The Ayung is Bali's longest river, and the Ubud stretch runs about two hours through class II and III rapids - enough to get your heart going and thoroughly soak you, but safe enough that beginners and kids handle it easily. Between the rapids there are long, calm stretches where you just drift and look up.
Halfway down, the gorge walls open into enormous stone reliefs carved directly into the cliff - Ramayana scenes, metres tall, hand-chiselled by local artists. Waterfalls drop straight into the river beside you, and your guide will steer you underneath one if you want the full shock of cold jungle water.
From Ubud it's a half-day out. A flight of steps leads down to the put-in, then you're on the water for around two hours with a river guide in every boat and all the gear - helmet, life vest, paddle - provided. No swimming ability is needed and the minimum age is seven, which is why it works for families. At the finish there are showers and lockers and a buffet lunch over the gorge before the drive back; bring swimwear, a change of clothes, and strapped sandals.
Your entrance ticket and return transport from Ubud are already included - nothing extra to pay for the activity itself.
We pick you up from your hotel or villa in the Ubud area at the time you choose. Your driver shares their details the day before.
Comfortable clothes and shoes suited to the activity, sunscreen, and a change of clothes if things might get wet or muddy.
Book and pay online by card or PayPal; a $10 deposit holds your date and you settle the rest at the end. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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