Ubud Family Rafting & Private Ubud Tour | Ayung River Rafting, Monkey Forest & Rice Terraces
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Light–moderate fitness; comfortable with short hikes, boarding a raft and basic paddling; good for families with children who meet weight/age guidelines.
Overview
Float the Ayung River, meet the macaques of Ubud’s sacred forest and stroll rice terraces — all on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup. Perfect for families who want safe rapids, cultural stops and local insights without logistics stress.
Ubud Family Rafting & Private Ubud Tour | Ayung River Rafting, Monkey Forest & Rice Terraces
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The pickup comes in before dawn — an air-conditioned van threads narrow village roads while the scent of wet earth and clove stalls drifts in. Your guide, a Balinese local, greets you with the easy warmth the island is known for and folds a lifejacket across the bench seat as if setting a place at the table. Minutes later the Ayung River appears, a ribbon of moving green that wants to test your balance and your grin.
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Adventure Tips
Secure footwear
Wear closed-toe water shoes or sandals with straps — the riverbed and jungle trails are rocky and slippery.
Protect electronics
Use a waterproof phone case or dry bag for cameras and phones; guides can help store them during rapids.
Respect the monkeys
Do not feed or reach into macaque groups; keep loose items zipped to avoid theft or scratches.
Start early for photos
Ask for a pre-8am pickup to catch softer light at the rice terraces and smaller crowds in the Monkey Forest.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Long-tailed macaques
- Kingfishers and small river birds
History
Ubud’s landscapes are shaped by the subak irrigation system—centuries-old communal water management that created the terraces and supports Balinese rice culture.
Conservation
Operators typically limit group sizes, use biodegradable fuel and encourage visitors not to feed wildlife or leave litter to protect river health and local farming.
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Recommended Gear
Secure water shoes
Protects feet on river rocks and jungle paths and gives traction when wet.
Quick-dry clothing
Dries fast after rafting and keeps you comfortable during temple and terrace visits.
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps electronics and documents dry during rapids and rain showers.
Light rain jacket
Useful in Bali's wet season (roughly November–March) for post-raft drizzle or sudden showers.
winter specific