Bali’s ATV Adventures Offer Seriously Good Outdoor Fun For Tourists Of All Ages

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One thing that makes Bali a great travel destination is that it offers an activity and attraction to suit every vacation style.

Bali’s top adventure activities consistently feature high on the list of top bucket list adventures globally, and these excursions can be enjoyed by tourists of all ages. 

Whether traveling solo, as a family, a couple, or with friends, one of the most enjoyable activities in Bali is ATV riding.

There is nothing quite like tearing through the jungle and shallow river streams on an all-terrain vehicle, guided by some of the most fun-loving, cheeky, and experienced guides in the game.

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Easily the most popular area to go ATV riding in Bali is in and around Ubud. Not only is Ubud Bali’s arts and culture capital, but low-key the adventure capital, too. Located in the villages surrounding the town centre, tourists can find dozens of highly experienced ATV tour providers to choose from.

Tourism offerings in Bali are a well-oiled machine, whether talking of attractions or activities. Almost all ATV tour providers will offer pick up and drop off at their customers’ accommodation on request. For many, this is offered as standard and included in the package rate. 

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Most ATV riding experiences last for 90 minutes and allow guests to drive through plenty of different landscapes. Many stop off at incredible viewpoints and natural landmarks like magnificent sacred trees, rice terrace panoramic viewpoints, and even caves and ravines.

For those who are a little unsure about driving an ATV themselves, many providers offer a tandem ATV experience where guests are driven through the course by an expert driver. This is also offered for young children not yet old enough to drive alone. It is also possible to drive in tandem with a friend or partner. 

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Many ATV tours in the Ubud area can also be doubled up as an extra adventurous half-day tour featuring an exhilarating white water rafting trip along the famous Ayung River.

While the rafting experiences can be booked separately and individually of the ATV tours, often booking as a package gives tourists even better prices, and the whole experience runs seamlessly from one to the other.

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Rafting trips offer a combination of serenity and outright adrenaline-fuelled adventure. In the slow-flowing sections of the river, guests can let their shoulders drop and enjoy the jungle as they float on by. In the rapids, instructors will call all those in the boat to follow their instructions and navigate the fast-flowing water courses with the utmost focus. 

It is not only in Ubud where tourists can book their ATV experiences; in fact, many of the most adventurous tourists are looking a little further afield from Ubud to find off-the-beaten-path ATV adventures to see more of what the island has to offer. 

For those who don’t fancy trekking the steep ascent to the summit of Mount Batur, there are plenty of providers offering next-level adventures along the volcanic slopes of the island’s most famous peaks. Tours are offered throughout the day, but the most highly recommended time slot to book is sunrise.

Watching the sunrise over Mount Batur is nothing shy of mesmerizing, whether hiking to the summit, from the seat of an ATV, or from the comparative comfort of the Pinggin Village Panoramic Viewpoint. 

Tourists seeking to get ahead of the crowds and experience the island’s most up-and-coming nature-inspired destination should book an ATV tour in Munduk. Located in the north of Bali, Munduk is best known as the island’s waterfall paradise, making it the perfect spot for muddy, jungly, ATV adventures come rain or shine.