Ayung River rafting: price, difficulty and which tour to choose
The Ayung is the most popular rafting river near Ubud: about two hours on the water, class II to III rapids in the dry season, guides and equipment provided. It suits beginners and families, with a minimum age of 7 to 9 depending on the operator. According to booking pages consulted in October 2026, rafting alone is around 18 to 36 dollars per adult, more with meals and transfers; prices vary with the package, so read the details of the offer.
Highlights
The raft on the Ayung
A group of six to eight people, a guide at the back, helmets and life jackets provided. The route alternates calm stretches and rapids in a wooded gorge.
The start by the river
The put-in is at the bottom of the valley: one traveller review mentions about 300 steps down and back up. Wear shoes that stay on your feet.
The packages on offer
Rafting alone with lunch (2 to 5 hours depending on the offer), combined with a quad or swing in the same day (see quad biking in Bali and Bali swings at Ubud), or a pricier premium version. To compare with other outings, see Ubud in one day: which tour to choose.
Practical info
Tips
- Bring swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes; changing rooms and showers are usually included, to be checked. Anything not tied on ends up in the water: glasses with a strap, phone in a waterproof pouch or left in the car. Not suitable for people with a back injury, pregnant women or people with heart problems, according to several listings. The minimum age differs by operator (7 for one, 9 according to a tourism-board source): check before booking with children. A family outing combines well with a day in Ubud. Indicative prices from booking sites, to be confirmed.
How to get there
Departures are in the Ubud area, and most packages include hotel pickup (to be checked for your area). Otherwise a private driver drops you at the start point.
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