Ubud White Water Rafting
Experience exhilarating Ubud white water rafting on Bali’s Ayung River!
Navigate gentle rapids surrounded by lush jungle, hidden waterfalls, and ancient carvings. Perfect for families and adventurers, our tours include professional guides, safety gear, delicious lunch, and convenient transfers.
Create unforgettable memories amidst Bali’s stunning natural beauty.
Features
- Beginner-friendly Ayung River rapids.
- Stunning jungle scenery, waterfalls, and rice fields.
- Professional guides and international safety standards.
- All-inclusive packages with lunch and transfers (Ubud area).
- Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Inclusions
Includes
- Rafting Adventure: Approximately 2-2.5 hours of white water rafting on the Ayung River (about 12 km).
- Professional River Guide: Experienced and licensed guides to ensure your safety and enjoyment.
- Complete Safety Gear and Equipment: This includes helmets, life jackets, paddles, and rafts.
- Insurance Coverage: For participants generally aged 5 to 65 years old.
- Lunch: A delicious Indonesian buffet lunch at Surya Bintang Adventures Restaurant, often with choices like Crispy Duck, Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng), or Grilled Chicken (Ayam Bakar).
- Welcome Drink: Often tea or coffee upon arrival.
- Locker: To keep your belongings safe during the activity.
- Changing Rooms & Hot Shower Facilities: With soap, shampoo, and towels provided, allowing you to freshen up after the rafting.
- Bottled Water: For hydration during the activity.
- River Rafting Experience: The adventure itself, with scenic views of the jungle, waterfalls, and unique stone carvings.
Excludes
- Hotel Transfers: While many packages do include transfers from popular areas like Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, etc., some basic packages might not, or they might charge extra for specific pick-up/drop-off locations. Always confirm this when booking.
- Souvenir Photos/Videos: Professional photos and videos taken during the rafting are usually available for purchase separately.
- Personal Expenses: Any additional snacks, drinks (beyond the welcome drink and bottled water), or souvenirs you wish to buy.
- Gratuities/Tips: For your rafting guide and other staff are not included.
- Special Accompaniment for Young Children: For children below 5 years old, an exclusive professional river guide might be required at an additional cost (e.g., IDR 400,000).
- Medical Conditions: Participants with back problems, heart conditions, or pregnant travelers are generally not recommended to participate. The insurance coverage might also have specific age limits (e.g., typically 5-65 years old).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: The activity is generally not wheelchair accessible.
- Outside Food and Drinks: You usually cannot bring your own food and drinks onto the rafting adventure.
FAQs about Ubud Rafting
Yes, Ayung River rafting is generally considered safe and beginner-friendly. It features Class II-III rapids, which are suitable for first-timers, families, and those with no prior rafting experience. Most operators welcome children from 7 years old up to 65 years old. Professional guides accompany every raft, and safety equipment (helmets, life jackets) is provided.
No, swimming skills are typically not required. You’ll be wearing a life jacket, which will keep you afloat if you happen to fall out of the raft. Your guide will provide instructions and ensure your safety throughout the trip.
The actual time spent on the river is usually between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, covering a distance of approximately 10-12 kilometers. The total duration of the tour, including transfers, safety briefings, changing, and lunch, can be around 3.5 to 4 hours.
- Swimsuit: As a base layer.
- Quick-drying clothes: Opt for synthetic materials like nylon or polyester (e.g., rash guard, board shorts, or water leggings). Avoid cotton, as it stays wet and can make you cold.
- Secure footwear: Water shoes, strap-on river sandals, or old sneakers that can get wet and have good traction. Avoid flip-flops or loose sandals.
- Sun protection: Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses (with a strap to secure them).
- A change of dry clothes (including underwear) for after the trip.
- A compact towel (some operators provide them, but it’s good to have your own).
- Waterproof bag or pouch for small valuables (though it’s best to leave most valuables at your accommodation).
- Any personal medications.
- Some cash for photos/souvenirs or extra drinks.
Most packages include:
- Hotel transfers (from popular areas like Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur).
- Professional rafting guide.
- Safety equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle).
- Safety briefing.
- Buffet lunch (usually Indonesian food) after the rafting.
- Use of changing rooms and shower facilities.
- Insurance coverage.
- Bottled water during the tour.
It’s generally not recommended to bring valuable electronics on the raft unless they are in a highly secure, waterproof case. Some operators provide a dry bag for small items, or your guide might carry a small waterproof bag. Many tours offer professional photo/video services that you can purchase afterwards
White water rafting often continues in light rain, as it can even enhance the experience. However, in cases of extremely heavy rain or unsafe river conditions, tours might be canceled or rescheduled for safety reasons, with refunds usually provided.
