Bali : Blue Lagoon Snorkeling combine with Bali Swing in Ubud

Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun give you two hours in Bali’s calm coastal water, followed by a very different kind of thrill at the Tegalalang jungle swing. The day links easy snorkeling near Padang Bai with rice terraces north of Ubud, so you get sea views and inland scenery without arranging separate transport.

I like the private format, since your group can set the pace with an English-speaking driver rather than follow a large bus. I also like the practical coverage: hotel pickup, parking, mineral water, and admission are included, while the guide named in past bookings, Made, is praised for patient driving, clear English, cultural insight, and cheerful service.

The catch is the road time. At about eight hours, this is a full day, and the route between your hotel, Padang Bai, and Tegalalang can feel long. Lunch and a towel are not included, so bring both, along with clothes that can get wet.

Quick reasons to consider this Bali day tour

• Two snorkeling areas in one morning: Spend about one hour at Blue Lagoon and another at Tanjung Jepun.
• Calm water for beginners: Blue Lagoon is presented as suitable for families and first-time snorkelers in normal weather.
• A private vehicle and driver: Only your group participates, with hotel pickup and drop-off offered from many Bali areas.
• Made may be your driver: Past bookings praise his patience, English, cultural explanations, and careful care of the day.
• Snorkeling plus a photo stop: The schedule changes from reef time near Padang Bai to the famous swing and rice terraces around Tegalalang.
• A clear price structure: At $70 per person, transport and parking are included, but lunch, personal spending, and a towel are yours to cover.

From Padang Bai water to Tegalalang rice fields

This tour works because the two main stops feel completely different. In the morning, you are near Padang Bai on Bali’s east coast, where the focus is swimming and looking below the surface. Later, you are inland near Ubud, taking photos above the rice terraces.

The plan allows roughly two hours for snorkeling, with about one hour at Blue Lagoon and one hour at Tanjung Jepun. The description also gives Blue Lagoon Beach a two-hour stop, so treat the exact split as flexible rather than a minute-by-minute promise.

After the coast, you spend about two hours at Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the jungle swing. That is enough time for photos and a look at the terraces, though the stop is more about scenery and the swing than a long walk through the farming area.

Blue Lagoon: a friendly place to start snorkeling

Blue Lagoon is near Padang Bai and is described as a strong choice for families and beginners because the water is very calm in normal weather. That matters if you are trying snorkeling for the first time, or if members of your group have different levels of confidence in the water.

You can expect about an hour here as part of the snorkeling portion. The appeal is not a complicated expedition. It is an easy chance to put on a mask, look for underwater life, and enjoy the sea without needing advanced swimming skills.

Still, calm water depends on weather. No snorkeling stop is guaranteed to look the same every day, so keep expectations sensible. The available information does not promise specific animals, visibility, or reef conditions. You are booking time in a popular snorkeling area, not a private marine encounter.

Bring a towel because one is specifically excluded. You should also plan for wet swimwear during the transfer and later photo stop. Mineral water is supplied, but lunch is not, so carry food or ask your driver about the day’s meal arrangements.

Tanjung Jepun: another hour for underwater photos

Tanjung Jepun adds a second snorkeling site to the coastal part of the day. The tour allows about one hour here, and the spot is described as suitable for beginners and people who enjoy underwater photography.

That second stop is useful. If the first session feels short, you get another chance to adjust your mask, become comfortable in the water, and try for better photographs. If the sea conditions vary between locations, a second site also gives the day some practical flexibility.

You will want to protect your phone or camera properly. The tour information highlights underwater photography but does not state that cameras, waterproof cases, or photography equipment are provided. Bring your own gear if you want pictures, and do not count on personal expenses being covered.

The snorkeling time is a good fit for a mixed group. Confident swimmers can enjoy two locations, while beginners get a calm introduction rather than a long, demanding session. The tradeoff is that two one-hour swims may feel brief if snorkeling is your main reason for visiting Bali.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the jungle swing

The inland portion takes you to Tegalalang, about 10 kilometers north of Ubud. Its terraced rice fields are one of the area’s best-known photo settings, and the jungle swing is the headline activity here.

This stop changes the mood completely. After swimwear, masks, and sea water, you are looking for elevated views and photographs among the rice terraces. The swing supplies the classic Bali picture, while the terraces give the setting a local agricultural context rather than just a decorated photo backdrop.

You receive about two hours here. That should give you time to enjoy the swing and take pictures, but the available details do not say how many swing rides are included or whether every photo area has a separate charge. Ask before paying for optional activities.

Also remember that admission is included, while personal expenses are not. If the location offers extra photo packages, food, drinks, or other add-ons, those would fall under your own spending unless your driver explains otherwise.

Tegalalang is not simply a quick roadside photo. The terraces are a real working agricultural area, and the setting gives you a glimpse of how Bali’s inland scenery is shaped by rice farming. At the same time, this particular stop is designed for a popular swing experience, so expect tourism rather than solitude.

What a private tour changes

Only your group joins this activity. That is the biggest practical advantage over a standard shared coach tour.

