Ubud: Rice Teracces,Gorila Face ATV & Rafting

Ubud’s greenery gets much more exciting when you trade the usual sightseeing vehicle for a quad bike and a raft. This full-day outing takes you through rice paddies, rivers, and Gorilla Face Cave, then sends you down the Ayung River, Bali’s longest river, by raft.

I like the useful mix of activities: the ATV ride gives you control and mud-splashed fun, while rafting lets you sit back and enjoy jungle views and waterfalls. I also like the choice between a tandem ATV and your own quad. The main catch is the low $24 price: entrance fees for the ATV, rafting, and rice terraces are not included, and solo participants must pay 300,000 Indonesian rupiah for a driver.

Key points

• Gorilla Face Cave adds a memorable landmark to the ATV route, alongside rice fields, rivers, and tropical jungle.
• The ATV section lasts about 1.5 hours, with tandem and solo riding options.
• Ayung River rafting takes about 3.5 hours in the itinerary, although the activity description refers to about 2.5 hours on the river, so confirm the exact timing before booking.
• Pickup and drop-off are available in Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, and Ubud.
• Lunch includes fried rice or noodles, with showers available after both outdoor activities.
• Reval was singled out for helpful service and securing a better price for the ATV and rafting activities.

A full day built around Ubud’s outdoors

This is not a quiet Ubud cultural tour. It is an active day that links two popular Bali adventures: an ATV ride near the Beji River and whitewater rafting on the Ayung River.

You begin with transport from one of five pickup areas, unless you choose to meet the group directly. From there, the day moves into the Ubud area, where you receive safety instructions and the equipment needed for the ride.

The plan is fairly ambitious. You will be moving from vehicle to ATV, then from ATV to raft, with showers and lunch fitted between the main activities. That makes this a good choice if you want to cover a lot in one day, but it is less suitable if you prefer a slow morning with long pauses.

The tour is offered for private or small groups, and the guide language is English. The experience provider is Mount Batur Vulcano, while the driver handles the transportation between stops.

The ATV ride through rice fields and Gorilla Face

The ATV portion is the most unusual part of the day because it is not limited to a simple dirt track. The route is described as passing through jungle, rivers, rice paddies, and Gorilla Face Cave, with different types of ground along the way.

Gorilla Face appears to be the visual centerpiece of the route. The name alone tells you what to expect: a rock formation or cave feature shaped like a gorilla’s face. It gives the ride a clear point of interest beyond mud, bends, and engine noise.

The rice paddies provide a different mood. Instead of enclosed forest, you get open views across Bali’s cultivated countryside. These fields are part of the everyday setting around Ubud, so the ride connects adventure with the working rural side of the island.

You can ride a tandem ATV with a companion or drive your own quad. A tandem machine is practical if one person is less confident or if you simply want to share the activity. A solo ATV gives you more control, but it may involve an extra charge for a driver if you are traveling alone.

The listed riding time is about 1.5 hours. That is long enough to feel like a real activity, but not so long that the machine becomes the only thing you do all day. Afterward, you have time to shower before moving on to rafting.

Keep your expectations sensible. This is an organized recreational ride, not a remote wilderness expedition. You will be following a planned route through the Ubud area. The appeal comes from the variety of scenery and the chance to handle the ATV yourself.

Tandem or solo quad: choosing the right setup

The choice of ATV matters more than it may seem. A tandem ride lets you share the experience and can help keep the cost manageable for two people. It also means one person operates the vehicle while the other rides along.

A solo quad feels more active because you are responsible for steering and speed. It is the better pick if driving is the main reason you want to book. Solo participants should pay close attention to the 300,000 rupiah driver charge listed for this experience.

That extra cost is important because the headline price does not tell the whole story. The tour price is $24 per person, but entrance tickets for the ATV, rafting, and rice terraces are excluded. Ask for the full amount before committing, especially if you are booking alone.

One useful detail comes from the service provided by Reval, who was praised for being helpful and for obtaining a better price than the advertised cost for the ATV and whitewater rafting. You should not assume that every booking will receive the same adjustment, but it is worth asking the driver or provider about the total activity cost.

Rafting the Ayung River for up to three and a half hours

The Ayung River section changes the pace. After the ATV ride and shower, you board a raft for a long stretch on Bali’s best-known rafting river.

The route is described as passing through green jungle and waterfalls. From the water, you get a lower and more enclosed view of the island than you do from the ATV trail. The river becomes the main setting, with rock, flowing water, and forest replacing the open rice fields.

The timing needs clarification. The itinerary gives rafting as 3.5 hours, while the activity description says you will enjoy about 2.5 hours on the Ayung River. That difference may reflect the total rafting segment, including preparation and river access, rather than time actually spent moving downstream. Still, you should ask the provider which figure applies to your departure.

Rafting is also the less self-directed part of the day. The ATV gives you a steering wheel; the raft follows the river with a guide and group. You can expect a physical activity with moving water, but the supplied details do not specify the difficulty level, rapids, or minimum age. If those details matter to you, confirm them before booking.

The river section is valuable because it gives you more than a quick photo stop. A two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half-hour segment creates room to see the river setting properly. It also balances the ATV ride: after spending time driving, you can focus on the surrounding jungle and waterfalls.

A second shower follows the rafting activity. That is a small but important practical benefit. You will likely want clean clothes before lunch and the ride back to your accommodation.

Rice terraces and the coffee plantation stop

Rice terraces are part of the advertised outing, but the details are brief. Entrance tickets for the rice terraces are not included, so treat this as a possible stop that carries an additional charge rather than assuming it is covered by the $24 rate.

