Ayung River Rafting

 

If you are reasonably sporty, there is one thing which you really must do in Bali.  The Ayung river runs north to south just north of the Ubud area.   The river cuts its way through the mountains and lush greenery.  For $30 – $80 you can get picked up from your hotel, taken to the starting point and spend a wonderful time, cruising down the river through the various rapids, guided by an expert guide who steers your boat and tells you when to paddle, duck and brace.  Afterwords you get to shower off and eat a pretty basic buffet of Indonesian hot food.  Excellent value and a must do if you’re physically able.

You will need to be fit enough to walk down around 20 mins of steps into the ravine, and back up a different set at the end.  You are provided with life jackets and helmets and on my trip were ordered out of the raft to experience floating down in the current and practice getting back in the boat.  So, yes, you WILL get wet, and not just “Splash Mountain” wet.