Rafting on the Telaga Waja River (meet at venue)
14–16 km of Grade III–IV whitewater in Karangasem, East Bali, with a waterfall stop, a 4 m dam drop and lunch at the finish. You meet us at our start point in Muncan.
Trip overview
The Telaga Waja is the longest rafting river in Bali and one of the liveliest. The route we run is 14 to 16 km and takes 2 to 2.5 hours, through lively rapids from Grade III to Grade IV, clear water, rice fields, valleys, cliffs and waterfalls.
This is the meet-at-venue trip: you drive or ride to our start point in Muncan, Karangasem, and we take care of everything from there, including bringing you back from the finish.
Highlights
- The longest rafting run in Bali, 14–16 km
- A dam drop of about 4 m near the end
- A stop to stand under a waterfall
- No long staircase at the start point or the finish point
- Towels, showers and an Indonesian buffet lunch after the run
What to expect
Check in and get your gear
Arrive at our start point in Muncan, collect your helmet, life jacket and paddle, and listen to the safety briefing. The river is right there: no long staircase down to the water.
Into the rapids
The Telaga Waja is clear, cold and quick. Your guide steers from the back and calls the paddle commands while the raft runs one rapid after another through the jungle.
Stop at the waterfall
Partway down, the rafts pull in below a waterfall. Climb out, stand under the spray, take photos and catch your breath before the second half.
The dam drop
The part everyone remembers. The raft tips over the edge of a dam and slides about four metres down. Your guide tells you exactly how to sit and where to hold on.
Finish, shower and change
At the finish point you step off the raft close to the restaurant, again without a climb. Towels, showers and changing rooms are waiting.
Lunch by the river
We serve a buffet of Indonesian food before you head back. Extra drinks are available to buy.
Included
- Professional river guide in every raft
- Helmet, life jacket and paddle
- Insurance
- Towel, showers and changing rooms at the finish
- Indonesian lunch after the run
Not included
- Hotel transfer (this is the meet-at-venue trip; ask us on WhatsApp if you need a car)
- Extra drinks at lunch
What to bring
- Clothes that can get wet, with swimwear underneath
- Sandals with a back strap, or water shoes
- A change of dry clothes
- Sunscreen
- A waterproof pouch for your phone
Leave jewellery and other valuables at your hotel.
Safety and health
Every guest gets a helmet and a life jacket and wears them the whole time on the water. A professional guide rides in every raft and gives a safety briefing before you start. The river is checked before each trip and may be closed when the water is too high.
Tell us before you book if you are pregnant, have a heart or back condition, or are recovering from an injury, and please do not drink alcohol before rafting.
Booking and cancellation
Choose your date and start time online, pay by card, PayPal or QRIS, and you receive an e-voucher straight away. Online booking and payment are handled by Family Trips Bali through Rafting in Bali.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time. If the river is closed for high water you choose a new date or a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Telaga Waja rafting?
The rapids are Grade III to IV, which is livelier than the Ayung River near Ubud. You do not need rafting experience: a guide sits in every raft, steers, and tells you when to paddle. You should be comfortable getting wet and holding on through fast water.
How long does the trip take?
The run is 14 to 16 km and takes roughly 2 to 2.5 hours on the water. Allow extra time for check-in, the safety briefing, a shower and lunch.
What happens at the dam drop?
Near the end the raft goes over a dam and slides about 4 m down. Your guide explains how to sit and hold on during the briefing and again just before the drop.
Are there a lot of stairs?
No. Both our start point and our finish point are close to the river, so you do not walk down or up a long staircase the way you do on some other Bali rafting routes.
Can children join?
Families raft with us regularly, but whether a child can join depends on their age and the water level on the day. Send us the ages of your children on WhatsApp before you book and we will tell you honestly.
What is included in the price?
A river guide, helmet, life jacket and paddle, insurance, towel, showers and changing rooms, and an Indonesian lunch after the run. Hotel transfer is not included on the meet-at-venue trip.
How do I get to the start point?
We are in Muncan, Selat, in Karangasem, East Bali. The drive is about 2 hours from Kuta and roughly 1 to 1.5 hours from Ubud, depending on traffic. If you would rather be collected from your hotel, ask us on WhatsApp.
How do I book and pay?
Online booking and payment are handled through Rafting in Bali, the booking site of Family Trips Bali. Choose your date and start time, pay by card, PayPal or QRIS, and you receive an e-voucher to show at check-in.
What if it rains or the river is too high?
Rafting goes ahead in light rain. The river is checked before every trip; if it is closed for high water you can move to another date or get a full refund.