Bali adventure sports

Top 3 Bali adventure sports
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, the ocean 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 diving
May to September is the best period for snorkeling and 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 can 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.

Whitewater rafting
The Ajung rapids are rated Class 2 -- ideal for rafting novices who want an adrenaline rush without being scared to death. Some pointers:

• Beautiful setting
  Although there are more challenging rapids in the world, the 11 kilometer (7 mile) run in the deep & steep tropical Ajung River gorge near Ubud is beautiful.
  
• What you see
  You pass isolated rice terraces, dangling jungle growth and high waterfalls.
  
• You participate
  Your 4 to 6 passenger rubber raft is stirred by an able skipper while you and your mates do the paddling.

Other Bali adventure sports
These are well-established in Bali
Each of these sports has an entrenched tourism infrastructure.

• Hiking and 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.
  
• Windsurfing
  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.