15 Ubud Rafting Trips Worth Booking

1.ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,316 reviews · 90 minutes - 8 hours · from $22Our pick

Ride an ATV through Ubud’s rice fields, bamboo forest, villages, and muddy trails, then raft the Ayung River past gorges and waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Agus, Artaguna, and Adnyana are praised for clear safety help. Expect a long stair walk to the river and extra charges for photos.

“We had a lovely air conditioned vehicle for our 2.5 hour trip to our first activity. The driver, Jay, was friendly and spoke good English. We were transferred into the care of the rafting crew who were experienced and organised. Our guide, Gidi, clearly knew the river well and kept us safe while entertaining us through the whole magical 1.5 hour, 10km journey!! There were multiple "rapids" that were certainly enough adrenaline for me!! Videos were taken at the relevant spots by photographers on the banks - which were a great addition. Then we were off to the quad biking circuit. I had so much fun, I couldn't catch my…”

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2.Bali ATV Ride and White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,004 reviews · from $47Top rated

Spend a full day rafting the Ayung River and riding an ATV near Ubud. You’ll receive safety instruction, equipment, lunch, and showers afterward. Choose a solo quad if you’re 16 or older, or ride tandem with an adult. Guides such as Made and Saka are praised for keeping the day lively and safe.

“Had a great day out with ATV and white water rafting. Not only was it exciting but the views were also amazing. Drifting down the river valley with jungle around you was top notch. Special mention to our super helpful driver Saka and our joyous raft guide Made. Made the trip even better.”

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3.Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · from $26

Pair a 90-minute ATV ride through rice fields, tunnels, rivers, and waterfalls with roughly two hours of Ayung River rafting. Guides such as Rico and Usman keep the action moving, while hotel transfers, meals, lockers, showers, and safety gear simplify the day.

“Amazing experience, I think if you leave Bali without doing this excursion, sorry you didn't visit Bali. Jerry was extremely warm welcoming and guided me throughout till drop-off.”

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4.Ubud White Water Rafting on the Ayung River with Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $27

Spend about three hours rafting 12 kilometers on Ubud’s Ayung River, with a guide in every boat, safety equipment, shower facilities, and buffet lunch. Expect waterfalls, forest, rice fields, rock carvings, and roughly 70 steps down to the river. Hotel pickup is available, and guides may include Wayan, Wari, Witra, Lili, or G.

“Picked up from hotel dropped off at place to pick up safety gear change into clothes for getting wet in.Changing rooms with shower and locker with key to keep your stuff. Then into open top jeep taken to start off point close by. Stopped halRead more”

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5.Bali White Water Rafting with No Steep Access

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $31

You’ll paddle for about two hours on Ubud’s Ayung River with a trained guide, passing jungle, waterfalls, and riverside carvings before a buffet lunch. Choose hotel transfers or meet at the rafting point, then add an ATV ride, Bali swing, waterfalls, or Ubud sightseeing.

“It was my friend and I’s first time and we enjoyed it ! Definitely a chill experience for first timers—not too rocky or anxiety inflicting. Many stairs to climb before and after the experience for awareness! The lunch buffet served afterwards was delicious !”

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6.Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $26

You’ll paddle the Ayung River with a trained guide such as Katu, Renu, or Mr. G, passing cliffs, jungle, waterfalls, and a swimming stop. Expect about two hours on the water, 300 steps down and up again, shared boats for five to six people, and an Indonesian buffet after rafting.

“Rafting was so much fun! I was very scared at first but this was very beginner friendly! There are a lot of steps but it’s doable! Mr.G was our guide and he was amazing! Will definitely do again!”

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7.Bali ATV Quad Bike and Water Rafting Include Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · from $43

Combine a 1 to 1.5-hour ATV ride through rice fields, jungle, rivers, tunnels, and muddy trails with about two hours of Ayung River rafting. You get lunch, safety gear, towels, lockers, insurance, bottled water, and private transfers from several south Bali areas.

“Totally brilliant fun. Well organised. Professionally delivered. Seamless. Excellent driver. Rafting first - was fun. ATV with Dadi Adventures was the best I’ve ever done - wet, muddy, real off road experience. Food at Dadi was good too.”

