Reef Rehabilitation Course and Snorkeling

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Reef Rehabilitation Course and Snorkeling — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Become part of a living legacy beneath the waves.

Join our local community’s 7-year journey in coral restoration—where each participant plants 70 corals, restoring 4 m² of reef by hand. Through typical NGOs, this kind of impact would cost hundreds of dollars—yet no one offers what we do, at this price, with this depth of experience.

We’ll equip you with essential reef knowledge: coral biology, ocean conditions, and how damaged ecosystems are brought back to life. Then, you’ll snorkel at our reef nursery, plant your corals, and help rebuild what the ocean has lost.

As island locals, we know every current and coastline. You’ll connect with our culture, community, and conservation efforts in the most authentic way.

Instead of a pricey “coral adoption,” you’ll get the real thing:

Coral presentation

️ Local lunch

Knot-tying lesson

3 guided snorkeling experiences

Join a journey where impact meets island spirit—and leave your mark beneath the surface.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Ecotourism Nusa Penida

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Material for Coral Restoration
Included: Lunch
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: Gift to the local kids and school

Not included

Not included: personal expenses

Itinerary

Dive into an oceanic adventure of coral planting and reef education! Join passionate marine enthusiasts to cultivate vibrant coral gardens and learn about ecosystem preservation in an immersive and educational underwater experience. 1. Get a deeper understanding about corals and their ecosystem value through our coral conservation presentation 2. See how we cultivate corals in our coral nurseries 3. Harvest coral fragments for our planting 4. Lunch break at Coral Cafe 5. Learn how to tight knots underwater 6. Prepare the ropes with the collected coral fragments 7. Plant 70 corals (4 square meters) per person On Saturdays we always visit our local school, teach English, and do conservation activities like beach cleanups with the children. Embrace the beauty of the sea while actively contributing to the conservation of precious marine life!

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You will find us on the ground floor of "Coral Cafe". It is a blue building right next to a big white advertisement for our organization "Ecotourism Nusa Penida".

End point

You will find us on the ground floor of "Coral Cafe". It is a blue building right next to a big white advertisement for our organization "Ecotourism Nusa Penida".