The terraces matter because they show a side of Ubud that engines and rapids cannot. Their stepped fields reflect the island’s farming traditions and give you the open, layered views that many people associate with central Bali.

The itinerary also includes a coffee plantation and coffee tasting. This is a shorter, more relaxed pause between the active parts of the day. You can sample local coffee and take a break from the ATV and river schedule.

The information does not specify which plantation you visit, how long you stay, or which coffees are served. I would treat it as a bonus stop, not the main reason to book. If you have strong opinions about plantation visits, ask whether there is time to browse or buy products.

Lunch, showers, and the day’s rhythm

Lunch is described as fried rice or noodles. It is simple, familiar food that suits an active day, especially after rafting. You should not book this expecting a long culinary experience. The value is convenience: food is included in the flow of the day rather than requiring another stop.

The showers are equally practical. One comes after the ATV ride and another after rafting, giving you a chance to remove mud, river water, and sweat before eating or returning to your hotel.

The overall rhythm is busy:

• Pickup or meeting point departure
• Safety briefing and ATV preparation
• About 1.5 hours on the quad-bike route
• Shower and change
• Ayung River rafting
• Second shower
• Fried rice or noodles
• Coffee tasting
• Return to your accommodation or meeting point

The exact order may vary. The itinerary places rafting before the ATV ride and coffee plantation, while the activity description explains the ATV first and rafting afterward. That inconsistency is another reason to confirm the day’s sequence when you book.

Transport from five Bali areas

Pickup is available from Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, and Ubud. Drop-off is offered in the same five general areas, although the listed order differs.

This is useful if you are staying outside Ubud and want one arranged day rather than separate taxis. It also makes the tour more appealing for visitors who do not want to negotiate transport to two different activity sites.

The tradeoff is time on the road. A pickup route covering several Bali resort areas can make the day longer, especially if the group is spread across Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, and Ubud. The supplied details do not give exact pickup times or travel durations, so ask for your estimated departure and return time.

A private or small-group option may make the transfers easier and give the day a more personal feel. The available information does not specify the size or price difference for each format, so compare those details before paying.

What the $24 price really covers

At $24 per person, this looks like a strong deal for a day combining transport, two major activities, lunch, showers, and coffee tasting. But the included section only identifies the driver, while the excluded section specifically says entrance tickets for the ATV, rafting, and rice terraces are not covered.

That makes the advertised price a starting point rather than a complete budget. You need to add the activity entrance fees, and solo visitors need to account for the 300,000 rupiah driver payment.

The price can still offer good value if you want ATV and rafting in one booking. Paying separately for transport, a quad-bike session, a rafting trip, and food could be less convenient and possibly more expensive. The key is to get the final total in writing or confirm it clearly with the provider.

Reval’s reported help with getting a better activity price is worth noting. A good driver can make a difference on a day that depends heavily on transfers, timing, and coordination. The available feedback repeatedly highlights helpful, friendly driving and guiding, though the total number of ratings is small.

Who will enjoy this Ubud adventure

I would recommend this for you if you want a high-energy day and prefer active sightseeing to a string of temples and markets. It works particularly well for friends, couples, and families who like having a choice between tandem and solo ATV riding.

It also suits visitors with limited time in Bali. You can see rice fields, jungle, a cave formation, a river, waterfalls, and a coffee plantation in one organized outing.

You may want to choose another experience if your main goal is peace and quiet, detailed cultural interpretation, or a relaxed Ubud day. The schedule is full, the price exclusions require attention, and the exact rafting duration and activity order are not fully consistent in the supplied details.

Because rafting and ATV riding are physical activities, you should also check the operator’s rules if you have concerns about age, health, swimming ability, or driving requirements. Those conditions are not provided here, so do not assume the activities suit every participant.

Booking details worth checking first

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those policies help if your Bali schedule is still shifting.

The tour is available with an English-speaking guide, and private or small-group arrangements are offered. Before booking, I would confirm four things: the complete cost after entrance fees, the solo driver charge, the actual rafting time, and the order of the ATV and rafting sessions.

Also confirm your pickup area and return point. Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, and Ubud are all listed, but the exact pickup time is not.

Should you book this tour?

Book it if you want maximum activity in one Ubud day and like the idea of steering an ATV through rice paddies before rafting past jungle and waterfalls. The combination is varied, the transport options are useful, and the practical showers and lunch make the schedule easier to manage.

I would be cautious if you are choosing it only because of the $24 headline price. The excluded entrance tickets and 300,000 rupiah solo driver charge can change the final cost. Confirm those extras, clarify the rafting duration, and ask for the day’s order.

For active visitors who value convenience, this is a promising package. For everyone else, the pace and extra charges deserve a careful look before you commit.

FAQ

Where can I be picked up for the tour?

Pickup is available from Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, and Ubud.

Where can I be dropped off afterward?

Drop-off is available in Seminyak, Sanur, Ubud, Kuta, and Canggu.

How long is the ATV ride?

The quad-bike ride is listed as approximately 1.5 hours.

How long is the rafting activity?

The itinerary lists rafting for 3.5 hours, while the activity description refers to about 2.5 hours on the Ayung River. Confirm the exact timing with the provider.

Are entrance tickets included in the $24 price?

No. Entrance tickets for the ATV, rafting, and rice terraces are not included.

Is there an extra charge for solo visitors?

Yes. Solo travelers are required to pay 300,000 Indonesian rupiah for a driver.