Rafting in Ayung River Ubud: Horse Riding & Black Sand Beach

Ride across black sand, then navigate rapids in a single day

Rafting on Ayung River combined with horse riding at Saba Bay is an 8-hour activity from a Bali hotel that pairs an hour on horseback through villages and along a 10km beach with 2 hours of river rafting, lunch, and all safety equipment. Hotel pickup is included. The group stays private to your party. A live guide speaks English or Malay.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive to Saba Bay, where you spend an hour riding through a Balinese village and out onto a 10km stretch of black sand beach. The stable sits in a quiet area, and the ride moves at a steady pace, no galloping required. After you finish, the driver takes you to Ayung River, where lunch waits at the rafting restaurant before you gear up.

The rafting itself runs 2 hours on Ayung River, moving through rapids and calmer sections with the river scenery around you. Safety equipment is provided and fitted. A professional guide leads the group. Shower facilities and changing rooms are on-site, so you can rinse off before heading back to your hotel. The whole package includes insurance, tax, service and a set menu lunch, so there are no surprises at the end.

Because this is a private tour, only your party rides and rafts: no other travelers join the vehicle or the activities. Children from age 5 are welcome. The maximum weight for horse riding is 90 kilograms. Bring sunscreen, a camera and a change of clothes. A vegetarian lunch option is available if you request it when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• 1 hour horse riding at Saba Bay with a professional guide.
• 2 hours rafting on Ayung River with safety equipment and a professional guide.
• set menu lunch at the rafting restaurant.
• shower facilities, changing room and lockers.
• insurance coverage, tax and service.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 to 60 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Audio guideEnglish and Malay

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.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Bali Day Tour

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English or Malay, so you'll follow the commentary throughout the day. The private group format means only your party travels together, which works well if you want to move at your own pace or need flexibility with children.

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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 12 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.

Can I do both the horse riding and rafting if I've never done either before?

Yes. The horse riding moves at a walk through the village and along the beach, and the rafting guide leads you through the rapids. Both are designed for mixed experience levels, and safety equipment is provided for the water. Children from age 5 can participate in both activities.

What's the 10km black sand beach at Saba Bay like?

Saba Bay's black sand beach is a long, open stretch where the horse riding takes place. The ride covers roughly 10km along the sand, moving at a steady pace through a quieter part of Bali's coast.

Is lunch included, and can I request vegetarian?

Lunch is included at the rafting restaurant before you get on the water. A set menu is served, and vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know when you book.

What happens if I'm not comfortable in the water?

The rafting guide leads the group through Ayung River, and safety equipment is mandatory. If you have concerns about your health in the water (spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy), this activity is not recommended. The operator can discuss your situation if you contact them before booking.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the stables and the river?

No. Hotel pickup is included, and an air-conditioned vehicle takes you from your hotel to Saba Bay, then to Ayung River, and back to your hotel at the end. The driver and guide are part of the package.