Bali: Ubud Gorilla Cave Track ATV & Waterfall Tour with Meal

The best part of this Ubud adventure is the mix of muddy ATV riding and a jungle waterfall in one half-day outing. You move from rice paddies and temple views to river crossings, steep slopes, technical tracks and the unusual Gorilla Face Cave, then trade your helmet for swimwear at Goa Raja Waterfall.

I like the choice of solo or tandem bikes, and I like that the price includes safety gear, a shower, towel, locker, water and lunch. The main catch is simple: this is a physical day in the tropics. The waterfall requires a walk down into a valley and a tiring climb back up, while the ATV course can leave you wet and muddy.

Key points to know before booking

• The 1.5-hour ATV route is the main event: Expect rivers, rice fields, jungle hills, muddy sections, slopes and the Gorilla Face Cave.
• You choose your riding style: Book a solo quad for more control, or a tandem ride if you prefer to share with a companion.
• Goa Raja Waterfall adds a calmer finish: Walk through a green valley, take photos and swim in the natural pool if conditions suit you.
• The practical extras are covered: Helmets and protective equipment, shower facilities, changing rooms, lockers, towels, bottled water and lunch are included.
• Transport is optional: Pickup and drop-off are available in Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian and Kintamani.
• The guides make a real difference: Donny, Surya, Midiana, DekWah, Darma and others are frequently praised for safe driving, patience and taking photos.

What this Ubud ATV and waterfall day is really like

This experience is built for people who want more than a quiet walk through Ubud’s rice fields. You get a dose of Bali’s rural scenery, but you see it from a quad bike, often with mud on your clothes and water splashing over the track.

The advertised duration is five to seven hours, including transport if you select it. The ATV ride itself lasts about 1.5 hours. The rest of the time covers arrival, safety preparation, lunch, changing, the waterfall visit and driving between stops.

At $33 per person, the tour offers good value if you want several practical pieces handled at once. You are not paying only for the bike ride. You also get the waterfall entry, equipment, shower facilities, lunch, bottled water and insurance. Pickup costs extra through the optional transport choice, but it can save you the trouble of arranging a driver for a day when Bali traffic may slow the journey.

Getting to Gorilla ATV Adventure

You can meet at the activity provider’s office, where a staff member will greet you, or choose hotel pickup if your accommodation is in one of the listed service areas. Covered areas include Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian and Kintamani.

If your hotel is outside those areas, a different pickup or drop-off location brings an additional charge paid directly to the driver. Check the exact meeting point carefully and open Google Maps before leaving. The meeting information identifies the ATV site as Gorilla ATV Adventure and the waterfall as Goa Raja Waterfall.

If you select transportation, your day begins with a private driver or arranged vehicle taking you to the activity area. Drivers such as Donny, Surya, Darma, DekWah and Midiana receive repeated praise for safe road driving, clear communication and helping the day run at a comfortable pace.

That last point matters in Bali. A short distance can take much longer in traffic, and one driver even suggested a short walk when congestion made the road journey unreasonable. Good communication from the driver can make the difference between a relaxed outing and a long wait in a car.

Safety gear and choosing solo or tandem

At the ATV base, you receive a safety briefing before riding. The included equipment covers the essentials, and individual accounts describe helmets plus protective pads for the knees and elbows. Welly-style footwear and protective clothing have also been provided on some outings.

You can choose a solo ATV if you want to steer, brake and manage the bike yourself. This works best for confident riders who want the full challenge of the course. A tandem ride lets two people share one quad, which may suit couples, friends or anyone who would rather not handle the bike alone.

Do not expect a polished amusement-park ride. The course includes natural and rough sections, with rivers, pools, rice fields, jungle paths, hills and slopes. Guides are present and help less experienced riders through tricky parts, but you still need to listen closely and control your speed.

You can ask the guide for more technical terrain if you want a stronger challenge. That may include steep climbs and descents. I would be honest about your comfort level at the start. It is better to build confidence gradually than to turn a fun morning into a stressful one.

The 1.5-hour ride through Bali’s back country

The route’s appeal is its variety. You may pass rice paddies, move through jungle growth, cross rivers and ride over muddy ground, with rural scenery changing around you rather than repeating the same loop.

