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Punch through jungle, shallow rivers and muddy tracks on a 250cc ATV that threads a short "gorilla face" tunnel outside Ubud. This two-hour guided loop pairs off-road adrenaline with local rice-field scenery, safety briefing, shower facilities and lunch.
Punch through jungle, shallow rivers and muddy tracks on a 250cc ATV that threads a short "gorilla face" tunnel outside Ubud. This two-hour guided loop pairs off-road adrenaline with local rice-field scenery, safety briefing, shower facilities and lunch.
Mud sprays from the rear wheels as the trail narrows and the jungle crowding the track leans in. You feel the 250cc quad respond—engine thrumming, suspension taking the bumps—then dip into a short tunnel where overhanging rock and roots form the shape locals call the "gorilla face." Sunlight breaks out over rice terraces and a gullied river below; the air smells of wet earth and coconut leaf smoke from nearby villages.
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Operated by Gorgeous Bali Tour · Ubud, Bali
Mud sprays from the rear wheels as the trail narrows and the jungle crowding the track leans in. You feel the 250cc quad respond—engine thrumming, suspension taking the bumps—then dip into a short tunnel where overhanging rock and roots form the shape locals call the "gorilla face." Sunlight breaks out over rice terraces and a gullied river below; the air smells of wet earth and coconut leaf smoke from nearby villages.
Central Bali’s uplands combine volcanic bedrock with rich alluvial soils that gave rise to the iconic subak rice terraces and small rivers carved into valleys. Around Ubud, human and natural histories meet: farmers still manage terraced plots with a traditional irrigation system, while scattered limestone outcrops and eroded ravines create the gullies and caves that make this ATV route knobby and varied.
The ride itself is a practical, two-hour guided loop through jungle trails, river crossings, muddy sections, ups and downs and a short cave tunnel—the highlight photographers love. No prior riding experience is required; guides provide helmets, boots, and a quick safety briefing before you go. Expect to get wet and dirty on muddy stretches; showers and changing rooms are available afterward, followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant with a pool.
Plan for mid-morning or late-afternoon to avoid midday heat, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and bring sunscreen and a dry bag for your phone. Travelers with serious back or heart conditions, or pregnant travelers, should avoid the ride. For adventurous travelers in reasonable fitness, the ATV through the Gorilla Face Cave is a direct, tactile way to meet Bali’s raw outdoor side without technical climbing or long hikes.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate fitness; able to mount/steady an ATV and handle short bursts of physical balance on uneven terrain.
No prior experience is required; guides provide a short safety briefing and a basic handling lesson before the ride.
Helmet, boots, safety equipment, guided quad, welcome drink, lunch, shower/changing facilities and hotel pickup (if booked).
Tandem riders age 6–16 (with a parent); solo riders 16–60. Tandem max weight is 120 kg per tandem; the operator uses 250cc ATVs.
Rides generally continue in light rain and muddy conditions are expected; for heavy weather the operator may reschedule or advise based on safety.
The area around Ubud has long been shaped by rice agriculture and Bali’s communal subak irrigation system, a cultural practice tied to both spirituality and land management.
Riders should stay on designated tracks to avoid trampling terraces and riparian vegetation; operators typically limit group sizes and provide briefings to minimize local impact.
Gorgeous Bali Tour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Mud sprays from the rear wheels as the trail narrows and the jungle crowding the track leans in. You feel the 250cc quad respond—engine thrumming, suspension taking the bumps—then dip into a short tunnel where overhanging rock and roots form the shape locals call the "gorilla face." Sunlight breaks out over rice terraces and a gullied river below; the air smells of wet earth and coconut leaf smoke from nearby villages.
Mud sprays from the rear wheels as the trail narrows and the jungle crowding the track leans in. You feel the 250cc quad respond—engine thrumming, suspension taking the bumps—then dip into a short tunnel where overhanging rock and roots form the shape locals call the "gorilla face." Sunlight breaks out over rice terraces and a gullied river below; the air smells of wet earth and coconut leaf smoke from nearby villages.
Central Bali’s uplands combine volcanic bedrock with rich alluvial soils that gave rise to the iconic subak rice terraces and small rivers carved into valleys. Around Ubud, human and natural histories meet: farmers still manage terraced plots with a traditional irrigation system, while scattered limestone outcrops and eroded ravines create the gullies and caves that make this ATV route knobby and varied.
The ride itself is a practical, two-hour guided loop through jungle trails, river crossings, muddy sections, ups and downs and a short cave tunnel—the highlight photographers love. No prior riding experience is required; guides provide helmets, boots, and a quick safety briefing before you go. Expect to get wet and dirty on muddy stretches; showers and changing rooms are available afterward, followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant with a pool.
Plan for mid-morning or late-afternoon to avoid midday heat, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and bring sunscreen and a dry bag for your phone. Travelers with serious back or heart conditions, or pregnant travelers, should avoid the ride. For adventurous travelers in reasonable fitness, the ATV through the Gorilla Face Cave is a direct, tactile way to meet Bali’s raw outdoor side without technical climbing or long hikes.