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

ATVs and temples make a great Bali full day. This private door-to-door tour from Seminyak and nearby beach areas mixes an ATV quad bike ride with Ubud’s top sights, all in one long, well-paced outing with an English-speaking driver guide in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What I like most is the combo of real adventure and real comfort. You get a safety briefing, pro ATV instruction, and gear like boot shoes, lockers, towels, and even a shower and changing room before you head out to sightseeing.

One thing to keep in mind: it’s a 9 to 10 hour day. If you’re sensitive to heat, walking around the attractions, or you’re traveling as a family with age limits (ATV single minimum is 12, max is 60), plan accordingly and bring a change of clothes.

Key highlights before you go

• Private group only: just your party rides in the AC vehicle, not a mixed group bus.
• 2 hours of ATV time: a full briefing, pro instructor guidance, and safety-approved equipment.
• A route that can include a cave finish: people rave about the grand finale feeling.
• Ubud big hitters, ticket included: Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang rice terraces, Tegenungan Waterfall.
• Practical cleanup facilities: lockers, towels, shower, and changing room after the ride.
• Lunch is part of the deal: a traditional Indonesian buffet, with a vegetarian option if requested.

How this full day flows, from Seminyak pickup to Ubud icons

This tour is built around one simple idea: you should not waste your Bali vacation on a day that is only driving. You start with pickup from your hotel or villa in Seminyak (and many nearby areas like Kuta, Legian, Denpasar, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Canggu, Uluwatu, and more). You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, guided by an English-speaking driver.

Then the day shifts into two modes. First is hands-on adrenaline at Bali Pertiwi Adventure, where you’ll ride an ATV or quad bike for about 2 hours with an instructor and safety briefing. After that, it’s a classic Ubud rhythm: monkeys, palaces, rice terraces, and a waterfall that’s famous for a reason.

You’ll also pass a very well-known temple and an area known for gold and silver along the way. Those stops are not the main event, but they add a sense of where you are in daily Bali life, not just tourist stops.

For most people, this is a good match because you get both action and culture without needing to stitch together multiple tours.

The 2-hour Bali ATV ride at Bali Pertiwi Adventure: what you really get

The ATV portion is the headline, and it has the right ingredients: instruction, safety, and time on the machine. You’ll get a full safety briefing from the experience instructor, then you ride through scenery like rice terraces, tunnels, bamboo forest, and jungle. In the kind of ride route that guests talk about, the experience can end with a cave section that feels like a true finale.

That matters, because the best ATV rides aren’t just about speed. They are about variety. You’re not only seeing one type of view. You’re moving from open terraced areas to tight, shaded paths through vegetation. You’re also going through tunnel sections, which changes the feel of the ride and gives you more photo opportunities once you’re back on daylight sections.

ATV ride insurance is included, and you also get safety-approved equipment plus boot shoes. They also provide lockers, which is a surprisingly important detail. You do not want to carry your phone, camera, or valuables around after getting muddy or sweaty.

And yes, it’s an all-day plan, but the ATV portion is long enough to feel like you actually did something, not like a 20-minute checkbox.

Safety and comfort gear: lockers, shower, and what to wear

One reason this tour feels more comfortable than many ATV-only experiences is that it anticipates what happens after you ride. You’re given lockers, towels, a shower, and changing room access. That means you can clean up before you go to Monkey Forest, a palace, and rice terraces.

For clothing, they ask for smart casual, but your practical gear choices matter more than the label. Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. Plan on bringing a change of clothes, since you’re explicitly told to do so.

Also bring sunscreen and a camera. You’ll want photos at Tegenungan Waterfall and around the Monkey Forest area, but you’ll also likely want pictures from the rice terraces and the ATV course sections.

If you’re the type who hates feeling sweaty all day, this cleanup setup is a big plus. It helps you switch from ride mode to sightseeing mode without feeling gross.

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary: more than just a quick stop

The Monkey Forest stop is 1 hour long, and it’s not a token photo stop. You’re visiting Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, spread across 27 lush, green acres in Padangtegal near Jalan Monkey Forest.

This is home to over 400 long-tailed macaques, so the energy is not quiet. Plan for close-up wildlife viewing as part of the experience. The upside is that it’s not staged. You’re walking through a real habitat where monkeys live around pathways and trees.

Because admission tickets are included, you can spend your time focusing on the walk and the sights, not lining up or negotiating ticket steps.

Practical tip: go into this stop with patience. Monkeys move fast, pose differently, and often choose the spot you least want to step near. It’s part of the fun, but it also explains why a full hour feels like the right length.

Ubud Palace: 30 minutes that gives you the right context

Ubud Palace is scheduled for 30 minutes, and that’s a smart amount of time. It’s called Puri Saren Ubud, and it sits on the main Jalan Raya Ubud road and intersection, so it’s easy to connect the palace to the town’s layout.

For many visitors, a short palace stop works better than a long one here. The goal is to see the landmark, understand why it’s a focal point, and keep moving so the day stays energetic.

Admission tickets are included, so you’re not paying extra or losing time on entry.

If you like architecture and daily-life landmarks more than museums, this brief stop gives you just enough to anchor the rest of the day.

Tegalalang rice terraces: your photo stop with legs

Then comes Tegalalang Rice Terrace, with 1 hour allocated. It’s one of Bali’s best-known terraced views, and history in local tradition traces the terraces through an 8th-century holy man named Rsi Markandeya.

Why it’s worth slowing down here: terraced rice views look different depending on how the light hits the steps. Also, Tegalalang is a place where people work the land. The best photos usually happen when you’re standing in a spot that lets you see both the pattern of terraces and the everyday activity on them.

