Bali Water Sports and ATV Adventure: Parasailing in Benoa & Ubud ATV Ride
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most healthy travelers with basic mobility; expect brief exertion on ATVs and balance for boarding watercraft.
Overview
A single-day combo that stitches together Benoa’s shallow, wind-ready waters and Ubud’s rice-field tracks. Expect a morning of banana boats, jet skis and parasailing, followed by a two‑hour ATV ride through terraces and village lanes.
Bali Water Sports and ATV Adventure: Parasailing in Benoa & Ubud ATV Ride
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The morning van slips through a ribbon of coconut palms and sea-scented air, drivers calling out hotel names while the ocean waits like a dare. At the beachfront, the turquoise unspools in shallow shelves; instructors on jet skis flip their whistles and a banana boat thumps against the swell. Later the route climbs into rice-country silence — cracked tracks, the oddly formal geometry of terraced paddies, and an ATV idling like a restless animal, ready to cut a new lane through mud and mango trees.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Use reef‑safe sunscreen
Sunscreen protects your skin and Bali’s coral reefs — apply 20 minutes before water entry and reapply after the ATV segment.
Bring closed‑toe shoes for the ATV
ATV terrain gets muddy and uneven; sturdy, closed‑toe shoes improve control and protect toes.
Secure your valuables
Use provided lockers or a waterproof dry bag — phones and wallets don’t fare well on banana boats or in mud.
Schedule a morning pick‑up
Early starts usually mean calmer seas for parasailing and softer light for photos; heat and wind pick up later.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- White‑bellied sea eagles or osprey sightings over the bay
- Rice‑field frogs and occasional water buffalo glimpses near the ATV route
History
Bali’s rice terraces and the subak irrigation system reflect centuries of communal water governance; the island’s volcanic geology has shaped both coastline reefs and fertile inland soils.
Conservation
Choose operators that use reef‑safe products and respect designated marine zones; stay on marked ATV tracks to avoid eroding terraces and disturbing village plots.
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Adventure Hotspots in Ubud
Recommended Gear
Swimwear and quick‑dry layers
Light layers for water sessions and a quick change for the ATV leg.
summer specific
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the coral ecosystems during water sports.
Closed‑toe shoes
Needed for traction and protection during the ATV ride on muddy tracks.
Dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps electronics and documents safe from spray and mud.