Ubud: Ayung River Rafting & Lunch with Hotel Transfer

Two Hours on Bali's Ayung River, Lunch Included

You get picked up from your Ubud hotel, paddle the Ayung River for two hours with a professional guide through rainforest and past waterfalls, then shower and eat a buffet lunch overlooking the valley before heading back. Everything from gear to transport to the meal is included, and groups stay small: five or six per raft maximum.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ayung River Rafting and Lunch

• Arrive at Ubud, Bali
• Begin Ayung River rafting adventure
• Paddle through rapids and rainforest
• View waterfalls and stone carvings
• Complete two-hour guided rafting
• Take a refreshing shower
• Enjoy buffet lunch with valley view

The experience

"How deep does it get?" someone asks the guide as the raft hits the first rapid. That question pretty much sums up what happens on the Ayung River rafting trip in Ubud. You're nervous for about thirty seconds, then the current takes over and you stop thinking about depth and start thinking about the next paddle stroke. The river winds through thick rainforest, past stone carvings and the occasional waterfall, and the whole thing takes around two hours from start to finish. It's not extreme. The rapids are gentle to moderate, which is why families and first-timers end up here instead of somewhere scarier.

The logistics are straightforward enough. A driver picks you up from your hotel in Ubud, takes you to the launch point, and you get fitted with safety gear: helmet, life jacket, the works. The raft holds five or six people max, so you're not packed in with twenty strangers. Your guide is a professional river instructor who knows where the rocks are and how to read the current. You paddle when he tells you to, hold on when the water gets choppy, and mostly just try not to drop your paddle. After you're done, there's a changing room and locker to stash your stuff, then a shower, and then you sit down to an Indonesian buffet lunch with a view of the valley. By the time you're back at your hotel, you've been out maybe four or five hours total.

What makes this work for most people is that it doesn't pretend to be something it's not. You're not training for an expedition. You're paddling a river in Bali and getting lunch out of it. The guide handles the safety side, the equipment is approved, and insurance is included. If you've never rafted before, this is the kind of trip that makes you understand why people do it again. If you have, it's a solid half-day activity that doesn't eat your whole schedule.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and drop-off in Ubud, all safety-approved rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle), a professional river guide, insurance coverage, access to changing rooms and shower facilities, and a buffet lunch with a view of the valley. The raft holds a maximum of five or six people.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English or Japanese08:00, 10:00 and 12:00

Guide in English or Japanese08:00, 10:00 and 12:00

Guide in English or Japanese08:00, 10:00 and 12:00

Guide in English or Japanese08:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00 and 12:00

AgesAdult (7 to 60 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Rukmana Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a half-day river activity that doesn't require experience or eat your whole schedule: the guide and small group size mean you show up and paddle, without arranging transport, gear or a separate lunch.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

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 24h before the start.

How long is the Ayung River rafting trip?

The paddle itself is around two hours. With hotel pickup, gear fitting, shower and lunch, plan for four to five hours total.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The rapids are gentle to moderate, and the guide is a professional instructor. Families and first-time rafters do this regularly.

What's included in the price?

Safety equipment, professional guide, insurance, changing facilities, shower, buffet lunch, and private hotel transfer both ways.

What's the minimum age?

Seven years old. Children need to be able to follow instructions and hold a paddle.

How many people are in each raft?

Maximum five or six people per boat, so you're not in a large group.

Is there a weight or fitness requirement?

You need at least a moderate level of fitness. The trip is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers.

Do I need rafting experience?

No. The guide teaches you what to do, and the rapids are designed for mixed ability levels.