You’ll have admission included, so again, it stays about experience, not logistics.

Do wear shoes you can walk in comfortably. This is sightseeing after an ATV ride for many people, so your legs will already be doing their own work.

Tegenungan Waterfall: why this classic still works

You’ll spend about 1 hour at Tegenungan Waterfall, one of Bali’s most popular attraction spots. It’s well known not just among foreign and domestic visitors, but also because local people visit it too.

That local use matters. It signals that this isn’t only a tourist set piece. It’s a real working part of the island’s leisure life.

Admission tickets are included, so you can head straight to viewing areas. And because this happens after the rice terraces, the day has a natural rhythm: terraced farmland, then a dramatic natural drop.

For photos, bring your camera and do a little “walk the edges” scouting. Even without changing locations, small angle shifts can make a waterfall shot look completely different.

Lunch and pacing: how the buffet fits into an action day

Your day includes a traditional Indonesian buffet lunch after the ATV ride. Vegetarian option is available if you request it at booking, so don’t assume you can wait and decide later.

Lunch timing is key here. If you do ATV first and then eat, you avoid the common mistake of eating too early and feeling heavy during the ride. After the meal, you head back into sightseeing mode: Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang, and Tegenungan.

This tour is long, 9 to 10 hours, but the pacing uses variety to reduce fatigue. Instead of repeating the same kind of stop, you shift from motion to walking, from wildlife areas to landmarks and views.

Price and value: what $90 buys you in Bali

At $90 per person, this tour can feel like good value because you’re not just paying for transportation. The price covers a private AC vehicle experience, an English-speaking driver guide, the 2-hour ATV ride with instructor and safety gear, entrance tickets for every included stop, and lunch.

It also includes items that often cost extra or are missing from cheaper ATV experiences: boot shoes, lockers, towels, shower, and changing room access. If you’ve ever tried to do sightseeing right after getting sweaty in a foreign place, you know how valuable that is.

You’re also getting ATV ride insurance and services/taxes included, so you’re not hit with a bunch of small add-ons later.

The only cost you should plan for is personal expenses, which keeps your budget more predictable.

One more detail: the average booking window is about 34 days in advance, which suggests these dates fill up. If you’re traveling in high season or have a tight itinerary, booking earlier is smart.

Who should book this ATV plus Ubud day

This makes sense if you want a single long day that covers a lot of Bali without turning it into a stressful checklist.

You’ll probably love it if:

• You’re comfortable with a long day and some walking at the attractions.
• You want a serious ATV session, not a short ride.
• You want Ubud highlights that are known and well organized.
• You like the mix of action and scenery, including rice terraces and a waterfall.

It may not fit as well if:

• You are outside the age limits. The minimum allowed to do this adventure is 5 years and the maximum is 60 years.
• You need an ATV single ride. The minimum age for ATV single ride is 12, and children aged 5 to 11 must ride tandem with an accompanying adult. Tandem ride also needs to be booked in multiples of 2 (like 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14).

If you’re traveling with kids, this tour can still work, just pay attention to the ATV type you select and make sure the numbers line up.

Small planning tips that make a difference on the day

A few things will make your day smoother right away:

• Bring a change of clothes. The tour explicitly asks you to, and the ATV portion can get you dirty.
• Wear sunscreen and consider a camera you can handle outdoors. The waterfall and terrace views are photo moments.
• Expect a full itinerary with a lot of included entrances. Since tickets are covered, you’ll spend less time figuring things out and more time seeing.
• Be ready for wildlife energy at Monkey Forest. It’s home to over 400 long-tailed macaques, so don’t treat it like a quiet garden stroll.
• If you want food flexibility, request the vegetarian option when booking.

Also, keep an open mind. On at least some runs of this day, there can be a bonus stop such as a coffee plantation pause, and those small additions are often what people remember after the main attractions.

Should you book this Bali ATV ride and Ubud tour?

If you want one organized day that blends a real ATV adventure with Ubud’s most recognizable sights, this tour is a strong pick. The value is in the package: private AC transport, English-speaking guide, safety gear and instruction for the ride, included entrances, and lunch that keeps you from hunting for food during a busy schedule.

I’d book it if you’re planning to base yourself around Seminyak or nearby areas and you want to see Ubud without juggling multiple bookings. I’d reconsider if you need a shorter day, you dislike wildlife-in-your-face style environments, or you are traveling with strict age requirements for ATV riding.

Bottom line: it’s a long day, but it’s built so you don’t feel stuck. You switch gears from jungle ride to Ubud landmarks, then finish with terraced views and Tegenungan Waterfall.

FAQ

How long is the Bali ATV and Ubud day trip?

It runs about 9 to 10 hours.

Is pickup and drop-off included, and where do they pick up?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are offered from hotel or villa locations including Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Tuban, Kerobokan, Canggu, Denpasar, Sanur, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran.

What is included in the ATV experience?

You get a 2-hour ATV ride with a professional ATV ride instructor. The tour includes safety briefing, safety-approved equipment, boot shoes, lockers, towels, shower, and changing room, plus ATV ride insurance and taxes/services.

Are entrance tickets and lunch included?

Yes. Entrance tickets for the included stops are included, and you also get a traditional Indonesian buffet lunch.

What are the age limits for the ATV ride?

The adventure has a minimum age of 5 years and a maximum age of 60 years. The minimum age for ATV single ride is 12. Children ages 5 to 11 must ride tandem and must be accompanied by an adult, and tandem rides must be booked in multiples of 2.

Can I get a vegetarian lunch?

Yes, a vegetarian option is available if you request it at booking.

What if the weather is bad or I need to cancel?

This experience requires good weather. If it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.