Bali: Gorilla Face ATV Bali Ubud Adventure with Lunch

The best part of this Ubud ATV trip is the setting: you leave the main roads and spend about two hours bouncing through jungle tracks, farms, villages, and mud near Taro. It is not a quiet countryside outing. Expect wet tires, rough ground, dirt in the air, and a few moments when you need to choose your line carefully.

I like two practical touches here: beginners receive instruction, and the price includes lunch, bottled water, helmet, boots, locker, shower, and changing room. The possible drawback is that this is a physical activity with a maximum age of 59 and a stated fitness requirement, so it is not a good pick if you want a relaxed ride or have trouble handling rough terrain.

Key points to know before booking

• Rugged Ubud riding: Cross dirt paths, mud puddles, jungle, plantations, rivers, and other obstacles on a quad bike.
• A real village setting: The route passes traditional village life, small farms, rice fields, and local residents.
• Beginner-friendly training: A professional instructor gives a safety briefing before the ride, and beginners can receive help.
• Useful facilities included: Helmet, boots, locker, shower, changing room, lunch, and bottled water are covered.
• Hotel transport may be available: Pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan are included when you select that option.
• Important age and booking rules: Single riders must be at least 16, the maximum age is 59, and tandem bookings must be made in even numbers.

Riding north of Ubud near Taro

The ATV base is at Alasan Adventures in Taro, Tegallalang, about 30 minutes by car from central Ubud. That short drive matters because the ride takes place away from the denser center, where roads give way to farmland, palms, jungle, and village paths.

If you choose the hotel transport option, pickup and return are handled in an air-conditioned minivan. This is useful in Bali, where finding the exact ATV base can take more effort than expected. If you arrange your own transport, the meeting point is Alasan Adventures, and the activity ends there.

The full outing takes about three hours, with approximately two hours devoted to the ATV ride. The timing leaves room for arrival, a welcome drink, safety instruction, changing, lunch, and washing off the mud before you leave.

The maximum group size is 15 people. That is small enough to keep the activity organized, though the ride itself is still a group experience rather than a private trail outing.

Getting ready at Alasan Adventures

On arrival, you can expect a welcome drink before the safety briefing. The instructor explains how to operate the quad bike and how to approach obstacles. This is important even if you have driven an ATV before, since controls, trail conditions, and group procedures vary from one operator to another.

You receive a helmet and boots, with a locker available for belongings. A changing room and shower are included, and you should plan to use both. Mud is not a minor possibility on this route. It is part of the point.

Bring clothing you do not mind getting dirty. The practical tip from the experience feedback is especially useful: pack sunglasses to shield your eyes from dust and dirt. You may also want to keep phones and cameras protected until the ride is over. Souvenir photos are available for purchase, but they are not included in the price.

The introduction is designed for all experience levels. A beginner may feel uncertain during the first few minutes, but the instruction and guide support are meant to help you gain control quickly. Still, do not confuse beginner-friendly with effortless. You need enough strength and coordination to steer, brake, balance, and react on uneven ground.

Two hours across mud, jungle, and village paths

The route begins on dirt tracks and gradually introduces more demanding ground. You control the quad bike yourself, so the experience is more active than sitting behind a driver. You learn to cross obstacles, avoid rough sections, and keep the machine moving through changing conditions.

The route includes thick jungle, swaying palms, plantations, and a waterfall. You also pass through a tunnel, cross or ride near a river, and encounter village roads and countryside paths. The mix keeps the ride from feeling like repeated laps on a purpose-built dirt course.

The mud puddles are a major part of the fun, but they also create the main practical challenge. Mud can reduce visibility, make the surface slippery, and leave you working harder than expected. Pace yourself and listen closely to the instructor when approaching a difficult section.

The ride also brings you close to everyday rural Bali. You pass traditional homes and local farms, and the route leads through a village where local customs and daily life remain visible. This does not turn the activity into a cultural tour, but it gives the ATV ride more sense of place than a generic motor-sport track.

You might see villagers going about their routines as you pass. That is one reason to keep your speed under control and follow the guide’s instructions. The village setting is part of the experience, not just scenery between obstacles.

The route’s most memorable features

The jungle sections provide shade and a stronger sense of being away from Ubud’s central streets. Palms and thick vegetation close in around the path, while the rough surface keeps your attention on the trail.

The waterfall and river add variety, although the supplied details do not specify whether you stop for swimming or photographs. Treat them as scenic parts of the route rather than planning the outing around a long stop.

The tunnel is another unusual feature. It changes the feel of the ride for a moment and gives the route a simple adventure-story quality. You will need to stay alert, since visibility and room to maneuver may be more limited than on an open dirt path.

A lookout point offers views over the jungle. It is a welcome pause after the more demanding riding, and it gives you a chance to take in the countryside from above rather than seeing everything at handlebar level.

Rice fields, small farms, and plantations show how closely the rural setting is tied to food production. You are not simply riding through empty wilderness. The route passes working countryside, which is more interesting but also calls for respectful behavior.

Riding alone or sharing a tandem ATV

The age and booking rules deserve careful attention. A single rider must be at least 16 years old. Children from 9 to 15 must ride with an adult on a tandem ATV.

