Ayung River Rafting Seminyak: 2-hour rapids & Kintamani

Two hours on the Ayung rapids, then four highland stops in one day

A full-day activity combining two hours of white-water rafting on the Ayung River with visits to Kintamani volcano, Tegalalang rice terraces and Tegenungan waterfall, starting at 8:00 AM with hotel pickup from Seminyak and including lunch, all entrance fees and professional guides in English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Kintamani1h · entry included
2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h · entry included
3. Tegenungan Waterfall1h · entry included
4. Mas Villagepassing by
5. Elephant Cavepassing by
6. Batuan Templepassing by

Rafting and sightseeing tour

• Pickup from hotel or villa
• Ayung River rafting adventure
• Lunch at riverside restaurant
• Visit Kintamani Volcano viewpoint
• Explore Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Stop at Tegenungan Waterfall
• Pass Mas Village wood carving
• Pass Elephant Cave temple
• Pass Batuan Temple
• Return to hotel or villa

The experience

The day starts at 8:00 AM with pickup from your Seminyak hotel, then heads straight to the Ayung River for two hours of rafting through a jungle canyon. You'll navigate the rapids with a professional river guide using safety-approved equipment, passing wildlife and rice fields as the canyon walls rise around you. After you finish, there's a shower and changing room at the base, then lunch at a riverside restaurant before the drive inland begins.

The second half of the day moves through Bali's highlands. Kintamani sits in the central mountains with views across Mount Batur's 13-square-kilometer caldera and the crater lake that fills much of it. The road winds along the lake shore and passes hot springs. Next is Tegalalang rice terrace, a high roadside viewpoint where the stepped paddies spread down the slopes in three directions: a well-known stop for photos. The day ends at Tegenungan waterfall, a 20-meter drop where you can feel the spray and the sound of water hitting the rocks below.

The whole outing runs nine to ten hours door-to-door. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver-guide, meaning no other travelers share the van. All entrance tickets, rafting insurance and the buffet lunch are included. A vegetarian option is available if you request it at booking. Children as young as five can join, though the activity is not suitable for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide for the full day.
• two-hour rafting on the Ayung River with a certified river guide.
• all entrance fees to Kintamani, Tegalalang rice terrace and Tegenungan waterfall.
• safety-approved rafting equipment, lockers, towels and shower facilities.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• buffet lunch at a riverside restaurant.
• rafting insurance and taxes.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Seminyak.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 to 60 years) · Child (5 to 12 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 14 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Bali Rafting Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so only your party travels in the vehicle: no other guests join. Book it if you want to combine the physical thrill of rafting with the sightseeing stops that usually take a full separate day, all in one outing with a single guide handling both the river and the highlands.

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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 12 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.

What's the Ayung River rafting like for someone who's never done it before?

The Ayung rafting is family-friendly and safe, with a professional guide managing the two-hour run through the jungle canyon. You'll see wildlife like kingfishers, rice fields and a hidden waterfall along the way. The guide handles the technical parts while you experience the river itself.

How much time do I actually spend at each of the highland stops?

The itinerary includes stops at Kintamani to view Mount Batur and the crater lake, Tegalalang rice terrace for photos, and Tegenungan waterfall where you can walk close to the 20-meter drop. The timing across all four sites is built into the nine to ten-hour day, with lunch at a riverside restaurant after the rafting.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from my hotel in Seminyak?

No, pickup and drop-off from your Seminyak hotel are included. The driver is your guide for the whole day and speaks English, so navigation and explanations are handled throughout.

What should I bring and wear for a full day of rafting plus sightseeing?

Wear smart casual clothes. Bring sunscreen, a camera and a change of clothes for after the rafting. Towels and a shower facility are provided at the river base, and lockers keep your belongings secure while you're on the water.

Is lunch included, and can I request vegetarian food?

Yes, a buffet lunch at a scenic riverside restaurant is included. Vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know at the time of booking.