Ayung River Rafting in Ubud with Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot

Navigate the Ayung River's white water while tropical forest walls rise on both sides.

Ayung River Rafting in Ubud combines white water paddling on Bali's longest river with visits to Ubud Sanctuary Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot Temple, the island's iconic sea-rock shrine. An English-speaking guide leads the rafting section. Transport, lunch, safety equipment and entrance fees are included. The full day runs eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting, Monkey Forest, and Tanah Lot

• Experience white water rafting
• Explore Monkey Forest habitat
• Visit Tanah Lot water temple

The experience

The day starts with a pickup from your hotel and a drive to the Ayung River, where you'll spend the main event navigating white water on the longest river in Bali. The rafting itself is the core activity. You're paddling through tropical forest, not watching from a boat. The guide handles safety and timing. You handle the paddle. Afterward, you'll shower and change at the rafting finish point, where lunch is served.

From there, the route moves to Ubud Sanctuary Monkey Forest, a natural habitat where long-tailed monkeys live among temple grounds and forest trails. This is a walking section where you move at your own pace through the sanctuary. The final stop is Tanah Lot Temple, the historical shrine that stands on a solid sea rock: the kind of landmark photograph that defines a Bali itinerary. Transport between all three sites is by air-conditioned minivan with your guide and driver, so the logistics hold together without you arranging pickups or timing.

Everything needed for the rafting is provided: safety gear, lockers, towels, shower facilities and bottled water. The guide speaks English and stays with you through the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which means the eight-hour span runs from your accommodation, not from a meeting point across town.

What’s included

• The activity includes river rafting fees and a guide who speaks English.
• lunch at the rafting finish point.
• lockers, towels, shower and changing facilities at the rafting site.
• bottled water.
• all rafting safety equipment.
• entrance fees to Ubud Sanctuary Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot Temple.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan between all three sites.
• and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (4 to 70 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Padi Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to paddle white water yourself rather than watch from the sidelines, and you're comfortable spending a full day moving between three different sites. The eight-hour span and the mix of rafting, forest walking and temple viewing work well for travelers who like variety in a single outing and don't want to arrange transport between stops.

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Top questions

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 is the Ayung River rafting like? How difficult is the white water?

Ayung River Rafting is described as one of Bali's most popular and challenging activities. The river is the longest in Bali and flows through tropical forest, so the setting is scenic, but the difficulty level suits all physical fitness levels according to the operator.

Do I need rafting experience to paddle the Ayung River?

No prior experience is required. The guide leads the rafting section and handles safety, so the activity is accessible to beginners. The operator notes it is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What happens at Ubud Sanctuary Monkey Forest?

Ubud Sanctuary Monkey Forest is a natural habitat where you explore on foot among long-tailed monkeys, temple grounds and forest trails. It is a walking section where you set your own pace through the sanctuary.

Is lunch included in the eight-hour day?

Yes, lunch is served at the rafting finish point after you shower and change. Bottled water is also provided throughout the day.

What is Tanah Lot Temple?

Tanah Lot is a historical temple that stands on a solid sea rock, making it one of Bali's most recognizable landmarks. It is the final stop on the itinerary and is included in the entrance fees covered by the activity.

Does the price include transport between the three sites?

Yes, transport by air-conditioned minivan between the Ayung River, Ubud Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot Temple is included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off at the start and end of the day.