Ayung River Rafting: The 15 Best Trips

1.Ubud Gorilla Face ATV and Ayung Rafting Trip with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,765 reviews · 150 minutes - 8 hours · from $19Our pick

Ride a solo or tandem ATV through muddy Ubud trails, rice paddies, jungle paths, and the Gorilla Face tunnel, then raft the Ayung River with a guide. The day includes safety gear, showers, lockers, towels, water, and fried rice or noodles. Pickup is optional, and the river route includes a steep walk of many steps.

“we had an amazing day, our guide Ady was brilliant, he was very friendly and helpful and spoke amazing English, an provided us with recommendations for the rest our trip, and was an all round great help for the day. As for the activities they were amazing, the rafting was the highlight. We would 100% do this again and couldn’t recommend enough.”

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2.ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting Adventure

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

Pair an ATV ride through Ubud-area trails, rice fields and village surroundings with a guided Ayung River rafting trip past gorges and waterfalls. You can book a solo or tandem quad, with hotel pickup available in several Bali areas. Guides such as Agus and rafting leader Koman have helped make the day feel safe and lively. Bring a change of clothes; expect mud, river spray and stairs.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Our driver Agusdwipa was a champion. So accomodating and friendly. ATV and River Rafting were also amazing with guides that knew how to bring the fun! Will definitely return!”

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3.Bali ATV Ride and White Water Rafting

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

Raft the Ayung River with a guide, then ride a solo or tandem ATV through Bali countryside, muddy tracks, and jungle terrain. The day includes safety gear, instruction, lunch, and showers. Optional round-trip hotel transfers make the long outing easier; expect steep stairs to and from the river.

“This is an amazing expierence that both me as an adventure seeking 40 year old and my adventure seeking 11 year old had the absolute best time from the amazing driver Putu who pick us up in Uluwatu in a air conditioned vehicle to the river raft with our two hilarious and helpful guides we had the best time we wore swimmers and shorts and slides there were only a few steps down and the truck was waiting when we finished the rafting was epic we stopped halfway for a rest and coconut or drink or snack and bibtang and then continued on with a waterfall stop for photos it…”

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

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

Spend about six hours combining guided rafting on the Ayung River with a 90-minute ATV ride through Ubud rice fields, jungle, mud, tunnels and a waterfall. Guides lead both activities, and meals, safety gear and shower facilities are included. Pickup is offered. Guide names vary, but rafting guides such as Rico and Malot have helped make the river trip lively.

“ATV was awesome, felt very safe. Got to go through water and tunnels went for 90 mins. White water rafting was great, very safe went for 3 hours. All guides were very helpful and friendly and driver to all points was great. Had 2 x meals included when we did both.”

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

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

Paddle 12 kilometers down the Ayung River near Ubud with a guide in a boat of up to five people. Expect jungle, small waterfalls, rice fields, and carved riverside rocks, plus safety gear, showers, and buffet lunch. Guides such as Lili, Wayan, and Mandy have led trips, though your guide will depend on the day. Hotel transfers may be available as an upgrade.

“Wayan our driver and also wayan our raft skipper were fantastic Transport on time and went out of his way to help The raft skipper was absolutely fantastic. Strongly recommend this tour”

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6.Bali White Water Rafting with No Steep Access

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

Raft the Ayung River with a guide, safety gear, bottled water, and a buffet lunch overlooking the jungle. The river trip lasts about two hours, with transport and add-ons such as an ATV ride or Ubud stops available in some packages. Guides have included Marcus, Made, and Stinky, though your guide will depend on the day.

“What a trip, would highly recommend the experience, such fun with great staff. Very exhilarating. Transfer were included which was very helpful”

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7.Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch

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

Raft the Ayung River with a professional guide, passing jungle cliffs and waterfalls, with a stop to swim. The roughly two-hour river trip suits beginners and families with children aged seven and up. Ubud hotel transfers, safety gear, showers, towels, toiletries, and an Indonesian buffet lunch are included. Expect a steep stair route to and from the river.

“Great experience from start to finish. Excellent communication beforehand. Experienced and entertaining guide with whom we felt in safe hands. We had life jackets, helmets and a good safety briefing. The river is not too rough or fast flowing even after heavy rainfall but definitely thrilling enough for most! Beautiful 2 hour trip along the river, stunning scenery, about 10 waterfalls (I lost count) one of which you stop at to swim. Lots of people mention the steps - 400 down, 250 up I think but definitely manageable if you are treasonably fit and able. Wonderful experience and good company.”

