Thrill-seekers will delight in this trip that includes adrenaline-pumping white-water rafting. Flowing through the unspoiled tropical rainforests, deep gorges and some far distant paddy fields, the Ayung River rapids give you the chance to experience a true white-water adventure. Before we set-off, there is a comprehensive safety briefing and clients are fitted with life jackets, safety helmets and a paddle.
Enjoy the thrill of rapids, the beauty of the scenery and observe rural Balinese people in their day-to-day life along the riverbanks. A buffet lunch will be provided near the finishing point, close to the river. Please note: This activity is not recommended for children under seven years old.
This is one of our Sustainable Trails, an excursion that maximizes positive impacts on local communities and minimizes negative impacts on the environment in the following ways:
Eat locally - Lunch is cooked by local communities using delicious locally-sourced ingredients;
Transport alternatively - Rafting on a non-motorised boat is the most immersive way to experience the Ayung River’s idyllic scenery.
MEETING POINT INSTRUCTIONS:
Pick-up available from selected hotels only: Hotel in South Bali & Ubud Centre Area.
Guest P/U in hotel by sharing vehicle without guide
This tour is a great mix of fascinating nature, active hiking, adventurous river crossing in the jungle and encounters with the locals. Whether trekking through one of the most beautiful rainforests in Bali, incredibly beautiful rice terraces, untouched nature or lovely people in a small mountain village at the foot of Mount Batukaru - you will experience the untouched, the real Bali.
Morning pick-up by and drive through the picturesque landscape and along lush green rice terraces, with the option for a few photo stops along the way. You´ll reach the mountain slopes of Mount Batukaru, the second highest mountain on Bali.
Before you start the adventurous jungle trek you visit the holy Pura Luhur Batukaru to “asks” the spirits of the forest for permission to enter their realm. Equipped with walking stick, you´ll hike through the green jungle with huge ferns and old trees. Crossing small, clear rivers you always follow the local ranger, who will accompany you in addition to your personal guide. The ranger knows the jungle inside out and can explain you all details about flora and fauna of the rainforest. The chirping of a bird or the call of a monkey - he knows which animal is behind it. And he shows you also some jungle survival techniques - a truly extraordinary nature experience.
The highlight in between is the mystical jungle temple, where you stop for a picknick with freshly brewed coffee and Balinese snacks.
After this active adventure you can enjoy the scenic drive to an idyllic mountain village. You reach BALIKARU experience haven and can refresh yourself or change clothes. Time for lunch at Warung Balikaru and to relax after the trekking tour.
On the way back to your hotel you´ve time to visit Belulang hot springs as well as stop at Yeh Ho waterfall, an idyllic waterfall surrounded by beautiful rice terraces and embedded in idyllic nature.