Gorilla Face Cave ATV Quad Bike Ride with Lunch Ubud Bali
- Duration1.5 hours
- Daily
- Group
- Pickup available
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Overview
This guided quad bike ride takes you off-road through the green countryside around Ubud, ending with a ride through the carved Gorilla Face cave. After hotel pickup in Bali at your chosen time, you get a safety briefing, helmet, boots and pads at the ATV base camp. On your own single quad you then follow a certified guide for about 1.5 hours past rice fields, through bamboo forest and village tracks, up and down muddy slopes and into the Gorilla Face tunnel. Afterwards you shower, change and enjoy lunch of fried rice or fried noodles before the transfer back. Riders join a shared group led by the guide. Other options offer a tandem quad, a base-camp meeting, rafting or a Lake Batur jet ski.
Highlights
- About 1.5 hours of off-road quad biking through the Ubud countryside
- Ride through the Gorilla Face cave, a tunnel with a giant carved gorilla face at its entrance
- Rice fields, bamboo forest, village tracks and muddy jungle trails on one route
- Your own single quad bike, with a certified guide leading the group
- Helmet, boots, elbow and knee pads, plus shower, locker and towel
- Lunch of fried rice or fried noodles with bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bali at the time slot you choose
Full Description
The ATV Base Camp in the Ubud Countryside
The ride starts at a base camp in the countryside north of Ubud, where the hills fold into river valleys and small villages sit among rice paddies and coconut palms. This is the Bali of farmers and temples rather than resorts, and the terrain of slopes, streams and red clay makes it ideal for off-road riding.
At the base camp the team fits you with a helmet, boots and elbow and knee pads, stores your belongings in a locker and gives a clear safety briefing. You practise on a flat track until you are comfortable with the throttle and brakes; no experience is needed. Is a Bali ATV tour in Ubud suitable for beginners? Yes: the quads are automatic, and the guide adapts the pace to the slowest rider in the group.
Rice Fields and Village Tracks
The first part of the route follows narrow tracks along the edges of rice fields, where you see farmers at work, ducks paddling in the flooded paddies and small shrines decorated with offerings. The fields are watered by subak channels, the traditional irrigation system shared between families, so the scenery changes from bright green to golden depending on the season.
The guide stops at the best viewpoints so you can take photos of the terraces with the hills behind. Between the fields you ride through quiet village lanes, past family compounds with carved gates, temples and children who wave as the quads pass. It is a side of Ubud that few visitors see from a car window, and one of the reasons this Ubud quad bike ride is so popular.
Bamboo Forest and Muddy Jungle Trails
The route then dives into a tunnel of tall bamboo, where the light turns green and the air feels cooler, before opening onto jungle trails with steep climbs, sharp descents and bumpy sections over roots and rocks. After rain, and often even without it, the tracks are covered in thick mud and puddles, so expect to finish the ride splashed from head to toe.
This is the most exciting part of the ride and the reason to bring a change of clothes. The guide rides in front and explains each obstacle before you reach it, while a second team member follows at the back to help anyone who gets stuck. Riders who prefer to share the driving can choose the tandem option, with two people on one quad bike.
The Gorilla Face Cave
The highlight of the route is the Gorilla Face cave, a tunnel cut through the rock whose entrance is carved into a giant gorilla face, with wide eyes and an open mouth that you ride straight through. Inside, the tunnel is dark and cool, and the sound of the engines echoes off the walls before you burst back into daylight on the far side.
The guide stops in front of the cave so everyone can take photos of themselves on the quad with the gorilla behind. After the cave, the trail loops back to the base camp, where you shower, change into clean clothes and sit down to lunch of fried rice or fried noodles. With hotel transfer, the whole outing takes around half a day.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupOur driver collects you at the time slot you chose, between 07:00 and 13:00, and drives you to the base camp north of Ubud.
- Safety briefing and gearReceive helmet, boots and pads, store your bag in a locker and practise on the training track, about 15 minutes.
- Rice fields and village tracksRide along paddy edges and quiet village lanes with photo stops.
- Bamboo forest and jungle trailsClimb and descend muddy slopes and bumpy tracks through the bamboo and jungle.
- Gorilla Face caveRide through the carved tunnel and stop for photos; the full ride lasts about 1.5 hours.
- Shower and lunchFreshen up at the base camp, then enjoy fried rice or fried noodles, about 45 minutes.
- Drop-off at your hotelTransfer back to your hotel in Bali.
What's included
- Tandem quad bike for two
- Guided quad bike ride of about 1.5 hours through rice fields, jungle and the Gorilla Face cave
- Professional certified guide
- Safety gear: helmet, boots, elbow and knee pads
- Shower room, changing room, locker and towel
- Bottled water
- Lunch of fried rice or fried noodles
- Insurance
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Photos and videos
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 5–12
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Nature and wildlife lovers
- Food lovers
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
- Walking is difficult for you — expect active parts
- You travel with young children
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
Meeting point
The default option includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Bali; the time slot you choose when booking, between 07:00 and 13:00, is your actual pickup time, and our driver reconfirms it the day before. Options without transfer meet directly at the ATV base camp north of Ubud, with free parking for guests arriving by scooter or car; we send the exact location after booking.
Important information
- Bring a change of clothes, as you will get muddy and wet
- Sunscreen, a camera and some cash for photos or tips are useful
- Lockers, towels, shower rooms and all safety gear are provided at the base camp
- No driving licence or previous experience is needed
- The ride takes place rain or shine; the trails are even muddier after rain
- On tandem bookings with an odd number of riders, one person rides solo for a supplement paid on site
- Follow the guide's instructions and keep a safe distance from the quad in front at all times
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
It is a shared guided ride: you have your own quad bike and ride in a group with other travellers behind a certified guide. Hotel transfers are arranged for your booking.
How long does it take?
The riding takes about 1.5 hours. With the briefing, shower, lunch and hotel transfers, plan on about 5 to 6 hours depending on where you stay.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, the default option includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Bali. Cheaper options meet directly at the base camp in Ubud.
What is included?
Hotel transfer, a single quad bike, the guided ride through rice fields, jungle and the Gorilla Face cave, safety gear, shower, changing room, locker and towel, bottled water, lunch and insurance.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is per person. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option, including tandem quads for two.
Do I need experience or a licence?
No. The quads are automatic and easy to control, and you practise on a training track before setting off.
Is it suitable for children or people with reduced mobility?
Children can join, and younger children usually ride as a passenger with an adult on a tandem quad; tell us their ages when booking. The ride is not suitable for pregnant women or people with back or mobility problems.
What should I bring?
Clothes you do not mind getting dirty, a full change of clothes, sunscreen and a camera. Boots and protective gear are provided.
What is the best time of day for the ride?
Morning slots are cooler and the light is best for photos of the rice fields. Afternoon rides are fine too, though rain is more common after lunch in the wet season.
What happens in bad weather?
The ride runs rain or shine, and rain only makes the trails muddier and more fun. In a storm, the guide may shorten the route for safety.
Can I combine the ride with rafting or a jet ski?
Yes. Other options add about 2.5 hours of white-water rafting or a 20-minute jet ski ride on Lake Batur to the quad bike ride, with lunch and hotel transfer.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your option, date and time slot in the booking panel and complete the booking. Our team confirms your pickup on WhatsApp within minutes.
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