Bali ATV Quad Bike & Rafting Day Trip with Pickup

Summary

Bali Adventure: Quad Biking & River Rafting with Local Guides

You’ll ride ATVs across Bali’s rice fields and jungle trails, then raft down the Ayung River with a local guide by your side. Expect muddy fun, laughter with your group, an Indonesian buffet lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off for an easy day you’ll remember long after you’re back home.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I was nervous when our driver showed up outside the hotel in Ubud — I’d barely slept, kept thinking about what “mud terrain” really meant. But he greeted us with this easy smile and the car was cool inside (thank god for A/C), so I just let myself go along for it. The drive out to the quad bike base was quiet except for the sound of scooters zipping past and that faint smell of incense from morning offerings. When we arrived, they handed us helmets and a welcome drink — something sweet and cold that tasted vaguely like coconut, but maybe I’m wrong.

The quad bike ride is what stuck with me most. We tore through rice fields where farmers waved at us (one kid tried to race us on foot — he won), then into these shadowy bits of jungle where everything felt damp and alive. At one point we hit a patch of mud so thick my shoes almost came off, and our instructor Nyoman just laughed and yelled something in Balinese I didn’t catch. There were caves too — dark, echoey, cooler than outside. My hands were shaking a bit after the hills but in a good way, like after you’ve done something you weren’t sure you could do.

Lunch was this buffet spread — fried noodles, satay skewers, spicy sambal that made my nose run (I pretended it didn’t). We ate outside with other groups; everyone looked equally sunburnt and happy. After that came rafting on the Ayung River. Our guide Wayan kept making jokes about “Bali massage” every time we hit a rapid. The water was colder than I expected but honestly refreshing after all that dust from the ATV ride. There were moments when everything went quiet except for the birds and the splash of paddles — those are the bits I still think about sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV Ride and Rafting Adventure

• ATV quad bike tour through rice fields and jungle
• Rafting at Ayung River

Top questions

How long does the Bali ATV Quad Bike & Rafting day trip last?

The total duration is approximately 9 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off.

Is hotel pickup included in Seminyak or Canggu?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for areas like Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Tuban, Jimbaran, Sanur, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua.

What’s included in lunch during the tour?

An Indonesian buffet lunch is provided after your activities.

Are guides provided for both ATV riding and rafting?

Yes, professional instructors guide both the ATV ride and river rafting sections.

Do I need to bring my own towels or safety gear?

No need; towels and all safety equipment are provided as part of your booking.

Can children join this Bali adventure tour?

Children aged 9-11 can join as tandem riders on ATVs with an adult present; solo riding is allowed from age 12.

Is this suitable for travelers with back problems or pregnant women?

No, it’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant women due to physical activity involved.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and drop-off in most Bali areas; well-maintained quad bikes with all safety gear; two hours each of guided ATV riding through rice fields and jungle plus rafting on the Ayung River; use of towels and showers; a welcome drink on arrival; Indonesian buffet lunch; insurance coverage; English-speaking local guides throughout; changing rooms; plus all taxes and service charges before heading back comfortably in an air-conditioned car.