Whitewater Rafting on Telaga Waja River

Three packages are available at booking: rafting only, zipline plus rafting, or zipline plus rafting plus ATV. Each builds on the core Telaga Waja rafting experience with additional activities for guests who want a longer adventure day.

Prices vary by package. The from-price shown reflects the base rafting option. Select the combo that suits your group when you checkout through the booking system.

Time on the river is approximately two hours, covering around 10 km of continuous rapids through jungle, rice fields and bamboo bridges. The route includes a notable drop at the Bajing dam.

Allow a full day of around seven hours including transfers from south or central Bali, safety briefing, changing time and lunch. Exact timing depends on your hotel location and selected package.

Participants must be at least 10 years old and able to swim or be comfortable in moving water with a life jacket. Rafting is moderate in difficulty with professional guides in every boat.

You do not need prior rafting experience. Follow your guide's commands for paddling and bracing through rapids. Guests with serious medical conditions should check with the operator before booking.

Private air-conditioned pickup and drop-off from major tourist areas are included. The drive to Telaga Waja in Karangasem regency, East Bali, takes roughly two hours from the south coast depending on traffic.

Pickup time is confirmed after booking. The scenic journey passes through villages and volcanic landscapes before you reach the riverside basecamp.

Life jackets, helmets and paddles are provided. Professional river guides lead each raft and give a safety briefing before launch. Shower and changing facilities are available after the run.

Wear clothes you can get wet, ideally quick-dry fabric, and secure footwear that will not come off in the water. Leave valuables in your hotel or a dry bag where possible.

Heavy rain can raise river levels and make conditions unsafe. Operators monitor water levels daily and may postpone trips if the river is too high. Light rain often does not stop trips.

The activity is mildly weather dependent. You will be contacted if your trip needs rescheduling. Dry season months typically offer the most reliable conditions.

Yes, an Indonesian buffet lunch is served at a riverside restaurant after rafting. Dishes typically include rice, vegetables and local favourites with a view of the surrounding hills.

Vegetarian options are usually available. Mention dietary needs when booking or to your guide on arrival so the kitchen can prepare accordingly.

The optional zipline carries you from the basecamp towards the river banks with rice field views below. It adds an extra adrenaline moment before you board the rafts.

The zipline is only included in the combo packages, not the rafting-only rate. Safety equipment and staff supervision are provided for the zipline section.

The ATV add-on, available in the full combo package, is a 1.5-hour quad ride after rafting through rice fields, mud tracks, rivers and countryside near the river valley.

This is a substantial full-day adventure combining three activities. You need reasonable energy levels and should expect a late return to your hotel compared with rafting alone.

Telaga Waja is known for longer continuous rapids than many Bali rivers, with a mix of scenic flat sections and exciting drops. The finish point has a relatively short walk to showers, which many guests find more comfortable than steep cliff exits elsewhere.

Guides are safety-certified and experienced on this specific river. The setting combines rainforest, agricultural land and volcanic scenery in East Bali's highlands.