Bali: ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting with Lunch

Summary

ATV quad bike through rice fields then raft Bali’s Ayung River

You’ll splash through muddy trails on an ATV quad bike ride past Bali’s rice fields, then raft down the Ayung River with a local guide pointing out hidden carvings and waterfalls. Includes hotel pickup, safety equipment, and a buffet lunch overlooking jungle — perfect if you want adventure with some real-life stories to bring home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the smell of wet earth — it clung to everything as we bounced along the muddy trail on our ATVs, somewhere just outside Ubud. Our guide, Wayan, laughed when I stalled at the first bamboo grove (I’m not exactly a natural), but he just grinned and gestured for me to try again. The rice paddies were so green they almost hurt my eyes, and every now and then you’d catch a farmer waving from the edge. It felt like we were in someone else’s quiet morning.

After we peeled off our helmets (my hair was a lost cause), there was this hush before the next part — white water rafting on the Ayung River. I could hear cicadas buzzing and someone chopping vegetables in a kitchen nearby. The river looked calmer than I expected, but once we pushed off, it was all spray and laughter. Our rafting guide kept shouting “paddle!” right as I’d get distracted by a waterfall tumbling down black rocks. At one point, he pointed out carvings in the cliffside — old stories in stone I would’ve missed if he hadn’t slowed us down.

Lunch tasted better than it should have after all that — something about eating spicy chicken and sweet pineapple while your clothes are still damp from river water. We sat overlooking the jungle with steam rising from our plates. There’s this feeling you get after doing something slightly out of your comfort zone; maybe it’s pride or just relief you didn’t fall out of the raft (though I came close). Anyway, I still think about that view sometimes when things feel too quiet back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bali ATV Ride and White Water Rafting

• Arrive 30 minutes early
• White water rafting on Ayung River
• See hidden waterfalls
• Swim in refreshing waters
• Buffet lunch by jungle river
• ATV quad bike ride through rice fields
• Ride through bamboo forest and village
• Use provided safety equipment and showers

Top questions

How long does the Bali ATV ride last?

The ATV quad bike ride lasts around 1.5 hours.

How long is the white water rafting on Ayung River?

The rafting experience takes about 2 hours on the river.

Is hotel pickup included in this Bali adventure tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you book the package with transfers.

What is served for lunch during this day trip?

A buffet lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the jungle is included.

Are safety equipment and guides provided?

Yes, all safety equipment plus guides/instructors are provided for both activities.

Can children join this ATV & rafting tour?

Children aged 5-16 can join as passengers on tandem rides with an adult present.

Is this suitable for solo travelers?

Solo travelers can join; solo means riding your own quad bike (minimum age 16).

Where does the trip start and end?

The tour starts with pickup at your hotel (if selected) and ends at your original pickup point.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off (for packages with transfers), all safety equipment like helmets and boots, mineral water throughout, insurance coverage, an experienced local guide for both ATV riding and white water rafting, plus a buffet lunch at a riverside restaurant before heading back to your starting point.