Ride only
Only the quads
Quads, lunch, mud
- RideJust 1.5 hours
- Whole outing1.5 to 9 hours in all
- Largest group allowed6 ATVs
- Rated4.81 from 6,489
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Best ride for you
A short ride to two waterfalls
from $39
It lists 1 to 1.5 hours and passes the Barong Caves.
Best ride for you
Quads first, then the Ayung
from $16
Our combined day lists 3 to 8 hours with a meal after the rafting.
Best ride for you
A guided ride with lunch
from $22
The ride runs 1.5 hours inside an outing of 1.5 to 9 hours.
Best ride for you
A private day with a zip-line
from $22
Up to 5 guests per transfer vehicle, a zip-line and optional Cretya pool access.
Near Ubud, an ATV outing can mean a quick ride to a waterfall, a muddy half-day with lunch, a ride that ends on a raft, or a private day with a pool. Here is how to tell them apart and which one fits you.
Editorial team, atvubud.quest · Updated November 2, 2026 · About 6 min to read
The ride in brief
- Ride and riverOur combined listing adds Ayung rafting to the quads; 6,509 reviews, rated 4.85.
- Ride and lunchA ride-only listing lists the ride at 1.5 hours inside an outing of 1.5 to 9 hours.
- Short and scenicOne quad ride past waterfalls and caves is listed at 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Private and extrasA private listing adds a zip-line and optional pool access, up to 5 guests per transfer vehicle.
- Cancel a quad booking, no feeEvery listing compared here is free to cancel until the day before.
What to read in a listing before the star rating
A listing's title names the vehicle and the setting, and its details tell you what you are really buying. When you size up a Bali ATV tour, start with two numbers: the length of the ride and the length of the whole outing. On a typical ride-only listing near Ubud the ride is 1.5 hours, while the outing can run from 1.5 to 9 hours once lunch, pickup and other stops are added.
Then read what is bundled in. Ride-only, ride plus river, ride plus zip-line and ride plus a pool club are different days at different prices, so compare like with like. A listing that bundles a river, a meal and a transfer will usually last longer than one that sells only the ride, and neither is wrong for the right traveler. After that check pickup, group size and the arrival time, because a late arrival can shorten the ride on some listings.
Finally, look at cancellation. Every listing in this guide is free to cancel until the day before the start, and most of them add reserve now and pay later. That makes it cheap to hold a place while you decide, as long as you remember the deadline.
Listings in one grid
The ATV outings near Ubud side by side
| Listing | What the price brings along | Length listed | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ride and raft | ATV ride plus Ayung rafting | 3 to 8 hours in all | 4.85 from 6,509 |
| Ride with lunch | Guided quad ride, lunch | 1.5 to 9 hours in all | 4.81 from 6,489 |
| Gorilla Face ride | Quad ride with lunch | 1.5 to 8 hours in all | 4.80 from 1,517 |
| Second combo | ATV plus white water | 1.5 to 8 hours in all | 4.90 from 1,407 |
| Waterfalls, caves | Short quad ride | From 1 to 1.5 hours | 4.73 from 1,529 |
| Long-tunnel ride | Kuber ride, waterfalls | Just 1.5 hours | 4.82 from 373 |
| Private zip-line | Quads, zip-line, pool | 1.5 to 8 hours in all | 4.89 from 675 |
Lengths and ratings as each listing shows them; every price is a from-price, so open the booking page for the real total.
The ride on its own, with lunch
The plain ATV outing is a guided quad ride with a safety briefing, no prior experience required, and a choice of single or tandem ATV at booking. One such listing has 4.81 stars over 6,489 reviews, with guides who speak French, English and Indonesian. It is capped at 6 ATVs per group.
A second ride-only listing, rated 4.80 from 1,517 reviews, adds lunch at the ATV base, optional hotel pickup and drop-off, and free parking for guests who arrive by scooter or car.
Both list the same practical rules. Bring a change of clothes for the muddy tracks, expect lockers, safety gear, towels and showers on site, and know that the ride goes ahead rain or shine. On a tandem party that has an odd number of riders, the odd one out rides solo and pays an extra on-site charge.
How many riders rated each
Reviews on record, by listing
- Ride and raft6,509
- Ride with lunch6,489
- Waterfalls, caves1,529
- Gorilla Face ride1,517
- Second combo1,407
- Private zip-line675
- Long-tunnel ride373
Review counts as shown on each listing; a larger count is a stronger signal, not a verdict.
The ride that ends on a raft
Our own listing adds Ayung River rafting to the ride and carries 6,509 reviews with a rating of 4.85. The ride runs about 1.5 hours and the rafting about 2.5 hours, and the whole outing is listed at 3 to 8 hours by option.
Another ride-plus-rafting listing scores 4.90 over 1,407 reviews and lists 1.5 to 8 hours with a live English-speaking guide. A third pairs the ATV with Cretya pool access and optional rafting, privately, with a car transfer, and is rated 4.88 from 64 reviews.
These combos suit travelers who want one booking to cover the whole outdoor day, with a meal built in and no second operator to find. They also ask more of your legs and your kit, and they give you a story to tell about the river that a plain quad ride does not, because a river walk and wet clothes come with the rafting half, and the combined page of this guide goes through that half in detail.
