Bali ATV Ride And Ubud Tour Packages : Best Quad Bike Trip

The most unusual part of this Ubud day trip comes before the palace and rice terraces: you ride an ATV through bamboo forest, village paths, rice fields, jungle, and a cave. It is a lively way to see rural Bali, not just a drive between photo stops.

I like the private air-conditioned vehicle, which keeps the long day more comfortable and lets your party travel at its own pace. I also like the practical ATV setup: safety equipment, boots, lockers, towels, showers, an instructor, insurance, and lunch are all included. The main drawback is the packed schedule. With a two-hour ride and four Ubud stops, you will see a lot, but you will not have endless time at any one place.

Key points at a glance

• Ride through a cave, bamboo forest, and rice fields: The ATV route includes several types of rural scenery, with the cave providing the most memorable finish.
• Private transport from Seminyak and beyond: Your group rides in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver guide.
• A full two-hour ATV session: Safety instruction, approved equipment, boots, lockers, towels, showers, and changing facilities are included.
• Ubud’s main sights in one day: The route covers the Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall.
• Suitable for families with age limits: Children aged 5 to 11 may ride tandem with an adult, while single ATV riders must be at least 12.
• A good fit for first-time Bali visitors: The price covers transport, admission tickets, lunch, the activity, tax, and insurance, reducing the need to arrange several separate outings.

Why the ATV ride is the heart of the day

The ATV portion gives this tour its character. Instead of seeing Bali only from a vehicle window, you spend two hours moving through the countryside on a quad bike. The route includes rice terraces, bamboo forest, jungle, village areas, and tunnels, with a cave section that provides a particularly striking finish.

An experienced instructor begins with a full safety briefing. That matters because the ride is more than a smooth road excursion. Conditions can vary, and you need to know how to handle the ATV before setting off. Safety-approved equipment, boot shoes, lockers, towels, showers, and a changing room are included.

You should bring sunscreen and a change of clothes. An ATV ride through jungle and rice-field areas can leave you dusty or wet, and the shower facilities make it possible to continue the Ubud portion feeling reasonably fresh. Wear practical smart-casual clothing rather than anything delicate.

The minimum age for the activity is 5, but the rules differ by riding style. Children aged 5 to 11 must ride tandem with an adult. A single ATV rider must be at least 12 years old. Tandem bookings must be made in multiples of two, so check the arrangement carefully when booking for an odd-sized family or group.

What the private vehicle adds from Seminyak

The day lasts about nine to ten hours, and pickup is offered from Seminyak, where this tour is based, as well as Kuta, Legian, Tuban, Kerobokan, Canggu, Sanur, Denpasar, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Ubud.

A private tour means only your party shares the vehicle. That is useful on a long sightseeing day. You do not have to wait for a large bus group at every stop, and you can speak directly with the English-speaking driver guide about the schedule. The vehicle is air-conditioned, a welcome feature when Bali’s heat starts to build.

The driver is more than a transfer service. The tour is designed around a full day in and around Ubud, with the driver acting as a guide between the activity and the sightseeing stops. One piece of feedback describes the driver as a pleasure to spend the day with and credits the driver with explaining a great deal along the route. No driver’s name is provided, so you should not expect a named guide when booking.

The schedule may also include passing a famous temple and a gold and silver area. These are described as sights along the way rather than full scheduled stops. A coffee plantation may also appear in the day’s routing, but it is not listed among the core included stops. Treat these as possible extras, not guaranteed highlights.

The two-hour ride at Bali Pertiwi Adventure

The ATV activity takes place at Bali Pertiwi Adventure and lasts about two hours, with admission included. The route is designed to show several sides of Bali at once: rice terraces, bamboo, jungle, village surroundings, tunnels, and a cave.

That variety gives the ride more appeal than a simple loop around a purpose-built track. You get changing scenery and a sense of the countryside as you ride. The rural sections also offer glimpses of people working in the rice fields, an everyday detail that makes the experience feel connected to Bali rather than purely manufactured for visitors.

The cave is a special feature. One rider described the final cave section as the most exciting part of the route, and it is easy to see why. It provides a clear climax after the forest and rice-field sections. You should still expect an adventure activity, not a quiet nature walk. Noise, mud, dust, and a faster pace are all possible parts of the experience.

After the ride, you have access to a shower and changing room before lunch. This is an important practical detail. Without it, combining an ATV ride with a long sightseeing route would be less comfortable.

Buffet lunch after the mud and dust

A traditional Indonesian buffet lunch is included after the ATV ride. The buffet format is useful for a mixed group because you can choose what suits you rather than being limited to one set dish.

A vegetarian option is available, but you need to request it when booking. Personal expenses are not included, so bring money for anything outside the stated package. The lunch is functional as well as cultural: it gives you a proper pause between the physical activity and the afternoon sightseeing.

The exact menu is not specified, so do not book this as a food-focused tour. Its value comes from having lunch arranged within a busy day, saving you the trouble of finding a restaurant while moving between attractions.

Monkey Forest: one hour among macaques

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary occupies 27 acres at the lower end of Jalan Monkey Forest in Padangtegal. It is home to more than 400 long-tailed macaques and provides a shaded change of pace after the ATV ride.

You have about one hour here. That is enough for a good introduction, but not enough for an unhurried exploration of every path. Keep your belongings secure and follow local instructions around the monkeys. They are wild animals, not props for photographs.

