Ubud: ATV Quad Bike, Rafting, and Infinity Pool Tour

The mud is the star here. You’ll ride an ATV through Ubud’s villages, rice fields, rivers, waterfalls, caves, and river bridges, then trade mud for the cool water of Tlaga Singha Infinity Pool. It is a busy day, but it gives you several very different sides of Bali in one booking.

I like the practical mix of hotel pickup and drop-off and the included food, coffee tasting, rafting, and pool-bar voucher. I also like the choice between Ayung River rafting and tubing in the Japanese River Cave. The main drawback is the pace: ten hours, with several activity stops, may feel long if you prefer slow mornings or quiet sightseeing.

Key points to know

• ATV riding through real Ubud scenery: Expect villages, rice fields, river crossings, waterfalls, caves, mud, and bridges during a roughly 1.5 to 2-hour ride.
• Two river options: Choose Ayung River rafting or tubing in the Japanese River Cave, with about two to two and a half hours on the water.
• A proper recovery stop: Tlaga Singha gives you two hours at an infinity pool and bar, with a Rp. 200,000 food and drink voucher per person.
• Coffee before the action: Satria Agrowisata offers a tasting of several coffees prepared in different ways.
• Useful inclusions: Hotel pickup, lunch or selected meals, rafting, coffee tasting, and pool access are included.
• Plan for wet clothes: Comfortable shoes, swimwear, a towel, sandals, sunscreen, and a full change of clothes are sensible packing choices.

One long Bali day, three very different moods

This outing is built around contrast. You start with coffee, spend the middle of the day making noise and getting wet, then finish beside an infinity pool with views of Bali’s natural setting.

That design makes the $80 price easier to judge. You are not paying for one short activity. The fee covers transport from your Ubud hotel or villa, an English-speaking guide, coffee tasting, food, the ATV portion, river activity, pool time, and a Rp. 200,000 voucher for food and drink at Tlaga Singha. Personal expenses are extra, but many of the day’s main costs are bundled together.

The tradeoff is time. Pickup, transfers, equipment changes, meals, and the activities fill about ten hours. I would choose this tour when I want an active day with plenty of variety. I would not choose it for a relaxed cultural visit focused on temples, markets, or long meals.

Coffee and conversation at Satria Agrowisata

The day begins at Satria Agrowisata, a local coffee plantation in Ubud. You sample several cups prepared in different ways, making this more than a simple stop for one drink.

The coffee tasting works well as a gentle start. You can learn how preparation changes the taste, compare cups, and settle into the day before the physical activities begin. Since the schedule lists this as a short visit, do not expect a long plantation tour or a full morning devoted to coffee. The value is the tasting itself.

This is also a useful point to check your gear. You still have the ATV ride and river activity ahead, so keep your comfortable shoes on and make sure your swimwear, towel, and change of clothes are packed where you can reach them. Sunscreen belongs in the day bag, not at the bottom of your luggage.

The ATV route through Ubud’s villages and rice fields

The ATV section is the loud, muddy heart of the day. You ride for roughly 1.5 to 2 hours through a mix of Ubud scenery and rougher terrain, including villages, rice fields, rivers, waterfalls, caves, and bridges.

That variety matters. A ride limited to a paved track would feel like a driving lesson. Here, the route is meant to keep changing. One moment you may be looking across rice fields, and the next you are handling mud, water, or a river crossing. The experience is less about speed than about getting through changing ground while taking in rural scenery.

You should expect to get dirty. The description specifically includes playing in the mud, so do not wear anything you hope to keep spotless. Comfortable shoes are essential, and sandals are useful after the ride. A spare outfit is not an optional luxury if you want to sit comfortably during lunch or the river portion.

The ATV activity is not suitable for children under 10, pregnant women, or people with back or heart problems. That restriction is worth taking seriously. The route includes uneven ground and water crossings, and the ride asks more of your body than a gentle sightseeing drive.

The exact amount of riding time can vary in the day’s details, which describe both 1.5 hours and about 2 hours. Treat that as an approximate block rather than a promise of a precise minute count. Transfers, safety preparation, and changing clothes can affect the clock.

Ayung River rafting or Japanese River Cave tubing

After the ATV ride, you choose between white water rafting on the Ayung River and tubing in the Japanese River Cave. The water portion takes about two to two and a half hours, depending on how the schedule is handled.

Ayung River rafting is the more obvious choice if you want a classic river adventure. You will navigate twists and turns while surrounded by lush scenery. The appeal is movement and teamwork, with the river providing the action rather than a motorized vehicle.

Tubing in the Japanese River Cave offers a different feel. The name suggests a more enclosed route, and it may suit you if the cave setting interests you more than a conventional rafting run. The available information does not spell out the difference in difficulty between the two choices, so ask the guide which option best fits the day’s water conditions and your comfort level.

Your swimwear and towel earn their keep here. You should assume you will get wet, and you will want dry clothing for the final pool stop or the ride back. Shoes that can handle wet conditions are useful, while sandals can make the changeover easier.

The tour includes rafting, but the activity description presents tubing as an alternative choice. Confirm your preferred option with the English-speaking guide at the point of selection. That small conversation can prevent confusion later.

Lunch gives the schedule a needed pause

Lunch or selected meals are included, which makes the packed schedule more manageable. After the ATV and before or around the river portion, a meal gives you time to refuel instead of trying to carry the whole day on coffee and adrenaline.

The food details are not specified, so do not book this expecting a particular dish or special dietary menu. If you have dietary needs, check what meal choices are available before you go. Personal expenses are not included, so bring some money for anything outside the supplied meals, coffee tasting, and pool voucher.

