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Where to Raft in Bali: the 15 Best White Water Trips

27 trips  ·  from $20 a head

The Ayung is the busy one and the Telaga Waja is the fast one, and both are Grade II to III with a drop or two. The 15 below are priced with transfers and compared on how long you spend in the boat.

Bali: ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting Adventure - The ride from your hotel to Ubud
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Bali: ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting Adventure

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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Bali ATV Ride and White Water Rafting - Rafting the Ayung River through jungle and waterfalls
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Bali ATV Ride and White Water Rafting

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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Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting - The Ayung River rafting section
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Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting

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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Ubud White Water Rafting on the Ayung River with Pickup & Lunch - Safety gear and guides make the river approachable
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Ubud White Water Rafting on the Ayung River with Pickup & Lunch

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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Bali White Water Rafting with No Steep Access - The walk down to the river is the biggest surprise
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Bali White Water Rafting with No Steep Access

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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Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch - Starting at Bali Bintang Rafting
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Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch

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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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek and White Water Rafting - Climbing Mount Batur before sunrise
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek and White Water Rafting

7.Mount Batur Sunrise Trek and White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $47

Start before dawn with a guided Mount Batur climb, breakfast beside the crater, and sunrise views of Lake Batur. Then rinse off at the Mt. Batur Lounge and raft the Ayung River for about three hours. Guides such as Nova, Tania, and Manggie are praised for patience and helpful photos.

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience and our guide Nova was amazing. He was so helpful and positiv and he made the experience even better.”

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Full-Day Ayung River White Water Rafting and Ubud Tour - Pickup from Denpasar and the road toward Ubud
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Full-Day Ayung River White Water Rafting and Ubud Tour

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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Telaga Waja: White Water Rafting with Lunch - Safety briefing and equipment before the river
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Telaga Waja: White Water Rafting with Lunch

9.Telaga Waja: White Water Rafting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend about two hours rafting Telaga Waja’s clear river through eastern Bali, with class I and II rapids, waterfalls, Hindu shrines, and a thrilling final drop. Your private car transfer, safety gear, changing facilities, towels, guide, insurance, and Indonesian buffet lunch are included.

“Great day, wear sunscreen and take money, phone etc they have waterproof bag on the boat. Very safe and well looked after by the guides. 5 stars”

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Premium Ayung River White Water Rafting in Bali - Getting ready at Mason Adventures
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Premium Ayung River White Water Rafting in Bali

10.Premium Ayung River White Water Rafting in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $43

Start farther north than most Ayung rafting trips and paddle a longer route through 33 Class II and III rapids. Mason Adventures provides guides, safety gear, lockers, towels, showers, a buffet lunch, insurance, and hotel transfers from Ubud and much of South Bali.

“Wow...amazing experience. Don't be fooled by the cheaper rafting options, these guys are professional, awesome guides and the longest river experience compared to others. Give it a go, you won't regret. 2 thumbs up.”

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Bali: Ayung River Premium White Water Rafting with Lunch - The river run: active water without extreme whitewater
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Bali: Ayung River Premium White Water Rafting with Lunch

11.Ayung River Premium White Water Rafting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 5 hours · from $61

Start farther north than standard Ayung River trips and raft through 33 class II and III rapids with an English-speaking guide. Mason Adventures provides hotel transfers, safety gear, hot showers, lockers, towels, and a buffet lunch. Expect stairs, wet clothes, and a family-friendly ride rather than extreme rapids.

“Excellent experience. Our guide was fantastic and kept us amused for the two hours of rafting. He made sure we were all okay. There are a lot of stairs(348) going down to the river and 343 coming up. Halfway up I was struggling (asthma) he waited while I took my medication and helped me up the rest of the stairs, ran across the street for water for me and let me rest before heading back. Amazing human being. Can not say enough about this experience❤️ The company is very efficient and organized.”

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Bali: Telaga Waja White Water River Guided Rafting & Lunch - Getting to the GAR starting point in Rendang
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Bali: Telaga Waja White Water River Guided Rafting & Lunch

12.Telaga Waja White Water River Guided Rafting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $20Best value

You’ll raft 18 kilometers down East Bali’s Telaga Waja River for about 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Yeoman, Yoga, or Marlo. Expect medium rapids, jungle views, waterfalls, a five-meter dam drop, safety gear, showers, drinks, and a buffet lunch.

“This was well worth the price. There wasn’t any super fast rapids for being ranked as Class 3 and Class 4, but it was still super enjoyable.”

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Bali White Water Rafting with Lunch

13.Bali White Water Rafting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $29

Raft 10 kilometers of Bali’s Ayung River for about two hours, passing jungle scenery, rock carvings, and a waterfall. A trained guide handles the raft while hotel transfers, safety gear, showers, towels, and buffet lunch are included. Expect several hundred stairs.

“We had a lot of fun and the guide was very kind, the lunch after the rafting is also great. One if the best activity in Bali.”

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Telaga Waja White Water Rafting - With No Step or Stair : Bali Best Adventures - The no-stair promise needs a careful reading
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Telaga Waja White Water Rafting – With No Step or Stair : Bali Best Adventures

14.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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Bali Jungle Swing and White Water Rafting All Inclusive - Swing Heaven brings the photo stop first
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Bali Jungle Swing and White Water Rafting All Inclusive

15.Bali Jungle Swing and White Water Rafting All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $65

Start with Bali’s Swing Heaven, where you can choose from several jungle swings and rent flowing dresses for photos. Then raft 11 km of the Ayung River with safety gear, a professional guide, lunch, coffee or tea, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Wayan and Dewa are praised for smooth planning.

“My husband and I went and the swings were so beautiful and romantic! I anticipated only being able to choose 1 swing but there was 5+ swings you can choose from. There also beautiful long flowy dresses you can rent for about $20 USD. Read more”

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