RIVER TRIPS · INDONESIA RIVER CRUISES
Good indonesia river cruises fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 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!”
Start farther north on the Ayung River with Mason Adventures, a long-running Bali operator. Paddle through 33 class II and III rapids, jungle scenery, swirling channels, and waterfall stops, then use the clean changing rooms, hot showers, and buffet lunch before your hotel transfer.
“Excellent experience. Our guide was fantastic and kept us amused for the two hours of rafting. He made sure we were all okay. There are a lot of stairs(348) going down to the river and 343 coming up. Halfway up I was struggling (asthma) he waited while I took my medication and helped me up the rest of the stairs, ran across the street for water for me and let me rest before heading back. Amazing human being. Can not say enough about this experience❤️ The company is very efficient and organized.”
You’ll raft the Telaga Waja River with a professional guide such as Noman or Yoman, tackling moderate rapids, steep drops, waterfalls, and stone cliffs. The 2.5 to 3-hour run suits families and first-timers, and includes safety gear, showers, towels, coffee, and an Indonesian buffet lunch.
“Amazing experience! Beautiful scenery, not too scary but enough white water to have a few laughs, go under some waterfalls and be very enjoyable. There’s a few bumps into rocks but nothing the average person can’t handle. It’s 18km over about 2.5-3 hours with a couple of rest stops on the way and opportunities to purchase drinks & snacks. Only improvement would be the specified time. They say 9-12, but it was more like 10-1x so don’t book anything immediately after.”
You’ll raft about 18 kilometers down East Bali’s Telaga Waja River for roughly 2.5 hours, passing cliffs, waterfalls, rice fields, and a 5-meter dam drop. Guides including Yeoman, Yoga, Marlo, and Smile lead the trip, with safety gear, insurance, drinks, showers, towels, and a buffet lunch included.
“So much fun. Smile our guide was wonderful and we really enjoyed this activity. Have been recommending it as it’s more fun than the Ubud one”
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.”
Spend 5 to 6 hours rafting Ayung River rapids, eating lunch, and posing on a Bali jungle swing. Hotel transfers, equipment, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Wayan and Komang Sparsa add local stories, while massage, coffee tasting, and ATV rides are optional.
“Great value and fun. We were picked up on time in a nice car and taken to the base which is a bit of a drive from the river. The base has the life jackets, showers and lockers and is where you have the lunch. We were taken by a sort of truck to the top of the valley and then had to walk down steep steps to the river. (Down was easy, up was harder work ! but there was no pressure to go quickly and plenty of spaces to have a breather if you needed it). Guide Wayan was a good mix of fun and looking out for…”
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”
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