RIVER TRIPS · INDONESIA RIVER CRUISES
Good indonesia river cruises fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Raft the Ayung River with a professional guide, passing jungle, waterfalls, wildlife, and carved stone walls. The rapids suit beginners, though the steep 300 to 400 steps each way require fitness. Guides such as Gede, Putu, and Ari are known for clear instruction and good humor.
“It was so funny, great group and guide! Highlight was the amazing waterfall”
You’ll paddle 12 kilometers along the Ayung River with a trained guide such as Wari, Witra, Wayan, or Lili. Expect jungle views, small waterfalls, rice fields, cliff carvings, a long stairway to the river, showers, and a buffet lunch afterward.
“Ayung water rafting is a must do visiting Bali. I this was my first time and it was an exciting experience. Our tour guide Abud gave us the necessary instructions for rafting, he was great.”
You’ll tube for about 1.5 hours on the Pakerisan River with safety equipment, an English-speaking guide, waterfall stops, showers, towels, and optional pickup across Bali. Gentle rapids suit beginners, while cold water, steps, and extra photo charges are worth noting.
“The activity was absolutely epic! The guides were the true stand outs of the activity, ensuring the whole adventure ran smoothly and safety was top priority. My partner and I always felt safe and genuinely had the time of our lives, SOOO much fun. Great for all skill levels, guides were always nearby. Would absolutely recommend. They also took the best photos of the trip (saves your phone from getting wet) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟+ stars!”
Take a 90-minute automatic ATV ride on private Ubud tracks with guides such as Putu, Yongki, Tokle, and Ucok. Expect jungle loops, the Snake Track, caves, muddy sections, river scenery, and a final water course. Boots, helmets, insurance, showers, towels, and guide-shot photos are included.
“Yongki was the BEST EVER!!! So so so much fun and he was so patient with us! Felt so safe with him and let’s not forget about his AMAZE photography!!! This guy is the best! We got picked up from our hotel and it was made so easy and simple. Very safe driver!! Thanks so much for a fab afternoon! Will recommend to everyone!”
Combine a few hours of Ayung River rafting with Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Art Market, Palace, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Hotel pickup, lunch, safety gear, and a professional guide are included. Expect many steps to the river, wet clothes, traffic delays, and a busy but varied day.
“Our driver Hendra was an excellent driver guide and photographer the tour was amazing and all attractions beautiful we recommend it to everyone who visits Bali”
Combine Ayung River rafting with an ATV ride through Ubud’s countryside. Guides lead both activities, with tunnels, waterfalls, rice fields, safety gear, bottled water, insurance, and buffet lunch included. Solo and tandem quad bikes are available, while hotel pickup requires the right booking option.
“Great fun, great guides. Fed twice. The quad bikes in particular were awesome because of the tunnels and waterfalls. As a warning they advertise pick up but then text you afterwards to say you have to make your own way there. Very sneaky but apart from that it was great.”
You’ll raft 11 kilometers along the Ayung River with an English-speaking instructor, passing rainforest, rice fields, gorges, wildlife, and a hidden waterfall. Class II and III rapids keep the trip lively without making it extreme. Lunch, safety gear, changing rooms, and towels are included, with hotel pickup available from several Bali areas.
Ride a tube through 13 to 15 river caves near Tegalalang, including three dark passages, with English-speaking guides such as Ketut, Madi, or Putu. Expect a gentle, scenic outing rather than wild rapids, followed by fried rice or noodles, drinks, and optional ATV riding.
“This was very fun!! It is a fairly relaxed tubing experience but we went through really cool tunnels, spotting geckos and even a baby bird. The guides were hilarious, helpful and ensured our safety. Krista and Yuda had us laughing the entire way, and took photos for us. Really recommend!”
Spend about 10 hours with an English-speaking driver-guide, rappelling 59 meters into Jomblang Cave, walking through a muddy tunnel to its famous sunbeam, then tubing through Pindul Cave. Lunch, transport, entrance fees, and equipment are included.
“The views were spectacular, everything is well organized. Great value for money. Memorable experience.”
Ride an ATV through Bali’s rice paddies, forests, villages, and highlands, then take a guided river-tubing session near Ubud. Safety gear, lunch, drinks, towels, and optional private transfers are included. Guides such as Teja, Dwi, Adi, Ketut, and Santika may help run your day.
“We had a good experience with ATV and water rafting. However after the rafting we had to wait more than 20mins before the car came to take us back to the car park.”
Start at 7:00 a.m. with private transport from Yogyakarta, then combine Pindul Cave tubing and Oyo River with a 100-meter rappel into Jomblang Cave. Guide Maxi has helped make the day flexible and personal, while lunch, equipment, and cave guides are included. Entrance fees cost extra.
“Maxi was my tour guide. He was so nice and even attempted to treat me breakfast! He took me to few extra stops because I moved quick. He was very positive, respectful and accommodating. He was very knowledgeable about all the Read more”
Combine a 1 to 1.5 hour single or tandem ATV ride through Ubud villages, rice fields, forest, Gorilla Face Cave, and tunnels with river tubing, lunch, safety gear, and optional hotel transfers. Guides including Teo, Tugus, and Harry are praised for helpful driving and family care.
“Our guides were the best and made it really fun, if you want to send it they let you when you get to the race track”
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