Ubud: ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting Day Trip

Ubud adventure day with rafting, atv quad bikes, waterfalls and rice fields

You’ll start your day in Ubud with white water rafting down Bali’s longest river track before tackling muddy trails on an ATV quad bike. Expect laughter, splashes, and muddy shoes as local guides lead you past rice fields and through caves. Lunch is served overlooking blue pools and terraces—a real pause after all that adrenaline.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV and white water rafting adventure

• Start white water rafting at Ayung River
• Cool off in Bali’s rainforest and gorges
• Hop on ATV for Ubud landscape tour
• Visit Gorilla Cave and local waterfall
• Ride through canyons and muddy tracks
• Enjoy lunch overlooking rice fields and pools
• Relax at activity provider’s restaurant

The Experience

I still remember how quiet the van got as we left the main road into Ubud—just green everywhere and that sticky warmth you only get in Bali. Our driver (I think his name was Putu?) laughed when I asked if the rain would make the river crazier. “Better for rafting!” he said, which sounded like both a warning and a promise. By the time we reached the Ayung River, my nerves had kicked in but our rafting guide handed me a helmet and grinned—he looked like he’d done this a thousand times. The water smelled fresh, almost mossy, and I could hear birds over the rush of the river. I didn’t expect to laugh so much when we hit those first rapids.

After drying off (sort of), we swapped helmets for muddy boots and hopped onto ATVs. The quad bike track here is wild—like actually wild, not just for Instagram. We bounced through puddles big enough to swallow my shoes, zipped past rice terraces where a couple of farmers waved at us (one even tried to race us on foot for a second). There’s this part where you duck into something called Gorilla Cave—I nearly lost my sunglasses from laughing too hard at my own driving skills. And then suddenly you’re out again, sunlight hitting your face, mud everywhere.

Lunch was one of those meals that tastes way better because you’ve earned it. We sat by these three blue pools layered under a rice field—honestly didn’t know water could look that clear after all that mud. The food was simple (chicken or veggies mostly) but really good; maybe it was just being outside with everyone swapping stories about who fell off what. I’m still thinking about that view now—something about eating with your hands still dirty from adventure feels right here.

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Ubud ATV & rafting tour?

Yes, private air-conditioned hotel transfer is available if selected during booking.

What should I wear for white water rafting in Bali?

Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy; changing rooms are provided after each activity.

Are meals included on this Ubud adventure day trip?

Yes, two meals are included: lunch after rafting and another meal after quad biking.

How long does the ATV quad bike ride last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but expect enough time to explore canyons, Gorilla Cave, waterfalls, and muddy tracks around Ubud.

Can beginners join the rafting or ATV activities?

Yes, professional instructors guide all activities and it’s suitable for most fitness levels between ages 7–65.

Is insurance provided for this Bali adventure tour?

Yes, insurance coverage is included as part of your booking.

What happens if there’s bad weather in Ubud?

If poor weather cancels the tour, you’ll be offered a different date or full refund.

Are vegetarian meal options available?

Yes, both chicken and vegetable dishes are served during meals.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup if selected, professional local instructors for both white water rafting on the Ayung River and ATV quad biking through Ubud’s landscapes, all equipment (helmets, boots), locker access with changing rooms and toilets between adventures, two meals—usually simple chicken or veggie dishes with mineral water—and full insurance coverage plus all entry fees before heading back to your hotel or next stop.