Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch worth booking?
Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch is a 2-hour experience in Ubud, Indonesia, from $20 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Enjoy one of the most exciting river tubing adventures in Ubud, combining fun rapids, lush jungle scenery, and Bali’s natural volcanic landscape. Float along the beautiful Pakerisan River, passing narrow jungle corridors, small waterfalls, and unique volcanic rock formations shaped by nature. Surrounded by tropical greenery and flowing water, this experience offers a refreshing escape into Bali’s wild side. Designed for fun and safety, the route features gentle to moderate rapids, making it perfect for beginners, couples, and small groups. Guided by a professional river team, you’ll enjoy a smooth and well-organized adventure. After the activity, relax with a shower and enjoy a delicious Indonesian lunch in a peaceful setting. ✔ Safe and beginner-friendly ✔ Scenic jungle river experience ✔ Small waterfalls and natural rock formations ✔ Lunch and facilities included
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy one of the most exciting river tubing adventures in Ubud, combining fun rapids, lush jungle scenery, and Bali’s natural volcanic landscape. Float along the beautiful Pakerisan River, passing narrow jungle corridors, small waterfalls, and unique volcanic rock formations shaped by nature. Surrounded by tropical greenery and flowing water, this experience offers a refreshing escape into Bali’s wild side. Designed for fun and safety, the route features gentle to moderate rapids, making it perfect for beginners, couples, and small groups. Guided by a professional river team, you’ll enjoy a smooth and well-organized adventure. After the activity, relax with a shower and enjoy a delicious Indonesian lunch in a peaceful setting. ✔ Safe and beginner-friendly ✔ Scenic jungle river experience ✔ Small waterfalls and natural rock formations ✔ Lunch and facilities included
What's included
Included
- River tubing adventure (1.5 hours)
- Note: please select your preferred options during booking!
- Friendly, professional local guide
- Lockers, Towel & shower access
- Safety gear (tubing equipment, helmet, life jacket)
- Lunch
Not included
- Personal Expense
- Gratuities
- meeting point - No pickup and drop off
What you'll see and do
Please choose any options and Itineraries! Customized tour. Please choose 4-5 destination for customized the best countryside of Ubud that is suitable for you or let us know if you have your idea. Explore the charming town of Ubud and the countryside of Ubud with a friendly local guide. #The Best of UBUD COUNTRYSIDE 1. Tukad Cepung Waterfall 2. Tibumana Waterfall 3. Kanto Lampo Waterfall 4. Tegenungan Waterfall 5. Suwat Waterfall 6. Tirta Empul Temple 7. Goa Gajah Temple 8. Gunung Kawi Temple 9. Sanctuary Monkey Forest 10. Saraswati Temple 11. Mount Batur Volcano and lake view 12. Batur Natural Hot Spring 13. Bali Traditional House 14. Penglipuran village 15. Swing 16. Agro tourism / Plantation 17. Tegallalang Rice Terrace 18. Bali Art Artisans (Art Painting, Wood Carving, Batik) 19. Batuan Village 20. Celuk Village
10 minutes here
Meet Point: Meet us to this meeting point, if you choose with meeting point. Come directly with your own transportation. And show your voucher booking at receptionist. WHAT TO EXPECT: River Tubing Experience Start with a safety briefing and equipment preparation before heading to the river. Float along the gentle current, passing through small rapids, jungle scenery, and hidden natural spots. Scenic Nature Enjoy views of tropical forest, river cliffs, and peaceful surroundings away from crowded tourist areas. Professional Guidance Your experienced guide will accompany you throughout the activity, ensuring safety and assisting whenever needed. ️ Lunch Experience After the activity, relax and enjoy a simple local lunch in a comfortable setting.
15 minutes here
Starting Point: Tukad Pakerisan Upon arrival at the starting point on the Pakerisan River, your adventure begins. Before setting off, you'll receive a brief safety orientation from our professional river tubing guide. This location is not only the start of your tubing experience, but also a spiritually significant site for the local Balinese community. Known as a sacred place for purification, it features a temple used for cleansing rituals and a statue of Lord Shiva standing at the meeting point of two rivers. This natural confluence, called Campuhan by locals, merges the holy water flow from Tirta Empul Temple and a river stream from the neighboring village of Susut in Bangli.
60 minutes here
Finish Point At DAM Pejeng. Pejeng Dam is an irrigation dam built to supply water to the rice fields in the Subak area of Pejeng village. The dam plays a crucial role in supporting traditional Balinese agriculture through the Subak system. The river that feeds this dam is locally known as Tukad Pejeng. At the dam, the water flow is divided into two main streams: one towards Tukad Pakerisan and the other continuing as Tukad Pejeng. Near the dam, there is a temple called Pura Subak, which is significant for the local farming community and related to rituals in the Subak tradition.
15 minutes here
Finish Point: Shuttle from finish point and back to meeting point
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ubud
Meeting Point - Open on Maps: 'RTB River Tubing Bali'
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Meeting Point - Open on Maps: 'RTB River Tubing Bali'
Options you can book
Tubing + Ubud tour
Tubing + Ubud tour: - Tubing - Tirta Empul - Free Stop: Coffee and Herbs Spices Tea tasting - Tegalalang Rice Terraces Duration: 8 hours Private Car Pickup included
River Tubing Only (Best Price)
Jungle River Tubing + Lunch: - Meeting Point - Shuttle To Starting Point and End Point - 1.5–2 hour guided river tubing - Back to Meeting Point - Lunch Lunch and drinking: (Menu: Fried Rice or Fried Noodles) Meeting Point!: Meeting point required. Ideal for travelers with their own transport. open map: 'River Tubing Bali'
Tubing with Private Pickup!
