Bali River Tubing Adventure Ubud

About this tour

Paddle down Bali's Ayung River on a 90-minute tubing run through jungle-clad gorges and cascading rapids. This six-to-seven-hour outing combines drift, swim stops, and guided ecology insights with a full day package: pickup from Ubud, lunch, and all gear. Your guide navigates you past emerald banks and natural rock formations whilst pointing out riverside wildlife and water systems. Most fitness levels manage the moderate float, though the bumps aren't suited to spine or heart issues.

Highlights

• 90-minute drift down Ayung River through dense jungle corridor
• Swimming holes and ledge jumps at natural stops
• Expert guides explain river ecology and local water management
• Lunch and snorkelling gear included in full-day package
• Air-conditioned transport to and from Ubud
• Grade II–III rapids, manageable for most swimmers

What to expect

You'll meet your guide early morning and travel by air-conditioned van to the Ayung River put-in. After a safety briefing and equipment check, you'll climb into an inflatable tube and push off. The river meanders through steep jungle banks, dropping through small rapids and over smooth rock slides. Your guide floats nearby, calling stops at deeper pools where you can swim or jump from low ledges. Expect to get thoroughly wet and muddy. Mid-way through, you'll pull ashore for a riverside lunch before continuing downstream to the takeout point.

Good to know

Bring a waterproof bag for valuables and a change of clothes. The river runs year-round but swells after heavy rain, making rapids faster. Not suitable for anyone with spine, heart, or pregnancy concerns. Arrive with decent fitness; tubing requires arm strength to stay balanced.