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8.Full-Day Ayung River White Water Rafting and Ubud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $45

Spend about eight hours combining Ayung River rafting with Ubud’s Monkey Forest, market, palace, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Pickup, lunch, equipment, and entrance fees are included. Expect river steps, wet clothes, wild macaques, and a helpful driver-guide such as Hendra, Lewer, or Winata.

“Picked up on time from our hotel and spent a few hours rafting the Ayung, great fun, followed by lunch Ubud markets, Monkey Forrest etc. Hendra ,our own personal very friendly Balinese guide was helpful in every way. Recommended as a quick fun taste of Bali.”

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9.Ubud ATV Quad Bike with Ayung River Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $31

Spend about 6.5 hours near Ubud combining guided Ayung River rafting with ATV riding through rice fields, tunnels, and waterfalls. Choose a solo or tandem quad, use provided safety gear, and include hotel pickup and drop-off by selecting that option. Lunch, water, insurance, and activity guides are included.

“Great fun, great guides. Fed twice. The quad bikes in particular were awesome because of the tunnels and waterfalls. As a warning they advertise pick up but then text you afterwards to say you have to make your own way there. Very sneaky but apart from that it was great.”

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10.Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 134 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20Best value

You’ll raft 11 kilometers of the Ayung River with an English-speaking instructor, handling gentle Class II and III rapids, swimming stops, a waterfall, jungle views, and kingfishers. Hotel pickup is optional, and the trip ends with a buffet lunch, changing rooms, and towels.

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11.Ayung River Rafting Include Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Join a small boat of up to six people for two hours on Bali’s Ayung River, guided in English by instructors such as Alid, Uzman, Kuti, or Ketut. Expect tropical views, rapids, a long stair walk to and from the river, safety gear, and a simple local lunch.

“Thank you this was a fantastic experience! We walked down to the river ( many steps) and then started the journey down the river in the boat- at one point we floated down the river out of the boat! We stopped for a break and had a coconut drink. Our guide was knowledgeable and we felt safe as he guided us along the route! Highly recommend!!”

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13.Telaga Waja White Water Rafting – With No Step or Stair : Bali Best Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $30

You’ll raft 18 kilometers on Telaga Waja River with guides such as Katut, Uday, Wayan, or Jack, passing rapids, waterfalls, rice fields, and stone cliffs. The route uses far fewer stairs than Ayung River rafting, includes lunch and showers, and suits beginners, families, and older adults who meet the age limits.

“We had a thrilling day. Our driver Putra picked us up for our 2 hour drive. The car was comfortable and he was a good driver. The white water rafting was thrilling. We had some really exciting dips. My husband and I are in our 60’s and very fRead more”

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14.Ayung River Rafting & Jungle Swing Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $44

This 5 to 6-hour Ubud-area outing pairs beginner-friendly Ayung River rafting with a Bali jungle swing and lunch. Guides such as Wayan, Komang Sparsa, and Sandy have earned praise for safety and local insight. Expect wet clothes, steep river stairs, and optional coffee tasting, massage, or ATV rides.

“Absolutely FANTASTIC! Our transport arrived on time and what we didn’t realise is that our driver (subi), we had him for the whole day for just the 2 of us, so the private transfer was a lovely surprise. Rafting was AMAZING and would recommend to anyone. Our guide spoke excellent English and had the humour to match and the activity exceeded our expectations. The swing again was amazing. It was situated in a coffee plantation and we even got a free coffee and tea tasting which again we had no idea about! Such great value for money. After this our driver also recommended other activities in the area and we…”

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15.Ubud White Water Rafting, Rice Terrace and Jungle Swing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $65

Spend about eight hours on a private Ubud day tour combining Ayung River rafting, an Indonesian buffet lunch, a coffee plantation visit, Bali Swing, and Tegallalang Rice Terrace. Pickup, safety gear, changing facilities, a professional guide, and drop-off are included.

“White water rafting was a great experience. It was beautiful going down the river and let the world pass by you (between the rapids). The rice terrace was nice to look at even though the timing we went wasn't when the rice was planted. The swing was great fun.”

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