Top Ubud White Water Rafting

The tour was just wonderful! The intercultural experience seemed genuine. The views were spectacular! The cultural experience was genuine and the views were spectacular. Wena was knowledgeable and attentive. He came on time. He made sure that we were safe from the monkeys. He communicated really clearly. He answered all our questions.

I had a wonder day trip with Prayoga! He provided great insight into each of the areas along the tour which included a traditional Balinese house, Monkey Forest, Bali Swing/lunch (with an infinity pool), Tirta Empul Temple, Ulu Petanu Waterfall, and Rice Terraces. He took great shots throughout the day allowing me to take home good pictures along with the memories. Everything was well planned out while still having opportunities of flexibility to adjust the schedule for any requests that came up during the day. I also strongly suggest letting the team know if you have any personal requests for additional places to see. I let them know if possible I'd love to see silversmithing in action and during the day I was taken to two different Silversmiths to see the process which was a highlight for me! Overall the day with Prayoga was filled with great conversation along with recommendations for other stops on my trip outside of Ubud.

After looking at dozens of tours across multiple platforms, we finally chose Bali Ari Tours — and were not disappointed! Communication was timely and courteous, and the price was very reasonable. We booked the 10 am slot and spent about two hours on the water. We opted for a shared raft with another couple (4 people + guide per raft). While the operator and others suggested a private raft, we thought it would be more fun to share the adrenaline rush — and it was! The Ayung River is only Class I-III, so it's actually a relatively gentle ride with a few fun bumps thrown in. Perfect if you've never tried white water rafting before. We had been warned about crowds on the water, but we didn't experience that. It was just our raft and one other behind us, so we had a really relaxed and fun time. We also appreciated that there aren't too many steps to get to and from the river. We'd heard other companies have access points with 700+ steps, so it's worth checking this when you book. The whole experience is very well managed — from check-in to the activity itself. There are lockers to leave your stuff, you get geared up with all the safety equipment, and then head to the start point. At the end, there are showers, towels are provided, and they even give you plastic bags for your wet swimwear and shoes. There was a buffet lunch afterwards, which we skipped as there weren't vegetarian options. Overall, we had a blast and would definitely recommend this operator!