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

The best part of this Bali day trip is the sudden change of pace: one minute you are rumbling through bamboo forest, jungle and rice fields on a quad bike, and later you are strolling through Ubud’s Monkey Forest or standing before Tegenungan Waterfall. I like that the ATV route is more than a short motor ride, with tunnels and village scenery adding real variety.

I also like the practical setup: private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver-guide, lunch, entrance fees and ATV equipment are all folded into the $90 price. The drawback is the long day and busy schedule. You cover several major Ubud sights, but some stops, especially Ubud Palace, are brief.

Key points to know before booking

• Two hours on an ATV: Ride through rice terraces, bamboo, jungle, tunnels and village areas with a safety briefing and instructor.
• A true private tour: Only your party shares the air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup available from Seminyak and many southern Bali resort areas.
• A full Ubud checklist: The day includes Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Tegenungan Waterfall.
• Useful facilities included: Safety equipment, boots, lockers, towels, showers and changing rooms are provided after the ride.
• Good value at $90: The price includes transport, guide, ATV activity, lunch, entry tickets, insurance, tax and service charges.
• Age rules matter: Children ages 5 to 11 must ride tandem with an adult. Single ATV riders must be at least 12.

Why this Bali ATV and Ubud combination works

Many Bali day trips give you either scenery or adventure. This one tries to do both. The ATV section supplies noise, mud, motion and a bit of controlled chaos. The Ubud stops then slow the day down with temples, forest paths, rice terraces and a waterfall.

That mix is the main reason I would consider this tour. You are not spending the whole day seated in a vehicle, but you are also not relying on an ATV ride alone to fill your Bali schedule. The private car makes the transitions easier, especially if you are staying in Seminyak and want to reach Ubud without arranging separate transport.

The tour lasts about nine to ten hours, so plan it as your main activity for the day. It is not a quick morning outing. Traffic between southern Bali and Ubud can affect the rhythm, and the number of stops means you should expect a busy schedule rather than a slow, lingering visit.

Your driver is also your English-speaking guide during the road portion. That matters because the vehicle is private, so your group can ask questions and manage the day more easily than on a large coach tour. The driver is not the ATV instructor. At the adventure site, a separate professional instructor gives the safety briefing and supervises the ride.

The two-hour ATV route through Bali’s countryside

The ATV ride is the heart of the experience. At Bali Pertiwi Adventure, you receive a full safety briefing before setting off. The package includes safety-approved equipment, boots, a locker, towels, a shower and a changing room, so you do not need to treat the ride as a polished, dry sightseeing activity.

The route includes rice terraces, bamboo forest, jungle, tunnels and village areas. Each setting changes the feel of the ride. Rice fields open the view, bamboo gives the track a green corridor, and the jungle sections make the ride feel more enclosed. The tunnel is likely to be one of the most memorable sections, particularly if you enjoy the less predictable parts of an ATV route.

You should expect the ATV portion to be physical and messy. Bring sunscreen, a camera and a change of clothes, as the operator specifically recommends. Smart casual clothing is listed as the dress code, but practical clothes and covered footwear make more sense for the ride. The supplied boots handle the basics, and the shower afterward is important rather than decorative.

The instructor’s safety briefing is a useful part of the experience, not a formality to rush through. If you have never driven an ATV, listen closely and take the early part of the route at a steady pace. The tour is designed for most participants, but the activity still involves operating a motorized vehicle across uneven outdoor tracks.

There are two age rules to keep clear. The minimum age for the adventure is 5. Children from 5 to 11 must ride tandem with an adult, while a single ATV rider must be at least 12. Tandem bookings must be made in multiples of two, such as two, four, six or eight people. This is an important booking detail for families and odd-numbered groups.

After riding, you have access to the shower and changing room before lunch. That simple sequence improves the whole day. You can get rid of dust and sweat before sitting down to eat or entering the more formal sightseeing stops.

