ATV Riding in Ubud: Gorilla Cave, Waterfall & Rice Terraces

Mud tracks, river crossings, and a cave carved into the hillside.

Ride an ATV quad bike through Ubud's off-road terrain (mud tracks, rice terraces, river crossings, canyons and forest trails) to a Gorilla Cave and waterfall, with a professional instructor guiding you on handling and safety. The activity runs 90 minutes of riding, followed by lunch at the provider's restaurant overlooking the rice fields. Single or tandem bikes available. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be added at checkout.

The experience

You start at the meeting point where the instructor walks you through the quad bike controls and fits your safety gear: helmet, boat shoes and a locker for your belongings. Then you ride out into the landscape: lush rice terraces first, then into tropical forest and onto the off-road trails that make this different from a standard ride. The mud tracks are where the bike matters most. You'll cross a river, navigate through canyons, and work your way toward the Gorilla Cave: a natural formation in the hillside that doubles as a photo stop. The waterfall comes next, another moment to pause and shoot before heading back.

The ride itself is 90 minutes of active steering and throttle work, not a guided tour where you sit and watch. Your instructor stays with you the whole time, showing the line through each section and checking that you're handling the bike safely. Beginners and families ride these same trails. The pace adjusts to who's on the bike. If you're riding tandem (one person driving, one passenger), the driver gets the full experience while the passenger sits behind and holds on through the mud and river.

After you're done riding, you shower and change, then sit down to lunch at the restaurant overlooking the rice terraces. The meal is Balinese cuisine, and the setting is quiet enough that you can actually taste it and feel the temperature drop once you're out of the sun. Hotel pickup and drop-off are optional at checkout. If you add them, an air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your accommodation and brings you back after lunch, so you don't navigate the roads yourself on a day when you're covered in mud.

What’s included

• Professional quad bike instruction and 90 minutes of riding.
• helmet, boat shoes and safety gear.
• shower and towel after the activity.
• lunch with Balinese cuisine at the restaurant overlooking rice terraces.
• safety locker for your belongings during the ride. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an add-on option at checkout.

Options for this experience

4 options

Tandem ride, transfers not includedUp to 4 people · Guide in English · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Two people on one bike: the minimum booking is for 2 people, since each pair shares one ATV bike. Lasts 2 hours and includes lunch or dinner, access to the full ATV track, and pickup.

Tandem Ride with Hotel TransferUp to 4 people · Guide in English · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00ATV tandem ride: two people share one bike, so the minimum booking is for 2 people. Includes free lunch, access to the full ATV track, and pickup.

Single ride, transfers not includedUp to 6 people · Guide in English · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00One bike for one person: lasts 2 hours, includes lunch or dinner and access to the full ATV track. This package is only; the location is shared via chat after booking. Includes pickup.

Single Ride with Hotel TransferUp to 5 people · Guide in English · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Includes pickup

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, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Hire Bali Cab

Is this one for you?Choose the single ride if you want to control the bike yourself through the mud and river crossings. Pick tandem if you'd rather experience the landscape as a passenger while someone else navigates the terrain. Add hotel transfer if you're staying in Ubud and don't want to arrange your own transport on a day when you'll be wet and tired.

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Top questions

What's the Gorilla Cave, and do we actually go inside it?

The Gorilla Cave is a natural rock formation in the hillside near Ubud that looks like a gorilla's face carved into the stone. It's a photo stop on the route, not a cave you explore inside. You ride up to it, take pictures, and move on to the waterfall.

Can I ride alone, or do I have to go tandem?

You choose at checkout: single ride means you operate your own quad bike the whole way, or tandem ride means two people share one bike, with one person driving and one as passenger. Both options are available with or without hotel transfer.

How muddy does this actually get, and will I have time to clean up?

The mud tracks are the core of the ride. You'll be covered by the end. A shower is included after the activity, and you have time to rinse off and change before lunch, so you're not sitting down to eat in riding clothes.

Is this safe for someone who's never ridden an ATV before?

The activity is designed for beginners. A professional instructor teaches you how to handle the quad bike at the start and stays with you throughout the ride. The minimum age is 12, and the activity suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

How long is the whole experience from start to finish?

The actual riding is 90 minutes. Add time for the safety briefing and gear fitting at the start, the shower and change afterward, and lunch. Plan for a half-day outing. If you add hotel pickup and drop-off, factor in travel time to and from your accommodation.

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

The ride includes the quad bike, helmet, boat shoes, safety locker for your belongings, professional instruction, shower and towel, and lunch after riding. Bring sunscreen, a camera or phone for photos, and a change of clothes if you prefer not to ride in what you're wearing. Souvenir photos and DVDs are not included.