reforestation and Exploration around the Nusa Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $76

Spend about seven hours helping restore mangroves around Nusa Lembongan. You will prepare seedlings, plant 10 trees, learn how mangroves protect coasts and wildlife, eat a local lunch on Nusa Ceningan, and explore both islands before finishing by boat or canoe. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“I did the mangrove reforestation and coral reef rehabilitation and woow…. it was amazing!”

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10.Bintan Mangrove Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $26

You’ll spend about 90 minutes on a private boat along Bintan’s Sebung River, looking for macaques, silver leaf monkeys, monitor lizards, and mangrove snakes. A private guide explains the forest, while included pickup and drop-off from most Bintan hotels or the ferry terminal make this an easy two-hour outing. Departure times are offered throughout the day.

“The guide was friendly and explained many things about the mangrove👍👍👍. He waited half an hour for us as it took us longer to reach.”

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11.Bali Mangrove Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $61

Spend about two hours exploring Bali’s mangrove forest by canoe, with 1 to 1.5 hours on calm water. Guides explain the ecosystem, wildlife, and conservation work with the Wana Segara Kertih fishing community. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, insurance, and a conservation donation are included.

“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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