Bali Ubud Zipline and ATV Quad Bike Adventure

Mud, rice terraces, and a little airborne drama. This six-hour Ubud adventure combines a zipline above the Tegalalang Rice Terraces with an ATV ride through rough Bali paths, giving you two very different ways to see the countryside. I like the two-activity format, since you get a scenic ride in the air and a hands-on motor adventure in one day. I also like that lunch, safety gear, drinks, insurance, and a professional driver guide are included.

The main thing to consider is the spacing between the zipline at Uma Ceking Resto And Swing and Gorilla ATV Adventure. The road journey between activities can take patience, especially if you choose an option without transport. You should also check the age and weight rules carefully before booking.

The strongest praise goes to the drivers and guides. Donny helped with hotel pickup, directions, and photographs, while Jero was patient and attentive. Yaya offered travel advice and stopped when needed, and Alit was praised for making the day easier. That personal service matters when you are dealing with muddy clothes, unfamiliar roads, and two active attractions.

Key Points at a Glance

• Zipline above Tegalalang rice terraces: Uma Ceking Resto And Swing provides the scenic part of the day, with views over Ubud’s famous stepped rice fields.
• Mud is part of the ATV fun: Gorilla ATV Adventure takes you along rough paths, and the muddy sections are a favorite for many participants.
• Hotel pickup can simplify the day: Pickup and drop-off are offered when you select that option, with friendly drivers such as Donny, Yaya, John, Jero, and Alit receiving special praise.
• Lunch and drinks are included: You receive fried rice or fried noodles, bottled water, and coffee or tea.
• Important weight and age limits apply: Participants must be 12 to 50 years old, with zipline weights between 40 and 100 kilograms. Tandem ATV riders have a limit of 90 kilograms per person.
• Private group format: Only your group participates, which gives the day a more personal feel than a large shared tour.

Two Ubud Adventures in One Six-Hour Day

This tour works because the activities have different personalities. The zipline is brief, scenic, and focused on the view. The ATV ride is more physical and messy, with the machine, the road, and the weather all shaping the fun.

You can expect the full outing to last about six hours. That includes pickup when your selected option includes it, transport between stops, the two activities, food, and the return to the meeting point or your hotel. It is a full half-day rather than a quick add-on, so leave room in your schedule.

I would choose this for a day when you want more than a passive sightseeing stop. You do not need to spend the whole day looking at rice fields from a viewpoint. Instead, you fly over them, then trade the clean view for an ATV route where getting dirty is part of the bargain.

The tour is private to your group, but that does not mean every moment is private. The zipline and ATV operations are separate adventure facilities with their own staff and safety procedures. Your driver connects the day and helps with transport, timing, and practical matters.

Starting at Gorilla ATV Adventure in Payangan

The listed meeting point is Gorilla ATV Adventure at Jl. Raya Payangan No. 199, Puhu, Payangan, Gianyar, Bali 80572. If you do not select hotel pickup, this is where your day begins and ends.

If pickup is included, your driver collects you from your hotel and takes care of the road connections. This is a useful part of the package because the activities are not next door to one another. One participant specifically warned that the zipline and ATV sites are a long distance apart, so a transfer option can save you the trouble of arranging transport between them.

The driver is more than a person behind the wheel. Donny was praised for being friendly and informative, while John helped make the day run more smoothly. Yaya received special praise for stopping when needed, sharing travel advice, and helping with scenic photo spots. Alit was also praised for spending the day driving around Ubud and offering help when needed.

That consistency is one of the best reasons to consider the pickup option. Bali roads can make a simple route feel slow, and having one person manage the connections lets you focus on the activities.

Flying Over the Tegalalang Rice Terraces

The zipline takes place at Uma Ceking Resto And Swing, near the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. This is the more scenic half of the day. From above, you get a different view of the stepped fields than you would from a roadside lookout or walking path.

The attraction is not only about speed. The setting does much of the work. Tegalalang is known for its layered rice terraces and green hills, and the zipline gives you a short burst of height over that countryside. It is a good fit if you want a memorable photograph and a little adrenaline without committing to a full-day extreme activity.

The practical rules matter here. The zipline minimum weight is 40 kilograms, the maximum is 100 kilograms, and participants must be between 12 and 50 years old. Check these limits for every member of your group before paying, especially if you are booking for teenagers or older adults.

Your guide may also help with photos. Donny was specifically praised for assisting with photographs at the zipline stop. That is useful because the activity itself leaves little time to handle your phone, and the best view is not always easy to capture while you are moving.

The zipline is likely the cleaner, shorter activity, but you should not expect the whole day to stay tidy. The ATV follows, and the combination calls for practical clothing rather than a carefully planned outfit.

Getting Muddy at Gorilla ATV Adventure

The ATV portion takes place at Gorilla ATV Adventure, where you drive over rugged paths through Bali’s countryside. The mud is not a side issue. It is one of the main reasons this activity appeals to people looking for a more playful, physical day.

You should expect clean clothes to lose that status. One participant advised bringing extra energy, clean clothes, and patience for the roads. Another singled out riding through the mud as a favorite part of the experience. Wear clothes and shoes you can wash, and avoid bringing items that cannot handle splashes.

You can ride solo or as a tandem passenger, subject to the stated limits. One participant recommended going solo rather than sharing an ATV because two people on one machine can be harder. That advice is worth considering if both riders want control, or if you are not sure how comfortable you will feel on the route.

There is also some flexibility. When one rider no longer felt ready to drive, the quad guide let her ride with him instead. That suggests the staff can respond sensibly when someone needs a change of plan, though you should still follow the operator’s safety instructions.

