Ubud UTV Buggy Adventure: 7 km jungle ride with river tubing

Mud, water and jungle tunnels on a track built for beginners and thrill-seekers alike

An off-road UTV buggy adventure in Ubud where you ride a 7 km track through jungle, mud, rice fields and water splashes, with the option to add river tubing afterward. The experience includes a professional instructor, full safety gear, insurance, shower facilities and lunch—all arranged so you show up and ride. Choose between riding solo or tandem, and decide whether to add tubing to your day.

Step-by-step itinerary

UTV ride and river tubing adventure

• UTV buggy ride through jungle tracks
• Explore rice fields, mud, and water splashes
• Use safety gear and follow instructor
• Shower and have lunch
• Enjoy river tubing on jungle river
• Navigate small rapids and river tunnels
• Use safety gear and guided support
• Shower and have lunch

The Experience

The buggy itself is automatic, which means no clutch work or gear shifting—you focus on the track. The 7 km route takes you through muddy jungle tracks, rice paddies, water splashes, fun circuits and Goa Buaya (Bat Cave), with a professional instructor leading the way. You get a helmet and boots before you start, and the whole ride lasts about an hour. The pace is built for beginners, so adrenaline is the point, not prior experience.

After the buggy ride, you can add river tubing if you want more water time. The tubing floats you through jungle scenery, small rapids and natural river tunnels—splashes mixed with calm sections and tropical views. Both activities include a guide, safety gear and a shower afterward. Lunch (Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng or French Fries) and a welcome drink are part of the day. The whole experience runs about 5 hours, with 3 hours at the activities and 2 hours for travel between them.

You can book a solo buggy or ride tandem with someone else. Some options include hotel pickup and transfer; others meet you at a point in Ubud. The facilities include lockers, towels and soap, so you can clean up before heading back. Insurance is covered, and the instructor stays with your group the whole time.

What’s included

• Professional instructor and insurance coverage.
• safety gear including helmet and boots.
• 1-hour UTV buggy ride on a 7 km jungle track.
• welcome drink.
• lunch (Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng or French Fries).
• shower facilities with towel and soap.
• locker storage. If you add river tubing, you also get a guide, tubing safety gear and another shower.

Good to know

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

Operated by Rafting Ayung

Is this one for you?Book the tandem buggy if you want to share the ride and the cost; book solo if you want to control the buggy yourself. Add tubing if you want a full water day—the buggy alone is one hour of riding, and tubing stretches the adventure into a full 5-hour outing with lunch and two showers built in.

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Top questions

Can I do the UTV buggy ride and river tubing on the same day?

Yes—several options bundle the buggy ride with tubing, so you can do both in one 5-hour experience. You'll ride the 7 km buggy track first, then float the river afterward, with lunch and shower facilities included in both.

Do I need any experience to ride the UTV buggy?

No. The buggy is automatic with no gear shifting, and the track is designed for beginners. A professional instructor leads you through the 7 km route and stays with your group the whole time.

What's included in the Ubud UTV buggy adventure?

The buggy ride includes a helmet, boots, a professional instructor, insurance, a shower with towel and soap, lunch, a welcome drink and locker facilities. If you add tubing, you get a guide, safety gear and another shower.

What is Goa Buaya on the buggy track?

Goa Buaya is Bat Cave, one of the stops on the 7 km buggy route through the Ubud jungle. You pass through it as part of the off-road track.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

Some options include hotel pickup and transfer from Ubud; others ask you to meet at a point in town. Choose the option that works for your location when you book.

What should I bring or wear for the buggy ride?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy and bring a change of clothes for after. The activity provides a helmet, boots and safety gear. Shower facilities and lockers are available on-site.