About this tour
Spend nine to ten hours combining white-water paddling on the Ayung River with cultural stops across Ubud. You'll start with a two-hour guided rafting run through jungle and rapids, followed by lunch, then explore the Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Tegenungan Waterfall in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup and all entrance fees, safety gear, and a professional English-speaking guide are included.
Highlights
- Two-hour Ayung River rafting with professional guide and safety kit
- Sacred Monkey Forest: observe macaques in their natural habitat
- Tegalalang Rice Terraces: photograph stacked green paddies
- Tegenungan Waterfall: swim and cool off mid-afternoon
- Ubud Palace: walk through royal compound architecture
- Buffet lunch included between activities
- Private vehicle throughout—no group minibuses
What to expect
Hotel collection at 8 AM sets the day in motion. The Ayung rapids demand focus but suit most fitness levels; guides handle safety. Expect cool water, some splashing, and decent current without extreme technical difficulty. After rafting, a shower and change of clothes are available before lunch. The afternoon shift is gentler: monkey spotting requires patience and awareness of your belongings, rice terrace viewing is photogenic but busy, and the waterfall offers a refreshing dip. You'll cover roughly 40–50 kilometres by vehicle across Ubud's scattered attractions.
Good to know
Minimum age five, maximum sixty. Not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Bring sunscreen, camera, spare clothes, and water shoes or sandals for rafting. Vegetarian meals available—notify at booking. Dress smart casual. The pace is steady but involves walking between sites and climbing to viewpoints.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.