Combination Package ( White Water Rafting & ATV Quad Bike )

The best thing about this Ubud combo is the change of pace: you paddle through the Ayung River’s rocky rapids, then trade the raft for an ATV and a muddy track through tunnels, caves, and waterfalls. It gives you two very different ways to see the countryside in one half-day.

I like the private car and driver, since you avoid a large shared transfer and can start from a hotel or restaurant in the Ubud area. I also like that lunch is included, along with guides for both activities. The main caution is the physical effort: rafting and ATV riding require moderate fitness, and pickup outside Ubud costs an additional IDR 600,000 per car.

Key points at a glance

• Two adventure activities in one morning: Raft the Ayung River, then ride an ATV through a purpose-built adventure track.
• Private transport from Ubud: An English-speaking driver takes your group between the activities in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Rafting with river scenery: The Ayung route includes rocky rapids, tall riverbanks, and forested views along the water.
• ATV choice for one or two riders: You can ride solo or share a tandem ATV, with an instructor guiding the route.
• Lunch is included: You have a meal during the day, so you do not need to arrange food between activities.
• Four hours, approximately: The listed activity times are about two hours for rafting and one to two hours for the ATV ride, with transport and lunch fitting around them.

Why this combo works well in Ubud

Ubud is often treated as a base for temples, rice fields, art shops, and wellness retreats. This tour shows you a more active side of the area without taking up a full day. You get water, hills, mud, and rural scenery in a compact outing.

The two activities complement each other. Ayung River rafting is guided and group-based, with the guide calling out when to paddle and helping the raft handle the rapids. The ATV ride gives you more control. You steer your own vehicle, either alone or with a second rider, while an instructor leads the route.

That variety matters. If you spend the whole morning on an ATV, the ride can feel repetitive. If you only raft, the experience is shaped by the river and the other people in the boat. Here, the change in activity keeps the four-hour schedule moving.

The price is listed at $33 per person, including ATV riding, rafting, lunch, private transport, and an air-conditioned vehicle. That is a strong package price if you are staying in Ubud and want several costs handled at once. You should pay attention to the location restriction, though. Pickup outside the Ubud area adds IDR 600,000 per car, which can change the value for a group staying farther away.

Starting at 9:00 a.m. with private transport

The day starts at 9:00 a.m. Pickup is offered from your Ubud hotel or from a restaurant near your address, according to the tour details. The private setup is useful for couples, families, or small groups who want to travel together instead of joining a large transfer vehicle.

Your driver is described as English-speaking and handles the movement between the two activity sites. That makes the day easier, since you do not need to arrange a separate taxi after rafting or work out how to reach the ATV track.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, a small but valuable detail in Bali. You will be active outdoors, and a cool ride between stops gives you a chance to rest. The experience ends back at the meeting point, so confirm the exact pickup and return arrangement when booking, especially if your accommodation is not in central Ubud.

The tour is private, meaning only your group participates in the overall activity. That does not necessarily mean you will raft alone. Rafting normally involves paddling as a boat group, and the ATV track operates with an instructor and other activity participants. The private part mainly applies to your booking and transport.

Rafting the Ayung River for about two hours

The rafting portion takes place on the Ayung River, north of Ubud. The route is described as a scenic section with high riverbanks, rocky water, and rapids that range from gentle ripples to more demanding stretches.

This is not simply a boat ride. Your guide tells you when to paddle, helping the boat move through the rapids rather than leaving you to guess what to do. That guidance makes the activity approachable for someone who has never rafted before, while still giving experienced participants a chance to work.

The river setting is one of the strongest parts of the tour. You are down at water level, looking up at the Ayung’s banks instead of viewing the countryside from a road. The scenery includes natural rock, flowing water, and Bali’s green rural surroundings. The appeal is less about speed and more about combining physical activity with a close look at the river corridor.

Expect the rafting section to take around two hours. The full time can include preparation and movement around the rafting base, so do not treat the stated duration as two uninterrupted hours of rapids. The tour information also describes the river as fun and challenging, but conditions can vary with weather and water levels.

You should be comfortable with getting wet and working with a paddle. The experience requires moderate physical fitness, so it may not suit anyone who has difficulty with sustained paddling, climbing around an activity base, or handling an active river outing.

Lunch between the river and the ATV track

Lunch is included, which helps keep the schedule simple. You do not need to find a restaurant between the two activities, and you can refuel before the second part of the day.

The food is described as local, with the supplied experience details noting that the meal was enjoyable. No menu is provided, so you should not book this expecting a specific dish or special dietary arrangement unless you confirm it in advance.

Timing matters here. ATV riding after rafting can be tiring, particularly if the river section has been physically demanding. A meal and a short break give you a useful reset before you take the handlebars. If you prefer a slow restaurant lunch, this tour may feel brisk because it is designed to fit both activities into approximately four hours.

Riding an ATV through tunnels, caves, and waterfalls

The ATV section uses an adventure track designed to include more than a simple dirt-road ride. The route passes through tunnels, waterfalls, and caves, with fun action sections and steep climbs and descents.

That variety is the reason to choose this ATV experience. You are not only sitting on a quad bike and following a flat path. The track includes changes in height and enclosed sections, which make the ride feel more like an activity course than a countryside transfer.

You can choose a solo ATV or a tandem ride. A solo quad gives you direct control, while a tandem ATV allows two people to share one vehicle. The available details do not specify how the choice affects the price, so check the booking terms if you already know which setup you want.

An instructor and guide accompany the ride. That is important on a course with steep hills and uneven sections. You will receive direction through the track, though you should still be ready to operate the ATV yourself and follow the instructor’s commands.

