Infinity Bali Rafting Ubud Combine 1,5 hrs Quad Bike

The best part of this Ubud adventure is the sharp change of pace: class III rafting on the Ayung River gives you rushing water, carved stone walls, and waterfalls, then a quad bike carries you through rice fields and village country. Guides such as Billy, Gung Wira, and Gede have made a strong impression with their humor, river skill, and care.

I like the mix of real scenery and active fun, rather than spending the day on a single artificial course. I also like the choice between a solo ATV and a tandem ride, which lets a confident rider bring along a younger passenger. The main caution is organization: pickup arrangements and meeting times need careful checking, and the full transfer package can turn this into a much longer day than the activity times suggest.

Key points at a glance

• Two very different adventures: Spend about two hours rafting the Ayung River, followed by a 1.5-hour ATV ride.
• Class III river action: The Ayung is generally class III and may reach class IV during the rainy season.
• Bali beyond the postcard: The route includes waterfalls, stone carvings, rice paddies, bamboo forest, riverside paths, and traditional villages.
• Solo or tandem quad bikes: Solo riding is for ages 16 and up, while younger riders from 7 to 16 must ride as passengers with an adult.
• Guides make a real difference: Billy, Gung Wira, and Gede are named guides associated with especially safe, friendly, and capable outings.
• Check the timing carefully: The activities total about 3.5 hours, but a package with transfers can take around nine hours from pickup to drop-off.

Why this Ubud combo works

Ubud is best appreciated outdoors. The town itself can be busy, but its surrounding hills, river valleys, and farm country offer a more peaceful side of Bali. This excursion gives you two ways to see it, from the water and from a motorized trail.

The rafting section is not just a quick splash in a swimming pool. You travel along the Ayung, Bali’s longest and largest river, with a guide handling the boat and helping you read the current. The ATV ride then shifts the focus to the countryside, where you pass rice paddies, bamboo, riverside areas, and village scenery.

I see the combo as a good choice if you want an active day but do not want to commit to several separate bookings. It also gives you a useful choice of intensity. Rafting is shared and guide-led, while the ATV section lets you control your own quad bike if you meet the age requirement.

At about $20 per person, the package looks inexpensive for two paid activities. The value is strongest when rafting, the quad bike, and the buffet lunch are all included as described. Check the exact transfer option before paying, since door-to-door transport may affect the final price and schedule.

Rafting the Ayung River for two hours

The rafting section begins at Infinity Bali Adventure. From there, you make your way toward the river starting point, which is described as about ten minutes by car from the office, followed by a walk through rainforest to the water.

That walk matters. The Ayung rafting experience is not a roadside launch with a few minutes of paddling before lunch. Getting down to the river is part of the outing, and you should be ready for a physical start and finish. The activity information calls for a strong level of fitness, so this is not the best pick if stairs, uneven ground, or sustained effort are a problem.

Once you reach the water, the trip lasts about two hours. The river is normally class III, which means you should expect genuine rapids and active paddling, not a gentle float. During the rainy season, the river may rise to class IV. That can make the run more demanding, and weather conditions may change the plan.

Your guide stays with the boat and directs the group through the rapids. A good guide matters here. Billy is described as having eight years of river experience, knowing the route well, and adding plenty of humor. Gung Wira is also associated with a careful, friendly outing and a clear explanation before the raft begins. Gede has helped make the experience manageable for an older rider and younger family member, including assistance on the walk back up.

I would pay close attention to the safety briefing and follow every paddle command. You will need to work as part of the boat crew, even if the guide is doing most of the steering. The river is the active part of the day, so save some energy for the return walk and the ATV session.

Stone carvings, waterfalls, and river scenery

The Ayung route is one of the more unusual ways to see Bali’s natural and artistic details. Along the river, you can expect stone carvings, waterfalls, exotic plants, and signs of wildlife. These sights are easy to miss from a road or hotel balcony.

The water also changes the way you see the valley. High walls and thick plant growth close in around the river, while the raft carries you through sections that feel far removed from Ubud’s traffic. The setting is a major reason to choose this rafting trip over a simple ATV-only activity.

The scenery is not a free pass to relax. You need to balance enjoying the view with listening to the guide and helping in the boat. Conditions can become more difficult during heavy rain, and the weather policy allows the operator to change the date or offer a refund if poor weather cancels the activity.

You should also bring a practical attitude about getting wet. The experience is built around river rapids, so dry clothing for later in the day is sensible. The provided information does not specify a full equipment list, so confirm what is supplied before arriving, especially if you need particular sizes of protective gear.

A 1.5-hour ATV ride through Bali’s countryside

After rafting and the stated buffet lunch, you move to Fun ATV Bali for the second part of the day. This section lasts about 1.5 hours and follows a guided route through the countryside.

The ATV ride is designed for different skill levels, but suitable for all skill levels does not mean effortless. You still need to control the quad bike, follow the guide, and handle a challenging track. The reward is access to places you would not reach by standard sightseeing vehicle.

The route passes rice fields, bamboo forest, riverside areas, and traditional Balinese villages. This is a useful contrast with the river. Instead of looking up at the valley walls, you get a wider view of farm country and village life as the track moves between different types of scenery.

You may choose a solo or tandem arrangement. A solo booking means each rider operates a quad bike, and the minimum age for solo riding is 16. A tandem booking places two people on one quad bike, with one person as driver and one as passenger.

Tandem reservations must be made in even numbers, such as two, four, six, or eight people. Children from seven to 16 must ride as passengers with an adult. The general minimum age is stated as five, but the more detailed ATV rules set out different requirements for solo and tandem riding. If you are booking for a child, confirm the exact arrangement before you travel.

