Ubud · Adventure · half day
Paddle the Ayung river through jungle gorges, past carved cliffs and tumbling side-waterfalls on a Class II to III white-water run — exhilarating but beginner-friendly, with a hot lunch at the top of the climb out.
Overview
The Ayung is Bali's longest river and its rapids are the sweet spot — lively enough to be a proper adventure, gentle enough for beginners and older kids. After a safety briefing you'll push off with a trained river guide steering every raft.
Between the rapids the gorge is pure jungle — vine-draped cliffs, hidden carvings and side-waterfalls you can paddle right under. It's about two hours on the water, then a climb out to a hot buffet lunch and a well-earned rest.
Collected and driven up towards Ubud and the river.
Helmets, vests and paddling basics with your river guide.
About two hours and ~12 km through the gorge, with calm stretches to soak it in.
Up the staircase to a hot buffet lunch and a change of clothes.
Dropped home by early afternoon.
Moderate and beginner-friendly. There's a long staircase down to the river and back up at the end.
Swimwear under quick-dry clothes, a change of clothes, and sandals with a strap.
Runs year-round; rapids are friskier in the wet season.
Great for families — minimum age is usually around 7. Tell us the kids' ages.
Gallery
Real moments from the day — photographed on location.
Where it happens
South Bali or Ubud.
The Ayung river near Ubud.
The Ayung gorge, central Bali.
Exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp the evening before.
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