You’ll ride ATVs through muddy Bali countryside with locals waving you on, then paddle down wild rivers with guides who keep things fun (and safe). Includes lunch and a stop at a coffee plantation to catch your breath—and maybe laugh at yourself trying new words. It’s the kind of day trip from Ubud or Seminyak you’ll remember long after your shoes dry out.
We jolted forward on the ATVs right after a quick hello from our guide—Kadek, I think his name was. The engines were louder than I expected, but it felt good to just go. Mud splattered up my leg almost immediately (should’ve worn darker shorts), and the smell of wet earth mixed with something sweet from the rice fields. There were kids waving as we passed their houses—one little guy tried to race us barefoot along the edge of the track. I laughed so hard I nearly lost control for a second.
The quad bike trail wound through narrow paths and suddenly dipped into a shallow river—cold water over my boots, then back up into sunlight. Kadek kept glancing back to check on us, giving a thumbs-up every time someone got stuck or hesitated at a turn. He told us these trails aren’t really for tourists most days; they’re just part of village life out here. It felt honest somehow—like we were guests instead of just customers.
After rinsing off (sort of), we switched gears for white water rafting. The river was louder than I thought it’d be—frothy and fast in places, but there were moments where everything slowed down and you could hear birds over the splash. Our rafting guide shouted instructions in Bahasa and English, sometimes both at once, which made us all laugh when we paddled the wrong way. At one bend, there was this sudden silence except for dripping paddles—I still think about that calm spot.
Lunch was simple but perfect: spicy chicken, rice, something green I couldn’t name. We ended at a coffee plantation where the air smelled like roasted beans and rain-soaked leaves. Tried to say “thank you” in Balinese—got it wrong, everyone laughed (me included). So yeah, if you want an ATV tour in Bali that’s more than just mud and engines—with real people showing you their world—it’s this one.
Yes, transportation is included if you select that option during booking.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy and closed-toe shoes or boots.
Yes, lunch is included after your activities are finished.
The minimum age is 5 years old; ages 5–11 must ride tandem with an adult.
The activities take several hours including transfers; plan for most of your day.
Yes, guides/instructors are present throughout both ATV riding and rafting.
Yes; solo riders must be at least 12 years old to drive their own quad bike.
A professional photographer provides video and pictures during the Jeep sunrise portion.
Your day includes all activity equipment and safety gear, guidance from local instructors throughout both ATV riding and white water rafting sessions, entry fees and taxes covered upfront, plus a welcome drink on arrival. Afterward enjoy lunch before relaxing at a traditional coffee plantation—and if you’ve chosen it, hotel pickup and drop-off are sorted too.
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