Kinds of day on offer
Ride only, ride and river, or ride and extras
Combo
Ride and river
Quads, then rafting
- RideClose to 1.5 hours
- RaftingClose to 2.5 hours
- Whole outing3 to 8 hours in all
- Rated4.85 from 6,509
Private
Ride and extras
Private, zip-line, pool
- Per transfer carUp to 5 guests
- ExtrasZip-line, Cretya pool
- Whole outing1.5 to 8 hours in all
- Rated4.89 from 675
A short ride with a destination
If you have a half-day at most, two listings put the destination first. One runs a quad ride past two waterfalls and the Barong Caves, lists 1 to 1.5 hours, and wants you there 25 to 30 minutes before your slot for sign-in and the briefing; it scores 4.73 over 1,529 reviews.
The other, a Kuber ride, is listed at 1.5 hours with a 750-metre natural cave tunnel and waterfalls, and is rated 4.82 from 373 reviews. It wants guests there 30 minutes ahead, for registration, the briefing and a short trial run, and warns that latecomers may be moved to a later trip.
Read the special cases of that second listing before you book. It states that upgrading a single ATV to a tandem costs IDR 400,000 extra and a tandem split into two singles costs IDR 600,000 extra. The other listings only say that an extra charge applies on site, so ask what it is and when it is due, and keep the answer in writing. A figure you were quoted in advance is easier to hold the base to than one you hear at the counter.
Price the options
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- Ride and raftATV plus river · each, from $16
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View - Ride with lunchATV only · each, from $22
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View - Waterfalls, cavesA quick ride · each, from $39
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View - Long-tunnel rideKuber · each, from $51
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Lowest GetYourGuide prices converted at the ECB rate; the exact total shows at checkout.
From search to saddle
Booking an ATV ride in six moves
Pick a type of day
Ride, river or pool
Decide which day type fits your time and your group before you open any listing.
Open the listing
Check the fine detail
Check ride length, pickup, group size and the arrival time.
Check the policy
Cancellation
Every listing here is free to cancel until the day before the start.
Fix the pickup
The morning plan
Pickup times follow your booking; private ones can start at 7:00 AM.
Get there ahead of time
Registration and briefing
Be there 25 to 30 minutes ahead for the waterfall ride, 30 for the long-tunnel ride.
Ride
Mud, then a shower
Change clothes, ride, then use the lockers, towels and showers.
Rides that come with a zip-line or a pool
A private listing combines the quad ride with a zip-line at Alas Harum and optional access to the Cretya pool, with the transfer set for up to 5 guests per transfer vehicle, and is rated 4.89 from 675 reviews.
It sets conditions worth reading. The Cretya pool is for adults only and anyone under 18 is not allowed in, the listing suits adults and teens with moderate fitness, and it is not recommended for pregnant guests or those with back or heart conditions.
Some pickups on it start as early as 7:00 AM, so plan the night before accordingly. A second zip-line option is rated 4.84 from 359 reviews and lists 1.5 to 7 hours. Either way, the quad ride becomes one block of a longer day, and you should check how much of the day is the ride itself.
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Ahead of the book button
A checklist for any ATV listing
Written in the listing4
- Ride length against whole-outing length
- Pickup, and where the day starts
- Group size and the tandem rules
- How long cancelling stays free
Packed in your bag3
- A complete dry outfit
- Closed shoes that can get muddy
- Cash for anything paid on site
Come the morning3
- Arrive when the listing asks
- Drinking water and sun cream
- Your confirmation email, ready to show
Reading ratings without being fooled by them
Ratings across the listings above sit in a narrow band, from 4.73 to 4.90, and the review count and the written details say more than the second decimal does. When you read the reviews themselves, look for the guide, the group size and how the day began, which the headline score hides.
Three listings show a breakdown. The combined day scores 4.9 for its guide, 4.8 for transportation and 4.8 for value; the Gorilla Face ride-only listing scores 4.9, 4.8 and 4.7; and the zip-line listing the same 4.9, 4.8 and 4.7. The guide score is the highest line on each.
Beyond ratings, Australia's Smartraveller urges travelers to research providers with care, obey every safety instruction and pick activities that match their ability and experience.2 It also cautions that firms in Indonesia, adventure outfits among them, may fall short of Australian norms for safety and upkeep.3 That is a reason to treat the safety briefing as part of what you are buying, and to ask the base staff to repeat anything you did not catch before you start the engine.
FAQ
Asked often, answered plainly.
Which is the best ATV tour in Ubud?
It depends on the format you want.
Ride only, ride plus rafting, a short ride to waterfalls and caves and a private outing with a pool are different days; the quiz and the table on this page sort them.
How long does an ATV ride in Ubud last?
The ride itself is listed at 1 to 1.5 hours.
The ride-only listing gives 1.5 hours and the waterfall-and-cave ride 1 to 1.5 hours; whole outings run longer with lunch or pickup.
Can beginners ride an ATV near Ubud?
The ride-only listing says no experience is needed.
It includes a safety briefing and states that no prior experience is required.
Can I be collected from my hotel?
A number of listings include it.
On the private zip-line listing the pickup time you choose is your actual pickup time.
What does a ride with a long cave tunnel cost?
From $51 on the Kuber listing.
That listing is a 1.5 hour ride with a 750-metre tunnel and waterfalls.
Can I cancel an ATV booking?
Yes, no fee up to the previous day.
You can cancel any of the listings compared here free of charge until the day before the start.
Will the rides go ahead in rain?
The listings say they do.
The combined day, the ride-only listings and the Kuber ride all run in rain.
Sources
- Smartraveller (Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) · Indonesia travel advice
- Smartraveller (Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) · Indonesia travel advice ↩
- Smartraveller (Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) · Indonesia travel advice ↩
- Indonesia Travel (Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia) · Ubud serenity, Bali
- Wikipedia · Ubud
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