Top Ubud On the Water

Enjoy a fun-packed selection of water sports for the perfect Bali beach break. Soar above the ocean waters while parasailing, then get wet with a Jet Ski ride, enjoy thrills and spills on a donut boat, and try a banana boat too. Private round-trip hotel transfers make it easy to get there and back, and you’ll have access to shower facilities and lockers. Upgrade to add a cooking class.

Explore the underwater world hidden beneath Bali’s waves on this guided snorkeling experience. Look out for turtles, coral reefs, tropical fish, and more incredible marine wildlife. Take a break for a picnic lunch on the beach and to soak up some sun before heading to another swimming spot with your guide.

Save time and make the most of your day with a combo tour that includes whitewater rafting and an ATV ride. Pickup is included for convenient transfer from your hotel to the Ayung River. After a briefing and training, paddle the rapids down the Ayung River with a guide. After a buffet lunch, ride an ATV through rice fields, jungle, river, tunnel, waterfall, and canyons of Bali, followed by a sandwich and fries.

Thrill to Ubud’s signature adrenaline experience on this half-day guided white-water rafting adventure, which includes a buffet lunch. After a safety briefing, race 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) down the Ayung River, paddling through landscapes featuring waterfalls, rice paddies, and pristine forest. Upgrade to add round-trip hotel transfers from the Ubud, Seminyak, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Canggu, and Sanur areas.

Bali’s east coast is an idyllic spot for snorkeling, with far fewer crowds than the south and west coast, but finding the right tour to show you all the areas you don’t want to miss can be tricky. During this small-group tour, you visit two top snorkel sites—Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun—to swim and snorkel with an expert snorkeling instructor to make sure everyone stays safe and has fun.

Squeeze two Ubud adventures into one thrilling day on this private combo tour. Ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) through forests, rivers, and rice fields, then continue to the waters of the Ayung River, which are usually a mellow Class II but can rise to Class IV in the rainy season. Your day includes lunch, a guide, safety gear, and private hotel transfers from Ubud and south Bali.

Experience Bali’s natural beauty and enjoy a thrilling adventure at the same time with this small-group quad bike and white water rafting experience. Have fun on land and in the water, taking in rice fields, tropical forests, canyons, waterfalls, and much more. Enjoy convenient round-trip hotel pickup and don’t worry about getting lost at any point.

Rafting on the Ayung River is one of the signature adventure experiences in Ubud. Experience the thrills for yourself with this small-group half-day tour. Opt for round-trip transfers for a hassle-free day. With Class II-III rapids, the river is suitable for families and beginners and includes the opportunity to swim in the river and take in the scenic views.

Sometimes, the beach just isn’t enough, and you’re itching to get into the wild. Scratch that urge for adrenaline with these small-group adventures including lunch, safety gear, and a guide. Choose from rafting only, solo or tandem ATV, rafting and ATV, or ATV with a Bali swing. Hotel pickup and drop off from Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Canggu, Legian, and Seminyak are included for ease.

Bali’s vibrant coral reefs yield rich marine life that’s ripe for discovery by snorkeling and fishing. Skip the complications of haggling with boatmen and enjoy the ocean from your very own vessel on this half-day adventure. The entry level option includes both fishing and snorkeling in Padangbai: Upgrade to add lunch and round-trip transfers from Ubud or south Bali. You can also book a fishing-only package with lunch and transfers.

Tick off three distinctive Bali attractions in one day on a private tour of Heaven Gate Temple, Tirtagangga Park, and the Blue Lagoon. You’ll increase your chances of spotting marine life during a snorkel stop in crystal-clear water and can pose for photos at one of the island’s most Instagrammable spots. Enjoy hotel pickup and private transportation throughout the day.

Pair some of Bali's finest snorkeling with two charming waterfalls on this private day trip, with transfers direct from your hotel so there's no need to risk self-driving. First, snorkel two different spots in Padangbai from a traditional boat with a dedicated snorkeling guide; after an Indonesian lunch, see Kanto Lampo Waterfall and less-visited Suwat Waterfall.