Water is part of the fun. Several outings have involved splashing pools and rain, and one ride took place during a storm. The tour runs rain or shine, so wet conditions are not a reason for automatic cancellation. They can make the ride more dramatic, but they also make the track slicker and your clothes dirtier.

The Gorilla Face Cave is the route’s signature feature. It gives the ride a memorable visual stop and a break from the faster sections. Keep your expectations sensible, though. The cave may not look exactly like promotional photographs, and its appearance can feel less dramatic in person.

Guides often help with photos and videos during the ride. Drivers including Midiana, Surya, Sibon, Rio and Darma have been singled out for taking large numbers of pictures, sometimes using the rider’s phone. This is useful because carrying a camera while operating an ATV is not practical.

Still, protect your phone carefully. You bring your own camera at your own risk, and the course includes water and mud. A waterproof case or a secure phone pouch is a smart addition, even though it is not listed as included equipment.

Shower, changing time and the included meal

After the ride, you can use the shower room and changing room. A locker and towel are included, which makes the transition from muddy trail to lunch far easier.

Bring a complete change of clothes, not just a spare shirt. The tropical heat may dry some mud quickly, but wet footwear and dirty trousers are unpleasant for the rest of the day. Swimwear is also worth packing for the waterfall.

Lunch is included, with a choice of fried rice or fried noodles. Several descriptions call the food tasty, though one notes that the serving was small and vegetarian. That gives you a fair idea of what to expect: a simple filling meal after exercise, not a large restaurant feast.

Bottled water is included too. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed, and the activity is not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems. If you have any doubt about your ability to handle jolts, slopes or a long walk, choose a gentler Bali outing instead.

Walking down to Goa Raja Waterfall

The second major stop is Goa Raja Waterfall, reached by walking down through a green jungle valley. This is a change of pace after the engine noise and muddy track. The valley setting gives the waterfall its appeal, with thick vegetation framing the water and creating good photo points.

At the bottom, you can take pictures beside the falls and soak in the natural pool. Conditions can vary, so bring swimwear and a dry change of clothes. The water stop is not simply a viewpoint. It gives you time to cool off and enjoy Bali’s tropical setting at close range.

The return walk is the part to take seriously. The route down into the valley means you must climb back out, and the stairs can feel tiring after an ATV ride. One outing found the waterfall somewhat crowded, so do not expect complete solitude. Even so, the falls are a worthwhile contrast to the motorized part of the day.

Your guide may help with photographs here as well. This is especially helpful at the waterfall, where a second person can frame a picture better than a quick selfie. Guides such as Donny, Teo, Surya and DekWah have been praised for taking photos and not rushing the visit.

What about the coffee plantation stop?

The core description covers the ATV ride, lunch and Goa Raja Waterfall. Some arranged day trips have also included a coffee and tea plantation stop, sometimes with a tasting of luwak coffee.

Treat this as a possible addition, not a guaranteed part of the basic plan. If it matters to you, confirm it before booking. Coffee plantation visits can be interesting, but they also use time that might otherwise go to the waterfall or a slower lunch.

The luwak coffee tasting is a particular point of interest for some people, while others may prefer to keep the day focused on nature and riding. Ask your driver what is planned for your booking rather than assuming every package follows the same route.

Guide quality and how much help you can expect

The guide team is one of the strongest parts of this experience. Drivers and activity guides are repeatedly described as friendly, patient and attentive. Names that come up often include Donny, Surya, Midiana, DekWah, Darma, Gunn, Rio, Sibon, Dika, Teo and Dedet.

Do not assume you can request a particular guide and receive that person, but you can ask at booking if a named guide is available. The best guides do more than move you from stop to stop. They explain Balinese culture, help with ATV technique, take photos, watch your comfort level and adjust the pace when needed.

This is useful for families and first-time riders. One guide was especially praised for keeping teenagers engaged, while another helped riders through difficult sections of the course. That kind of hands-on support makes the outing more accessible to people who are adventurous but not experienced quad-bike drivers.

