THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Combine a white-water run down the Ayung River with an off-road ATV circuit through rice fields and village lanes on this full-day Bali adventure. Expect two guided activities, a riverside lunch, and hotel transfers as options.
Combine a white-water run down the Ayung River with an off-road ATV circuit through rice fields and village lanes on this full-day Bali adventure. Expect two guided activities, a riverside lunch, and hotel transfers as options.
Morning light filters through tall palms as the first raft pushes off into the Ayung River’s quicksilver current and an hour later, dust kicks up behind a row of quad bikes cutting across rutted village trails. This combined ATB-and-rafting day out of Ubud threads two distinct landscapes: the river gorge carved through volcanic ash and limestone, and the patchwork rice fields and bamboo lanes where local village life still paces itself by subak irrigation.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Bali SUN Tours · Ubud, Bali
Morning light filters through tall palms as the first raft pushes off into the Ayung River’s quicksilver current and an hour later, dust kicks up behind a row of quad bikes cutting across rutted village trails. This combined ATB-and-rafting day out of Ubud threads two distinct landscapes: the river gorge carved through volcanic ash and limestone, and the patchwork rice fields and bamboo lanes where local village life still paces itself by subak irrigation.
Ayung River has been a transport corridor and spiritual boundary for centuries; its banks are dotted with small shrines and the occasional rock face engraved by water. Geology here is young—volcanic soils feeding steep terraces—and the river’s riffles reflect that energetic terrain with mostly Class II–III rapids suitable for beginners and families. Nearby villages maintain traditional Balinese architecture and rice terraces that owe their layout to centuries-old communal irrigation systems.
Expect a roughly 8–9 hour day that balances adrenaline with cultural touchpoints: a guided river run that pauses at scenic waterfalls and a buffet lunch at a riverside warung, followed by a 1.5‑hour ATV circuit that threads rice paddies, bamboo groves, and dirt lanes.
Practical notes: wear quick-dry layers, secure footwear, and bring a dry bag for phones. Transfers often include hotel pickup; arrive 20–30 minutes early for safety briefing and gear fit. If the river is swollen after heavy rains, guides may adjust the route; conversely, the dry season yields calmer water and dustier ATV trails. Hydrate, listen to briefings, and expect an active but accessible day for most fitness levels.
Children as young as 5 may join as rafting passengers; solo ATV riders generally must be 16+. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious back or heart conditions.
Some packages include round-trip transfers; check your booking option — the full-day package with transfers lists pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
Guides, helmets and boots for ATVs, life jackets for rafting, mineral water, lunch, and basic insurance are typically included.
The rafting portion runs about 2 hours on the river (guided), and the ATV experience is roughly 1.5 hours, with the full program taking about 8–9 hours including transfers and lunch.
Bali SUN Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light filters through tall palms as the first raft pushes off into the Ayung River’s quicksilver current and an hour later, dust kicks up behind a row of quad bikes cutting across rutted village trails. This combined ATB-and-rafting day out of Ubud threads two distinct landscapes: the river gorge carved through volcanic ash and limestone, and the patchwork rice fields and bamboo lanes where local village life still paces itself by subak irrigation.
Morning light filters through tall palms as the first raft pushes off into the Ayung River’s quicksilver current and an hour later, dust kicks up behind a row of quad bikes cutting across rutted village trails. This combined ATB-and-rafting day out of Ubud threads two distinct landscapes: the river gorge carved through volcanic ash and limestone, and the patchwork rice fields and bamboo lanes where local village life still paces itself by subak irrigation.
Ayung River has been a transport corridor and spiritual boundary for centuries; its banks are dotted with small shrines and the occasional rock face engraved by water. Geology here is young—volcanic soils feeding steep terraces—and the river’s riffles reflect that energetic terrain with mostly Class II–III rapids suitable for beginners and families. Nearby villages maintain traditional Balinese architecture and rice terraces that owe their layout to centuries-old communal irrigation systems.
Expect a roughly 8–9 hour day that balances adrenaline with cultural touchpoints: a guided river run that pauses at scenic waterfalls and a buffet lunch at a riverside warung, followed by a 1.5‑hour ATV circuit that threads rice paddies, bamboo groves, and dirt lanes.
Practical notes: wear quick-dry layers, secure footwear, and bring a dry bag for phones. Transfers often include hotel pickup; arrive 20–30 minutes early for safety briefing and gear fit. If the river is swollen after heavy rains, guides may adjust the route; conversely, the dry season yields calmer water and dustier ATV trails. Hydrate, listen to briefings, and expect an active but accessible day for most fitness levels.