ATV Riding in Jimbaran Bay: Buggy, Beach & Uluwatu Temple

One hour behind the wheel, then the island's best coastal stops

This full-day activity in Jimbaran Bay combines a one-hour off-road buggy ride through rice fields and jungle with visits to Padang Padang Beach, Uluwatu Temple at sunset, and a Kecak Fire Dance performance. You operate the buggy yourself on muddy tracks and through a hidden tunnel, then your guide drives you to each coastal landmark, ending with a seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay. The package includes hotel pickup, lunch, all entrance fees, and a professional English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 150 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Uluwatu Tour with a Tandem Ride 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English, Chinese or Japanese Lasts 12 hours. Includes a buffet lunch and a seafood dinner. Each buggy seats 2 people: 1 rider and 1 passenger. Private tour with air-conditioned return hotel transfer. Pickup is included.

Uluwatu Tour with a Single Ride 08:00, 08:30 and 09:30 Guide in English, Chinese or Japanese Lasts 12 hours. Includes a buffet lunch and a seafood dinner. Each buggy seats 1 person. Private tour with air-conditioned return hotel transfer. Pickup is included.

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What’s included

• Your package includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a one-hour buggy ride with a professional instructor, insurance, and all safety gear.
• shower facilities, towels, and a locker.
• an Indonesian buffet lunch at the Bali Buggy Restaurant.
• entrance to Padang Padang Beach and Uluwatu Temple.
• the Kecak and Fire Dance performance ticket.
• and a set menu seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay. Your guide speaks English and is with you throughout the day.

Times

• Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30

Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English, Chinese and Japanese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (5 to 65 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

Your day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Bongkasa Village, where you take control of a powerful buggy for a one-hour off-road ride. You navigate through lush rice fields, dense jungle, muddy tracks, and discover a hidden waterfall and tunnel along the way. A professional buggy instructor is there to guide you through the terrain. After the ride, you shower and change, then refuel with an Indonesian buffet lunch at the Bali Buggy Restaurant.

The afternoon shifts from jungle to coast. Your guide drives you to Padang Padang Beach, a stretch of white sand backed by cliffs, where you have time to walk and take in the view. From there you head to Uluwatu Temple, perched on a clifftop with views across the Indian Ocean: the perfect vantage point to watch the sun set. As darkness falls, the famous Kecak and Fire Dance begins, a mesmerizing performance based on the Ramayana epic, performed under the stars right at the temple.

The day ends at Jimbaran Bay with a set menu seafood dinner served beachside, your toes in the sand. The entire package runs about 12 hours from pickup to drop-off, and includes all entrance tickets, the buggy ride insurance, safety gear, towels, and an air-conditioned vehicle between stops. You choose between a tandem ride (two riders per buggy) or a single ride when you book.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Japanese.

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.

What's the buggy ride actually like, is it just sitting in mud or do I really drive it?

You operate the buggy yourself for the full hour, steering through rice fields, jungle, muddy tracks, and even a hidden tunnel. A professional buggy instructor is with you to guide you through the terrain and make sure you stay safe.

How much time do I spend at Uluwatu Temple before the dance starts?

You arrive at Uluwatu Temple in the late afternoon, which gives you time to walk around and take in the clifftop views across the Indian Ocean before the sun sets and the Kecak and Fire Dance performance begins at dusk.

Is lunch included, or do I need to pay extra?

Lunch is included: an Indonesian buffet served at the Bali Buggy Restaurant after your ride. A vegetarian option is available if you request it when you book. Dinner at Jimbaran Bay is also included as a set menu seafood meal.

Can I do this if I've never ridden an ATV before?

Yes. A professional buggy instructor rides with you and guides you through the terrain, so no prior experience is needed. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off, the one-hour buggy ride with instructor and insurance, lunch, all entrance tickets including the Kecak Dance, an air-conditioned vehicle between stops, safety gear, towels, and seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay. Bring sunscreen, a camera, and a change of clothes. Wear short pants and a t-shirt.