2-Day Padang Bai Dive Package – Shrimp
Dive & Stay · 2 Days · Blue Lagoon · Tanjung Sari · Gili Mimpang · Gili Tepekong
2-Day Padang Bai & Candidasa Dive Package – Macro Sites, Reef Sharks & Gili Tepekong
Padang Bai and Candidasa sit on Bali’s east coast and offer two completely different diving experiences within the same 2-day package. Padang Bai is one of Bali’s most rewarding macro destinations – nudibranchs, seahorses, frogfish, shrimps, and rare crustaceans across sandy slopes and sheltered reef sites including the famous Blue Lagoon. A short boat ride east, Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong near Candidasa deliver a dramatic contrast – steep drop-offs, strong currents, white-tip reef sharks, and Mola Mola sightings in season (July–October).
This 2-day dive package covers 5 guided dives across both areas by traditional jukung boat, with one night in Sanur, daily breakfast and lunch, and all transfers included. A natural macro-to-pelagic progression across two days – no two dives alike.
Why Choose This 2-Day Padang Bai & Candidasa Dive Package?
Two Completely Different Diving Environments – One Package
Day 1 is pure macro – sandy slopes, sheltered bays, and reef corners hiding nudibranchs, frogfish, seahorses, and shrimps across Padang Bai’s most productive sites. Day 2 switches entirely to open ocean topography – Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong’s steep walls, caves, and drop-offs with white-tip reef sharks, strong currents, and Mola Mola sightings in season (July–October). Few 2-day packages in Bali offer this range of underwater environments.
Traditional Jukung Boats & Small Groups
Both days operate from Padang Bai by traditional Balinese outrigger jukung boats – a more personal and intimate way to dive than larger dive boats. Maximum 4 divers per guide ensures close attention on every dive, particularly useful for macro spotting on Day 1 and current briefings on Day 2.
Advanced Open Water Level – What to Expect
Day 1 at Padang Bai’s Blue Lagoon and macro sites is accessible to Open Water certified divers. Day 2 at Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong requires Advanced Open Water certification – these sites involve deeper profiles, stronger currents, and more demanding conditions. Non-diving companions are welcome on both days. Snorkeling is comfortable at Blue Lagoon on Day 1. Snorkeling at Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong on Day 2 is possible but requires confidence in open water with current – discuss with our team before booking if unsure.
Daily Itinerary – 2-Day Padang Bai & Candidasa Dive Package
Day 1 – Padang Bai: Blue Lagoon, Tanjung Sari & Macro Sites – 3 Dives – Overnight Sanur
Pick-up from your hotel in South Bali and transfer to our Sanur dive center for gear fitting and paperwork, then a one-hour drive to our Padang Bai dive base. Your guide handles all logistics on arrival while you prepare for the first dive.
- Dive 1 – Blue Lagoon: Colourful coral reef with a healthy mix of macro life and passing pelagic species – one of Padang Bai’s most accessible and rewarding sites.
- Surface interval at Padang Bai.
- Dive 2 – Tanjung Sari: Sandy slopes and reef corners known for nudibranchs, shrimps, and occasional reef sharks patrolling the deeper edge.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Padang Bai – our guides are happy to recommend their favourite spots.
- Dive 3 – Jepun or The Jetty: Two of Padang Bai’s top macro sites depending on conditions – frogfish, ghost pipefish, and ribbon eels in the sandy rubble.
- Return transfer to Sanur and check in at your hotel.
- Evenings are yours to explore – our guides are happy to recommend their favourite local restaurants in Sanur.
- Overnight in Sanur (AC, hot water).
Day 2 – Gili Mimpang & Gili Tepekong: Reef Sharks, Caves & Mola Mola in Season – 2 Dives – Return to South Bali
Pick-up from your hotel in Sanur and transfer to Padang Bai (one hour).
- Dive 1 – Gili Mimpang: Dramatic reef topography with coral gardens, steep walls, and white-tip reef sharks cruising the deeper sections. Strong currents make this one of East Bali’s most exhilarating dives.
- Surface interval on the jukung boat – snacks, tea and coffee.
- Dive 2 – Gili Tepekong: Underwater caves, swim-throughs, and a famous canyon system. Mola Mola sightings possible in season (July–October) when cold upwellings reach the site.
- Return to Padang Bai for lunch at a local restaurant.
- Transfer back to your hotel in South Bali.