A minimum of two people is required for a tandem ATV booking. Tandem bookings must also be made in even numbers, such as two, four, six, or eight people. That rule can affect family or mixed-group plans, so check your party size before paying.

The provided information does not specify the exact seating arrangement or how riders are paired. If your group includes children or anyone who is nervous about driving alone, confirm the tandem details directly before booking.

For adults who want full control, a single ATV gives you the more active experience. For younger riders within the permitted age range, or anyone who prefers to share the work, tandem riding may be the better choice.

Lunch, showers, and the real value of the $40 price

At about $40 per person, this outing offers solid value because the fee covers more than the ride itself. You receive professional instruction, riding equipment, a locker, shower, changing room, bottled water, and lunch. Hotel transport is also included if you select that option.

Lunch is Balinese fare, served after the ride. That timing makes sense. After two hours of physical activity in the heat and mud, a meal and water are useful rather than decorative extras.

The shower and changing room may be the most valuable inclusions. Without them, you would be facing a ride back to Ubud covered in trail dirt. Here, you can clean up before returning to your hotel or continuing with your day.

The price becomes less attractive if you are mainly looking for scenery and do not enjoy machines, mud, or physical exertion. You would be paying for an active ride, not simply a countryside excursion. The optional souvenir photos also add a cost if you want a record of the experience.

Transport and timing around Ubud

The base is about 30 minutes from central Ubud, so allow for driving time in addition to the three-hour activity. Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan can make the day simpler, especially if you are unfamiliar with Taro.

The exact pickup arrangement depends on the option selected. If transport is not part of your booking, you finish back at the Alasan Adventures meeting point, not automatically at your hotel.

The activity is best treated as a half-day plan. The ride itself lasts around two hours, but changing, instruction, lunch, and transport add time. Avoid scheduling a tight appointment immediately afterward.

The group limit of 15 helps keep the outing within a manageable size. Even so, the pace may be shaped by the slowest rider and by stops along the route. If you want complete control over timing, this group format may feel less flexible.

Who will enjoy this ATV adventure

I would recommend this experience to you if you want an active way to see the countryside around Ubud. It works particularly well for friends, couples, families with eligible older children, and first-time ATV riders who want instruction before setting out.

You should be comfortable with a strong physical activity. The supplied requirements call for a strong fitness level, and that is worth taking seriously. Steering over rough ground can be tiring, particularly when the route includes mud, obstacles, rivers, and uneven paths.

This is also a good choice if you value practical comforts. Gear rental, a locker, shower, changing room, lunch, and water remove several small costs and hassles that can otherwise make an ATV outing less convenient.

I would think twice if your main goal is peace and quiet. The quad bike engine, group format, and rough trail make this an adventure activity. You will see rural Bali, but you will experience it through motion, noise, and mud.

The age rules rule out younger children, and the maximum age is 59. The maximum listed weight is 165 kilograms. These limits should be checked carefully before booking, particularly when arranging tandem rides.

What to bring and how to prepare

Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, even though boots are provided. The route includes mud puddles and wet or dusty sections, so clean clothing for afterward is a sensible addition.

Sunglasses are a smart extra because dirt can be thrown up from the trail. Keep valuables inside the provided locker rather than carrying them on the ATV.

Listen during the safety lesson instead of treating it as a formality. The route asks you to make small decisions about speed, steering, and obstacles. A few minutes of focused instruction can make the rest of the ride feel far more controlled.

Expect your confidence to build gradually. The first section may feel unfamiliar, but the activity is structured to help beginners learn the controls before the route becomes more challenging. You do not need advanced ATV experience, but you do need to stay alert.

Plan on using the shower afterward. It is one of the features that turns this from a messy activity into a manageable half-day outing.

Booking rules and cancellation

Confirmation is provided at the time of booking. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not refundable or accepted.

Before booking, confirm three things: your age eligibility, your riding arrangement, and whether hotel transport is included in the option you select. Tandem parties must contain an even number of people, and a minimum of two people is required for tandem riding.

Should you book the Gorilla Face ATV Bali Ubud Adventure?

Book it if you want mud, jungle, village paths, and an active rural outing rather than a gentle sightseeing tour. The combination of a roughly two-hour ride, Balinese lunch, equipment, shower facilities, and possible hotel transport gives the $40 price good practical value.

Skip it if you dislike rough rides, need a low-effort activity, or want an unhurried cultural experience. For everyone else, this is a lively way to get beyond central Ubud, with enough scenery and village life to make the ATV route feel connected to Bali rather than placed on an isolated track.

FAQ

Where does the ATV experience start?

It starts at Alasan Adventures, ATV Taro, Tegallalang, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80572, Indonesia.

How long does the activity last?

The full experience lasts approximately three hours. The ATV riding portion is listed as two hours.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan are included if you select the transport option when booking.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Balinese lunch and bottled water are included.

Is ATV instruction provided for beginners?

Yes. A professional quad bike instructor provides a training and safety briefing, and all experience levels are welcome.

What equipment and facilities are included?

Helmet, boots, locker, shower, and changing room use are included. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.

What are the age and tandem riding requirements?

Single riders must be at least 16 years old. Children aged 9 to 15 must ride with an adult on a tandem ATV. Tandem bookings require at least two people and must be made in even numbers. The maximum age is 59, and the maximum listed weight is 165 kilograms.