Activities
We can arrange a variety of activities such as surfing, diving, snorkeling, rafting, cycling, hiking and Balinese cooking lessons.
Surfing
For more information about surfing and learning how to surf, check out our surf section.
Diving
With its warm water, extensive coral reefs and abundant marine life, Bali offers excellent diving and snorkeling possibilities. Situated in the Indo-Pacific, the world’s richest marine zone, Bali receives very plankton-rich waters and so contains a stunningly diverse underwater ecosystem with diving to suit everyone.
Ombak Bagus works together with AquaMarine diving, a British owned and managed company with international standards. They only offer Bali’s best dive locations; Nusa Penida/Lembongan (Sunfish/Manta rays/reef sharks), Tulamben/Amed (shipwreck/bigeyed Travelly fish/coral reefs), Padangbai/Candidasa (sharks/Cuttle fish/coral walls), Menjangan island (coral walls/Barracudas/turtles) and Secret Bay (muck diving/rare marine species). If you don’t have your certificate, you can do an introduction dive (at Tulamben shipwreck!) or get your Open Water Diver licence in only 4 days (including theory/swimming pool practice/4 dives).
Daytrips start from 85 US dollars, depending on the diving destination. Please use the contact form at the left side of the screen for more prices and reservations. Included is transportation, 2 dives, all equipment, lunch and drinks.
Cycling
This downhill cycling tour is a perfect way to see the real Bali, away from busy tourist areas. It’s a full day tour with small groups (max. of 10 people with 2 guides). You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning by A/C car. First stop is Mount Batur, one of the many volcanos in Indonesia, where you have breakfast while overlooking the magnificent caldera and crater lake. After breakfast you’re off on a mountain bike through the heartlands of Bali, travelling downhill , taken secret back roads and minor village roads (with no traffic). Experience typical Balinese daily life and enjoy the beautiful Balinese countryside. The tour is educational as well as the experienced guides take you to visit a Balinese family compound, a Balinese plantation, a village temple and an enormous Banyan tree. You also go for a short walk in the rice paddies to see villagers harvesting the rice (you can also join in!). Optional is an uphill ride to the restaurant where you have an authentic Balinese lunch (including the famous smoked duck). But an extra flat ride is also possible for the less athletic ones. After lunch you have an optional visit to the Ubud Monkey forest. This is not only a cycle tour but also a true cultural experience. A must do when you’re on Bali, recommended!
Special Ombak Bagus price:
Adult: Rp. 360.000 per person
Child (< 12 yrs): Rp. 250.000 per person
Hiking
Take a walk through the beautiful nature of Bali with a local guide. Experienced guide Dewa Putra picks you up from your hotel by car in the morning. Starting point is one of Bali’s oldest temples, close to Ubud. From here you start walking through a lush jungle landscape accompanied by the sound of the flowing river. Bright flowers and colorful butterflies are part of the scenery. Soon the landscape will be more open when you enter a more agricultural area, dominated by rice paddies. The bird life is rich here with many eye-catching Kingfishers. Back at the main road the car will be waiting. After the walk you go to nearby Lebih beach with its black volcanic sand, colorful fishing boats and beautiful view of the small island of Nusa Lembongan. On the way back to Ubud you pass a traditional village where you stop to see everyday life of Balinese people. The length of this tour is between 3 and 4 hours. Lunch is not provided.
The prices start from Rp. 200.000 to Rp. 400.000, depending on the pickup area.
Rafting
Sobek offers two spectacular rafting trips with breathtaking views. Sobek is the largest adventure tour operator in Asia. The professional guides are experts in water safety and highly skilled in white water rafting techniques. Both trips take about two hours. There are different levels of white water rafting. The Ayung river carves through some of Bali’s most fantastic landscapes. This rafting trip offers class II and III rapids through deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and dense tropical rainforest. Step up to a greater white water challenge and raft the Telaga river. Class 3+ rapids provide a continual spray of white water as you rush past steep banks and ancient hanging trees. After the rafting an excellent lunch is served in the Riverside café. There are also shower facilities. Pick up from the hotel is possible in the morning (around 8:00) or afternoon (around 12:00).
Special Ombak Bagus price:
Adult: USD 70 per person
Child (7-15 yrs): USD 50 per person
Balinese cooking class
Learn the secrets of the fresh and flavourful Balinese cuisine inside a traditional Balinese family compound near Ubud. Begin your experience at a local market (only in the morning class), where your family host will purchase and explain the fresh herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables used in the cooking class. An small walk through the nearby ricepaddies (with an extensive explanation about the rice production and irrigation system) is also included in this class, to make it a true Balinese experience. Once home, you’ll be greeted by Puspa who will help you to to create your very own delicious authentic Balinese dishes.
You’ll learn how to prepare a complete menu including appetizer and dessert. And rest assured; you will easily be able to duplicate your experience at home for your family and friends. The staff is fluent in English, all with professional background, and can easily answer any questions regarding the Balinese cuisine or culture. There are morning (08:30 AM) and afternoon classes (04:00 PM). Free pickup in Ubud area.
Special Ombak Bagus price: Rp. 325.000 per person