The ATV guide Jero received especially warm praise for being patient, careful, and attentive. That is important for first-time riders. You want a guide who can keep the pace manageable and watch the group, not someone who treats every section as a race.

The activity is best understood as a countryside adventure, not a quiet nature tour. The appeal comes from handling the ATV, dealing with uneven tracks, and accepting that the vehicle may get dirty. If you dislike mud or rough roads, this may be the point where the tour loses its charm.

Lunch, Drinks, and the Useful Extras

Lunch is simple: fried rice or fried noodles. That is not a culinary tour, but it is exactly the sort of food that makes sense in the middle of an active day. You get something filling without turning the meal into a long formal stop.

Bottled water, coffee or tea, safety gear, and insurance are included. These details improve the value of the package because you do not need to arrange every small necessity separately. You should still bring personal spending money for anything outside the included items, and tips are not included.

A coffee plantation visit is listed as optional. Since no further details are provided, treat it as an add-on rather than a guaranteed core stop. Ask about the timing and any costs before agreeing to include it.

The meal and drinks are especially useful after the ATV ride. The tour asks for energy, attention, and a willingness to get dirty. A provided lunch keeps you from having to search for food between activities.

What the $23.22 Price Really Buys

At $23.22 per person, this is a strong-value package if you use the included services. You are paying for two paid activities, safety equipment, lunch, bottled water, coffee or tea, insurance, and a driver guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off add further value when you select that option.

The price is less attractive if you mainly want one activity. If you are interested only in a zipline or only in an ATV ride, a single attraction may give you more free time. This tour earns its low price by packing both into one day, so the best value comes when you genuinely want both.

Group discounts may help reduce the cost for several people. Since the activity is private for your own group, it can work well for friends, couples, or families that want to stay together rather than join a large mixed party.

There are still possible extra costs. Personal expenses and tips are excluded, and the optional coffee plantation visit may need clarification. Read the selected booking option carefully to confirm whether hotel transport is included, since the meeting point is at Gorilla ATV Adventure if it is not.

The high rating and full recommendation rate support the sense that the package delivers what it promises. Still, value depends on your comfort with a busy schedule, road transfers, and muddy clothes.

The Guides Make a Real Difference

The repeated praise for the drivers is not a minor detail. A day built around two separate activity sites can become frustrating if pickup is late, directions are unclear, or nobody helps with timing.

Donny is a name worth noting if you can request a driver, since he was praised for hotel pickup, friendliness, information, and photo help. Yaya was appreciated for stopping when needed, offering Ubud advice, and helping find good views. John was described as helpful, while Alit received praise for being kind and attentive throughout the day.

The activity staff also seem to contribute to the good mood. Guides were described as friendly, patient, and willing to help. Jero’s calm approach is particularly useful if you are nervous on an ATV or need a slower introduction.

You should not assume a particular driver is guaranteed, but you can ask whether a preferred guide is available. The personal connection can shape the day, especially when the road portions take up a meaningful part of the six-hour schedule.

Who Should Book This Ubud Adventure?

I would recommend this tour to active visitors who want two easy-to-understand thrills in one booking. It suits friends, couples, and private groups that enjoy a little competition, mud, and outdoor scenery.

It can also work for someone who is unsure about driving an ATV. The option to ride with a guide may provide a useful fallback, based on the way the staff helped one participant who did not want to continue driving alone.

Families with teenagers should check the age rules. Every participant must be between 12 and 50 years old, so this is not suitable for younger children or anyone outside that stated range.

You should think twice if you dislike rough roads, mud, or a packed half-day schedule. The distance between the two activity sites is a real planning issue. Also check the weight limits: the zipline allows 40 to 100 kilograms, while tandem ATV riders must be no more than 90 kilograms per person.

Practical Advice Before You Go

Book the pickup option if you want the easiest day. Without it, you must reach Gorilla ATV Adventure yourself and manage the distance between the ATV site and the zipline.

Wear washable clothes and shoes. Bring a change of clothes if you have plans after the tour, since mud is likely on the ATV route. Keep personal valuables to a minimum and follow the staff’s instructions about what can be carried during each activity.

Save your energy for the ATV section. The zipline may be the headline photo, but riding over rough tracks requires more active attention. Drink the supplied water, eat lunch, and do not treat the six-hour schedule as a quick stop.

If you want the optional coffee plantation visit, ask how it fits into the schedule. The core day already includes transport, the zipline, the ATV ride, and lunch, so an extra stop may affect your available time.

Cancellation is free when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.

Should You Book It?

Book this if you want an affordable, active Ubud day with a scenic zipline, a muddy ATV ride, lunch, and helpful transport. The package is especially appealing at $23.22 when pickup, safety gear, insurance, and food are included.

Skip it if you want a slow rice-terrace visit, dislike getting dirty, or cannot meet the age and weight rules. The strongest choice is to select hotel transport, wear clothes you can sacrifice to the mud, and confirm the details for every participant before booking.

FAQ

How long does the Bali Ubud zipline and ATV tour last?

The experience lasts approximately six hours, including the activities, transport when selected, and return to the meeting point or hotel.

Where does the activity start?

The listed meeting point is Gorilla ATV Adventure at Jl. Raya Payangan No. 199, Puhu, Payangan, Gianyar, Bali 80572, Indonesia.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included only when you select the option that offers transport. Otherwise, the activity starts and ends at the Gorilla ATV Adventure meeting point.

What food and drinks are included?

Lunch includes fried rice or fried noodles. Bottled water and coffee or tea are also included.

What are the zipline age and weight limits?

Participants must be between 12 and 50 years old. The zipline minimum weight is 40 kilograms, and the maximum weight is 100 kilograms.

What is the tandem ATV weight limit?

The stated limit for a tandem ATV ride is 90 kilograms per person.