Telaga Waja River Rafting

Morning trip:

• 07.00 – 08.00 | Nusa Dua
• 07.30 – 08.00 | Jimbaran
• 07.45 – 08.15 | Kuta
• 08.30 – 09.00 | Kerobokan
• 08.30 – 09.00 | Sanur
• 08.30 – 09.00 | Denpasar
• 08.30 – 09.00 | Ubud
• 08.30 – 09.00 | Candidasa

Afternoon trip:

• 10.30 – 11.00 | Nusa Dua
• 10.30 – 11.00 | Jimbaran
• 10.30 – 11.00 | Kuta
• 10.30 – 11.00 | Kerobokan
• 10.30 – 11.00 | Sanur
• 10.30 – 11.00 | Denpasar
• 10.30 – 11.00 | Ubud
• 10.30 – 11.00 | Candidasa

1) Price with Own/DIY Transport:

• Guests arrange their own transportation to the rafting location.
• Join a sharing boat with other participants.
• Special discounted price.

2) Price with Private Transport

• Includes private pick-up & drop-off from your hotel/villa and rafting activity (sharing boat).
• Price varies based on pick-up location.
• Special discounted price.

Why Should You Choose Rafting of Telaga Waja River?

• Enjoy one of the best, longest, and most challenging rafting adventures in Bali
• Easy access to the river from our registration desk
• Avoid extra hassle; our restaurant is minutes away from the finish point.
• Enjoy yourself without having to take many steps.
• Enjoy our all natural surroundings providing you with the fresh air you need
• Clean & hygiene facilities
• Friendly staff & guide.

Our Price EXCLUDES : Personal expenses like extra drink like beer, soft drink, Photo Document, souvenir and tip for instructor.

FAQ about Rafting at Telaga Waja River ?

1. HOW LONG DO WE DRIVE FROM AIRPORT TO THE RAFTING SITE ?
   Well, First you should know that Telaga Waja River are located in the eastern side of Bali, The river stretching from the Slope of Mount Agung and Flow to Klungkung Town. Its need about 2 hours journey if you stay around Kuta or near Airport as the easiest spot to meet.
2. HOW DO WE GET THERE ?
   First Option is If you are an adventure, you can come to our rafting location either by ride a motor bike or driving a rental car, make sure you have valid international driving license.  Second option for your comfort and safety, you may book the Rafting + Private hotel transfer, for Rafting + Hotel Transfer, please click the link RAFTING WITH RETURN PRIVATE TRANSFER.
3. HOW DO I PAY FOR JOINING ADVENTURE RAFTING TELAGA WAJA RIVER?
   If you book rafting without hotel transfer (your own transport), you should pay online via our link site. If you Book rafting + Private hotel transfer, then you may pay on the day of trip either by cash or Visa Master card. For Credit card will 3% extra charge apply.
4. WHAT DO WE PREPARE FOR JOINING RAFTING AT TELAGA WAJA ?
   You should be in good shape, not any issues with your healthy such as heart problem, Ashma, Epilepsi , back bone, knee  and not under recovery process. For Rafting trip, please bring; Extra dry clothes for changes, short or swimsuit for the rafting trip, sandal or rubber thongs, sun lotion, insect repellent, some cash for extra drink, souvenirs, photo document and giving a little tip to the river guide.
5. DOES IT SAFE FOR BEGINNER or CHILD ?
   Telaga Waja river has grade from 2,3 and 4, and  the river is shallow and the rapid is fast, therefore this activities is safe for all age from 7-65. If you fall down to the river, just follow the safety guidance from our instructor, You will be safe.
6. WHEN THE BEST TIME DO RAFTING AT TELAGA WAJA RIVER ?
   The best time to do rafting at telaga Waja is around 09.30-10.00 as the air still fresh and sun no hit. For the best month from March-September are consider dry season. But during wet season ( October – April) the Rafting at telaga Waja river is on, as long the water level on the green level.
7. WHAT HAPPENED ON BAD WEATHER ?
   Fist if you book Rafting with own transport and once you get here the weather suddenly heavy rain, water level going up to red level, then we will postpone the schedule or we refund your payment.
   Second if you book Telaga Waja Rafting with private return hotel transfer, and the water level suddenly going to red level due to bad weather, we only charge for the Transportation. We give some refund from your total payment.
8. WHAT IS THE GOOD POINT TELAGA WAJA RIVER RAFTING ?
   #01# With a length of 16 kilometers as a rafting route and a duration of approximately 2.5-3 hours, making the Telaga Waja river the longest river for Bali rafting tours.
   #02# From the lobby location to the location of the riverbank, the accents are very easy, so there is no need to climb or descend a lot of stairs. However, not all rafting operators here have this easy access.
   #03# Classification of rivers in grades II-III-IV (Beginner class with more challenging rapids).
   #04# The clear color of the river is a great attraction, because the springs come from fresh mountain water sources.
   #05# Telaga Waja River is still free of pollution because it is far from urban areas and far from industrial waste.
   #06# Telaga Waja River is suitable for recreational rafting with a little challenge because there are 2 waterfalls with a height of almost 4 meters.
9. WHAT IS THE LESS POINT OF TELAGA WAJA RIVER RAFTING ?
   #101# Some points of the river have shallow water depths, this makes rubber boats often stuck in between the rocks, as if there is a banging sound but it is safe.
   #02#The location of the Telaga Waja river is far from the center of tourism in Bali, most of which are in the southern part of Bali. If you depart from the airport or from the tourist attractions of Kuta Bali, it will take almost 2 hours to reach the location of the Telaga Waja river, Karangasem.
   #04# The long Telaga Waja rafting route requires good stamina and courage. There are some tourists who do not like long rafting routes.
   #05# After rafting, participants usually go straight back to the hotel, because they are tired.

