Quad bikes and monkey forest, all in one day. I like that this combo takes you from your Seminyak hotel to the Ubud countryside for a 90-minute ATV ride through rice fields, forests, rivers, and waterfall scenery. It feels like you get real variety, not just a single attraction on repeat.

I also like the way the day builds in classic Ubud stops, with the Sacred Monkey Forest followed by the Tegalalang jungle swing. The route includes welcome drink, international standard riding gear, lunch after the ride, and even shower facilities for when you get fully splattered with tropical mud. The main drawback is simple: you will probably get dirty, so plan your clothes like it is an adventure day, not a dressed-up one.

Key things to know before you go

• 90 minutes of ATV time: You ride for about 90 minutes across jungle, river, rice fields, and rural village areas.
• Monkeys are part of the plan: You visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary to see more than 700 long-tailed monkeys in the wild, with guide help for close photos.
• Tegalalang swing is ticketed: Admission to the swing and the monkey forest is included.
• Clean-up is built in: There are locker and shower facilities, plus towels, right after the ATV portion.
• 8-hour day with morning start: Starts at 8:00 am, and the total experience runs about 8 hours.
• Private format: Only your group participates, which usually means a smoother pace than shared tours.

The big attraction: 90 minutes of ATV quad biking around Ubud

This is an ATV day with actual scenery, not just a loop in one spot. You ride an all-terrain quad bike through changing terrain around Ubud, including rice fields, jungle paths, river areas, and Balinese rural villages. Even the overview mentions waterfall scenery as part of the ride experience, which matters because you can tell when a route was designed for views instead of endurance.

The riding portion lasts around 90 minutes. That is long enough to feel like you earned the pictures, but short enough that the rest of the day still feels enjoyable. You are also given international standard riding equipment and a guide, plus insurance coverage during the ATV ride. For me, that combination is what makes the activity feel like a real tour, not a risky afterthought.

One small practical thing: quad bikes plus humid forest trails usually means you will get splashed. The included towel, locker, and shower facility are not a gimmick. They are the difference between feeling gross for the rest of the day and being able to move on comfortably to monkeys and the swing.

Hotel pickup and the pace that avoids feeling rushed

The experience starts with pickup from your hotel lobby, with a start time of 8:00 am. That early start is helpful. You beat some of the daytime heat, and you get into Ubud area activities while things are still in a better rhythm.

This tour is also listed as private, meaning only your group participates. For you, that typically means less waiting around for other people and a better chance to keep the schedule moving from ATV to lunch to monkey forest to Tegalalang. In my book, that is a big deal on an 8-hour day. You want to spend time doing the stuff, not parked on the roadside.

The day includes a welcome drink and lunch after the ATV ride. That order matters. You ride first, then you eat while you are fresh, then you shift into monkey and swing time. It is a sensible flow for energy, and it prevents the classic problem where lunch happens too late and you feel heavy after the fun parts.

Sacred Monkey Forest: close photos, with a guide keeping it comfortable

After the ATV, you head to the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. The highlight here is seeing long-tailed monkeys living in the wild, with the sanctuary described as home to more than 700 of them.

What I like most is that you are not left to wander and guess. You get guide assistance for close pictures with the monkeys. That matters because monkey forest visits are not just about sightseeing. You are interacting with animals in a place built around their presence, so having someone who knows how to approach and handle the photo moment can make the difference between a calm experience and a stressful one.

This is also one of the stops where the “nature” side of Bali shows through beyond the word jungle. The info highlights high biodiversity in the tropical forest setting, including over 115 species of trees and plants and around 600 kinds of birds. Even if you are mostly focused on monkeys, the setting does the heavy lifting, and it makes the forest feel more like a living ecosystem than a theme park.

A consideration: monkey encounters can be unpredictable by nature. If you are uncomfortable around animals, or you strongly dislike being that close to wildlife, this is the portion where you might feel out of your comfort zone. A guide helps, but it is still a real animal setting.

Tegalalang jungle swing: why the photo spots matter

Next comes Tegalalang, where the tour includes admission to the jungle swing. The big promise is the sensation of floating on a giant swing above rice field and jungle views. Whether you love heights or hate them, this kind of view perspective is the whole point. You get that sweeping camera angle you cannot replicate from the ground.

I also like how the swing area is described as having multiple photo spots, with set designs built from rattan in unique shapes. You are not limited to one pose in one corner. The bird nest-style elements and different swing setups give you options for photos that look more thoughtfully designed than a single platform and call it done.

If you want practical advice, think about your timing and what you wear. On a day that already includes ATV mud, you want to make sure your outfit works for moving around and getting in and out of the swing area. The tour includes shower facilities earlier, which helps you arrive to this stop feeling more human.

