ATV Riding in Bali: River Tubing & Buggy Adventure From Denpasar

Operate your own buggy through hidden waterfalls and muddy tracks, then navigate canyon rapids in an inflatable tube.

River tubing and ATV buggy riding in Bali combines two separate activities in one day: 1.5 hours of canyon tubing through class II+ rapids near Denpasar, followed by a 1-hour buggy ride through rice fields, jungles and hidden waterfalls in Bongkasa village. Hotel pickup and lunch in Ubud are included, and you choose between a single-rider buggy or a tandem ride. The experience suits ages 5 to 60, with children aged 9–11 riding tandem with an adult on the buggy section.

Step-by-step itinerary

River tubing and buggy adventure

• Hotel pickup at 9:00 AM
• 1.5 hours river tubing
• Lunch at Ubud restaurant
• 1-hour buggy ride in Bongkasa village
• Explore waterfalls and tunnels
• Hotel drop-off

The experience

The day starts with a pickup from your hotel in Denpasar and a drive to the river tubing location. You'll spend 1.5 hours navigating 4.5 kilometers of canyon rapids in an inflatable tube, moving through seven sections of class II+ water suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. The river guide stays with your group throughout, and the operator provides all safety gear, towels, lockers and a shower facility to rinse off afterward.

After tubing, you head to Ubud for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, then drive 25 minutes to Bongkasa village for the buggy portion. Here you operate the all-terrain vehicle yourself through rice paddies, dense jungle, muddy extreme puddles and freestyle tracks, passing hidden waterfalls and caves along the way. A professional buggy instructor leads the ride and handles the route. You control the vehicle. Single-rider buggies are available, or you can book a tandem ride where a second passenger sits with you (tandem bookings must come in multiples of two travelers). Children aged 9–11 ride tandem only, paired with an adult.

The whole experience runs 7 to 8 hours door-to-door. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver who acts as your tour guide, and insurance, tax and all professional equipment are included. Wear short pants and a t-shirt, bring sunscreen and a camera, and pack a change of clothes. A vegetarian lunch option is available if you request it when booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
• professional English-speaking driver and guide.
• 1.5 hours of river canyon tubing with a professional guide and all safety equipment.
• buffet lunch at a restaurant in Ubud.
• 1 hour of buggy riding with a professional instructor.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transport.
• insurance, tax and service charges.
• towels, lockers, shower and changing room facilities.
• boot shoes and all safety-approved equipment.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tandem-ride buggy for river tubingGuide in English or Malay · 07:00 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours, with a set menu lunch. The buggy seats 2 people: 1 rider and 1 passenger. Private tour with air-conditioned return hotel transfer. Includes pickup.

Single-rider buggy for river tubingGuide in English or Malay · 07:00 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours, with a set menu lunch. The buggy seats 1 person. Private tour with air-conditioned return hotel transfer. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Audio guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bali Day Tour

Is this one for you?Book the single-rider buggy if you want to operate the ATV entirely on your own. Choose the tandem option if you'd rather share the ride and save on the per-person cost, or if you're traveling with children aged 9–11 who must ride with an adult.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose between a single buggy or riding tandem with someone else?

Yes. Single-rider buggies let you operate the ATV alone, while tandem rides seat two people in one buggy. Tandem bookings must be made in multiples of two travelers (so 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.), and children aged 9–11 must ride tandem with an adult.

What's the river tubing like for someone who's never done it before?

The tubing section covers 4.5 kilometers of class II+ rapids, which is suitable for beginners and experienced riders between ages 5 and 60. A professional river guide stays with your group the entire time, and the operator provides all safety equipment and instruction.

Is lunch included, and can I request vegetarian options?

Lunch at a restaurant in Ubud is included as a buffet meal. Vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know when you book.

What areas does the buggy ride pass through?

The buggy ride takes you through rice fields, dense jungle, muddy tracks and freestyle terrain in Bongkasa village, about 25 minutes from Ubud. You'll pass hidden waterfalls and caves along the route.

Does the price include hotel pickup?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Denpasar, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Tuban, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Canggu and Tanjung Benoa.

What should I bring and wear for this activity?

Wear short pants and a t-shirt. Bring sunscreen, a camera and a change of clothes. The operator provides safety gear, boot shoes, towels and access to shower and changing facilities after tubing.