Indonesian buffet lunch after the ride

Lunch is a traditional Indonesian buffet and is included in the price. You can request a vegetarian option when booking, which is useful because the food arrangement is set in advance rather than handled casually on the day.

The lunch break gives you a needed pause after two hours on the ATV. I like that it comes after the ride, when you can clean up and eat without worrying about returning to the quad bike. It also keeps the day simple, since you do not have to search for a restaurant during a packed itinerary.

The package does not include personal expenses, so bring money for anything beyond the included meal and scheduled activities. The supplied details do not specify the exact menu, so you should not book expecting particular dishes. Think of it as a convenient Indonesian buffet included with the adventure.

Ubud Monkey Forest and its 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, making this a very different setting from the open rice fields on the ATV route.

You have about an hour here. That is enough time to walk through the forest paths and see the setting, but it may not be enough for an unhurried exploration of every corner. The forest is one of the stronger sightseeing stops because it combines shade, greenery and the daily presence of the macaques in one compact area.

Keep your belongings secure and follow the sanctuary’s rules. The supplied information does not spell out the current animal-handling rules, so listen to the local instructions rather than assuming the monkeys are harmless pets. Avoid carrying food in a way that invites attention, and do not reach toward the animals for a photo.

The contrast with the ATV ride is useful. After the engine noise and open tracks, Monkey Forest gives you a slower walk through a heavily wooded setting. It is also one of the more distinctive parts of the day, since the macaques are not simply a backdrop for photos. They are the reason the stop feels different from a standard Ubud garden visit.

Ubud Palace in a compact 30 minutes

Ubud Palace, also known as Puri Saren Ubud, sits at the main Jalan Raya Ubud road and intersection. It is a central landmark and an easy place to connect the sightseeing day with Ubud’s town center.

The scheduled visit lasts about 30 minutes. I would treat this as a short orientation stop rather than a full palace visit. You can see the main setting and take photographs, but the timing will not suit anyone hoping to explore every building at length.

That short visit is not necessarily a flaw. The palace is positioned alongside the other Ubud highlights, and a quick stop keeps the day moving. Still, if Ubud Palace is your main reason for booking, this tour gives it less attention than the ATV ride, Monkey Forest, rice terrace and waterfall.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the working countryside

Tegalalang Rice Terrace receives about an hour. Its stepped fields are among the most recognizable sights near Ubud, and the area is linked to a traditional irrigation and farming story associated with the holy man Rsi Markandeya in the eighth century.

The terrace stop gives you a chance to see the careful shaping of the fields and take photographs from different viewpoints. The key value is the change in scale. On the ATV, you pass through Bali’s countryside at ground level. At Tegalalang, you pause to look across the layered fields and understand how farming has shaped the area.

The site can feel more commercial than a quiet rural walk, and an hour is enough for a focused visit rather than a long trek. Your driver can help keep the stop on schedule, but the private format still gives your group some control over how much time you spend taking photographs.

One appealing detail from the day’s route is the chance to see local people working in the fields during the ATV portion. That does not turn the ride into a formal cultural visit, but it adds a more everyday view of Bali than a series of monuments would provide.

Tegenungan Waterfall as the final big photo stop

Tegenungan Waterfall is given about an hour and is one of the day’s most visually striking stops. Water drops through a wooded setting, and the site is popular with both local and international visitors.

You can use the time for photographs and to take in the waterfall from the visitor area. The tour information does not promise swimming, so do not book this day expecting a water activity. The main purpose here is seeing the falls and enjoying the setting.

Tegenungan works well near the end of a packed day because it gives you a clear visual finish. You have already had the noise of the ATV, the animal-filled forest, the palace and the rice terraces. The waterfall adds another strong setting without requiring a separate excursion.

As with Tegalalang, the popular nature of the site means you may find other people around. That is part of the trade-off for fitting a well-known Bali attraction into a private full-day route. The private vehicle gives you flexibility between stops, but it does not make major attractions private.

