Pemuteran is known for its underwater statues: Balinese-style figures, temple gates and shrines sunk off the coast as artificial reefs and diving attractions. Over time they are colonised by corals, sponges and sea fans, becoming part of the reef and a haven for fish.
There are two ways to see them. The original underwater temple garden lies at recreational diving depth, beyond the reach of snorkellers, and is visited on guided dives from the village. More recently, statues have also been placed among the Biorock structures in shallow water, where snorkellers can dive down to them from the surface.
Top things to do at Underwater Temple Garden
Dive the temple garden
Join a guided dive from one of Pemuteran’s dive centres. The site is suitable for certified divers with some experience of deeper dives; ask your dive centre about depth and conditions.
Snorkel the shallow statues
Swim out over the Biorock reef and look for the statues set among the structures — best in calm, clear morning water.
Photograph the coral growth
Underwater photographers love the contrast of carved stone and living coral. A red filter or a torch brings out the colours at depth.
How to get to Underwater Temple Garden
- Shallow statues: swim out from the central part of Pemuteran beach.
- Deep temple garden: by dive boat from Pemuteran, a few minutes from the beach, with a local dive centre.
- Book: see the dive trips we recommend.
Insider tips
- Do not sit, stand or kneel on the statues — they are living reef now.
- Visibility is best in the dry season and in the morning.
- Non-divers can try an introductory dive with an instructor to see the statues up close.
Best tours & tickets for Underwater Temple Garden
These top-rated experiences are the easiest way to see Underwater Temple Garden from Pemuteran:
Scuba diving from $58 Basic Fun Dive at Menjangan Island
Menjangan’s walls start in a metre or two of water and drop to 30 metres or more, covered in sea fans, sponges and reef fish. This fun-dive trip from a Pemuteran dive centre is an easy way to dive it — check whether you need to be certified for the option you choose.
- Wall diving on one of Bali’s classic dive sites
- Gentle conditions most of the year
- Transfer from Pemuteran and guiding included
Scuba diving from $110 Menjangan Island: Scuba Diving Trip with Lunch
A scuba trip to Menjangan with lunch, run from Pemuteran. It is new on GetYourGuide, so there are no reviews yet — compare it with the fun-dive listing and the village dive centres before you book.
- Dive Menjangan’s walls and coral gardens
- Lunch included between dives
- For certified divers
Snorkelling from $26 Pemuteran: Menjangan Island Snorkeling Trip with Lunch
The best-reviewed Menjangan trip on the market. A boat takes you into West Bali National Park to snorkel the island’s famous reef walls, where the coral drops away into deep blue just metres from the surface. Lunch is on the beach, often watched by the island’s tame Javan deer.
- Two snorkel stops on Menjangan’s coral gardens and walls
- Picnic lunch on the island, with wild deer nearby
- Hotel pickup in Pemuteran, gear included