The forest is one of the stronger sightseeing choices on the route because it offers more than a single viewpoint. You walk through a leafy setting and see a place that is part of Ubud’s identity. Still, you should not expect a quiet visit. The area can feel active, and the monkeys are the focus of the experience.

Ubud Palace in a compact 30 minutes

Ubud Palace, also called Puri Saren Ubud, sits on the main Jalan Raya Ubud road and at a major intersection. It is one of the town’s central landmarks and a quick way to connect the modern town with Ubud’s royal past.

The planned visit lasts 30 minutes. That is a short stop, but it suits the overall design of the day. You can see the main palace area, take photographs, and get your bearings without giving up the time needed for the other attractions.

If you prefer slow cultural visits, this may feel rushed. If you want a broad first look at Ubud, the short stop works well. The tour does not claim to offer a long palace lecture or an extended architectural study, so keep your expectations in line with the timing.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace after the palace

The Tegalalang Rice Terrace stop lasts about one hour. This is your chance to see one of Bali’s best-known rice-growing areas, with terraces arranged across the hills near Ubud.

The terraces are valuable because they show how farming shapes the countryside. They are not simply a photo background. The stepped fields reflect long-established irrigation and agricultural practices, and the route gives you a chance to see people working among the rice fields.

The exact walking route and viewing point are not specified. You might find that the stop is mainly about taking in the views and photographs rather than completing a long walk. Wear shoes you can manage comfortably, especially after the ATV activity, and allow for the possibility of uneven ground.

One hour gives you enough time to enjoy the setting without letting one viewpoint consume the whole afternoon. It is also a welcome contrast to the more active ATV section.

Tegenungan Waterfall for the final major stop

Tegenungan Waterfall is scheduled for about one hour and is one of Bali’s most popular natural attractions. The stop adds water, rock, and greenery to a day already filled with forest and rice terraces.

You can use the time for photographs and to take in the waterfall setting. The stop is not presented as a long swimming session, so do not assume you will have a full afternoon beside the water. The main value here is variety: after the ATV route and Ubud’s cultural sights, the waterfall gives the day a strong visual finish.

The combination of Tegalalang and Tegenungan also means you see two very different types of scenery in one afternoon. That variety is one reason this package works well for someone visiting Bali for the first time and trying to cover several major sights in limited time.

Is $90 good value for a full private day?

At $90 per person, this is not the cheapest way to visit Ubud. A basic driver hire or a single attraction will cost less. The useful question is what you would need to arrange separately.

This package includes private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver guide, the two-hour ATV activity, an instructor, equipment, lockers, towels, showers, changing facilities, entry tickets, buffet lunch, insurance, tax, and service charges. You also avoid arranging separate transport between southern Bali, the ATV center, Ubud, the rice terraces, and the waterfall.

For a private group, that collection of inclusions gives the price solid value. It is especially useful if you want both adventure and sightseeing rather than choosing one. The value is weaker if you dislike packed days, already have a driver, or plan to spend serious time at each Ubud attraction.

The tour is often booked about 34 days ahead. That suggests you should reserve early if your Bali dates are fixed, especially if you need tandem ATV places or a vegetarian lunch.

Who should book this Bali ATV and Ubud tour?

I would recommend it to first-time Bali visitors who want a broad introduction to Ubud without planning several separate outings. It also suits couples, families with children old enough for the ATV rules, and private groups that value door-to-door transport.

The tour is a particularly good match for you if you want:

• A clear mix of adventure, nature, culture, and photography
• A private vehicle rather than a shared coach
• A two-hour ATV session with safety equipment and showers included
• Major Ubud sights covered in one long day
• A package price that includes tickets and lunch

I would think twice if you want a slow cultural day, long walks through one attraction, or a quiet nature experience. The schedule is efficient, but it is full. You will spend much of the day moving from one highlight to the next.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes made inside that window are not accepted, and poor weather can lead to a different date or a full refund. The tour requires good weather, so keep that rule in mind during Bali’s wetter periods.

The final call

Book this Bali ATV Ride and Ubud Tour if you want one energetic day that covers a lot: a cave and jungle ATV route, Indonesian lunch, monkeys, a palace, rice terraces, and a waterfall. The private vehicle and included equipment remove much of the usual planning work.

Skip it if your ideal Ubud visit means lingering at cafés, spending hours in one temple, or moving at a relaxed pace. For everyone else, the combination of a genuinely adventurous two-hour ride and Bali’s most familiar Ubud sights makes the $90 price reasonable, provided you are ready for a long, busy day.

FAQ

How long does the Bali ATV and Ubud tour last?

The full experience lasts approximately 9 to 10 hours.

How long is the ATV ride?

The ATV activity lasts about two hours and includes a safety briefing with a professional instructor.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are offered from Seminyak and several other areas, including Kuta, Legian, Canggu, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Ubud, and Uluwatu.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private vehicle portion of the tour.

What is included in the price?

The price includes an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver guide, the ATV ride, instructor, safety equipment, boots, lockers, towels, showers, changing facilities, entrance tickets, buffet lunch, insurance, tax, and service charges.

Can children ride the ATV?

Children aged 5 to 11 may ride tandem with an adult. Single ATV riders must be at least 12 years old.

Is a vegetarian lunch available?

Yes. You must request the vegetarian option when booking.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If poor weather causes the experience to be canceled, you will be offered another date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.