Top 11 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Indonesia

1.From Lembongan: Kayak/Paddleboard/Boat Mangrove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 200 reviews · 1 day · from $10Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide for a one-hour paddle through Nusa Lembongan’s mangroves, then head toward the sea for coral and starfish views. Choose a kayak, paddleboard, transparent kayak, or motorized transparent boat. Guides such as Bajus and Wayan may also share local wildlife details and take photos.

“our guide was really nice and gave us good explanations on the life in the mangrove. Transparent kayaks only have interest on the ocean part of the excursion.”

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2.Gili sunrise stand-up paddle boarding (drone photoshoot)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · from $19

Meet Danny or another English-speaking guide before dawn at Moana Bar near Trawangan Dive Center. After a short SUP lesson, paddle toward the sunrise around the three Gili Islands while the guide takes drone photos and videos. The outing lasts about an hour, though collecting media can add 45 minutes.

“Great experience and the drone shots were amazing. Thanks so much, highly recommend!!”

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3.Gili Trawangan: Stand-Up Paddle with Drone Shot & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $12

Start from Pongkor before the island wakes. After a short safety briefing and beginner lesson, an English-speaking instructor guides you for 15 minutes, then you paddle independently for up to 100 minutes. Sunrise bookings include one free drone photo.

“Was really good. The instructor help me a lot, and guide me. I will do it again”

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4.Best Sunrise SUP Or Kayak With Drone Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $20

Meet at Moana Bar by 5:30 AM for a guided 1.5 to 2-hour SUP or kayak outing in West Nusa Tenggara. You get a lesson, life jacket, and waterproof bag. Anto may capture the sunrise, turtles, and your paddle from above with drone photos and video.

“We did sup at dawn and we had a great time, beautiful sunrise and super friendly staff. We recommend taking photos and videos with a drone, it's a great way to capture the moment”

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5.Transparent kayak and stand up paddle rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · from $7Best value

At Crystal Kayak in Amed, choose a transparent two-person kayak or a stand-up paddleboard for one hour on the sea. You stay dry while looking down at coral and marine life. No swimming skills are needed, and the fishing town, black-sand beach, shops, and Amed Salt Factory are close by.

“An unforgettable experience! Thank you for this amazing experience! We loved paddling through peaceful places, far from the crowds, while watching turtles in their natural habitat. I would 100% recommend this activity to anyone who wants to discover Amed. Well done, David!”

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6.Gili SUP Or Kayak With Drone Shoot . Daylight Or Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $14

Meet your local guide at SUP GILI for a private stand-up paddleboard or kayak outing around Gili Trawangan. You’ll receive a beginner lesson, equipment, dry bag, and drone filming, with sunrise and daylight departures available. Anthony has earned special praise for patient instruction and turtle footage.

“Amazing activity! The guide was really helpful and patient. The drone videos were insane! I would highly recommend.”

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7.gili sunrise Stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking (droneshot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $22

Start with a short lesson, then paddle or kayak across the Gili Islands with an English-speaking guide. Look for turtles, snorkel near Gili Meno, visit its lake, and enjoy drone photos plus a young coconut afterward.

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8.Sanur : Stand Up Paddleboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $12

Meet Heavens Corner Activities in Sanur for a safety briefing and two hours on a stand-up paddleboard. Choose an instructor or paddle on your own. You get water, a towel, a locker, and access to a changing room, with groups limited to six.

“Zelf zee op en vrije keus waar ik heen ging. Jammer van de vele boten die aan de kust lagen.”

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9.Gili T: Stand Up Paddle & Kayak Adventure in Serene Waters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $11Top rated

Start at SUP GILI on Gili Trawangan for a beginner-friendly stand-up paddleboard or kayak session. After an English lesson and safety briefing, paddle along clear coastal water toward calm bays and a quiet swimming stop. The group is limited to 10, though guide inclusion should be confirmed before booking.

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10.Nusa Lembongan: Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboard Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $22

Meet your local English- or Indonesian-speaking guide, choose a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and spend one hour moving through Nusa Lembongan’s calm mangrove channels. Expect quiet water, tangled roots, bird calls, and conservation insight, though the amount of explanation may vary.

“Didn't see much. The guide was too lazy to come along.”

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11.Sunrise Stand Up Paddle Board With DRONE SHOOT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $19

Meet at the front of the mart, where an English-speaking guide provides a lesson, paddleboard, life jacket, waterproof bag, and drone photos or video. This calm-water sunrise outing suits beginners, though the session may feel short and start times vary.

“The sunrise was a completely unique and fantastic sight to experience on the water. The unique experience is something you should not miss. The guide was super sweet and accommodating. Along the way, both photos and videos were taken with a drone, which gives a unique twist to the trip. Can only be recommended.”

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