Ubud White Water Rafting: Ayung River with lunch
You paddle through hidden waterfalls and stone carvings carved into the jungle itself.
White water rafting on the Ayung River in Ubud takes you down Bali's longest river through rainforest, past natural waterfalls and secret stone carvings, with an experienced guide steering the raft and managing safety. The trip lasts three to five hours total, includes a professional guide in multiple languages, a buffet lunch afterward, and shower facilities. Private transport from Ubud area hotels is available as an add-on option.
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White water rafting and lunch in Ubud
- Raft on Ayung River
- Enjoy jungle and waterfall views
- Follow guides for safety
- Shower after rafting
- Eat buffet lunch with valley view
What’s included
- Private transportation from Ubud area hotels (if selected at checkout).
- safety-approved rafting equipment.
- professional river guide in your choice of language.
- Indonesian buffet lunch.
- shower, changing room and locker.
- shampoo, bath soap and towel.
- all fees, taxes and insurance coverage.
Times
- Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00
Before you book
Operated by Ubud Trips
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The experience
The Ayung River runs through the center of Ubud, and the rafting section moves through easy yet exciting rapids that work for families and first-timers as well as anyone looking for a bit of adrenaline. You'll paddle for roughly two hours on the water itself, moving through lush jungle with views of natural waterfalls and the stone carvings that mark the river's cultural history. Your guide handles safety and navigation while you do the paddling. The rapids are manageable enough that beginners stay in control, but the river itself is long enough and varied enough that the ride doesn't feel tame.
After you get off the water, the experience doesn't stop at the dock. You can shower and change in the facility, then sit down to an Indonesian buffet lunch with a view over the valley. The whole outing (transport, equipment, guide, lunch and insurance) comes as one package, so there's no piecing together separate bookings or wondering what's covered. If you're coming from a hotel in the Ubud area, pickup and return transport are included. If you're staying elsewhere or prefer to meet at the river, that option exists too. The minimum age is 7, and the experience suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal or cardiovascular concerns.
Weather is the only real variable: if conditions turn unsafe, the operator reschedules you for another date or refunds the full amount. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and dozens of other languages, so language isn't a barrier. A single raft holds five to six people, and you can book the trip as a shared group or arrange private transport if you want to control who's in your boat.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to paddle yourself rather than watch from a boat, and you're staying in or near Ubud. The private transport option means no separate ride to arrange. Choose the shared-group option if you're traveling solo or want to meet other rafters. Pick private transport if you're with family or friends and want control over who's in the raft.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Bangla, Chinese, Wu Chinese, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Kurdish, Cantonese, Tamil, MNP, Gujarati, Czech, Telugu, Punjabi, Thai, Polish, Hebrew, Danish, Javanese, Xiang Chinese, Chinese, Malay, Pashto, Filipino, Croatian, Hungarian, Hakka Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Greek, Finnish, Burmese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Persian, Romanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Russian and Turkish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 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 Ayung River like for someone who's never rafted before?
The Ayung River section used for this rafting has easy yet exciting rapids, which means the water moves and keeps things interesting without requiring prior experience. Your guide manages safety and navigation while you paddle, and the trip suits families and beginners as well as adventure seekers.
How long am I actually on the water?
The paddling itself takes roughly two hours, moving through the river's rainforest section with waterfalls and stone carvings visible along the way. The full experience, including transport, shower and lunch, runs three to five hours total.
What happens after the rafting ends?
After you exit the river, you can shower and change in the facility, then eat an Indonesian buffet lunch with a view over the valley. The meal is included in the price, and you'll have time to rest before heading back.
Does the price include getting to and from my hotel?
Private transport from Ubud area hotels is available as an add-on option at checkout. If you choose it, pickup and return are included. You can also book rafting only and arrange your own way to the river, or select transport from a different area if you're staying outside Ubud.
What should I know about age and fitness requirements?
The minimum age is 7 years old. The experience suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
What if the weather turns bad on the day I'm booked?
If conditions become unsafe, the operator will reschedule you for another date or issue a full refund. The experience requires good weather to run safely.
Ubud White Water Rafting: Ayung River with lunch
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