White Water Rafting
Ayung River Rafting in Ubud, Bali
Overview
Discover Ayung River rafting in Ubud, one of Bali’s best-known ways to experience the island’s river scenery. Follow a guided route through a green valley, with tropical forest, cliff carvings, and waterfalls along the way.
Your experience includes private hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle from selected areas. At the rafting base, meet the professional guide, receive your safety equipment, and attend a briefing before getting on the river.
Choose a sharing boat for a social rafting experience or a private boat reserved for your group. Both options include private ground transportation; “sharing” refers to the rafting boat only.
The complete outing takes approximately five hours, including transfers and preparation. Pickup time and the river itinerary can vary with your hotel location, traffic, weather, water levels, and the operator’s schedule.
Itinerary
Hotel pickup
Meet your driver at your hotel or villa in a selected pickup area and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Ayung River rafting base. Pickup time may vary by location.
Arrive at the rafting base
Meet the rafting team, receive your safety equipment, and prepare for the river experience.
Safety briefing and rafting start
Listen to your guide’s safety briefing and paddling instructions, then begin rafting through the Ayung River valley.
See the river cliff carvings
Continue along the river and look out for stone carvings on the cliffs, one of the distinctive sights on the Ayung River route.
Pass waterfalls and tropical scenery
Continue rafting through the green river valley, with waterfalls and tropical scenery along the route.
Finish rafting
Complete the river journey and return to the rafting base to freshen up after the adventure.
Return to your hotel
Travel back to your hotel in the private air-conditioned vehicle. The return time may change with traffic and local operating conditions.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Additional Information
Important details to help you prepare for your tour experience.
- Choose Sharing Boat or Private Boat in the booking form. Sharing Boat means you may share the raft with other participants; Private Boat is reserved for your group.
- Private hotel transportation is included with both boat options. Pickup is available from selected areas; provide your hotel name and location when booking so availability can be confirmed.
- The full outing takes approximately five hours, including pickup, transfer, preparation, rafting, and return. The time on the river is only part of the total duration.
- Rafting involves physical activity, river currents, wet and uneven surfaces, and access steps. Participants should be comfortable with outdoor activity and follow the guide’s instructions.
- Minimum age, health restrictions, and other participation requirements are set by the rafting operator and may depend on river conditions. Contact us with participant ages or medical concerns before booking.
- Wear clothing that can get wet and secure footwear. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and a small waterproof bag for essentials.
- River route, water level, pickup time, and schedule may change because of weather, traffic, river conditions, or local operating requirements.
- Any optional services or charges outside the selected package will be confirmed before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ayung River rafting located?
The rafting experience takes place on the Ayung River near Ubud, Bali. The exact rafting base and transfer time depend on the operator and your pickup location.
What is the difference between Sharing Boat and Private Boat?
A Sharing Boat may include other rafting participants. A Private Boat is reserved for your group. Both options include private hotel transportation from selected areas.
Is hotel pickup included?
Private hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected areas. Enter your hotel name and location when booking so pickup availability and timing can be confirmed.
How long does the Ayung River rafting trip take?
Plan for approximately five hours for the complete outing, including hotel transfers and preparation. The exact duration depends on your location, traffic, river conditions, and the operator’s schedule.
What can I see while rafting on the Ayung River?
The route passes through a tropical river valley. Depending on the route and water conditions, you may see lush forest, cliff carvings, and waterfalls.
Are a guide and safety equipment provided?
Yes. A professional rafting guide, safety equipment, and a safety briefing are included before you begin.
Is Ayung River rafting suitable for beginners?
Many first-time rafters join guided trips, but rafting still involves physical activity and moving water. Follow the guide’s instructions and check with the operator if you have health concerns or limited mobility.
Can children join the rafting trip?
Age and other participation requirements depend on the operator and current river conditions. Contact us with the child’s age before booking so we can confirm eligibility.
What should I bring?
Wear clothes that can get wet and secure footwear. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and a small waterproof bag for essentials.
What is included in the rafting package?
The package includes private transfers from selected pickup areas, the Ayung River rafting experience, a professional guide, safety equipment, and use of changing and shower facilities. Review the included list for the current package details.
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