Float a gentle 4.5 km stretch of the Pakerisan River near Tampak Siring on a child-focused tubing run. Expect life jackets, shower facilities and a set-menu lunch after about 1–1.5 hours on the water.
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You step off the minivan and the air changes—warmer, damp, threaded with green. Children clamber into bright inflatable tubes while guides click on life jackets and point upriver; the Pakerisan pushes and plays, carrying laughter through a narrow gorge lined with Java banyans and rice terraces.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; participants should be able to sit upright in a tube and follow basic instructions.
Wildlife
History
The river flows below the 11th-century Tirta Empul purification temple at Tampak Siring—water here has long spiritual and agricultural importance to local communities.
Conservation
Operators often work with local communities to limit plastic on the river and provide waste disposal; visitors should use provided facilities and avoid single-use plastics to protect the watershed.
Reserve your spot on the Tubing Adventure For Kids at Ubud today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear closed water shoes
River bottoms are rocky and slippery—closed-toe water shoes protect toes and give grip when entering or exiting the water.
Bring a change of clothes and towel
You’ll be wet at the end and the operator provides towels and showers, but a dry set of clothes makes the ride back comfortable.
Use waterproof protection for electronics
Phones and wallets should be sealed in a dry bag or waterproof case—splashes and sudden drifts happen even on easy runs.
Listen closely to your guide
Guides manage spacing, deal with snagged tubes, and direct safe exits—follow instructions to keep kids secure.
Closed-toe water shoes
Protects feet on rocky entries and provides traction in currents.
Quick-dry clothing
Light, fast-drying clothes keep kids comfortable after the float.
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps electronics and valuables dry during splashy sections.
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Biodegradable sunscreen
Tropical sun is strong; reef-safe sunscreen protects skin and waterways.
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