Certification note: Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong involve strong currents, deeper profiles, and surge conditions. Advanced Open Water certification – or equivalent documented experience – is required for Day 2. If conditions are unsuitable on the day, your guide will substitute alternative sites in Padang Bai.
This marks the end of your 2-day Padang Bai & Candidasa diving adventure – 5 guided dives across East Bali’s most diverse underwater environments.
Price, Inclusions & How to Book
5 Guided Dives Across Padang Bai Macro Sites & Gili Tepekong Drop-Offs – East Bali’s Most Diverse 2-Day Dive Package
5.100,000 IDR per diver
(approx. $320 USD)
Minimum 2 divers, based on twin/double room sharing.
Not a diver? No problem!
- Non-diver companion: 2,600,000 IDR – includes hotel, meals, transfers, and snorkeling gear. Snorkeling is comfortable at Blue Lagoon on Day 1. Day 2 at Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong is possible for confident open-water snorkelers – discuss with our team before booking.
Group & Dive Center Bookings
- Planning a private group trip or coming with your dive center? Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your needs.
What's Included in This 2-Day Padang Bai & Candidasa Dive Package
- 1 night in a charming hotel in Sanur (double/twin sharing)
- Breakfast and lunch (half-board)
- All land and boat transfers between South Bali, Sanur and Padang Bai
- 5 guided dives across Padang Bai and Gili Mimpang/Gili Tepekong
- Full diving equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, weights, 12L tank)
- Certified multilingual guide (Divemaster or Instructor)
- Drinking water, tea and coffee provided each dive day
- Fresh towel daily
- All local taxes, marine park entry fees, and jukung boat fees
What's Not Included
- Dinner – evenings are yours to explore. Our guides are happy to recommend and join you at their favourite local restaurants near each hotel.
- Dive insurance (recommended – we can help arrange)
- Personal expenses at hotels or restaurants
- Tips for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated)
- Pick-up/drop-off outside our free zone (Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Denpasar, Nusa Dua)
Optional Add-ons
- Nitrox for entire trip: 250.000 IDR
- 15L tank upgrade: 250.000 IDR
- Single room supplement: 500.000 IDR
- Underwater camera rental: 400.000 IDR/day
How to Book Your 2-Day Padang Bai & Candidasa Dive Package
Booking your 2-day Bali diving adventure is easy:
- Contact us with your preferred travel dates
- Our team will confirm availability and send your booking invoice
- A 50% deposit secures your spot, balance due on arrival in Bali
Need help or want to customize your itinerary? We’re happy to assist – from your first message to your final dive, our team is with you every step of the way.
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Frequently Asked Questions – 2-Day Padang Bai & Candidasa Dive Package
Day 1 covers three dives in Padang Bai – Blue Lagoon, Tanjung Sari, and either Jepun or The Jetty depending on conditions. These are Padang Bai’s most productive macro sites, known for nudibranchs, frogfish, ghost pipefish, shrimps, and ribbon eels. Day 2 moves to Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong near Candidasa – steep walls, reef sharks, underwater caves, and Mola Mola sightings in season (July–October). If conditions at Gili Mimpang or Tepekong are unsuitable on the day, your guide will substitute alternative sites in Padang Bai.
Day 1 at Padang Bai’s Blue Lagoon and macro sites is accessible to Open Water certified divers with recent experience. Day 2 at Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong requires Advanced Open Water certification – or equivalent documented experience. These sites involve stronger currents, deeper profiles, and surge conditions that are not suitable for beginner or recently certified divers. If you are unsure whether your experience level qualifies, contact us before booking and our team will advise.
Padang Bai macro sites are productive year-round – macro life does not follow seasonal patterns the way pelagic encounters do. Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong are also diveable throughout the year, with Mola Mola sightings possible from July to October when cold upwellings reach the sites. Conditions at Gili Tepekong can be challenging regardless of season – our team monitors the sites daily and will always brief you honestly before departure.
Yes. Non-diving companions are welcome on both days at a companion rate of 2,600,000 IDR, which includes hotel, meals, transfers, and snorkeling gear. Snorkeling is comfortable at Blue Lagoon on Day 1. Snorkeling at Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong on Day 2 is possible for confident open-water swimmers comfortable with current – discuss with our team before booking if unsure. Solo divers are also welcome – contact us directly to check availability to join an existing group. A single room supplement of 500,000 IDR applies for private accommodation.