What the $90 price really covers

At $90 per person, this is not simply an ATV ticket. The package includes:

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Two-hour ATV ride and professional instructor
• Safety-approved equipment and boots
• Locker, towel, shower and changing room
• Buffet lunch
• Entrance fees
• ATV insurance, tax and service charges

That is a solid bundle for a full day. The private transport is especially valuable if you are staying in Seminyak or another southern resort area, since arranging an ATV activity, a driver and several Ubud entries separately could take more time and produce a less organized day.

The value is strongest for couples, families and small groups who want convenience without joining a large vehicle. Group discounts are available, though the exact discount is not specified, so check the final price for your party before booking.

The price is less compelling if you only want a relaxed Ubud visit. You pay for the ATV activity and the long transport day, so someone focused on cafés, galleries and slow walks may prefer a simpler private Ubud tour.

Pickup areas and the long day on the road

Pickup is available from Seminyak, as well as Ubud, Sanur, Denpasar, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Tuban, Kuta, Legian, Kerobokan and Canggu. That wide pickup range makes the package useful for many people based in southern Bali.

The private vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters in Bali’s heat and after the ATV ride. You are not sharing the vehicle with unrelated passengers, so your group can travel together and speak directly with the driver-guide.

The route may also pass a famous temple and a well-known gold and silver area. These are described as things you pass on the way, not scheduled sightseeing stops, so treat them as route scenery rather than promised visits. The same applies to any extra roadside stop. The core plan is the ATV ride plus the five listed main stops.

Pickup and drop-off are included from the stated hotel and villa areas. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the experience requires good weather. If poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time, but changes or cancellations inside that period are not accepted.

Who should book this Bali day trip

I would recommend it most strongly to first-time Bali visitors who want a lot in one day. You get an adventure, major Ubud sights, lunch and transport without having to coordinate several bookings.

It also suits families, provided the age and tandem rules work for your group. A child aged 5 to 11 can participate with an adult on a tandem ATV, while children 12 and older may ride alone under the stated minimum age rule.

Active couples and friends should enjoy the balance between the ATV route and the sightseeing stops. The private vehicle is also helpful for a group that values its own schedule and does not want to wait for strangers.

I would be more cautious about recommending it to anyone who dislikes motorized activities, mud, a full schedule or short visits. The day is designed to cover several highlights, not to give you a quiet, slow look at Ubud.

Should you book the Bali ATV and Ubud tour?

Book this tour if you want one efficient, adventure-heavy day from Seminyak or another listed pickup area. The strongest features are the varied two-hour ATV route, the private car, the included equipment and the way lunch and entrance fees remove extra planning.

Skip it if your ideal Ubud day means lingering at one rice terrace, spending hours in the Monkey Forest or visiting Ubud Palace in detail. At $90, the package is good value for a packed itinerary, but you are paying for breadth. The best choice depends on whether you want to see many sides of Bali in one day or slow down and focus on fewer places.

FAQ

How long does the Bali ATV and Ubud tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 9 to 10 hours, including the ATV activity, transport, lunch and Ubud sightseeing stops.

What is included in the $90 price?

The price includes private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver-guide, a two-hour ATV ride, a professional ATV instructor, safety equipment, boots, locker use, towels, shower and changing facilities, buffet lunch, entrance tickets, ATV insurance, tax and service charges.

What age can children be to join the ATV ride?

The minimum age for the adventure is 5. Children ages 5 to 11 must ride tandem with an adult. The minimum age for a single ATV ride is 12.

Can I book a tandem ATV for an odd-numbered group?

No. Tandem rides must be booked in multiples of two, such as two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve or fourteen participants.

Is hotel pickup available from Seminyak?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels and villas in Seminyak, along with several other areas including Ubud, Sanur, Denpasar, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Legian, Canggu and Uluwatu.

What should I bring for the tour?

Bring sunscreen, a camera and a change of clothes. Smart casual clothing is listed as the dress code, and a vegetarian lunch option is available if requested at booking.