RIVER RAFTING

Two rivers in Bali are considered interesting and safe to orgnized white water rafting such as Ayung river and Telaga Waja river. Ayung river runs in the middle of Bali around 68.5 km long forms the longest river on Bali covering 109.30 km² river basin from up-river on the slope of Mt. Mangu up to the mouth of Ayung river at Padang Galak bay, Sanur. There are many tributaries forming beautiful confluences along the stream and estimated covering 300.84 km² drainage basin. Ayung river with it's tributaries play the most important role in the irrigation sector of Balinese rice farmer within the lowland. Along the up-stream nearer to the origin forming deep ravins and evergreen steep ridges where highland farmers grow various fuites, vegetables and cattles. Along the lowland overflows on rice fields is flown again to the same river with some times muddy color causing the water of the river changes color into pale reddish especially during the planting season, does not like at the up-stream where the water is always clean.

Rafting at Ayung river we are able to choose operator which is known so far as good in safety operation with professional rafting guides. River rafting is operated in the morning and afternoon, but it is better to choose that in the morning although it is during dry season, as the views and atmosphere along the river is much more fresh and it is good to be combined with sightseeing after finishing it.

For most travel base around Denpasar, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Sanur and Ubud departure time for rafting is around 08.00 and finishes around 13.00 after lunch.
Best rates for morning rafting including return transfers, rafting guide, safety kits, and lunch is US$ 24/person for minimum 2 participants, US$ 20/person for minimum 3 participants, and US$ 18/person for minimum 4 participants.