You can discuss the order of the day with your English-speaking driver, ask questions during the ride, and avoid waiting for unrelated groups at every stop. The past bookings connected with driver Made describe him as patient, cheerful, friendly, and able to explain Balinese culture in clear English. One booking also notes that he picked the group up in Kuta and drove them to several stops on the way to Ubud.

That does not mean every departure will be handled by Made personally, so confirm the assigned driver if his involvement matters to you. The supplied information identifies Bali Local Host as the provider and lists an English-speaking driver as included.

Private does not mean fast. Bali traffic and distance still shape the day, and the route may take a good part of the eight-hour schedule. Pickup is offered from a wide list of areas, including Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, and Padang Bai area locations, as well as named places such as Bali Collection, Sindhu Market, Batu Bolong Beach, and Ubud Market.

Because the pickup list is broad, confirm your exact hotel when booking. The wording says pickup and drop-off are available from hotels around the listed areas, not that every address on the island is included without question.

The driver can make or break the long road sections

The car time is not just dead space if you use it well. This is where a good driver can explain what you are seeing, answer questions, and help the day feel connected rather than like two unrelated activities.

The strongest praise attached to this experience centers on Made’s service. He is described as patient, cheerful, comfortable to be around, and able to teach visitors about Balinese culture. One booking also says he offered useful information about places along the route and took care of the group throughout the day.

That kind of personal service has real value in Bali. You are not only paying to get from the coast to the rice terraces. You are paying for someone who can handle parking, route details, and the small decisions that come with a long private day.

Still, keep the distinction clear: the included service is an English-speaking driver, not necessarily a specialist marine guide or a certified cultural guide. If you want detailed reef interpretation, ask what snorkeling instruction and equipment support are provided before booking.

Is $70 a fair price?

At $70 per person, the value depends on group size and how much you value private transport. The price includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking driver, mineral water, parking, and admission. For a couple or small group, that can be a practical way to combine two distant parts of Bali without arranging a vehicle and separate activities yourself.

The price is less attractive if you want a food-inclusive tour or a long snorkeling session. Lunch is extra, personal expenses are extra, and you must bring your own towel. The snorkeling time is about two hours total, not an all-day boat trip.

For a private group, the cost can make good sense because you are not paying only for entry to a swing and a snorkeling stop. You are also buying transport, driver time, and a schedule built around your party. For a solo participant, the per-person price may feel higher, especially once you add lunch and any optional spending at Tegalalang.

Group discounts are offered, but no discount amount is provided. Ask for the exact total before booking rather than assuming the advertised price changes automatically for your group.

What to bring for a smoother day

Pack lightly, but prepare for both water and inland sightseeing.

• Bring your own towel, since one is not included.
• Pack a lunch or money for lunch, because the tour does not provide it.
• Bring swimwear and a change of clothes for the ride to Tegalalang.
• Carry waterproof protection for any phone or camera used at Tanjung Jepun.
• Keep some money available for personal expenses at the rice terrace or swing.
• Bring mineral water only if you want more than the supplied bottle.

The tour is described as suitable for most people, but the available information does not give detailed accessibility or equipment notes. If you have mobility needs, ask ahead about the vehicle, beach access, boat arrangements, and the rice terrace area.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would choose this for a couple, family, or small group that wants a private Bali day with two major photo themes: underwater scenes and the famous Tegalalang swing.

It is especially suitable if you are staying in Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, or Nusa Dua and want transport handled for you. It also suits beginners who want calm snorkeling rather than a demanding open-water outing.

You may want a different tour if you are a serious snorkeler seeking long reef time, specialist marine guidance, or a full day at sea. This is a broad sightseeing day, not a technical snorkeling trip.

It may also feel rushed if you want to linger at Tegalalang, eat a relaxed lunch, and stop at several extra temples or villages. The listed route already covers a lot of ground, and the approximate eight-hour duration has to absorb transport.

Booking and cancellation details worth noting

Confirmation is provided at booking, and free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. A cancellation made less than 24 hours before departure is not refunded, and changes inside that period are not accepted.

The tour is supplied by Bali Local Host. The strong points to clarify before you commit are the exact pickup address, the driver assigned to your date, what snorkeling equipment is supplied, how the one-hour sessions are organized, and whether the jungle swing admission includes the swing ride itself.

Should you book this Bali snorkeling and swing tour?

Book it if you want a private, full-day combination of calm snorkeling and Bali’s famous inland photo stop. The included transport, parking, water, and English-speaking driver make the $70 price reasonable for a small group, especially when you would otherwise arrange separate rides to Padang Bai and Tegalalang.

I would be more cautious if snorkeling is your top priority. Two hours in the water is useful, but the day also includes long transfers and a two-hour rice terrace stop. Bring a towel, plan for lunch, and confirm the equipment and swing details.

For an easy first look at Bali’s coast and Ubud area, with a driver who may add real cultural context to the road time, this is a sensible choice. Just book it for variety and convenience, not for an intensive reef expedition.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately eight hours.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included from hotels around listed areas such as Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Padang Bai, and several named landmarks and markets.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

How much snorkeling time is included?

The plan provides about two hours of snorkeling, with approximately one hour at Blue Lagoon and one hour at Tanjung Jepun.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included, so you must arrange and pay for it yourself.

Do I need to bring a towel?

Yes. You should bring your own towel because a towel is not included.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.