I see lunch as part of the tour’s value rather than its main attraction. It reduces the number of extra arrangements you need to make on a day when you are already changing activities several times.

Two hours at Tlaga Singha Infinity Pool

The final major stop is Tlaga Singha Bali, where you have about two hours to relax at the infinity pool and bar. This is not just a photo stop squeezed between transfers. Two hours gives you enough time to slow down, swim, sit by the pool, and enjoy the views after the active parts of the day.

The pool is a smart ending. ATV riding and river activity leave you wet, muddy, and tired. A quiet finish gives you space to change pace rather than ending the tour immediately after the last rapid or river crossing.

Each person receives a Rp. 200,000 food and drink voucher for the pool bar. That voucher is a meaningful part of the package, though you should check the menu prices and any balance rules if you plan to order more than the credit covers. The voucher is not cash, and personal expenses are still excluded.

Bring swimwear and a towel specifically for this stop. If you use the same clothes for the ATV and river activities, the final pool visit becomes less comfortable. Pack your dry outfit in a separate bag so you can get to it quickly.

Hotel pickup makes the ten-hour schedule easier

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or villa in Ubud are included. That is especially useful for this type of day because you will carry wet clothes, shoes, towels, and personal items. You also avoid having to arrange separate transport between several activity sites.

The listed pickup location is Bali, while the highlights refer specifically to hotel pickup in Ubud. The safest assumption is that the included pickup applies to your Ubud accommodation. If you are staying elsewhere, confirm the meeting point and any transport arrangements before booking.

Starting times depend on availability. Since the tour lasts around ten hours, an early start may be required to fit in every stop and still return at a reasonable hour. Ask for the pickup time, expected return time, and the order of activities when you confirm the reservation.

An English-speaking guide accompanies the experience. No individual guide name is provided, so you should not book this expecting a particular named host. The guide’s practical role is important here: you need clear instructions for the ATV ride, help with the river choice, and coordination between the separate stops.

What the $80 price really covers

At $80 per person, this is best viewed as a full-day activity bundle rather than a single excursion. The included pieces are substantial:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ubud
• Coffee tasting
• ATV ride
• Rafting, with tubing offered as an alternative
• Lunch or selected meals
• Tlaga Singha pool access
• Rp. 200,000 food and drink voucher per person at the pool bar
• An English-speaking guide

The value is strongest if you plan to do several of these activities anyway. Booking transport, an ATV ride, river activity, lunch, and a pool visit separately could take more time and planning. Here, one reservation links them together.

The value is weaker if you only want the pool or only want coffee and a gentle sightseeing day. You pay for the active sections even if you are mainly interested in the infinity pool. The schedule also leaves little room for adding unrelated Ubud sights.

Personal spending is not included. The supplied food, drinks, and voucher cover much of the day, but bring money for extras. If you want a simple, mostly prepaid outing, this comes close, but it is not entirely expense-free.

Who should book this Ubud combination?

I would recommend this for adults and older children who want movement, water, mud, and a polished finish. It suits people who like to pack several activities into one day and do not mind a firm schedule.

It is also a practical choice for a short Bali stay. You can sample rural Ubud scenery, try local coffee, ride an ATV, take part in a river activity, and visit a popular pool without arranging each part yourself.

I would think twice if you dislike getting dirty, feel uncomfortable on uneven ground, or want a slow cultural day. The activity is not suitable for children under 10, pregnant women, or people with back or heart problems. Those restrictions are part of the basic safety picture, not minor fine print.

The choice between rafting and cave tubing may help you tailor the day, but the available details do not explain the exact difference in intensity. Use the guide’s advice and your own comfort level rather than choosing by name alone.

Packing tips for a wet and active day

Pack light, but pack the right things. You will want:

• Comfortable shoes for the ATV ride
• Swimwear for the river activity and pool
• A towel
• A complete change of clothes
• Sandals for after the ride
• Sunscreen

A waterproof bag for your phone and dry clothes would also be sensible, though it is not listed as an included item. Keep valuables to a minimum. The day includes mud, water, river crossings, and a pool, so delicate clothing and unnecessary electronics are poor companions.

Wear clothes you can move in. The ATV route includes villages, rice fields, waterfalls, rivers, caves, bridges, and mud, so this is not the time for a neat outfit built for photographs alone. You will have the pool and views for photographs later.

Cancellation and booking flexibility

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now-and-pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately, which is useful when your Bali plans are still shifting.

Starting times depend on availability, and the full day lasts about ten hours. Confirm the pickup details, your Ubud accommodation location, the meal arrangements, and your preferred river option before the activity date.

Should you book this tour?

Book it if you want an active, neatly packaged Ubud day with a strong change of pace at the end. The best parts are the varied ATV route, the Ayung River or cave tubing choice, and the two-hour pool stop with a food and drink voucher. Pickup and included meals make the $80 price easier to justify.

Skip it if you want quiet sightseeing, a flexible schedule, or a tour centered on temples and local culture. For the right person, though, this is a useful Bali sampler: coffee in the morning, mud and river action in the middle, and pool time before returning to your hotel.

FAQ

How long does the Ubud ATV, rafting, and pool tour last?

The tour lasts about 10 hours, including hotel pickup, the activities, transfers, and return to your hotel or villa.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ubud are included. Confirm the exact pickup details if your accommodation is outside the Ubud area.

What river activities are available?

You can choose between white water rafting on the Ayung River and tubing in the Japanese River Cave.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch or selected meals are included. Specific menu details are not provided.

What does the Tlaga Singha voucher cover?

Each person receives a Rp. 200,000 voucher for food and drinks at the Tlaga Singha pool bar.

Who should not take part?

The activity is not suitable for children under 10, pregnant women, or people with back or heart problems.