Ubud Gorilla Face ATV Ride & Ayung River Rafting Tour with Lunch Bali
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Overview
Combine two of Ubud's favourite adventures in one day: a quad-bike ride through the jungle trails, rice fields and Gorilla Face Cave, then 2.5 hours of whitewater rafting on the Ayung River. Our default option is a tandem quad ride with rafting, hotel pickup and lunch, and you can also choose to meet at the venue or raft without the quad. Safety gear, instructors, lockers, showers, towels and bottled water are provided, so you can focus on the fun.
Highlights
- Quad ride of about 1.5 hours through Gorilla Face Cave, jungle tracks, streams and rice paddies
- 2.5 hours of rafting on the Ayung River past waterfalls and steep green gorges
- Lunch after the rafting, with fried rice or noodles, in the default option
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most areas of south and central Bali in the default option
- Helmets, life jackets, lockers, showers, towels and bottled water provided
- Instructors who speak English, French and Indonesian
- Choose a tandem quad, or a rafting-only option without the quad
Full Description
Gorilla Face Cave and the Ubud quad trail
The quad ride is the first half of the day. After a safety briefing and a short practice, you follow a guide along muddy tracks, shallow streams, rice paddies and forest paths near Ubud. The highlight is Gorilla Face Cave, a short tunnel whose entrance is carved in the shape of a gorilla's face, one of the most photographed spots on any Ubud ATV tour.
In the default option you share one quad with a partner and take turns, which suits first-timers. Travelling with an odd number of guests means one person rides solo with a small on-site supplement. Expect to get splashed, so bring a change of clothes, and note the ride lasts around 1.5 hours including photo stops.
Ayung River rafting
The Ayung is the longest river in Bali and a favourite for rafting because its rapids are lively but suitable for beginners. Guides sit at the back of each raft and steer you between boulders, rocky walls hung with ferns and small waterfalls, and the canyon is quiet enough to hear birds between the rapids. You spend about 2.5 hours on the river.
Many people ask about Ayung rafting difficulty. It is a moderate ride, with helmets and life jackets provided, and no experience is needed. To reach the river you walk down a hill for roughly 15 to 20 minutes and climb back up afterwards, so wear water shoes or flip-flops. The activity runs rain or shine, and the river feels fresh in every season.
Lunch, showers and facilities
After the rafting the team takes you back to the meeting area, where you can shower and change in the changing rooms. Lockers keep valuables safe during the ride, towels are provided and there is bottled water. Lunch follows, usually fried rice or fried noodles, and dietary needs can be noted when you register.
Cash is useful for tips and for photo or video packages sold on site, which are not included. Free parking is available for guests who arrive by car or scooter. Because the pace is relaxed, the day feels active without being exhausting, and the location is ideal to combine with an afternoon in central Ubud.
Getting to the Ubud adventure area and the best time to go
The venue lies in the countryside north of central Ubud, roughly an hour from Seminyak, Kuta and Canggu. Many travellers ask how to get to the Ayung River from Seminyak or Ubud; the easiest way is to book the option with hotel pickup, where a driver collects you from most areas of south to central Bali.
Rafting is good year-round, but the dry season from April to October gives clearer trails and calmer water. In the rainy months the river runs faster and the quad tracks are muddier, which many guests enjoy. Morning slots are cooler, and your driver confirms the pickup time the day before.
Itinerary
- Pickup or meeting at the venueYour driver collects you at your hotel, or you go straight to the venue if you chose a meeting-point option.
- Safety briefing and quad rideGet your helmet, learn the controls and ride for about 1.5 hours through jungle, rice paddies and Gorilla Face Cave.
- Shower and changeFreshen up and change before the river, using the lockers and shower facilities.
- Walk to the riverWalk down the hill to the rafting start, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Ayung River raftingRaft for about 2.5 hours through rapids, gorges and waterfalls with your instructor.
- Lunch and returnShower again, enjoy lunch, then return to the venue or your hotel.
What's included
- 2.5-hour white-water rafting on the Ayung River
- Instructor and safety briefing
- Safety equipment
- Lunch and bottled water
- Shower, changing room, lockers and towels
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Quad bike ride
- Tips
- Photos and videos
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 0–12
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Food lovers
- Active travellers looking for adrenaline
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 and wheelchair users, because of the walk to the river
- Children under the age limit shown in the booking panel
Meeting point
In our default option we collect you from your hotel in most areas of south to central Bali, and your driver contacts you the day before to confirm the time. If you choose a meeting-point option, you go to the adventure venue near Ubud and the exact address is included in your confirmation. Please arrive about fifteen minutes early.
Important information
- Bring a change of clothes, a towel is provided, plus water shoes or flip-flops, a camera or phone case and some cash.
- You walk down and up a hill of about 15 to 20 minutes for the rafting.
- Tips and photo or video packages are not included.
- For tandem bookings with an odd number of guests, one person rides solo with a small on-site supplement.
- If you book with pickup, the time slot you pick is your actual hotel pickup time.
- Follow your instructors' safety instructions at all times, on the quad and on the river.
- The tour runs rain or shine; wear clothes you are happy to get muddy.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Ubud ATV and rafting tour cost?
The price depends on the option you choose and the number of guests. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, adult and child.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes in our default option, from most areas of south to central Bali. The meeting-point options do not include transport.
How long is the tour?
The default option takes about eight hours including transfers. The meeting-point option lasts around five hours, and rafting-only options are shorter.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children up to 12 have their own price category in the booking panel. They should be able to walk to the river and wear a helmet and life jacket.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear quick-drying clothes and water shoes or flip-flops, and bring a change of clothes, a camera or phone case, and cash. Towels and lockers are provided.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Often yes, depending on availability. The booking panel shows which dates and time slots are open right now.
What is the difference between the options?
The default option adds hotel pickup to a tandem quad ride and rafting with lunch. Other options are the same activities meeting at the venue, or rafting only with or without pickup. Check each description in the booking panel.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch after the rafting is part of the default option, usually fried rice or fried noodles. Tell us about dietary requirements when you register.
Is the Ayung River rafting dangerous?
It is a moderate adventure with trained instructors, helmets and life jackets, and no experience is needed. Follow the safety briefing and stay seated when told.
Do I need a driving licence for the quad?
The ride is guided and in the default option you share a tandem quad. Ask us about any age or licence rules for riding solo before you book.
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