Lunch and shower facilities: the quiet value add

The ATV portion comes with lunch and cleaning options. After about 90 minutes of riding, you refresh your body with shower facilities, use the bath towel and locker setup, and then enjoy local lunch.

This is the kind of “not glamorous but important” value that makes a tour feel worth the money. You are in a wet and muddy environment, and Bali humidity can make you feel uncomfortable if you stay in sweaty clothes. A towel and a shower change the whole tone of the day. Instead of thinking only about the mess, you can enjoy the monkey forest and swing without feeling trapped in grime.

Lunch is included after the ATV ride. That also helps you avoid a common travel headache: hunting for food between activities. On an 8-hour tour, time is the real currency. Having lunch scheduled and included lets you keep the flow.

Price and value: $95 that bundles the hard-to-bundle parts

At $95 per person, the best way to judge this price is what you do not have to pay for separately.

Included in the package:

• Pickup and drop-off to your hotel
• International standard riding equipment and guide
• Lunch after the ATV ride
• Insurance coverage during the ATV ride
• Bath towel, locker, and shower facilities
• Admission ticket for the monkey forest and Tegalalang swing

If you were to price those items on your own, you would usually spend time coordinating transportation, booking activities, and trying to match schedules. Here, the structure is already set, and you get a private format. Even if you just care about the fun parts, the included admissions and the cleanup facilities are where the math often makes sense.

One more value point: the tour lasts about 8 hours and starts at 8:00 am. That is long enough to feel like a full outing, but not so long that you lose the day to transit.

Who this tour fits best (and who should think twice)

This is especially well suited for:

• People who want an active start to the day with quad biking through real countryside
• Families looking for a memorable main experience, since ATV is often a big hit when kids are old enough to handle the physical part
• Couples who want an action-filled day with two photo-friendly Ubud stops afterward
• Travelers who like structure, meaning pickup, equipment, lunch, and entry tickets are handled

It may be less ideal if:

• You do not want to get dirty. ATV rides in this terrain typically involve mud and splashes, and you need to be comfortable with that reality.
• You have limited ability for physical activity. The experience notes a moderate physical fitness level is needed.
• You strongly dislike wildlife encounters. The monkey forest is a close-up animal environment, even with guide help.

Practical tips so your day stays fun (not frustrating)

Plan for a full day of heat, movement, and mess. Even with showers available, you should treat the ATV portion as the messy anchor of the schedule.

• Wear quick-dry clothing and bring something you feel good in for the swing and photos.
• Keep your phone protected. You are riding through river and forest areas, so splashes happen.
• If you have motion sickness, take it seriously before you go. Quad bikes plus winding terrain can be a lot for some people.
• Build your expectations around the mix. The day changes gears quickly: ride, clean up, monkey forest, then swing.

Also, confirmation is received at booking time, and the tour uses a mobile ticket. That is helpful if you prefer paperless travel.

Weather matters, because the activities are outdoors

This experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund. I like that clarity because it tells you not to treat the outdoor parts as guaranteed no matter what.

In practice, it means you should check forecasts close to your start day. If you are the type who hates uncertainty, choose dates when the weather looks steadier.

Should you book Bali ATV Quad Bike Ubud Swing & Monkey Forest?

Yes, if you want one organized day that mixes adrenaline and classic Ubud nature without turning the trip into a logistics project. The biggest reasons to book are the 90-minute ATV ride through varied landscapes, the included lunch and shower facilities, and the fact that both the monkey forest and Tegalalang swing are covered with admission tickets.

I would hesitate only if you know you dislike getting muddy, you are not comfortable around wildlife, or you are worried about moderate physical demands. For the rest of us, this is a strong value play: you are paying for guided access, gear, meals, and entry, and you still get plenty of photo-ready moments at Tegalalang and during the monkey forest stop.

If you want a Bali day that feels like a real experience, not a checklist, this one makes sense.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 8:00 am, with hotel lobby pickup.

How long is the experience?

It runs for about 8 hours.

What is included in the price?

Pickup and drop-off, a welcome drink, international standard riding equipment and guide, lunch after the ATV ride, insurance coverage during the ATV ride, and bath towel, locker, and shower facility use. Admission tickets for Tegalalang swing and the monkey forest are also included.

Is there a place to shower after the ATV ride?

Yes. The tour includes shower facilities, plus a bath towel and locker use.

Are the monkey forest and swing tickets included?

Yes. Admission tickets for the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and the Tegalalang swing are included.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The experience requires good weather. If it gets canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.