Ayung River Rafting in Bali: the 15 Best Runs

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

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

Pair a 1.5-hour solo or tandem ATV ride near Ubud with 2.5 hours of rafting on the Ayung River. Expect muddy tracks, rice fields, jungle, waterfalls, Gorilla Face Cave, steep river steps, showers, lockers, and fried rice or noodles. Pickup is available from several Bali areas.

“Overall the rafting was very exciting and interesting . Just it would have been really important to mention that we would have to climb down over three hundred steps and climb up another steep 400-500!! I had a knee issue and the climbing was very harmful for my knee and back. It would have been very important to mention all that accurately on the description The meal was ok , no drinks were included”

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2.Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,289 reviews · 150 minutes - 5 hours · from $26 a head

Take a guided two-hour rafting trip on Bali’s Ayung River, with class 2 rapids, jungle scenery, stone carvings, waterfalls, and possible wildlife sightings. Guides such as Gede, Ari, Putu, and Maddy keep beginners safe and entertained. Afterward, shower, change, and enjoy an Indonesian buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Pickup went well, instructions by the rafting guide were clear and he was competent but also funny and friendly. The bathroom and shower facilities were recommendable (clean). We also liked the Balinese lunch buffet after the boat ride :)”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $27 a head Best rated

Paddle 12 kilometers down Ubud’s Ayung River with a trained guide, safety gear, and a boat limited to five people. Expect jungle scenery, small waterfalls, rice fields, rock carvings, a shower, and buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is available from Ubud and several south Bali areas, though the ride can be lengthy.

“This is the most fun activity ever. We all love this . The driver is super friendly and professional.highly recommend.”

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

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

Start with Denpasar hotel pickup, then raft the Ayung River with trained guides and safety gear. After a buffet lunch, visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud Market, Ubud Palace, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides such as Hendra, Lewer, and Winata are praised for friendly service, while the river stairs and Bali traffic require some stamina and patience.

“Our driver Hendra was an excellent driver guide and photographer the tour was amazing and all attractions beautiful we recommend it to everyone who visits Bali”

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5.Ubud ATV Quad Bike with Ayung River Rafting Experience

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

Combine two Bali adventures in one six-and-a-half-hour outing. You’ll raft the Ayung River with an instructor, cool off near waterfalls, then ride a solo or tandem ATV through rice fields, tunnels, and rural Ubud. Safety equipment, bottled water, insurance, and buffet lunch are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off require the appropriate option.

“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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6.Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

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

You’ll raft 11 kilometers along Bali’s Ayung River with an English-speaking guide, passing rainforest, gorges, rice fields, waterfalls, and possible kingfishers. Class II and III rapids keep the trip lively without making it extreme. Lunch, safety gear, towels, changing rooms, insurance, and optional hotel pickup are included.

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7.Bali Ayung Rafting and ATV Ride Adventure (Best and Fun)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $90 a head

Spend about 10 hours rafting the gentle Ayung River and riding an ATV through rice fields and villages. Bali Golden Tour includes private hotel transfers, guides, lunch, water, and insurance. The rafting suits beginners, while the ATV ride focuses on sightseeing rather than speed. Guides such as Darma, Bobby, Putra, and Agus are praised for friendly service.

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8.Ayung River Rafting Include Lunch

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

You’ll raft the Ayung River with an English-speaking guide in a boat shared by up to six people. Expect exciting rapids, tropical views, a coconut break, and plenty of laughter. Guides such as Uzman, Alid, Kuti, and Ketut are praised for their humor and care. Lunch follows, though the meal is simple rather than a major highlight.

“Was so much fun! Felt very safe, had a great laugh. Highly recommended doing this activity!! The tour guides are amazing as well”

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9.Premium Ayung River White Water Rafting in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $43 a head

You’ll raft 33 Class II and III rapids on a longer northern section of Bali’s Ayung River with a professional guide and full safety gear. Hotel pickup, insurance, lockers, towels, hot showers, and a buffet lunch are included. Bring sun protection, water shoes, and dry clothes. The trip lasts about five hours.

