About this tour
Spend eight hours rafting the Ayung River through Ubud's lush landscape, with a private driver handling transport to and from your pick-up point. The tour pairs white-water sections with slower stretches past rice paddies and jungle, broken up by a sit-down lunch. You'll need moderate fitness and comfort in moving water—the rapids are gentle enough for confident swimmers but genuinely engaging.
Highlights
- Navigate varied Ayung River rapids through emerald forest
- Pass working rice terraces and traditional villages from water level
- Private AC transport included, three hours allocated for travel
- Hot lunch and full equipment provided
- In-person guide throughout the day
What to expect
Your driver collects you early morning and drives roughly 90 minutes to the Ayung put-in. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you'll paddle for two to three hours in a small group, combining faster sections with calmer stretches where your guide points out local life along the banks. The water's warm year-round. Mid-tour, you'll beach for lunch—usually Indonesian fare—before paddling back downstream. The return journey to your hotel takes another 90 minutes. Expect to be wet, tired, and fairly exhilarated by day's end.
Good to know
Moderate fitness essential; unsuitable if pregnant, having spinal issues, or with poor heart health. Bring sun protection and a change of clothes. The private vehicle means no group delays. Three hours of your eight are spent driving, not rafting.
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