Bali: ATV Quad Bike & Ayung River Rafting with Lunch Pickup

Summary

Ride muddy tracks past rice fields then raft Bali’s longest river

You’ll grip your ATV through muddy rice fields, laugh your way down Ayung River rapids with local guides, and share lunch with new friends—all in one Bali day trip. Expect wet shoes, real stories from your guides, and memories that stick around long after you’ve dried off.

What’s the experience like?

Hands gripping the handlebars tighter than I’d planned, I followed our guide—Kadek, who kept shouting encouragement over his shoulder—down a trail that honestly looked more like a stream. The quad bike jolted through puddles and soft mud, spraying my shoes (should’ve worn old ones). Rice fields flashed by in green stripes. At one point we ducked under a low branch and Kadek just grinned, like he knew we were all city people out of our depth. I could smell wet earth everywhere. My friend tried to take a selfie but dropped her phone in the mud—it survived, somehow.

After peeling off the helmet (sweaty hair, don’t care), we swapped wheels for paddles and met our rafting crew by the Ayung River. The water was louder than I expected—kind of a constant rush that made it hard to hear instructions at first. Our guide Wayan taught us how to shout “boom!” before hitting rapids (I still laugh thinking about how serious he sounded). The river was cooler than the air; you could feel it on your arms every time we splashed through a wave. There were carvings on the rocks along one bend—Wayan said they tell old stories from Balinese legends but I only caught bits of it as we bounced past.

Lunch came after—rice, chicken satay, something spicy I couldn’t name—and we just sat together in damp clothes with towels wrapped around us. Everyone looked sunburned and happy. It’s funny how sharing muddy socks with strangers makes you feel like you’ve known them longer than a few hours. On the drive back to Ubud (air conditioning never felt so good), I kept replaying that moment when we hit the biggest rapid and everyone yelled at once. Still gives me goosebumps thinking about it now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV ride and Ayung River rafting

• Ride quad bike for 1-1.5 hours
• Pass waterfall, tunnel, rice fields
• Explore jungle, forest, and river trails
• Raft on Ayung River for 2 hours

Top questions

How long is the ATV ride on this Bali tour?

The ATV quad bike ride lasts between 1 to 1.5 hours on varied tracks.

Is hotel pickup included for the Bali ATV & rafting tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Ubud, Sanur, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, and Denpasar.

What is the difficulty level of Ayung River rafting?

The Ayung River features class 2 rapids that can rise to class 4 during rainy season.

Are lunch and drinks provided during the tour?

Yes, lunch is included after activities along with mineral water for all participants.

What age can join solo on the ATV ride?

The minimum age for solo ATV riding is 16 years old; maximum is 65 years old.

Is safety equipment provided for both activities?

Yes, all necessary safety gear including helmets and life jackets are provided for both ATV riding and rafting.

Can travelers with health issues join this tour?

This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

How long does the rafting part last?

The rafting experience on Ayung River lasts about 2 hours.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in popular Bali areas like Ubud or Seminyak, all safety equipment for both quad biking and rafting adventures on Ayung River, professional local guides throughout each activity, towels and lockers for your stuff, insurance coverage just in case, bottled water to keep you going, plus a hearty Indonesian lunch before heading back home still a little damp but happy.