“Though the rafting is pretty tame, the experience of seeing Bali this way is 100 worth it!!! Our guide even let us get out to swim a bit and stand underwater falls. It's a treck to get to the rafts and there are a lot of rocks in the water so a shoe you can wear in water is recommended over flip flops.”

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10.Ayung River Premium White Water Rafting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 5 hours · from $61 a head

Mason Adventures takes you farther north on the Ayung River than many rafting trips, with 33 class II and III rapids, jungle views, trained guides, hot showers, lockers, towels, and a buffet lunch. Choose a morning or afternoon departure from Ubud or south Bali. Guide Pa is praised for his calm control and good humor.

“Excellent experience. Our guide was fantastic and kept us amused for the two hours of rafting. He made sure we were all okay. There are a lot of stairs(348) going down to the river and 343 coming up. Halfway up I was struggling (asthma) he waited while I took my medication and helped me up the rest of the stairs, ran across the street for water for me and let me rest before heading back. Amazing human being. Can not say enough about this experience❤️ The company is very efficient and organized.”

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11.Ayung River Rafting & Jungle Swing Tour with Transfer

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

Spend 5 to 6 hours rafting the Ayung River, stopping for lunch, and posing on a Bali jungle swing. Guides such as Wayan and Komang Sparsa add local stories and fun, while hotel pickup and drop-off keep the day simple. Expect wet clothes, steep river steps, gentle to moderate rapids, and optional coffee, massage, or ATV add-ons.

“Sandy was our guide for a whole day, and we thank him for his kindness, his caring, and for all the knowledge he gave us. We highly recommend him Very nice meeting! Many thanks again!”

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12.Ayung Rafting Ubud (Include Lunch & Return Transportation)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $75 a head

Take a guided 12 km rafting trip on Ubud’s Ayung River, covering gentle to moderate Grade II and III rapids in about two hours. Your package includes hotel transfers, safety equipment, a buffet lunch, changing facilities, a hot shower, and a towel. The minimum age is 7, with insurance coverage listed through age 60.

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13.Ayung River Rafting – Ubud Best White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $30 a head

You’ll raft 10 kilometers of the Ayung River for about two hours with a professional guide, passing Balinese rainforest, rice fields, and clear swimming spots. Class II and III rapids suit beginners and children aged 5 to 60. Hotel pickup, safety gear, towels, showers, lockers, insurance, and a buffet lunch are included.

“Fantastic activity, not overly strenuous, just a fair few stairs either side for those that aren’t able to do stairs. We had a fantastic guide, he had a great sense of humour and had us laughing the whole time.”

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14.The Best Ayung River Rafting Adventure in Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $50 a head

You’ll raft the Ayung River near Ubud through jungle, waterfalls, rock walls, and grade II to III rapids. A guide handles the raft and safety briefing, while private transfers, helmets, life jackets, insurance, and an Indonesian buffet lunch are included. A dry bag is available for phones, but photos and videos cost extra.

“A super fun white water trip. They picked us up, our guide had a dry bag to hold our phones and did a quick training so everyone felt comfortable. They stop once where you can buy water or even a beer. The river is really beautiful. I would highly recommend.”

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15.ATV Ubud and Ayung River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $90 a head

Ride a solo or tandem ATV through Ubud’s rice fields, villages, jungle trails, and an underground cave, then raft the Ayung River with instructors such as Gedut. Your day includes lunch, equipment, lockers, showers, insurance, and hotel transfers. Driver Yande handles the transport.

“Fantastic day out in stunning scenery. All went really smoothly, the driver Yande reconfirmed the trip the day before in Whatsapp and turned up bang on time. While rapids were not big the jungle scenery was beautiful. Quad biking was brilliant and facilities to shower and change were very clean. Great value day out would highly recommend it.”

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