What is the best ATV in Bali? There is no single winner — the best ATV near Ubud is the one that matches your terrain, your hotel, and your budget. Travelers on Reddit threads and review sites repeat the same advice: pick a private off-road track (not village roads), check group size, and read what is included before comparing prices. Sekar Bali Activity books the Bali ATV at All New Bali Adventure in Sedang: jungle mud and river crossings, single from IDR 750,000, tandem IDR 1,100,000, with lunch, helmet, boots, and insurance (ages 6–65) included. WhatsApp — no payment to inquire.
Key Takeaways
- "Best" depends on terrain: tunnels and waterfalls (Payangan, north of Ubud) vs jungle mud and rivers (Sedang)
- Check 6 things: private track, group size, what is included, insurance, pickup cost, tandem rules
- You will get muddy — every honest review says it; bring clothes you can throw away
- Our pick for mud + lunch + short drive from the south: Sedang ATV, 750K, pickup 400K per booking
- We do not claim "best in Bali" — compare on the checklist, then book what fits
Best ATV in Bali by what you want
| You want | Best area | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel or cave + waterfall photos | Payangan / Tegallalang, 20–30 min north of Ubud | Cave and waterfall routes are the selling point there |
| Deep mud, river crossings, jungle | Sedang, Abiansemal — All New Bali Adventure | Purpose-built mud track, lunch on the ticket |
| Shortest drive from Seminyak / Canggu | Sedang — about 1 hour | South-west of Ubud, closer to the beach towns |
| Lowest headline price | Varies — check what is excluded | Cheap tickets often skip lunch, pickup, or insurance |
| Kids | Any track with tandem quads | A parent drives; child rides behind |
| Beach ride | Tabanan west coast | Black-sand routes, different from Ubud jungle |
Full map of where the tracks are: Bali ATV ride locations. Cave vs mud in detail: mud track vs cave/tunnel · ATV vs Kuber cave.
The 6-point checklist (what Reddit and reviews keep repeating)
- Private track, not public roads. The common complaint about cheap tours is riding convoys through village roads. Ask: "How much of the ride is on a private off-road track?"
- Group size and pacing. Long convoys stall behind one nervous rider. Ask how many quads go out per guide.
- What is included. Lunch, helmet, boots, shower, locker. A low ticket that adds lunch and pickup is not cheaper.
- Insurance. Ask if activity insurance is included and for which ages. Ours covers ages 6–65.
- Pickup cost from your hotel. Many operators charge by area. We charge IDR 400,000 per booking, any hotel area — from Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta.
- Tandem and age rules. Rules differ by operator. Send every rider's age before you pay — ATV with kids.
Two more tips that show up in nearly every review: wear clothes you can bin (mud stains do not wash out), and lock your phone away unless you have a waterproof pouch. Photo packages are usually optional extras.
Sedang ATV: what you get (2026 IDR)
| Option | Price (IDR) | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Single ATV, 1 rider | 750,000 | Lunch · helmet · boots · guide · insurance 6–65 |
| Single ATV, 2 riders | 725,000 each | Same |
| Single ATV, 3+ riders | 700,000 each | Same |
| Tandem ATV (2 on one quad) | 1,100,000 per bike | Same, for both riders |
| Child single ATV | 700,000 | Same |
| Hotel pickup + drop-off | 400,000 per booking | Any hotel area · or self-meet |
| ATV + Ayung rafting combo | from 1,250,000 | 10% off the two activities · one pickup |
The ride is 1.5 hours (single or tandem), plus briefing and lunch. No licence needed — the English safety briefing covers throttle and brakes, and the ride is guided. Price detail: how much an ATV costs in Bali.
Who should not book an ATV
Skip it with back, neck, or pregnancy concerns — the track is bumpy. If you hate mud or want speed on open roads, look at the Kintamani dirt bike or a scooter tour instead.
Ready? Book the Bali ATV or the ATV + rafting combo — send date, riders, and hotel on WhatsApp.