Exciting water sports in Bali

Famous as the ‘Island of the Gods’, the exotic landscapes of Bali continue to attract thousands of travellers to its pristine shores, dense mountainous interior and ancient hillside temples, each year. The seas around Bali in particular are a favourite for avid water sport enthusiasts, with the majority of sporting action taking place around the Benoa peninsula. Surfing still remains the main attraction, with most of the best breaks located near large resorts in Kuta, like the Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa, for example, one of the many 5 star resort in Bali.

Board riding comes in several forms aside from surfing; there’s paddle boarding and body boarding, to other challenging forms like windsurfing and kite surfing. Most of the resorts and several tour operators provide day packages for adventure seekers looking for a thrill. A more recent addition to the lineup is parasailing around the shore. Parasailing successfully combines the exhilaration of speed with gorgeous panoramic views over the crystal blue waters and shoreline; and unlike other water sports, training is not necessary so anyone can do it.

If you would rather be under the water than on top, deep below, off Bali’s shores, are some of the best diving and snorkelling sites in the world. As one of a string of islands that makes up the Indonesian archipelago, Bali’s waters are home to majestic coral reefs and abundant marine life. Underwater diving sites also include drop-off walls and shipwrecks.

A new addition to line up of water sports in Benoa is water Jetpack rides. These amazing kits are designed to use the force of water to thrust you up to 10 meters high. After a quick briefing from your instructor, the jetpack is strapped on to you, and you can start ‘flying’ around the coast for the allotted time. The devices can push you up in a fixed position, or allow you to move in any direction you want. Other thrilling activities include walking on the seabed and white water rafting along Bali’s main rivers.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+