Rafting · Ubud, Bali
Ayung River Rafting
Ubud, Bali · operated by ATV in Bali
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Ayung River rafting near Ubud costs IDR 350,000 (about USD 21) per person for a 2-hour trip covering roughly 10 kilometres of grade II–III rapids. The price includes a licensed river guide, helmet, buoyancy jacket, paddle and lunch after the trip. The Ayung is the gentlest of the three rivers here and suits first-time rafters and families.
- Grade II–III rapids — exciting without being intimidating
- Stone reliefs carved into the canyon wall above the water
- Waterfalls running straight into the river from the gorge sides
- Around 10–12 kilometres of river across two hours
- Licensed river guide steering each boat, maximum six people
- Lunch included after the trip
- Price
- From IDR 350,000
- Price is
- per person
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Location
- Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Languages
- English, Indonesian
- Max group
- 6 people
- Minimum age
- 9 years
- Start times
- 09:00 · 12:00
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Shared — join other guestsTwo hours of grade II–III water through the Ayung gorge below Ubud, past carved canyon walls and waterfalls, gentle enough for a first raft.
Quantity
RafterAge 9 and over · minimum 1
IDR 350,000
IDR 700,000
Select a participation date to continuePrefer to ask first? Message us on WhatsApp. We answer between 07:00 and 14:00 WITA (GMT+8), confirm availability there and take payment on the day.
Good to know
- Shared — you join other guests
- Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start
- Confirmed by us on WhatsApp
- Book at least 1 day ahead
- Minimum age 9
Cancellation & changes
- Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start
- No refund less than 1 day before the start
- No cancellation once the voucher has been used
When you book we will ask for: swimming ability — confident, not confident, or non-swimmer.
Ask a questionItinerary
- 10:00Check in and safety briefing
Arrive at the starting point above the gorge, change, and store valuables in a locker. The guide runs the safety briefing: paddle commands, how to sit, what to do if you go in, and how to hold the rope.
- 20:20Descent to the river
A walk down the steps into the gorge to the put-in point. It is several hundred steps and shaded most of the way, and the boats are already at the bottom.
- 30:35First rapids
Onto the water and into the first grade II sections while the crew gets used to paddling together. The guide calls the strokes and the early rapids are the practice run.
- 41:10Carved canyon walls and waterfalls
The flat middle section where the gorge narrows. The boat pulls in at the stone reliefs cut into the rock face, and again under one of the waterfalls that drops directly into the river.
- 51:45Final rapids and take-out
The last and busiest run of grade III water before the take-out point, then the climb back up out of the gorge.
- 62:30Shower and lunch
Showers and changing rooms at the finish, then a buffet lunch overlooking the valley, which is included in the price.
What's included
Included
- ✓Two hours on the Ayung River with a licensed river guide
- ✓Helmet, buoyancy jacket and paddle
- ✓Safety briefing
- ✓Buffet lunch after the trip
- ✓Shower, changing room and locker
- ✓Drinking water
- ✓Activity insurance
Not included
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be arranged — ask on WhatsApp)
- ✕Towel
- ✕Photos and video from the river photographer
- ✕Tips for the guide
What to bring
- •Swimwear to wear under quick-drying clothes
- •A full change of dry clothes
- •A towel
- •Sandals or shoes that can get wet and will stay on your feet
- •A waterproof camera on a secure strap, if you want your own photos
- •Sunscreen
Please note
- !Hotel pickup can be arranged from most areas of south and central Bali. Send your hotel name on WhatsApp and you will get the exact transfer price before you book.
- !Tours run in light rain — the tracks are at their best when they are wet. If conditions are genuinely unsafe the activity is rescheduled or refunded in full, and that call is made by the guide on the day.
- !Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Cancellations inside 24 hours, or a no-show at the meeting point, are charged in full. There is no charge to move your booking to another date if you tell us before the 24-hour window.
Meeting point and pick-up
Meeting point
The Ayung River starting point near Payangan, north of Ubud in Gianyar Regency. The exact pin is sent on WhatsApp when you book.
Hotel pickup can be arranged from most areas of south and central Bali. Send your hotel name on WhatsApp and you will get the exact transfer price before you book.
- 1Ayung River
- 2Ubud
- 3Payangan
- 4Gianyar Regency
About the Ayung Rafting
The Ayung is the river most people in Bali raft, and for good reason. It runs through a deep green gorge below Ubud with grade II and III rapids — enough to soak you and make the boat buck, not enough to frighten anyone. Between the rapids there are long flat stretches where the gorge closes in overhead and the loudest thing is birdsong.
The stretch has a genuine oddity in it: sections of the canyon wall have been carved in relief with Ramayana scenes and Balinese figures, cut directly into the rock face above the water. The guides pull the boat in so you can look at them properly.
Twelve kilometres of river, two hours on the water, six people to a boat with a licensed guide steering from the back. It is a straightforward, well-run day and it is the right first raft for anyone who has never done it.
Safety, weather and cancellation
Tours run in light rain — the tracks are at their best when they are wet. If conditions are genuinely unsafe the activity is rescheduled or refunded in full, and that call is made by the guide on the day.
Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start. No refund less than 1 day before the start. No cancellation once the voucher has been used.
Ayung Rafting questions
How much does Ayung River rafting cost in Bali?
Ayung River rafting near Ubud costs IDR 350,000 (about USD 21) per person for a 2-hour trip, including a licensed river guide, helmet, buoyancy jacket, paddle and buffet lunch afterwards.
Is Ayung River rafting safe for beginners?
Yes. The Ayung River runs at grade II–III, which is the gentlest of the three rivers offered here, and it is the standard choice for first-time rafters and families. Each boat carries a maximum of six people with a licensed guide steering.
Do I need to know how to swim to raft the Ayung River?
You do not need to be able to swim to go rafting in Bali. Every rafter wears a buoyancy jacket and a helmet, and a trained guide steers each boat.
What is the minimum age for Ayung River rafting?
The minimum age for Ayung River rafting is 9. It is the gentler of the Bali rivers, which is why families with children usually choose the Ayung over the Telaga Waja.
How long is the Ayung River rafting trip?
The Ayung River rafting trip covers about 10 to 12 kilometres and takes roughly two hours on the water. Allow four hours in total for the briefing, the walk down into the gorge, the trip, the climb back up, showering and lunch.
What is the difference between Ayung and Telaga Waja rafting?
The Ayung River near Ubud is grade II–III, takes two hours and suits beginners and families. The Telaga Waja River in Karangasem is grade III–IV, takes three hours, runs faster and finishes with a drop over a dam, so it suits people who want the harder trip.
Is lunch included with Ayung River rafting?
Yes. The IDR 350,000 Ayung River rafting price includes a buffet lunch served after the trip at the finishing point, along with showers, a changing room and a locker for valuables.
How many steps are there down to the Ayung River?
There are several hundred steps down into the Ayung gorge to the starting point, and a similar climb back out at the end. The path is shaded, and the climb out is the most physically demanding part of the day.
More questions are answered on the FAQ hub.
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