Ubud: Rice Teracces,Gorila Face ATV & Rafting

The main appeal here is simple: you get two very different Bali adventures in one day. First, you rumble across rice paddies, river crossings, and Gorilla Face Cave on an ATV. Then you trade four wheels for a raft on the Ayung River, with jungle views and waterfalls along the way.

I like the choice between a tandem ATV and a solo quad, plus the practical hotel pickup from five popular Bali areas. The driver and guide service also gets especially warm praise, and one guide named Reval helped a couple secure a better price for the ATV and rafting. The catch is important: the advertised $24 price does not include entrance fees for the ATV, rafting, or rice terraces, and solo riders must pay an extra 300,000 Indonesian rupiah for a driver.

Key points to know before booking

• Two big activities in one day: Combine a 1.5-hour ATV ride with up to 3.5 hours around Ayung River rafting.
• Gorilla Face is part of the ATV route: Expect jungle tracks, rice fields, rivers, and the cave formation.
• Tandem or solo riding: Share with a friend or drive your own quad, with an extra solo-driver charge noted.
• Pickup covers five Bali areas: Choose Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, or Ubud for pickup and drop-off.
• The best praise is for the service: Drivers and guides are described as friendly and helpful, with Reval singled out by name.
• Budget for extra costs: The base price excludes the ATV, rafting, and rice terrace entrance tickets.

Why this Ubud combo works well

A Bali day can easily become a string of disconnected stops. This trip has a clearer shape. You begin with active time in the countryside, continue to a longer river adventure, stop for coffee tasting, and finish with lunch and transport back to your starting point.

I like the contrast. The ATV ride is noisy, bumpy, and playful. The rafting section is longer and more scenic, with time to look up at the jungle and waterfalls. You are not simply checking off temples or viewpoints. You are moving through parts of Ubud that are best seen from a trail or river.

The experience is listed at $24 per person, which looks very cheap for a full day. Read that price carefully. Entrance tickets for the ATV, rafting, and rice terraces are not included. If you are traveling alone, you also need to account for the stated 300,000 rupiah driver charge. The real value depends on the final total after those additions.

The driver service is one of the strongest reasons to consider booking. The available comments repeatedly praise the driver for being good, friendly, and helpful. Reval is specifically named as someone who helped arrange a better price for the ATV and whitewater rafting. That kind of help can matter in Bali, where the first quoted price is not always the last one.

Pickup from Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, or Ubud

You can arrange pickup from Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, or Ubud. The same five areas are available for drop-off, so the day can work as a hotel-based excursion rather than a self-drive outing.

The exact pickup time depends on availability, so check it before paying. This matters because the program combines several stops and stretches across a full day. A pickup from Ubud should be more convenient for the activity sites, while a pickup from the southern beach areas means more road time before the action begins.

The driver is listed as included, but the attraction entrance charges are not. Confirm what your final payment covers before departure. Ask about the ATV and rafting ticket costs, the solo-driver charge if it applies, and whether lunch is part of the package you are booking.

Private and small-group options are available. A private arrangement gives you more control over the day, while a small group can keep costs down and add a social feel. The supplied details do not specify the exact maximum group size, so ask if group size is important to you.

The ATV route through rice fields and Gorilla Face

The quad-bike portion lasts about 1.5 hours. After a safety briefing, you receive the equipment needed for the ride and choose between a tandem ATV with a companion or a solo quad.

The route is the heart of this part of the day. You ride through jungle, rice paddies, rivers, and changing ground conditions, with Gorilla Face Cave as the unusual landmark. The name refers to the cave or rock feature along the trail, and it gives the route a memorable focal point beyond simply driving around a track.

The supplied description calls this the longest quad-bike track near Ubud. Treat that as a useful indication of scale, not a reason to expect nonstop speed. A longer route usually means more variety, but the pace will depend on the group, the terrain, and the operating conditions.

You should expect an active ride rather than a quiet countryside tour. The ATV lets you reach muddy or uneven areas that are difficult to cover on foot, but it also means dust, splashes, noise, and physical effort. If you are riding tandem, agree with your partner on who will steer and how you will communicate before setting off.

Solo riders get more control, but the extra 300,000 rupiah driver charge is a serious budget detail. The information says solo travelers need to pay this amount for a driver. Ask exactly what that fee covers, since the wording does not make clear whether the driver accompanies you on the quad route or handles transport support.

After the ride, you have time to shower and change before moving on. That is a small but valuable part of the schedule. An ATV trail can leave you wet or dirty, and going straight into rafting without a chance to freshen up would be uncomfortable.

Rafting the Ayung River for up to three and a half hours

The rafting section takes place on the Ayung River and is listed as 3.5 hours in the schedule. The activity description gives approximately 2.5 hours on the river itself, so plan for the wider time block to include preparation, river access, and time around the rafting base.

The Ayung is a major part of the Ubud experience. From the raft, you see greenery from a lower angle, with jungle walls, river scenery, and waterfalls along the route. This is a different way to experience the area than standing at a viewpoint or walking through rice fields.

Rafting also gives the day a better rhythm. The ATV ride is powered by an engine and focuses on handling the machine. The river section is shared work. You paddle, listen to instructions, and respond to the current as a group.

