Ubud: Bali River Tubing 7 Rapids & Lunch with Pickup

Ninety Minutes on the Pakerisan, Seven Rapids, One Tube

You float down the Pakerisan River for ninety minutes through seven Class II+ rapids in a small group, with a professional guide managing safety and pace. The canyon is unspoiled and narrow, the water is cold, and you see a side of Bali most tourists miss. Lunch, shower facilities, and hotel pickup are included, so you show up and the rest is handled.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bali River Tubing Adventure

• Arrive at tubing location in Ubud
• Receive safety briefing from guides
• Begin 1.5-hour river tubing trip
• Navigate seven Class II+ rapids
• Enjoy scenic views of Balinese wilderness
• Complete tubing and end adventure

The experience

The sound hits you first: water moving fast over stone, getting louder as the guides fit you into the inflatable tube and push off from the bank. The Pakerisan River cuts through a canyon that most tourists never see, and for the next ninety minutes you're drifting through it on your own, steering around rocks and dropping into rapids that feel bigger than they probably are when you're sitting three inches above the water. The rapids are Class II+, which means they're exciting without being dangerous: the guides know every turn, and they've done this thousands of times with families, solo travelers, people who've never been on a river before.

What makes this different from the tubing you might do elsewhere is the landscape. The canyon walls close in around you, and you're seeing actual Balinese wilderness, not a theme park version of it. The water is cold and clear, and there's no time to think about anything except the next bend. You navigate seven separate rapids across the ninety minutes, each one a little different, and between them the river settles and you can actually look around, catch your breath, talk to whoever's in the tube next to you. The guides stay close, pointing out where to lean, when to hold on, and they're trained in river safety and hospitality. It's not just about getting you down the river, it's about making sure you feel secure the whole way.

After you're done, you climb out at the takeout point and head to the changing rooms: lockers, towels, showers, the whole setup. Then there's lunch, an Indonesian set menu, which is included, and you can ask for vegetarian options when you book. If your package includes the transfer, the driver picks you up from your hotel in Ubud and brings you back after, so you don't have to arrange transport or worry about timing. The whole experience, from pickup to drop-off, is about four hours. It's suitable for anyone between five and sixty years old, though it's not recommended if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. The guides will ask about that when you arrive.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off service (if your package includes transfer), safety-approved river tubing equipment, professional guides trained in river safety, ninety minutes of tubing through seven Class II+ rapids on the Pakerisan River, Indonesian set menu lunch with vegetarian options available, lockers, towels, shower and changing room access, and insurance coverage.

Options for this experience

2 options

River tubing, transfer not includedGuide in English or Malay · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30Guided by certified professionals; lasts 1 hour 30 minutes; set menu lunch is included; no hotel transfer, so guests must come directly to our river tubing location

River tubing, with transfer includedGuide in English or Malay · 07:00, 09:00 and 11:00Guided by certified professionals; lasts 1 hour 30 minutes; set menu lunch is included; private, air-conditioned return hotel transfer; includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bali Rafting Tours

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see an unspoiled part of Bali without arranging your own transport or timing: the pickup and fixed schedule handle both. Plan for ninety minutes on the water, which is short enough to fit into a half-day but long enough to feel like a real adventure.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 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 age range for this tour?

Ages 5 to 60 are allowed. The rapids are Class II+, which is gentle enough for children but still exciting for adults.

How long is the actual tubing?

Ninety minutes on the water, navigating seven rapids. Total time with pickup, lunch and facilities is around four hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Only if you book a package that includes transfer. If it does, the driver collects you from your Ubud hotel and returns you after lunch.

What happens if I can't swim?

You don't need to swim. You stay in the inflatable tube the whole time, and the guides are trained in river safety and stay close.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a camera, and a change of clothes. Lockers, towels and shower facilities are provided at the takeout point.

Is lunch included?

Yes, an Indonesian set menu lunch is included. Vegetarian options are available. Just let them know when you book.

Are there any health restrictions?

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. The guides will ask about any concerns when you arrive.

What's the water temperature like?

The water is cold and clear. Bring a change of clothes and use the shower facilities afterward.