Bali ATV Ride Adventure with lunch

The best part of this Ubud outing is the 1.5 to 2-hour ATV route, where you move from jungle tracks to bamboo groves, rice paddies, water, mud, and even waterfall scenery. This is not a quiet countryside tour. It is a hands-on ride with a fair amount of splashing.

I like that the price includes the practical essentials: helmet, special boots, fuel, insurance, and lunch. I also like the choice between riding your own quad and sharing one with a partner. The main drawback is that the $45 starting price does not cover every extra. Drinks, souvenir photos, hotel transfers, and the waterfall option depend on what you select.

Key points at a glance

• Mud, water, jungle, and rice paddies: Expect an active route rather than a simple road ride.
• Solo or tandem quads: A solo ride gives you control, while a tandem booking lets two people share one ATV.
• Indonesian buffet lunch included: Food comes after the ride, so you can finish muddy and hungry without searching for a restaurant.
• Tegenungan Waterfall is optional: Add the stop if you want swimming and a slower finish to the morning.
• Transfers are an upgrade: Pickup and return service can be added from Ubud and much of south Bali.
• Small maximum group: The activity accepts no more than 15 people, though the exact group size can vary.

Riding from Bali Pertiwi Adventure

Your day begins at Bali Pertiwi Adventure, at Jl. Dewi Saraswati No. 2 in Bongkasa Pertiwi, Abiansemal. The listed first stop is Bali Pertiwi Paintball, which functions as part of the adventure area and meeting point.

If you arrange your own transport, the activity ends back at this same meeting point. If you add hotel transfers, allow extra time for Bali traffic. The transfer length is not fixed, and roads between south Bali and the Ubud area can change the shape of a five-hour outing.

The maximum group size is 15 people. That is small enough to feel more manageable than a mass departure, but you should still expect to ride as part of a group rather than alone with a guide.

Before setting off, your guide provides instructions and safety equipment. You receive a helmet and special boots, and the price also covers fuel and insurance. This matters because an ATV route involving water and mud is not the place to improvise with ordinary shoes.

What the 1.5 to 2-hour ATV route feels like

The ride is the heart of the experience. Over roughly 90 minutes to two hours, you travel through several types of countryside around Ubud on an all-terrain vehicle.

The route includes jungle trails, bamboo forest, and rice paddies. It also brings water and mud into the equation. One account of the ride describes passing through water, mud, and waterfall sections, so you should expect to get dirty rather than remain neatly dressed for lunch.

That is part of the appeal. A standard countryside drive gives you views through a window. Here, you must steer, slow down, and pay attention to the track. The changing ground makes the outing feel more like an adventure than a sightseeing transfer.

You do not need to treat the ride as a race. The important thing is following the guide and handling the quad safely. The route is designed for an exciting outing, but your enjoyment will depend on being comfortable with uneven ground, splashes, and a machine that requires active control.

A guide leads the group and provides the basic instruction before departure. One especially useful detail from the feedback is that a guide was able to take photographs while riding his own ATV. That can be handy, since your hands will be busy steering. Still, photos are not included, and souvenir images cost extra.

Solo quad or tandem ride?

The booking rules here are important. A solo ride means each person gets one quad bike. A tandem ride means two people share one ATV, with one person driving alongside a partner.

Tandem bookings must be made in even numbers: two, four, six, or eight people, for example. If you book an odd number for a tandem ride, the unpaired person may face an additional fee at the ATV starting point.

I would choose a solo quad if both people in your party want to drive and feel comfortable managing their own vehicle. It gives you more control and avoids arguments about who gets the steering. A tandem ride can make sense for a couple or friends who prefer to share the experience, but settle the driving arrangement before you arrive.

The provided information does not specify age, driving license, or skill requirements. The activity says most people can participate, but you should still ask the operator directly if anyone in your group has a concern about operating an ATV.

Lunch after the mud and motor noise

Lunch is an Indonesian buffet served after the ATV ride. This is a simple but useful inclusion. After an active ride in boots and protective gear, having food arranged on site saves you the trouble of finding a meal while wet or muddy.

I would not book this tour for a food-focused experience. The meal is there to refuel, not to replace a dedicated Balinese cooking activity. Additional drinks are not included, so carry money for beverages.

The timing also makes sense. You ride first, then eat. That means the meal is something to look forward to after the messy part of the day. If you are planning other Ubud activities afterward, remember that the full outing lasts about five hours, and optional transfers or a waterfall visit can affect the schedule.

Adding Tegenungan Waterfall

Tegenungan Waterfall is an optional second stop. If selected, the package includes the entrance fee and transport by van. The stop gives you a chance to swim and relax beside the waterfall after the ATV ride.

This changes the mood of the day. The ATV section is noisy and physical. Tegenungan offers a slower finish, with time for water and scenery instead of steering and splashing.

You should choose this add-on if you want a fuller half-day outing and do not mind staying on the move. Skip it if your priority is a shorter ATV-only session or if you already have a separate waterfall plan.

The waterfall entrance fee is included only when that option is selected. Do not assume it is part of the basic $45 price. The same applies to transport, since the van visit is tied to the chosen option.

