Top Ubud On the Water

The Ayung River outside Ubud offers some of Bali's best white-water rafting, with Grade II–III rapids interspersed with mellower patches. Get out in nature the fun way in complete safety on this small-group adventure that includes safety gear, a waterproof bag, and training—a professional rafting guide is on board every single raft. After the rafting, enjoy a shower (towel included) before sitting down to a local lunch.

Spend the day traveling around some of Bali’s isolated highlights without worrying about how to get around. Drive around the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, your private driver behind the wheel, and stop at a range of tranquil and spellbinding destinations. See Tanah Lot Temple sitting steadfast in the ocean; walk around the rolling green paddy fields of Jatiluwih; take grand photos at the Balinese Handara Gate; and swing over the jungle, enjoying the grand views of the Twin Lakes, at Wanagiri Hills.

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

Pair Lempuyang Temple, home of the Instagram favorite Gates of Heaven, with the Blue Lagoon, offering some of mainland Bali's best snorkeling, on this private door-to-door adventure. Reach the temple in the morning for photos, then snorkel Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with your very own professional instructor/guide. After, visit a coffee plantation to learn how Balinese people make coffee.

For those seeking an exhilarating white-water rafting experience, the Telaga Waja River is Bali's premier destination. This amazing 3-hour journey is perfect for adventurers looking to conquer thrilling Class III-IV rapids that offer the perfect balance of excitement and challenge. As you navigate the river, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking scenery, from lush rain forests and verdant rice terraces to dramatic stone cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Feel the refreshing spray as you pass directly under a stunning waterfall, a highlight of the trip. Midway through your journey, we'll stop for a well-deserved break, giving you the perfect opportunity to capture photos with your friends and family against the stunning natural backdrop. Our well-trained and professional rafting guides are dedicated to ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip for everyone, from beginners to families with children. Your safety is our top priority, making this an unforgettable adventure suitable for all.

Explore the eastern side of Bali with your own private guide on a full-day tour from Kuta and nearby towns. Visit highlights including Ujung Water Palace, Lempuyang Temple, and the water gardens of Tirta Gangga. Have time to stop for photo ops, and learn about Bali’s heritage from your guide throughout the day. Your tour includes entrance tickets, private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you descend the spectacular Telaga Waja River. This journey is a perfect blend of exhilarating rapids and serene natural beauty, making it a must-do for any visitor to Bali, whether you're a first-timer or an experienced rafter. Your 3-hour expedition begins, carving a path through a landscape of incredible diversity. Marvel at the sheer stone cliffs, drift past emerald rice terraces, and feel the cool mist of the tropical rain forest. The river reveals its secrets as you pass under quaint bamboo bridges and feel the powerful spray of a hidden waterfall. Our expert guides ensure a safe and thrilling ride, making the rapids exciting but manageable for all. The grand finale? A heart-pounding optional leap from the Bajing dam, a perfect climax to a day of adrenaline and awe. This is more than just rafting; it's a journey into the wild heart of Bali.

Bali’s two top adrenaline adventures are white-water rafting and all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) rides. Combine the two on this thrilling private trip through Ubud’s dazzling countryside, with hotel transfers and a local buffet lunch included. For both activities, your guides provide safety gear and basic training. Choose between a solo ATV, where everyone drives, or tandem, where you ride as a pair.

Begin your Bali vacation the right way with a comfortable and convenient private arrival transfer from Denpasar’s Ngurah Rai International Airport to your hotel or rental. Sail past taxi touts with this easy and efficient service that covers a wide range of areas, including far-flung Lovina and Candidasa. Greet your courteous driver and travel directly to your accommodation to begin your vacation in style.

Make your time on the Island of the Gods even more epic with this full-day private outdoor adventure. Perfect for people who like to combine sightseeing with activities—and don’t want to worry about organizing transport, lunch, and everything else—this tour includes an ATV adventure through the jungle and rice paddies to secret caves and waterfalls, as well as a whitewater rafting trip down the Ayung River.

Combine Balinese culture with adventure on a full-day downhill cycling tour from Ubud. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the dramatic landscapes surrounding the Kintamani volcano to enjoy a coffee-tasting session, breakfast and scenic vistas of Lake Batur. Then, you’ll cycle downhill for 3.5 hours through rural villages and picturesque scenery. Stop to listen to commentary from your guide and to visit a local family compound and then conclude your tour with a Balinese lunch and drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

Looking to add a bit of adventure to your Balinese vacation? Consider a white-water rafting trip along the beautiful Ayung River. This guided river tour will take you along an 11-kilometer stretch of the river, complete with 28 class II and III rapids to conquer. All safety equipment and instruction is provided, and rafters of all levels, including first-timers, are welcome to join.

