Rafting on Bali's Ayung River: 2 hours with lunch included
You swim in quiet stretches between the rapids, not just paddle through them.
Whitewater rafting on Bali's Ayung River is a guided three-hour activity where you paddle through jungle scenery, past waterfalls and hidden swimming spots, then shower and eat lunch at a riverside restaurant. The guide handles safety briefing and equipment. Children from age 7 are welcome. All safety gear, water, lunch and insurance are included in the price.
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The experience
The Ayung is Bali's longest river, and the rafting here splits the day into two halves: the river itself, then the recovery. You arrive, get a welcome drink and a safety briefing from your guide, then put on your life jacket, helmet and paddle before heading down to the water. The actual rafting takes two hours. You'll pass paddy fields and waterfalls, hit sections that move fast enough to need real paddling, then find stretches calm enough to swim in and look around. The guide navigates. You provide the paddle power and the balance.
After you climb out and change into dry clothes, you sit down to a buffet lunch at a local restaurant with views back over the river. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the whole outing (gear, guide, food, insurance) is arranged before you arrive. This is a public group activity, so you'll be rafting with other travelers, not alone.
The three-hour window (including the lunch break) means the day doesn't swallow your schedule. You're in the water for the two hours the operator states, then fed and back in time to do something else. Children from seven years old can join. The guide speaks English and will tell you what's coming before you hit it.
What’s included
- All safety equipment (life jacket, helmet, paddle).
- bottled water.
- a three-hour guided rafting trip on the Ayung River with two hours on the water.
- a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
- insurance.
- shower facilities to change out of wet clothes.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
Operated by White Water Rafting
Is this one for you?This is a shared group activity with a guide steering the raft, so it suits travelers who want the river experience without navigating themselves. You paddle and swim, but the guide handles the route and safety calls. Book this if you want a half-day outing that leaves the afternoon free, or if you're traveling with kids from seven up and want everyone in the same boat.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.
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's the Ayung River actually like when you're on it?
The Ayung has sections of real whitewater where you paddle hard, then quieter stretches where you can swim and float. You pass jungle scenery, waterfalls and river beaches as you go, and the guide points out wildlife and hidden spots along the way.
How long does the whole thing take, and what happens after the rafting?
The full outing is three hours: two hours on the water, then time to shower and eat. After you climb out, you change into dry clothes and sit down to a buffet lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the river.
Do I need rafting experience or special fitness to do this?
No experience is needed. The guide handles the safety briefing and equipment setup. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.
What's included in the price?
All safety equipment (life jacket, helmet, paddle), bottled water, lunch, insurance and the guide are included. You just need to bring yourself and a swimsuit.
How do I get there, and where does it start?
Public transportation options are available nearby. The operator will give you the meeting point and pickup details when you book.
Rafting on Bali's Ayung River: 2 hours with lunch included
3h · EN
from US$ 37.89 per person
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