Combine 1.5 hours of guided river tubing on the Pakerisan River with stops at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace and Tegenungan Waterfall on this full-day private tour. Expect 9–10 hours with pickup, lunch, and safety gear included.
Combine 1.5 hours of guided river tubing on the Pakerisan River with stops at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace and Tegenungan Waterfall on this full-day private tour. Expect 9–10 hours with pickup, lunch, and safety gear included.
A gray morning light filters through the jungle canopy as inflatable tubes line the riverbank and guides run safety checks — the Pakerisan River is ready to push you downstream. Early on the water the current nudges you into a rhythm: a gentle pluck over rocks, a brief surge through class II+ rapids, then calm pools where the jungle seems to lean in and listen.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Bali Day Tour · Ubud, Bali
A gray morning light filters through the jungle canopy as inflatable tubes line the riverbank and guides run safety checks — the Pakerisan River is ready to push you downstream. Early on the water the current nudges you into a rhythm: a gentle pluck over rocks, a brief surge through class II+ rapids, then calm pools where the jungle seems to lean in and listen.
This full-day tour pairs 1.5 hours of river tubing (about 7 km of river) with classic Ubud sights: the centuries-old subak terraces at Tegalalang, the ceremonial wood-carved gates and gardens of Ubud Palace, the playful macaques of the Monkey Forest, and the thunderous Tegenungan Waterfall fed by volcanic highland streams.
Geologically the river runs on volcanic soils that carve narrow channels and create short rapids; culturally you’ll notice Hindu shrines and offerings tucked into temple walls and rice-field irrigation systems that date back to Bali’s communal farming traditions.
Practical guidance: expect a 9–10 hour day including hotel pickup and lunch. Tubing is guided with safety gear, lockers, towels, and showers provided. Wear water-ready shoes and quick-dry clothing, secure cameras in a dry bag, and let guides brief you before entering the flow. Avoid feeding or startling macaques at the sanctuary and keep a respectful distance at temples. Morning departures are cooler and less crowded; bring sun protection and a change of clothes for the ride back. For first-time tubers the experience is thrilling but accessible — the river dares you forward while the guides keep the margin of safety tight.
moderate.
9–10 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; stable balance and ability to climb in/out of an inflatable tube across wet steps required.
The guided tubing segment lasts about 1.5 hours and covers roughly 7 km of river with class II+ rapids.
Minimum age listed is 5 and maximum 60; participants should be able to get in/out of tubes and have no serious heart or spinal conditions.
Yes — private air-conditioned hotel pickup/drop-off and an Indonesian set-menu lunch are included in the tour price.
Keep a respectful distance, avoid carrying loose food, and follow sanctuary signage and staff instructions to reduce risk of bites or theft.
The Tegalalang terraces reflect Bali’s centuries-old subak irrigation system, a communal water-management practice rooted in the island’s Hindu philosophy and formalized over a millennium.
Tourism impacts local waterways and forests; stick to marked paths, avoid single-use plastics, and never feed wildlife to help preserve cultural sites and river ecology.
Bali Day Tour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




A gray morning light filters through the jungle canopy as inflatable tubes line the riverbank and guides run safety checks — the Pakerisan River is ready to push you downstream. Early on the water the current nudges you into a rhythm: a gentle pluck over rocks, a brief surge through class II+ rapids, then calm pools where the jungle seems to lean in and listen.
A gray morning light filters through the jungle canopy as inflatable tubes line the riverbank and guides run safety checks — the Pakerisan River is ready to push you downstream. Early on the water the current nudges you into a rhythm: a gentle pluck over rocks, a brief surge through class II+ rapids, then calm pools where the jungle seems to lean in and listen.
This full-day tour pairs 1.5 hours of river tubing (about 7 km of river) with classic Ubud sights: the centuries-old subak terraces at Tegalalang, the ceremonial wood-carved gates and gardens of Ubud Palace, the playful macaques of the Monkey Forest, and the thunderous Tegenungan Waterfall fed by volcanic highland streams.
Geologically the river runs on volcanic soils that carve narrow channels and create short rapids; culturally you’ll notice Hindu shrines and offerings tucked into temple walls and rice-field irrigation systems that date back to Bali’s communal farming traditions.
Practical guidance: expect a 9–10 hour day including hotel pickup and lunch. Tubing is guided with safety gear, lockers, towels, and showers provided. Wear water-ready shoes and quick-dry clothing, secure cameras in a dry bag, and let guides brief you before entering the flow. Avoid feeding or startling macaques at the sanctuary and keep a respectful distance at temples. Morning departures are cooler and less crowded; bring sun protection and a change of clothes for the ride back. For first-time tubers the experience is thrilling but accessible — the river dares you forward while the guides keep the margin of safety tight.