Ubud ATV Riding: River, Jungle & Waterfall

You operate the ATV through water and mud while rivals watch from a vehicle

Ubud ATV riding is a 2-hour activity where you operate a quad bike through river crossings, jungle paths, muddy tracks and rice paddies to reach a waterfall, with an experienced guide, safety equipment, lunch and hotel transfers available as an option. The ride includes the Dragon Cave, the World Ball statue and the Donut Mud spot, a signature off-road challenge. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. The terrain demands careful control and physical fitness.

The experience

You'll ride the ATV yourself through a mix of terrains that separate this from a guided tour in a vehicle. The river crossing comes early. You navigate the flowing water, manage the splashes and feel the adrenaline as you steer through it. The muddy tracks follow, including the Donut Mud spot, where maintaining control on soft ground requires the skill the guide will help you build. Between the technical sections, the route passes through rice paddies, the Dragon Cave and the World Ball statue, so the landscape shifts as you ride.

An experienced quad bike instructor leads the group in English and stays with you throughout the 2-hour ride. Safety equipment (helmets and boots) is provided, and insurance covers the activity. Lunch is included after the ride, and a towel and locker are available. If you book a tandem option, a second rider sits behind you. If you book single, you ride alone. Hotel pickup is optional depending on which option you choose at checkout. Without it, you meet the group at the starting point.

The physical demand is real: you're operating the bike, not sitting in one, so the guide recommends high fitness and comfortable, simple clothing that lets you move freely. Spinal injuries, pregnancy and cardiovascular concerns make this unsuitable. The mud will soak your clothes, so bring a change or accept that your outfit will need washing afterward.

What’s included

• An experienced quad bike instructor leading in English.
• safety equipment including helmets and boots.
• insurance coverage during the ride.
• lunch after the activity.
• a towel and locker.
• 1.5 hours of ATV riding time.
• hotel transfers on the options that include them.

Options for this experience

5 options

Rafting OnlyGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 2 hours, with lunch and mineral water, Ayung River

ATV tandem, transport not includedGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30Choose this ATV tandem option (one bike for two people) without pickup or drop-off. Duration: 2 hours. Lunch: fried rice and bottled water. The route runs past Dragon Cave, a waterfall, rice fields, a river, a mud donut area, a globe statue, and a cliff relief. An ATV tandem is one bike shared by two people.

ATV single, transport not includedGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30Choose this ATV single option (one bike for one person) without pickup or drop-off. Duration: 2 hours. Lunch: fried rice and mineral water. The route passes Dragon Cave, a waterfall, rice fields, a river, a mud donut area, a globe statue, and a cliff relief. ATV single means one bike for one person.

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ATV tandem, transport includedGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30Choose this ATV tandem option (one bike for two people). Duration: 2 hours. Lunch: fried rice and mineral water. The route covers Dragon Cave, a waterfall, rice fields, a river, a mud donut area, a globe statue, and a cliff relief. An ATV tandem is one bike for two people. Pickup is included.

ATV single, transport includedGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30Choose this ATV single option (one bike for one person), which includes transport. Duration: 2 hours. Lunch: fried rice and mineral water. The route goes through Dragon Cave, a waterfall, rice fields, a river, a mud donut area, a globe statue, and a cliff relief. An ATV single is one bike for one person. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30

AgesAdult (8 to 80 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ayurvana Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book the single-rider option if you want full control of the ATV and the physical challenge of navigating the terrain yourself. Choose tandem if you prefer a second person on the bike and want to share the ride. Include hotel pickup if your accommodation is in or near Ubud and you'd rather not arrange your own transport to the starting point.

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Top questions

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 Dragon Cave like on this ATV ride?

The Dragon Cave, also called Goa Naga, is a stop along the route where you explore its natural beauty on foot after riding through to it. The guide will show you the site as part of the landscape tour woven into the ATV experience.

Will I get completely covered in mud on this ride?

Yes, the muddy tracks are designed to challenge your control, and the Donut Mud spot is a signature part of the experience. The operator recommends wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty and soiled. A towel is provided after the ride.

Can I ride solo or do I have to ride tandem?

You choose at checkout: single rider (you operate the ATV alone) or tandem (a second person rides behind you). Both options are available with or without hotel pickup.

How long is the actual ATV riding time?

The ATV ride experience is 1.5 hours of actual riding time within the 2-hour activity, which includes the guide briefing, safety setup and lunch after you return.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is optional and depends on which option you select at checkout. Some options include private transfers from your hotel. Others require you to meet the group at the starting point.

What happens if I'm not very fit? Can I still do this?

The operator recommends a high level of physical fitness because you're operating the ATV yourself through challenging terrain. If you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or are pregnant, this activity is not recommended for you.