The description does not provide a difficulty grade, water-level information, or age restrictions. For that reason, ask the operator for current river conditions if you are concerned about fitness or water activity. The tour does include safety equipment and a briefing, but those details do not tell you how demanding the river will be on your date.

You should also allow for another shower after rafting. That is especially useful if you are returning to a hotel or continuing with evening plans. Bring only what you need for the active portions of the day, and confirm with the operator how personal items are handled, since no storage details are provided.

Lunch, coffee tasting, and the slower middle of the day

Lunch follows the active portions of the tour. The stated meal is fried rice or noodles, a practical choice after several hours outdoors. It is not presented as a special Balinese food experience, so set your expectations accordingly. Think of it as a filling stop that keeps the schedule moving.

A coffee plantation visit and coffee tasting are also included in the day’s route. This adds a quieter stop after the ATV and rafting. The supplied information does not identify the plantation, explain the tasting menu, or say how long you stay, so do not book this solely for a detailed coffee education.

Still, the stop can be useful. You get a break from wet clothes, river activity, and road travel, and coffee tasting gives the day a local agricultural angle. If you are not interested in coffee, it is best viewed as a short pause rather than the main attraction.

The rice terraces are part of the advertised experience, but the information does not describe a separate walking route or a specific terrace site. You should expect views or access connected to the countryside portion of the day, not necessarily a long guided hike through terraces.

What the service tells you about the day

The human side of this trip deserves attention. Every available rating is five out of five, and the written comments focus less on scenery than on the driver and guide. That tells you where the service is making its strongest impression: practical help, friendly handling, and getting you through a busy day.

Reval is the only guide named directly. One person says Reval was very helpful and secured a better price than the advertised amount for the ATV and rafting. If Reval is assigned to your booking, ask about current ticket costs and what is included before the activities begin.

Other comments describe the driver as very good and nice. This is important in Bali, where transport is a large part of an all-day outing. A helpful driver can make pickup, transfers, timing, and price questions much easier.

The guide language is English. Private and small-group formats are offered, but the details do not identify the exact guide for every departure. If you need a particular arrangement, request it when booking rather than assuming it will happen automatically.

Is $24 good value after the extras?

At first glance, $24 for transport, an ATV ride, rafting, lunch, and coffee tasting looks like a strong deal. The advertised figure is attractive because it brings several paid activities together and includes a full day of transport support.

The key issue is that the entrance tickets are excluded. The wording specifically names the ATV, rafting, and rice terrace entrance tickets. These costs could change the final price considerably, so compare the complete total with other combo tours, not just the headline rate.

The extra solo-driver charge also changes the calculation for a single person. Tandem riders may get better value if they are happy to share a quad. Solo visitors should ask for the full door-to-door cost before confirming.

For couples, friends, and families who want two active attractions in one day, the package can still offer good value. You are saving the trouble of arranging transport between separate operators, and the driver may help with local pricing. For anyone mainly interested in rafting, a rafting-only trip could be a better fit. The same is true if you want a quiet rice-terrace walk rather than a motorized trail.

Who should book this day?

I would choose this tour if you want a busy outdoor day and enjoy variety. It suits people who like trying several activities rather than spending a full day on one carefully paced visit.

It is also a good match for friends who can share a tandem quad and families or couples who want transport arranged from their accommodation area. The ability to select a private or small-group format gives you some flexibility.

You may want to skip it if you dislike engines, mud, or wet activities. The ATV section is not a gentle countryside ride, and the rafting section adds another physical activity soon afterward. The full day may feel rushed if your ideal Bali outing includes long meals, quiet walks, or extended time at one site.

Solo visitors should be especially careful with the pricing. The additional 300,000 rupiah driver fee does not automatically make the tour poor value, but you need the complete cost in writing before booking.

Cancellation is flexible, with a full refund available if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Bali schedule is still changing.

Should you book the Ubud ATV and rafting combo?

Book it if you want Gorilla Face Cave, rice paddies, ATV riding, Ayung River rafting, and transport packed into one active day. The friendly driver service and the possibility of price help from someone such as Reval add practical value.

Before you commit, ask for the final price including all entrance tickets, confirm the pickup time, and clarify the solo-driver fee. If those extras remain reasonable, this is a lively and efficient way to see Ubud’s countryside from both trail level and river level.

FAQ

How much does the experience cost?

The listed price is $24 per person. Entrance tickets for the ATV, rafting, and rice terraces are not included, so the final cost will be higher.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off options are available in Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, and Ubud.

How long does the activity last?

It is described as a one-day experience. The schedule lists about 3.5 hours for rafting and 1.5 hours for the quad-bike ride, along with transport, coffee tasting, lunch, and other stops.

Can I ride the ATV alone?

Yes. You can choose a solo quad or ride a tandem ATV with a companion. Solo travelers must pay an additional 300,000 Indonesian rupiah for a driver.

What can I see during the ATV ride?

The route includes jungle, rice paddies, rivers, different terrain, and Gorilla Face Cave. The experience is described as taking place on the longest quad-bike track near Ubud.

Is lunch included?

Lunch follows the activities and consists of fried rice or noodles. The tour information also includes a coffee plantation visit and coffee tasting.

What language is the tour offered in?

The live tour guide language is English. Private and small-group options are available.