Bali: Quad Bike Jungle Ride, Monkey Forest & Tegenungan Waterfall

Jungle quad biking with monkeys and waterfalls in Bali

You’ll ride a 350cc quad bike through muddy jungle tracks near Ubud with a local guide leading the way, then share lunch overlooking bright green rice fields before meeting monkeys at Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and ending at Tegenungan waterfall — where you can cool off or just watch the water crash down. It’s a day full of laughter, dirt under your nails, and those little moments that stick with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV ride, lunch, monkey forest, waterfall

• Meet driver at hotel lobby
• Travel to Bali Pertiwi Adventures
• Practice and safety briefing
• Ride quad bike for 2 hours
• Stop for photos along track
• Enjoy Indonesian buffet lunch
• Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Return to hotel

The Experience

I didn’t expect to laugh so much at myself trying to steer a 350cc quad bike through Bali’s thick mud — but honestly, it was impossible not to. The morning started with our driver, Wayan, waving from the van outside our hotel in Ubud. He had this easy way of chatting about the villages as we passed; I caught the scent of clove cigarettes drifting in from his window. When we pulled up at Bali Pertiwi Adventures, I could already hear engines rumbling somewhere behind the rice paddies.

The guides gave us a quick run-through (I probably looked nervous — helmets always make me feel like I’m about to do something wild). We set off along these winding jungle tracks, splashing through streams and bumping over roots. The air was thick and green, and every so often you’d catch a glimpse of someone’s laundry flapping between banana trees. My hands were covered in red dirt by the end. We stopped for photos — there’s this one spot where you can see all the way down the valley, sunlight catching on water below. It’s stuck with me.

Lunch was an Indonesian buffet overlooking more rice fields than I could count — satay skewers, that sweet chili smell everywhere. After that, we drove to Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Monkeys everywhere (one tried to grab my sunglasses; Li laughed when I tried to say “hello” in Bahasa). It felt oddly peaceful under those old banyan trees — just monkeys chattering and tourists giggling nervously.

Tegenungan waterfall was last. You hear it before you see it — all that white noise and spray hitting your face as you get close. Some people went right down to the pool but I just watched for a while from above, letting my shoes dry out on a warm rock. On the drive back Wayan asked if we wanted music or just quiet; we chose quiet, windows open, just listening to the road and thinking about everything we’d seen.

Top questions

How long is the Bali quad bike adventure?

The quad bike ride lasts about two hours on purpose-built jungle tracks near Ubud.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

Yes, private hotel pickup and return transport are included with an English-speaking driver.

What should I bring for the ATV tour?

You should bring suitable shoes, a change of clothes, and a towel for after riding or visiting the waterfall.

Are meals included during this Bali day trip?

An Indonesian buffet lunch is included after your quad bike ride.

Can beginners join the Bali quad bike tour?

Yes, it’s suitable for beginners; guides provide training before starting and lead throughout.

Which waterfall is visited on this tour?

The tour includes Tegenungan waterfall near Ubud as its final stop before returning to your hotel.

Are entrance fees included for Monkey Forest?

Yes, entry fees for Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary are included in your booking.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your hotel by private driver, safety briefing and guided 350cc quad bike ride through jungle tracks near Ubud (with all equipment), use of showers after riding, an Indonesian buffet lunch overlooking rice fields, entry to Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud plus time at Tegenungan waterfall before heading back in comfort.