The timing is listed in two slightly different ways: one part gives about one hour for the ATV activity, while the overall description says roughly one and a half to two hours. Treat the ATV portion as approximate and allow the morning to run longer if check-in, safety instructions, or movement between sections takes extra time.

The track’s design also creates the main drawback. An ATV course with hills, caves, and waterfalls is active and may be muddy or physically demanding. If you want a quiet ride through rice fields, this is probably not the right choice. You are booking an action-focused route.

How the two guides shape the day

You have a rafting guide on the Ayung River and an ATV instructor for the quad-bike section. Their roles are different, but both are important to the experience.

The rafting guide controls the rhythm of the boat and tells you when to paddle. You are part of the effort, but you are not expected to read the river alone. On the ATV track, the instructor leads you through the course and helps you handle the changes in terrain.

No individual guide names are provided, so I would not choose this tour based on a particular personality or named leader. Instead, consider the practical benefit of having professional direction at both activity sites. The supplied feedback specifically praises the operators for being professional and says the day ran smoothly, which is the kind of support you want when two separate adventure activities are packed into one morning.

What the $33 price really includes

At $33 per person, the package includes the two main activities, lunch, private transportation, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Buying these pieces separately could be less convenient, even if you find a cheaper individual activity.

The private vehicle is especially useful. You are not only paying for admission to rafting and ATV riding. You are also paying for a driver to connect the stops and help keep the schedule together. For a small group staying in Ubud, that makes the package easier to manage.

The price is less attractive if you are staying outside Ubud and need the additional IDR 600,000 per-car transfer fee. That surcharge is not per person, so it may still work for a full carload, but a solo participant or couple should calculate the total before booking.

Lunch adds modest value, while the combined format adds more. You avoid spending time arranging a second activity, and you get a full active morning for one posted price. The tradeoff is flexibility. You cannot easily linger at the river, take a long lunch, or shift the ATV ride to another day.

Who should book this experience

I would recommend this tour to you if you want an active Ubud outing and prefer a practical package over a slow cultural day. It suits couples, friends, and small private groups who want to combine water activity with off-road riding.

It also works for first-time participants. A guide handles the rafting rhythm, and an instructor leads the ATV course. You do not need to plan the route yourself.

You should have a moderate level of fitness and be comfortable with a busy morning. The combination of paddling, riding, climbing around the activity areas, and moving between stops may be too much if you have limited mobility or want a restful holiday schedule.

Families should consider the age and ability of each participant before booking. The supplied details do not give minimum ages, child rules, or passenger restrictions, so confirm those points directly if children are joining.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

Confirmation is provided when you book, and the activity offers a mobile ticket. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 9:00 a.m. start are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The cut-off uses local Bali time.

Weather matters because both rafting and ATV riding take place outdoors. If poor weather forces cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund. The experience also requires a minimum number of participants. If that minimum is not reached, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Those rules are reasonable for an outdoor activity, but they make it wise to book early in your trip rather than on your final free morning. That gives you room to move the outing if weather causes a change.

Practical tips for getting the most from the morning

Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. The river and ATV track are both active settings, and the route includes waterfalls, caves, tunnels, and steep sections.

Bring only what you need. You will be handling a paddle or ATV, so a small amount of secure personal gear is easier than a large bag. The tour includes a mobile ticket, but keep your booking information available at pickup.

Give yourself enough time before the 9:00 a.m. start. The driver needs a clear pickup location, and a hotel or restaurant address outside the usual Ubud area may trigger the extra car fee.

If you want to ride alone rather than share an ATV, state that preference when booking. The tour allows solo or tandem riding, but the provided details do not explain how assignments are made or whether a supplement applies.

Finally, keep the schedule flexible. The listed times are approximate, with rafting described as two hours and ATV riding described as between one and two hours. Add transport and lunch, and the morning can stretch beyond the shortest estimate.

Should you book this Ubud adventure?

Book it if you want two substantial activities, private Ubud transport, and lunch for $33 per person. The rafting provides guided river action and scenery, while the ATV track adds tunnels, caves, waterfalls, and steep hills. The combination gives you a lot to do without planning separate bookings.

Skip it if you want a quiet countryside tour, a long lunch, or a relaxed morning with little physical effort. Also check the numbers carefully if you are staying outside Ubud, since the IDR 600,000 transfer surcharge can affect the total.

For an active small group based in Ubud, this is a practical and good-value way to spend four hours. Just arrive ready to paddle, steer, get wet, and let the guides keep the morning moving.

FAQ

Where does this combination tour take place?

Both the rafting and ATV activities are located in the Ubud area of Bali. The rafting takes place on the Ayung River, north of Ubud.

What time does the tour start?

The stated start time is 9:00 a.m.

How long does the experience last?

The full experience lasts approximately four hours. The rafting activity takes about two hours, while the ATV portion is described as lasting about one to two hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup is offered from hotels in the Ubud area or from a restaurant near your address. Pickup from outside the Ubud area costs an additional IDR 600,000 per car.

Is transportation private?

Yes. The package includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and only your group participates in the private tour arrangement.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included in the package.

Can I ride an ATV alone?

Yes. The ATV experience offers a choice between a solo ride and a tandem ride, subject to the operator’s arrangements.

Will a guide accompany the rafting and ATV activities?

Yes. A rafting guide leads the river activity, and an instructor or guide accompanies the ATV ride.

What fitness level is required?

The experience requires a moderate physical fitness level. Both rafting and ATV riding are active pursuits.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not met.