Get an adrenaline rush as you raft the Ayung River with a professional guide. Bounce over rapids and wind past rainforest, rice paddies, and waterfalls as you float down the river. No prior experience is necessary on this half-day tour, which includes private hotel transfers and an Indonesian buffet lunch after your ride. Upgrade to visit the Kintamani area for views of Mt. Batur volcano and Lake Batur.

The Ayung River is a great place for adventurous travelers to ride the rapids and offers visitors access to parts of Bali that you can’t reach by car. This rafting tour takes you along the river and over class II rapids (that can go up to class IV during the rainy months). After your adventure, sit down to an included lunch, served buffet style.

Padangbai offers some of Bali’s most engaging snorkeling but, as sites are accessed by boat, a visit is tricky to do independently. This convenient package includes everything you need: private 2-way transfers from your hotel, villa, or apartment, use of snorkeling equipment, a traditional jukung boat, lunch, and bottled water. You’ll snorkel two sites—Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun—and might see anything from moray eels to a passing submarine.

Navigate the Ayung River on this guided rafting tour during the dry season in Ubud. Meander down the river safely as you take in the surrounding scenery including the Balinese rainforest and rice fields. Also be on the lookout for the Blue Javan Kingfisher. The river offers Class II- and III-level rapids, which are suitable for beginners and children.

It’s often hard to find an authentic wilderness experience in Bali, but the Munduk area delivers it. Avoid any chance of getting lost on this curated small-group adventure led by a seasoned trekking guide. Hike in natural rainforest; canoe across Tamblingan Lake to a temple; then swim in the dazzling Banyumala Twin Waterfalls. Your package includes hiking poles, snacks, and water: Upgrade to add transfers from addresses around Bali.

Discover Balinese nature on an 2-hour white water rafting adventure. In addition to round trip transportation from your hotel, the all-inclusive experience includes a buffet lunch. While action-packed, the activity is great for people of all ages and experience levels. Suit up in provided safety gear and tackle 33 rapids along the Ayung River. Along the way, take in your jungle surroundings and natural landscapes.

Share the crystal clear blue waters of Bali with manta rays and other exotic sea life on a full-day snorkel tour from Kuta. After transfer from your hotel, a speedboat takes your group to three unique snorkeling locations: Mantra Bay, Crystal Bay, and Toyapakeh. Later, explore the magical Mangrove Forest by kayak. Have a traditional Indonesian lunch during the tour • Relax in complimentary hotel pickup and drop-of • Swim with manta rays and other marine creatures in the wild • Explore the water with provided snorkel gear • All-inclusive tour with lunch, transportation, and equipment

Go white-water rafting on Bali’s Telaga Waja River for an action-packed trip. Spend about three hours on the water and experience the landscape up close as you cover both calm and bouncy sections of the river, with no need to descend or ascend loads of stairs as you do on the Ayung River. Your day includes lunch.

Try out a new adventurous activity of cave tubing, and combine it with the Tegalalang Rice Terraces or another adventurous activity on this half-day private tour. Enjoy pickup from different locations in Bali, then go tubing down the Dutch Heritage River cave near Tegalalang Village. After a included lunch, explore the rice terraces, or opt for an e-bike tour, ATV ride, jungle swing visit, or zipline adventure.

Bali’s Blue Lagoon is home to a variety of colorful marine life and is a great snorkel spot for families and beginners, due to its calm waters. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon and, if you’d like to upgrade your tour, enjoy visits to two nearby waterfalls to cap off your day.

Around sunrise, the wild dolphins near Lovina Beach come out to play. Join them, in a glass-bottom boat, on this private tour—with door-to-door transfers to ensure you sleep in as long as possible. After the dolphins, enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant, then visit Wanagiri Hidden Hills to take selfies on its spectacular swing, high above the lake. Upgrade to add stops at a waterfall and a temple.