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Why the adventure
sports of Bali
are special
 Bali has world class surfing, snorkeling and diving.
These sports draw over a
hundred thousand enthusiasts per year.
It's easy to rent good equipment, charter
boats with guides and -- if a beginner -- find competent instructors.
Bali has whitewater rafting for thrill-seeking novices (see photo).
Click the "Bali Map" button to locate key places discussed below.
Surfing
Bali's superb surfing draws
enthusiasts from around the globe.
The premier surfing spot for skilled practitioners is Ulu Watu (situated at the southern tip of the
island).
Accomplished surfers also praise the nearby Padang Padang surf - and the surf at Canggu (between Kuta
and Tanah Lot)
The surfing at Kuta Reef (which lies out to
sea from Kuta Beach) also receives accolades. However, its waves can become overpopulated with surfers due to its proximity to the bustling tourist town of Kuta.
June, July and
August are the ideal months for surfing the above spots.
Snorkeling and
scuba-diving
Bali is ringed by many clear-water reefs rich in live coral,
colorful tropical fish and other marine life. At one site - Tulamben - you can explore a sunken World War II ship.
Snorkelers
and divers relish two of Bali's small off-shore islands named Menjangan and Lembongan. The first is Bali's best overall site.
The second makes an interesting day trip from Bali's tourist centers.
May
to September is the best period for snorkeling and diving.
Whitewater rafting
Although there are more challenging rapids in the world, the 11
kilometer (7 mile) run in the deep & steep Ajung River gorge near Ubud is breathtakingly beautiful.
You pass
isolated rice terraces, dangling jungle growth and high waterfalls. Your
4 to 6 passenger rubber raft is stirred by an able skipper while you and your mates do the paddling.
The
Ajung rapids are rated Class 2 -- ideal for rafting novices who want an adrenaline rush
without being scared to death.
Bali's other
well-established
adventure sports
Hiking
& Trekking - Walk through tropical foliage and scale active volcanoes.
Sailing - Bali has the
right boats, strong winds and open seas to gratify seasoned sailors.
You can even rent and sail a tiny outrigger canoe on the ocean.
Wind-surfing - Hop the
waves on a sail-surfboard.
Parasailing - View the coastline from a seagull's eye view.
Bungee jumping -
Several daunting sites serve those who dare.
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