The transport driver and ATV instructor may be different people. The transport guide handles the road journey and sightseeing flow, while the ATV staff manage the ride and safety. You should expect support from both, but the exact roles can vary.

How the price compares with the effort

At $33 per person, this is a strong-value activity for an itinerary that combines transport options, a 1.5-hour ATV ride, waterfall access, lunch and changing facilities. Buying each piece separately would require more planning and probably a separate driver.

The value is best for first-time visitors who want a ready-made day. If you already have a private driver, your own preferred waterfall and plenty of time, you might not need the package. But if you want one booking to connect the ATV base and Goa Raja Waterfall, the price is reasonable.

Pickup is the detail that can change the final cost. Areas outside the listed coverage zone incur an additional payment to the driver. Ask for the full transport price before confirming so the low starting fare does not surprise you later.

The activity also offers reserve now and pay later, plus free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Those terms are useful if your Bali schedule is still shifting, but check the exact booking conditions shown for your selected option.

Who should book this tour?

I would recommend it to active couples, friends and families with older children or teens who want a playful day outdoors. It suits you if muddy clothes, water crossings, a few steep sections and a jungle walk sound like part of the fun.

Solo riders should choose their own bike if they want control and a stronger sense of adventure. Tandem riding makes more sense if one person is less confident, though both riders still need to be comfortable with the movement and wet conditions.

This is not the best pick if you want a quiet temple day, a polished luxury lunch or a relaxed waterfall visit with almost no walking. It is also unsuitable for pregnant women and people with back problems, and anyone who dislikes getting wet or muddy should think twice.

Practical packing advice for a rain-or-shine day

Wear comfortable shoes that you do not mind getting dirty. Bring swimwear, a full change of clothes and a camera, as recommended for the activity.

I would also add a waterproof phone case, a small bag for wet clothing and sun protection. The tour supplies water, a towel, shower access, a locker and safety gear, so you can pack lighter than you would for an independent adventure.

Because the activity runs in all weather, check the forecast but do not assume rain will cancel the tour. Rain can make the ride more challenging. If the weather is poor, follow the guide’s instructions and do not push for technical terrain simply for a better story.

Should you book the Ubud Gorilla Cave ATV and waterfall tour?

Book it if you want a high-energy Bali day with solid practical value. The combination of quad biking, Gorilla Face Cave, rice fields, rivers, jungle tracks, lunch and Goa Raja Waterfall gives you plenty for the price.

Choose tandem riding if you are unsure about operating a quad, request a calm pace, and confirm pickup costs and any coffee plantation stop before paying. Bring clothes you can ruin, leave room for a tiring stair climb at the waterfall, and expect the strongest memories to involve mud, water and the guides helping you get good photos.

FAQ

How long does the Ubud ATV and waterfall tour last?

The full activity lasts about five to seven hours. The ATV ride itself lasts 1.5 hours, with the remaining time used for preparation, lunch, the waterfall visit and transport if selected.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $33 per person. The final cost can be higher if you choose optional hotel pickup or need transport outside the covered service areas.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup and drop-off are optional, not included with every booking. Coverage includes Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian and Kintamani.

Where is the meeting point?

You can meet at the activity provider’s office. The ATV activity takes place at Gorilla ATV Adventure, and the waterfall visit is at Goa Raja Waterfall. You should open Google Maps to check the location details.

Can I ride an ATV alone?

Yes. You can select a solo ATV option. A tandem option is also available if you want to share a quad with another person.

What is included with the ATV ride?

The package includes a 1.5-hour ATV ride, safety equipment, insurance, bottled water, a locker, shower room, changing room and towel.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included, with fried rice or fried noodles available. The meal is a simple buffet-style offering rather than a full restaurant menu.

Can I swim at Goa Raja Waterfall?

You can soak in the natural pool at Goa Raja Waterfall. Bring swimwear and a change of clothes if you plan to enter the water.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, swimwear, a change of clothes and a camera. A waterproof phone case is also a practical choice because the ATV ride can include rain, water and mud.

Is the activity suitable for everyone?

No. It is not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems. The tour takes place rain or shine and includes an ATV ride, uneven terrain and a walk down into a waterfall valley.