Private Pickup: Private pickup & return to your hotel in Ubud & the surrounding. Provide your hotel location during the booking process. Private car Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ms, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- tripbylocals
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Don't forget to bring cash for your personal expenses
- Please Note: make sure, your tour option to choose during booking process and any option has different service (tour grade)
- Tour operates in light rain but may be rescheduled in heavy rain for safety.
- Tubing duration: approx. 60–90 minutes on the river.
- For safety reasons, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and ride together in the same tube.
- Shared Pickup and Drop off: booking must be minimum 4 people
- Moderate physical fitness required.
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nice expérience in the middle of the jungle
It was such a good time during this ride. The monitors was very professional and everyone was safe and fun during this tubbing experience. You would enjoy the incredible jungle panorama in a river so warm and nice ! We enjoyed it !
Response from the operator: Hi Helena, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your river tubing adventure through the heart of Bali's lush jungle. It means a lot to know that our guides made you feel safe, comfortable, and able to simply relax while taking in the beautiful scenery. One of our favorite moments is seeing guests discover that this experience is not just about the tubing—it's also about floating through a peaceful tropical rainforest, surrounded by nature, hidden cliffs, and the calming sounds of the river. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Bali. Until then, safe travels and see you again! Warm regards, Tripbylocals Bali Team
via Tripadvisor
In a word fantastic!!
It was a very nice experience, well organized and also safe. We chose the option photos and video, and that was really worth it. Really do!
Response from the operator: Hi Sonja, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and that everything felt well organized and safe. Creating a fun adventure while ensuring our guests' safety is always our top priority. We're especially happy that you chose the photo and video package and found it worthwhile. Those moments floating through the jungle, navigating gentle rapids, and sharing laughs along the river often become some of the best memories to take home. Thank you again for recommending the experience. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Bali! Warm regards, Tripbylocals Bali Team
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great fun
Brilliant fun in the most beautiful surroundings. The equipment was good and the 3 guides very helpful considerate and professional, they even took photos and videos for us, so we gave them a good tip.
Response from the operator: Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fun adventure while floating through the beautiful jungle surroundings. It's especially rewarding to know that our guides made you feel well looked after with their professionalism, care, and friendly support throughout the experience. We're also glad you appreciated the photos and videos they captured along the way. Those genuine moments of laughter, excitement, and the stunning tropical scenery often become lasting memories of the adventure. Your kind words and recognition mean a great deal to our entire team. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Bali experience in the future! Warm regards, Tripbylocals Bali Team
via Viator
Without more
Spot without further nice moment the descent was nice also team but I expected better at the spot
Response from the operator: Hi Amel, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing our river tubing adventure. We're happy to know that you enjoyed the tubing experience and appreciated our friendly team. Our guides take pride in creating a safe, well-organized, and enjoyable journey while guests float through Bali's lush tropical jungle and experience the beauty of the river at a relaxed pace. We understand that every traveler has different expectations, and we truly appreciate you sharing your perspective. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continue enhancing the experience for future guests. Thank you once again, and we wish you many more wonderful adventures ahead. Warm regards, Tripbylocals Bali Team
via Viator (translated)
We had a blast!
Our tubing adventure was an absolute blast! The entire experience was so well-organized and smooth from start to finish. The team was super friendly, professional, and made us feel safe while still keeping things fun and exciting. The scenery was beautiful, the ride was just the right mix of relaxing and adventurous, and we couldn’t stop laughing the whole way down. It was one of the highlights of our trip and we’d 100% do it again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun and memorable experience!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much, Johari! We're thrilled to hear you had a blast on the Sacred River Tubing Adventure! It means a lot to know the team made you feel safe while keeping the experience fun and memorable. The mix of jungle scenery, smooth rapids, and laughter is exactly what we hope for every guest to enjoy. We’d love to welcome you back anytime — and to future travelers, if you're looking for something exciting, relaxing, and unforgettable in Bali, this adventure is for you! — TripByLocals Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $115
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by tripbylocals, who run 4 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.6.
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Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ubud.
How much does Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ubud usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ubud is not rushed.
Is Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ubud, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ubud can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ubud and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ubud within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ubud?
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On Outty we rank every Ubud experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private 1-Day Ubud Highlights Tour, Mount Batur Jeep Adventure, Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ubud?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch?
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Included: River tubing adventure (1.5 hours); Note: please select your preferred options during booking!; Friendly, professional local guide; Lockers, Towel & shower access; and Safety gear (tubing equipment, helmet, life jacket). Not included: Personal Expense; Gratuities; and meeting point - No pickup and drop off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 1063 listed pickup locations in and around Ubud. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch offered in?
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It is offered in Malay and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, the guide, organization. The views and photo stops come up again and again.
What booking options are available for Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Tubing + Ubud tour, River Tubing Only (Best Price), Tubing with Private Pickup!. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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