That age information is important because families can easily misread the broad minimum age. A five-year-old may fall within the general adventure minimum, but the specific quad bike rules do not make that the same as independent riding. The adult passenger rule for ages seven to 16 is the clearest guide for family bookings.

How the two activities fit together

This is a physically active combination, not two short attractions squeezed into a free afternoon. The water section takes about two hours, the ATV section about 1.5 hours, and the walking, changing, meal, safety instructions, and transfers add time.

The basic activity duration is described as four to five hours. If you choose the package with transfers, the full day can take about nine hours from pickup until drop-off at the original pickup point. That difference matters if you have a dinner reservation, airport transfer, or another Ubud booking later.

The order described places rafting first and the ATV ride after lunch. That makes practical sense. You handle the wet, river-based activity early, eat afterward, and then put on a helmet and boots for the quad bike. Still, ask for the exact pickup and return times before the day begins.

Door-to-door round-trip transfers are offered as an option. They can be worth paying for if you are staying away from the activity base or do not want to arrange transport between separate locations. At the same time, one pickup problem has been reported, along with an incorrect meeting time that led to a long wait. I would confirm the pickup point, local time, driver contact, and whether transfers are included in your chosen rate.

The activity is private for your own group, although the rafting itself is naturally guide-led and may involve standard operating arrangements at the river. A private booking can make the day easier for families or friends because the group can make decisions together, but it does not remove the need to follow the guide’s instructions.

Guides who shape the experience

The named guides are one of the strongest parts of this activity. Billy is associated with a fun, professional rafting trip and substantial river experience. His sense of humor is useful on an active outing, where a relaxed guide can help the boat work together.

Gung Wira is noted for giving an explanation before the raft starts and for creating a friendly atmosphere. That pre-rafting briefing is not filler. It is where you learn how to sit, paddle, respond to commands, and handle the river as a team.

Gede is associated with a particularly helpful outing involving a grandmother and granddaughter. His willingness to help on the uphill return shows why guide support matters beyond the rapids themselves. You should still judge your own fitness honestly, but attentive staff can make a demanding route feel more manageable.

The important point is that guide quality can vary from one departure to another. The experience has received both strong praise for its staff and criticism aimed at organization. I would choose the activity for the river and countryside first, then treat guide quality as a major bonus rather than something to assume without question.

The practical drawbacks to consider

The biggest weakness is not the scenery. It is coordination. Pickup service is optional, meeting instructions need to be clear, and the day may run far longer than the two activity times suggest.

The activity also asks a lot from your body. You may walk down to the river, paddle through rapids for two hours, walk back up, eat, change, and ride a quad bike for another 1.5 hours. A strong fitness level is specifically requested, and that advice should be taken seriously.

Rain adds another variable. The Ayung can rise from class III toward class IV during the wet season, and poor weather can lead to a change of date or a full refund. That is useful protection, but it means you should keep some flexibility in your Bali schedule.

The $20 price is attractive, but verify what applies to your exact booking. The experience describes a buffet lunch, optional transfers, group discounts, and mobile tickets, but transfer arrangements can affect both cost and length. A low base price is less useful if you expect private transport and it is not included.

Who should book this adventure

I would recommend it to active couples, groups of friends, and families with older children who want more than a sightseeing drive. It works especially well if you are staying in or near Ubud and want one day devoted to the surrounding countryside.

Solo riders aged 16 and over get the most control on the ATV portion. Families should focus on the tandem rules and book in pairs. Younger children cannot simply be placed on a solo quad bike, and an adult must accompany ages seven to 16 as the driver or passenger arrangement requires.

This is not my first choice for anyone seeking a quiet cultural day, a relaxed river cruise, or an activity with little walking. The combination is energetic, wet, and schedule-dependent. It suits you best if you enjoy a little mud, a little effort, and a guide-led route through rural Bali.

Booking and cancellation advice

Confirmation is provided at booking, and a mobile ticket is available. The activity is near public transportation, but pickup is offered as an option, so make sure you know whether you are meeting the group or receiving hotel transport.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted. If bad weather forces a cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

I would also check the exact age setup, solo or tandem choice, transfer inclusion, meeting time, and expected drop-off before the cancellation deadline. Those points are more important here than they are on a simple half-day walk.

Should you book it?

Book this combo if you want a strong dose of outdoor Bali for a low starting price and you are comfortable with a physically demanding day. The Ayung River gives you rapids, waterfalls, carvings, and jungle scenery, while the ATV route adds rice paddies, bamboo, villages, and open countryside. The two activities complement each other well.

I would book with one condition: confirm the transport and timing in writing. The fun appears to come from the river guides and the setting, while the main risk is poor coordination. If you are fit, flexible, and willing to check the details, this is a good-value Ubud adventure. If you need a precise schedule or an easygoing outing, choose a simpler activity.

FAQ

How long does the rafting portion last?

The Ayung River rafting portion lasts about two hours, including the guided river journey.

How long is the ATV ride?

The quad bike ride lasts about 1.5 hours.

How long does the whole experience take?

The activity itself is described as approximately four to five hours. The package with transfers can take about nine hours from pickup to drop-off.

What class of rapids should I expect?

The Ayung River is generally class III and may rise to class IV during the rainy season.

Can I choose a solo or tandem ATV?

Yes. You can choose a solo quad bike or a tandem ride with two people sharing one ATV. Tandem bookings must be made in multiples of two.

What are the age rules for the quad bike?

Solo riders must be at least 16. Children from seven to 16 must ride as passengers with an adult. The general minimum age for the adventure is listed as five, so confirm the exact arrangement for younger children before booking.

Are hotel transfers available?

Round-trip pickup and drop-off are offered as an option. Drop-off returns to the original pickup point.

What happens if bad weather cancels the activity?

You can choose a different date or receive a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather. Free cancellation for personal changes requires at least 24 hours notice.