Tours and Tickets to Experience Padangbai (Padang Bai)
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Padangbai (Padang Bai)
A seriously underrated diving and snorkeling destination, Padangbai is particularly recommended for fans of weird underwater life.
While the port itself is relatively flat, Padangbai’s signature beaches—Blue Lagoon and Bias Tugel—are accessed by rough tracks and steps.
For a quieter night’s sleep, away from the port announcements, reserve accommodation on the fringes of the town.
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While it’s free to visit Padangbai on your own, there are many ways to experience this beautiful beach town. Padangbai is renowned for its great snorkeling; snorkeling tours cost between 376K rupiah (roughly US$23) and 2.5M rupiah (US$152), depending on whether they’re private or shared.
The best things to do in Padangbai are to relax at one of the small town’s lovely beaches or snorkel in the ocean. The sheltered Blue Lagoon Beach is an excellent snorkeling spot as you can find colorful fish just steps from the beach. Padangbai is also where boats depart for Lombok.
Padangbai is about 31 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of the capital Denpasar and the best way to get there is by private car or taxi. The journey takes 1–1.5 hours, depending on traffic. You can also take a bus to Padangbai from the airport in Denpasar, but these can be very slow.
There are a few great beaches around Padangbai. The main sweep of Padangbai Beach is suitable for swimming and snorkeling but can be busy with boat traffic. Over the headland to the north is Blue Lagoon Beach, which is especially good for snorkeling. Bias Tugel Beach, south of Padangbai, is another beautiful small bay.
Yes, Padangbai is a good place to take a diving tour, but the beaches here are better for snorkeling as you can just walk out from the beach. Diving tours from Padangbai may take you to offshore dive sites such as Gili Mimpang, Gili Tepekong, and the Tangked Shark Cave.