About two hours down the Ayung, Bali's longest river, through a rainforest gorge near Ubud - class II-III rapids that are fine for first-timers, with hand-carved stone reliefs and waterfalls along the banks.
The Ayung is Bali's longest river, and the Ubud stretch runs about two hours through class II and III rapids - enough to get your heart going and thoroughly soak you, but safe enough that beginners and kids handle it easily. Between the rapids there are long, calm stretches where you just drift and look up.
Halfway down, the gorge walls open into enormous stone reliefs carved directly into the cliff - Ramayana scenes, metres tall, hand-chiselled by local artists. Waterfalls drop straight into the river beside you, and your guide will steer you underneath one if you want the full shock of cold jungle water.
From Ubud it's a half-day out. A flight of steps leads down to the put-in, then you're on the water for around two hours with a river guide in every boat and all the gear - helmet, life vest, paddle - provided. No swimming ability is needed and the minimum age is seven, which is why it works for families. At the finish there are showers and lockers and a buffet lunch over the gorge before the drive back; bring swimwear, a change of clothes, and strapped sandals.
Private car, driver and fuel. You pay entrance tickets at each gate as you go - handy if you like to skip a stop.
The whole day prepaid, with entrance tickets for the listed stops included. Nothing to pay at the gates.
We pick you up from your hotel or villa in the Ubud area at the time you choose. Your driver shares their details the day before.
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and some cash for entrance tickets (Standard) and lunch along the way.
Temples ask for a sarong, arranged at the gate. A few stops have stairs or a short walk. The route is flexible - linger or skip as you like.
A small deposit over WhatsApp holds your date; you settle the rest at the end of the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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