If you’ve tried Bali’s unique cuisine and want to be able to recreate it back home, this small-group Balinese cooking class is an ideal activity for you: The morning session visits a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn about spices and techniques from a professional Balinese cook, then enjoy eating the fruits of your labor. Transfers from Ubud hotels are included.

Enjoy an adrenaline-packed day—with none of that adrenaline coming from driving—on two classic Ubud adventures. First, take a white water rafting trip down the Ayung River. After a buffet lunch and a coffee plantation tour, capture the photos of a lifetime at Bali Swing. Finally, admire the serene beauty of Tegallalang Rice Terrace. Your day includes door-to-door transfers from your hotel.

From arriving at the airport to transferring from Ubud to south Bali’s beaches, getting around Bali island can be hard. Make it easy when you book this private 1-way transfer service, including hotel pickup, to or from the airport, or to the popular south Bali beach destinations of Kuta, Seminyak, and Sanur. There’s no need to haggle or wait on apps: simply prebook online, in the currency of your choice.

Build your own itinerary without braving Bali’s chaotic roads on this 100% customizable full-day door-to-door tour for up to five travelers. Your experienced driver/guide will help you design the perfect day out for you, be that shopping in Ubud, a dance at Batubulan, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, or a coffee plantation.

This full-day excursion to the Ayung River and Ubud offers adventure and culture in equal measure. Ideal for families, this tour includes white-water rafting on the Ayung River and a visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Under the guidance of your instructor, you’ll paddle for a few hours past lush jungle scenery and dramatic cliffs. See, too, the wild macaques of the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and explore Ubud Market and Ubud King Palace. Lunch, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

With a longer rafting route than most Bali rivers plus a thrilling (optional) dam descent, the Telaga Waja River delivers some of Bali’s most exciting white-water rafting. Join an experienced rafting guide for this fun adventure, with a simple buffet lunch and a shower included, as well as all necessary equipment. Two-way transfers keep things simple, with pickup from Keramas, the Ubud area, and much of south Bali.

Experience a relaxing arrival into Bali Ngurah Rai Airport with a guaranteed arrival transfer to Ubud or Sanur. Don’t worry about taxis or finding WiFi for rideshare apps, just walk right out of arrivals and you’ll find your driver waiting for you with your name on a sign. Suitable for up to four travelers, this door-to-door transfer will take you from the airport all the way to your accommodation in air-conditioned comfort.

Don’t waste your precious vacation time in Bali at a subpar beach. Instead, relax on Nusa Dua, Geger, and Padang Padang Beaches all in the same day on this private full-day tour, direct from your Ubud or south Bali hotel. Once you’ve had your fill of the sea, watch the sunset at Uluwatu Temple followed by a kecak and fire dance performance. Please note: Entrance fees are at your expense.

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, particularly after a long flight, with freelance drivers and taxi touts all hustling for your business. Get your vacation off to an easy start and a stress-free finish when you book this private round-trip airport transfer service, in a comfortable car with space for up to four travelers plus luggage. To avoid confusion, your driver will hold a sign with your name.

Unpredictable traffic and unreliable apps make a dangerous combo when it comes to planning your departure from Bali. Ensure your vacation ends as smoothly as it’s passed when you prebook this private 1-way airport transfer—online, in advance, for a transparent fee in the currency of your choice. Your driver will meet you, greet you, help with your luggage, and get you to the airport in good time.

Take a hot air balloon ride over the lush interior of Bali for excellent views of the paddies, jungles, mountains, and hot springs that span across the island by booking this experience, which includes stops at the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) temple and at the Ubud Market. This tour departs from Ubud's Chedi Club, with hotel pickup and drop-off from select Balinese towns included.

Whether you call it an "all-terrain vehicle" (ATV) or a "quad bike", roaring through the countryside on one of these beasts is a signature Ubud experience. This convenient package includes everything you need: a guide, helmet, and rubber boots to ensure a safe adventure, a locker to store your gear, a shower with a towel, and lunch. Round-trip transfers direct from your hotel means there's no need to risk self-driving.