Ayung River White-Water Rafting near Ubud
4.7/5 · 2,533 reviews on GetYourGuide
The Ayung flows through a deep canyon below Ubud, past jungle, rice fields and small waterfalls. With an instructor in the raft, beginners and older children can handle the rapids. Afterwards you shower and eat at a restaurant above the river.
Itinerary
- Meeting or pickup and safety briefing
- Transfer to the river10 min
- Rafting on the Ayung River2 h
- Transfer10 min
- Lunch at a restaurant above the river30 min
- Drop-off
Practical information
- Duration
- 2.5–5 hours, about 2 hours on the river
- Pickup & start
- Optional hotel pickup; choose a start time between 9:00 and 13:00. Without transfer, meet at Ayung Valley, Jalan Raya Kedewatan 44, Ubud – arrive at least 15 minutes early.
- Language
- English, Indonesian, Chinese, Korean
- Group
- Group activity with an instructor in each raft
- Difficulty
- Moderate – mostly class II rapids, sometimes class IV in the rainy season; many steps down to the river
- Age
- Ages 5–65
- Operator
- Bali Toekad Experience
Included
- Transfer (depending on option)
- Service charge and tax
- Drinking water
- Rafting equipment
- Professional instructor
- Showers, towels, changing rooms and toilets
- Indonesian buffet lunch
- Insurance
Not included
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- Sandals or water shoes
- Sunscreen
Not suitable for
- Children under 5
- Pregnant women
- People with heart problems
- People over 65
- People with a low level of fitness
Good to know
- Luggage and large bags are not allowed.
- Leave your phone in the car or a waterproof pouch – you will get soaked.
Cancellation & payment
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later.
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