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

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

Spend about an hour to 90 minutes on an ATV through Ubud’s rice fields, forest, river crossings, and muddy tracks, then raft the Ayung River with a guide. Lunch, safety gear, towels, lockers, water, and private hotel transfers are included. Driver Agung and driver Dewa are among the names associated with the tour.

“It was a memorable day in total, had lots of fun with water rafting and ATV ride, had nice lunch in between; driver Agung was excellent and very helpful”

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9.Mount Batur Sunrise Trek and White Water Rafting

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

Set out before dawn for Mount Batur, where a local guide leads a steep climb to sunrise, with breakfast near the summit. After a wash and a rest at the Mt. Batur Lounge, head to the Ayung River for a rafting trip past rainforest, waterfalls, rice fields, and rock carvings. Guides named Nova, Patrick, and Jesenn have led past outings, but assignments vary.

“Supredi was an amazing guide. Everything was well organised and fun.”

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

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

This eight-hour Ubud outing pairs guided Ayung River rafting with lunch, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Market, Ubud Palace, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Denpasar hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees are included. Guides named Hendra, Lewer, and Winata have led the tour, though your guide may vary. Expect wet clothes and a long stairway to and from the river.

“The staff were incredibly friendly and hilarious, making the experience even more fun! The walk down to the river was pretty long but wasn't too bad as it's all downhill. The water rafting itself was fairly easy and can be done by all ages. You will most certainly get wet! I would definitely recommend to bring a GoPro or waterproof camera of some sort as the views on the river are beautiful, but also to capture the fun you're having whilst water rafting. The staff will even help to take pictures for you if you provide them with your waterproof camera. Will 100 do it all again!”

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11.Ubud ATV Quad Bike with Ayung River Rafting Experience

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

Spend about 6½ hours pairing guided Ayung River rafting with a quad-bike ride through Ubud’s countryside. Expect rice fields, waterfalls, and, on the ATV route, tunnels. You can ride solo or tandem, and a buffet lunch is included. Hotel pickup and drop-off depend on the option you select, so confirm your transport before setting out.

“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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12.Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

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

Follow an English-speaking rafting instructor down 11 kilometers of the Ayung River, through beginner-friendly class II and III rapids, jungle scenery and a stop by a waterfall. The 150-minute trip includes safety gear, insurance and a buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is optional, and the listed meeting point is Bali Bintang Rafting.

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13.Ayung River Rafting Include Lunch

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

Set out from Ayung Dewata Rafting for a guided, two-hour run through Ayung River rapids, with tropical scenery, shared boats of up to six people, safety equipment, and lunch included. Guides have included Uzman, Alid, Kuti, and Ketut. Expect plenty of steps to reach the river and climb back up, so bring sandals, swimwear, and a waterproof bag.

“Good laughs. The guide made it very enjoyable for all of us. Thanks Dude!”

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14.Telaga Waja White Water River Guided Rafting & Lunch

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

Paddle the Telaga Waja River in East Bali for about 2.5 hours, passing green rice fields, cliffs and waterfalls, with a guide steering you through the rapids and a five-meter dam drop. Lunch, safety gear, towels and a shower room are included. Past guides have included Yeoman, Smile, Yoga and Marlo, though your assigned guide may differ.

“So much fun. Smile our guide was wonderful and we really enjoyed this activity. Have been recommending it as it’s more fun than the Ubud one”

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15.Ayung River Rafting & Jungle Swing Tour with Transfer

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

Set aside five to six hours for hotel pickup, beginner-friendly Ayung River rafting, lunch, and a jungle swing. Expect lush river scenery, a safety briefing, and a steep walk down to the water. Guides such as Wayan and Komang have helped make the day fun and easy to follow, though your guide may differ.

“Had the most amazing time! Everyone along the trip was very helpful and friendly. We had an awesome guide for the white water rafting who made it super fun and entertaining. Make sure you pack an extra pair of clothes for the rafting as you will want dry ones for the swing, coffee plantation and rice terrace! Our guide/driver for the day, Yogi, was extremely friendly and helpful, he made the trip a great experience.”

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