Tanjung Benoa Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Tanjung Benoa tours and things to do on Bali’s water sports peninsula: fly high on a parasail and race the waves on a jet ski, boat to Turtle Island to meet its gentle residents, watch the fiery Kecak dance at sunset over Uluwatu Temple, cross to dramatic Nusa Penida, snorkel the Blue Lagoon reef, and swing over the jungle in Ubud. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Tanjung Benoa by interest
Whatever brings you to Tanjung Benoa — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Tanjung Benoa
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Water Sports
Jet ski & fly.
Turtle Island
Sea turtles.
Uluwatu
Cliff temple.
Nusa Penida
Kelingking cliff.
Ubud
Rice terraces.
Blue Lagoon
Snorkeling.
Tanah Lot
Sea temple.
Bali Swing
Jungle swing.
Island awayNusa Penida
Cliffs & bays.
South awayUluwatu
Cliff temple.
Inland awayUbud
Rice terraces.
Local awayWater Sports
Jet ski & fly.
West awayTanah Lot
Sea temple.
East awayBlue Lagoon
Snorkeling.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Tanjung Benoa visitor asks before booking.
Dry (Apr–Oct)
Sunny and dry — the best time for the sea.
Wet (Nov–Mar)
Hotter and humid, with afternoon downpours.
For water sports
April to October for the calmest seas.
For Nusa Penida
The dry season brings the smoothest crossings.
For value
The wet season is quieter and cheaper.
Best overall
April to October is ideal.
One day
Water sports and an Uluwatu sunset.
Two days
Add a Nusa Penida day trip.
Three days
Add Ubud and the temples.
For adventure
Water sports and Nusa Penida.
For culture
Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Ubud.
With kids
Turtle Island and banana boats.
By boat
Boats run water sports and Turtle Island trips.
Tours & transfers
Tours include hotel pickup and transport.
By driver
A private driver reaches Uluwatu and Ubud.
On foot
The beach and resort strip are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay in Tanjung Benoa or nearby Nusa Dua.
Indonesian rupiah
Indonesia uses the rupiah; cards accepted in resorts.
Water sports
Book a combo package for the best value.
Turtle Island
Take a glass-bottom boat to see the turtles.
Uluwatu
Arrive before sunset for the Kecak dance.
Nusa Penida
Book a full day for the island’s highlights.
Ubud
Combine rice terraces with a jungle swing.
Sun protection
The tropical sun is strong — bring sunscreen.
Nusa Penida
Popular day trips sell out — book ahead.
Uluwatu Kecak
Sunset dance tickets fill up — reserve early.
Water sports
Combo packages fill up — book ahead.
Ubud tours
Day tours sell out — reserve early.
Dive trips
Tulamben dives have few slots — book ahead.
Dry season
April to October is busiest — book ahead.
Water sports
Around €15–45 for a water sports package.
Turtle Island
About €15–35 for a glass-bottom boat trip.
Uluwatu
Roughly €25–55 for an Uluwatu sunset tour.
Nusa Penida
Around €55–90 for a Nusa Penida day trip.
Ubud tour
About €30–60 for an Ubud day tour.
How to save
Book combo water sports packages to save.
Tanjung Benoa through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Sea & sun.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Best weather.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Warm & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Green & value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.