Ubud: White-Water Rafting, Monkey Forest & Waterfall

Nine Miles Down the Ayung River, Then Monkeys and a Waterfall

You paddle 9 miles down the Ayung River through 28 rapids with full safety gear and a dry bag for your camera; shower and eat a buffet lunch; walk through the Monkey Forest among over 1,200 macaques; visit Tegenungan Waterfall with its steep jungle pool; and return to your hotel in an air-conditioned car. All entry fees and transport are included, so you just arrive and go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting, Monkey Forest, and Waterfall

• Receive safety briefing
• Raft 9 miles on Ayung River
• Use full safety equipment
• Shower and enjoy buffet lunch
• Visit Ubud Secret Monkey Forest
• Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
• Return to hotel

The experience

"Watch the rocks," the guide says as the raft hits the first rapid. You're 20 minutes into the Ayung River, and the current's already stronger than you expected. The Ubud white-water rafting section covers 9 miles through 28 rapids (some gentle, some that make your paddle dig hard into the water), and the whole thing takes about two hours. The river cuts through rice paddies and forest, and between the adrenaline you notice the stone carvings on the banks, the way the jungle closes in overhead. Everyone gets full safety equipment and a dry bag for your phone, which matters because you'll want photos later.

After you paddle out and shower off, there's a buffet lunch waiting, vegetarian options included, and then the day shifts into something slower. The Ubud Secret Monkey Forest is a 12.5-hectare sanctuary home to over 1,200 long-tailed macaques, and walking through it feels less like a zoo and more like stepping into their territory. The monkeys move through the canopy and across the paths with no real interest in performing. You're just passing through their space. Then it's on to Tegenungan Waterfall, where the water falls into a pool surrounded by steep green walls. The paths are maintained but the stairs down are narrow and a bit rough, so you move carefully, but once you're there the sound and the spray make the climb worth it.

The whole day runs door-to-door with an air-conditioned car picking you up from your hotel and bringing you back. Your driver speaks English and handles all the timing, so you're not coordinating three separate attractions or worrying about transport between them. Entrance fees, insurance, water and lunch are all included, which means the only thing you're managing is showing up ready to paddle.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver.
• full safety equipment and dry bag for rafting.
• entrance to the Monkey Forest.
• entrance to the white-water rafting section on the Ayung River.
• entrance to Tegenungan Waterfall.
• buffet lunch with vegetarian options.
• bottle of water.
• insurance coverage.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 4 languages07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Guide in 4 languages07:00 and 08:00

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 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

AgesAdult (6 to 60 years) · Under 6: 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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Bali Local Host

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Ubud experiences (rafting, wildlife, waterfall) handled in one day without arranging separate transport or tickets. The fixed itinerary and included transfers mean you show up and the day unfolds on schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Javanese.

How long is the rafting section?

The rafting covers 9 miles (14 kilometers) down the Ayung River with 28 rapids, taking about two hours on the water.

What's included in the price?

Entry to the Monkey Forest, rafting, Tegenungan Waterfall, buffet lunch (vegetarian available), all safety equipment, dry bag, bottle of water, insurance, and round-trip hotel transfers with an English-speaking driver.

Is there time to swim or cool off?

You shower after rafting before lunch. Tegenungan Waterfall has a pool, though the primary activity there is viewing and photography rather than swimming.

How many monkeys are in the forest?

The Ubud Monkey Forest is home to over 1,200 long-tailed macaques across its 12.5 hectares.

What should I bring?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a change for after rafting. Water and a dry bag for valuables are provided. Sunscreen and a light layer for the car's air conditioning are useful.

Is the waterfall easy to reach?

The paths to Tegenungan Waterfall are well-maintained, but the stairs down to the pool are steep and narrow, so wear good footwear and take your time.