What the $45 price really covers

At about $45 per person, the base price is reasonable for an activity that combines a substantial ATV ride with lunch and safety equipment. You are not paying only for a short spin around a closed track. The route covers several kinds of countryside and includes the operational costs of fuel, boots, helmets, and insurance.

The value becomes stronger if you want an active morning and do not need a private vehicle. The value becomes less clear if you only want a brief introduction to ATV riding, since the full experience takes around five hours once the meal and possible transport are counted.

Compare the final price rather than the advertised starting figure. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available only with the appropriate option. Tegenungan Waterfall also requires an added selection. Photos and souvenirs cost extra, and drinks are not included.

For couples, friends, and families who want a packed half-day, the price can cover several needs at once. For a solo booker, there is another restriction: at least two people are required per booking. That makes this better suited to a pair or small group.

Hotel transfers from Ubud and south Bali

Pickup and return transfers can be added from hotels around Ubud and much of south Bali. This is useful if you do not want to arrange your own ride to Bongkasa Pertiwi.

Traffic is the catch. Transfer duration depends on local road conditions, so do not schedule a tight appointment immediately afterward. A five-hour estimate describes the activity itself, but a hotel pickup can make the total time longer.

If you are staying in Ubud, arranging transport may be fairly straightforward, but the transfer upgrade still offers convenience. From farther south, such as the areas covered by the south Bali option, the upgrade may save you the trouble of coordinating separate rides.

The company connected with this experience is KoiBali Tour. Wayan is specifically associated with several arrangements involving drivers and wider Bali sightseeing, and his friendly, helpful approach is noted in the available feedback. Do confirm who will handle your particular transfer and ATV session, since the named driver may not be the person leading the ride.

Safety, comfort, and what to bring

The operator supplies a helmet and special boots. Fuel and insurance are included. Those details remove several common worries, but they do not make the ride risk-free.

You should expect dirt, water, and physical movement. Wear clothing you can get muddy, and do not bring anything that cannot handle splashes. The supplied details do not state that towels, lockers, or changing facilities are included, so ask before arrival if those items matter to you.

Most people can participate, according to the activity information. Even so, you should be honest about your comfort with an all-terrain vehicle and uneven tracks. If you are sharing a quad, agree clearly on who drives and when.

The guide’s role is important. Instruction comes before the ride, and the group format means you should follow the guide’s pace and directions. The photography service can capture the ride, but those images are available for purchase rather than included in the tour.

Who will enjoy this Ubud adventure?

I would recommend this for you if you want an active break from temples, cafés, and planned sightseeing. It suits couples, friends, and families who enjoy machines, mud, and a little controlled chaos.

It is also a good fit if you want several Bali experiences in one booking: countryside riding, an Indonesian lunch, and an optional waterfall stop. The maximum group size of 15 keeps the outing from becoming enormous, though it is still a shared activity.

You may want to choose something else if you are looking for a calm cultural tour, a private countryside visit, or a polished day with no dirt. The ride is not simply a scenic drive. It asks you to participate.

The tandem option helps if only one person in your party wants to drive. But remember the even-number rule, and check the extra-fee condition for anyone left without a partner.

Booking details worth checking first

Confirmation is provided when you book, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the local start time. Within 24 hours, you cannot receive a refund, and changes are not accepted.

Before paying, check four things:

• Ride format: Confirm solo or tandem, especially if your group has an odd number.
• Transport: Make sure hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the option you select.
• Waterfall visit: Check that Tegenungan is selected if you want the van transfer and entrance fee.
• Extra spending: Budget separately for drinks, photographs, and souvenirs.

The meeting point is Bali Pertiwi Adventure, and the activity returns there. That makes the basic route fairly clear, but transfer customers should confirm their pickup time because traffic can change the schedule.

Should you book the Bali ATV Ride Adventure?

Book it if you want a lively, muddy half-day with a long ATV route, lunch, and the option to add Tegenungan Waterfall. The combination offers good value at around $45 before upgrades, especially because helmets, boots, fuel, and insurance are included.

I would choose the solo option for maximum control, or tandem for two people who genuinely want to share one quad. Add hotel transfers if reaching Bongkasa Pertiwi is inconvenient, and add the waterfall only if you want a slower finish after the ride.

Skip it if you dislike getting dirty, need a quiet morning, or want a fully private experience. For everyone else, this is a practical way to trade Ubud’s usual sightseeing rhythm for mud, bamboo, rice fields, and a proper outdoor adventure.

FAQ

How long does the Bali ATV Ride Adventure last?

The experience lasts approximately five hours. The ATV ride itself takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, with lunch and any selected waterfall visit or hotel transfers adding to the schedule.

Where does the activity start and finish?

It starts at Bali Pertiwi Adventure, Jl. Dewi Saraswati No. 2, Bongkasa Pertiwi, Abiansemal, Bali. The activity ends back at the meeting point unless your selected option includes hotel drop-off.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian buffet lunch is included. Additional drinks are not included.

Can I ride my own ATV?

Yes. The solo option provides one quad bike per person. The tandem option provides one quad bike for two people.

Is Tegenungan Waterfall included?

Only if you select the waterfall option. That option includes the entrance fee and transport by van, along with time to swim and relax.

Can I cancel the booking for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.