HOW TO ENJOY SAFETY RAFTING AT TELAGA WAJA RIVER?

Telaga Waja River is located in East Bali and the river flows from Bali’s tallest mountain Mt. Agung. These rocks and stones based river offers clear water all year round. We are very keen to protect the nature of the river and its surrounding area. We appreciated your cooperation for keeping the river clean.

• Please don’t throw rubbish or cigarette butts in the river.
• If you see local people bathing, please respect their privacy by not staring or taking pictures of them.

TO ENJOY RAFTING SAFELY

Our guide will explain about Rafting Safety in English. It is also translated into other languages. The guide will use gestures while explaining. please refer to the explanation to the guide’s gesture.

1.PADDLE

• Hold the paddle with two hands. One hand on the top called “T” grip and the other hand for the lower section of the paddle.
• When hanging onto the rope, you still have to hold paddle with both hands.
• Most Rafting accidents occur, because of the paddle. Please don’t hit your friends or yourself in the raft.
• If your paddle is dropped in the water, do not try too hard to retrieve it, leave it to your guide.

2. OUTSIDE THE RAFT.

• Bottom of the river and the rocks are very slippery. Watch out when you walk.
• Please be aware that some parts of the river are very shallow.
• Do not jump into the riverhead first.

3. ON THE RAFT

• Our experienced River Guides captain your raft. Please follow his orders to ensure you could enjoy a safe rafting trip.
• Do not hang into the rope at all times. Hold on when your guide asks you to do so or when you need to do so to avoid falling.

4. OBSTACLES (Bridges)

• We will go under some bridges that are made of bamboo or tree thunks. Your guide will yell “DUCK” just before the bridge. Please bend over and lower your head.

5. DAM

• You will slide down a dam of 4m height (twice), with approximately 45^o Just before the dam, your raft stop, and your guide will give you sufficient instruction for the decent (drop).

6. FLIP OR WRAP AROUND THE ROCK

• If the raft hits a rock or rock slideways, the raft may flip over or wrap (stick on a rock). To avoid this your guides will shout “Over Right” (The people on the right stay, and the people on the left move to the right) or “Over left” (The people on the left stay, and the people on the right move to the left). This means the people shall balancing their weight.
• Please move quickly according to Guide order.

Note : A flip doesn’t often happen

If the Raft Flips :

• Do not stand up in the fast flowing current. Your feet might get trapped between rocks. Please refer point no. VII, re, swimming method in the river.
• Please get out quickly if you find yourself under the raft..

7. IF YOU FALL IN THE RIVER

• • DO NOT panic, be calm (you will float with your life jacket).
  • Don’t try to stand up if there are currents.
  • How to swim in the moving river > Float on your back, feet up so you can see your own feet. Your head should be upstream and feel downstream.
  • If you were too far away from the boat or if you could not hold on to the paddle of rescuer, don’t panic and try to swim as explained above. A raft close-by will help you

8. PEOPLE ON THE RAFT (If you see someone in the river close to you)

• Please offer “T” grip of your paddle and try to pull them close to the raft (yell “Hold on”).
• Hold swimmer’s shoulders of the life jacket and pull him/her into the raft.

9. PERSONAL BELONGINGS

The insurance included in our tour is only accident insurance. It doesn’t cover the damage or loss of your personal belongings. Please be responsible for your own belongings.

• Please put all your valuables in the dry bag
• If your watch is not waterproof, please put it in the dry bag.
• We recommend you to take off your accessories or wear as little jewelers as possible.
• During rafting flip, we don’t recommend to take pictures with non-waterproof camera.