A long weekend in Bali can go by surprisingly quickly. Between airport transfers, beaches, restaurants, sightseeing, and getting from one part of the island to another, there is only so much time to fit into a few days.
That is where an ATV ride can work well. You do not need to dedicate an entire day to the activity if you choose a route that fits your itinerary. A typical ATV session with Bali ATV Ride takes around 1.5 hours of riding, with additional time for briefing, preparation, showering, and lunch.
The key is choosing the right track for where you are staying and deciding whether you want ATV riding to be a standalone activity or part of a bigger adventure day.
Is an ATV Ride a Good Activity for a Bali Long Weekend?
Yes, particularly if you want to add something active to a short Bali trip without spending an entire day on one attraction.
An ATV ride gives you a different side of Bali from the usual beach and sightseeing itinerary. Depending on the route, you can ride through rice fields, jungle, muddy trails, rivers, caves, waterfalls, countryside paths, and other off road terrain.
For a long weekend, the main advantage is that the riding portion itself is relatively compact. Bali ATV Ride’s Ubud and Uluwatu routes currently offer approximately 1.5 hours of ATV riding, although you should allow additional time around the activity.
That makes it easier to build the ride around other plans rather than treating it as the only activity of the day.
Which Bali ATV Track Should You Choose for Long Weekend?
Your location matters quite a bit during a short trip. Spending hours crossing the island simply to reach an ATV track can take away time that you could otherwise spend exploring Bali.
1. Uluwatu ATV Ride for South Bali
If your long weekend is based around Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, or nearby South Bali areas, the Uluwatu track can be a practical choice.
Bali ATV Ride’s Uluwatu route is approximately 35 minutes from Nusa Dua and Jimbaran, although actual travel time depends on traffic and your starting point. The track includes jungle, river and water sections, village and countryside paths, muddy off road terrain, white stone and limestone sections, and bumpy terrain.
The current Uluwatu package is approximately 1.5 hours of riding, with a Single ATV starting at IDR 560,000 online and a Tandem option at IDR 800,000 per ATV.
For a short South Bali getaway, this can make it easier to combine an ATV session with other activities in the same general area.
Read more about this package: Uluwatu ATV Ride Bali – The Best ATV Adventure Near Nusa Dua, Jimbaran & Kuta
2. Ubud ATV Ride for a More Varied Off Road Experience
If your long weekend already includes Ubud, the Ubud ATV route gives you a different type of landscape.
The current route combines rice fields, jungle, rivers, muddy trails, caves and tunnels, waterfalls, and wet sections, with the exact sequence depending on the route. The riding duration is approximately 1.5 hours.
The current online price listed by Bali ATV Ride is IDR 750,000 for the Ubud Single ATV on the homepage, while the package page currently displays IDR 630,000, so pricing can vary across promotional pages. For an article intended to remain accurate, it is better to check the live booking page before quoting a final rate.
For long weekend planning, Ubud makes particular sense when the rest of your itinerary already revolves around inland Bali rather than South Bali.
Read more about this package: Ubud ATV Ride Bali – Ride Through Caves, Waterfalls, Jungle Trails & Rivers
How to Fit an ATV Ride Into a Long Weekend
The easiest approach is to avoid treating the ATV ride as an isolated booking.
Here is a simple way to think about your itinerary:
- Morning ATV ride: Start the adventure early, then continue with sightseeing, lunch, or another activity afterward.
- Afternoon ATV ride: Keep the morning for a slower activity and use the ATV experience as your main afternoon adventure.
- ATV + rafting: If you want to dedicate one full day to adventure, Bali ATV Ride also offers an ATV and Ayung River rafting combination. The current package is IDR 960,000 per person, with approximately 1.5 hours of ATV riding and around 2 hours of rafting, plus preparation, meals, and transitions between activities.
The important thing is to leave some buffer between activities. An ATV ride may only have 1.5 hours of riding time, but you still need time for arrival, safety briefing, preparation, changing, showering, and lunch.
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Experience Your Long Weekend With Bali ATV Ride
Once you know which part of Bali you are staying in, choosing the right ATV route becomes much easier.
At Bali ATV Ride, you can choose between our Ubud ATV ride and Uluwatu ATV ride.
Both routes include the essential equipment and guided experience for the ride, including a professional instructor, safety gear, shower and changing facilities, lunch, and insurance.
Check our available ATV packages, choose your preferred route, and book your Bali ATV adventure for your long weekend.
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For more insights before booking, continue read our Bali ATV adventure guides below.