Overview
Ayung river is the longest river in Bali island. It has about 68,5 kilometers long. It start from the mountains in northern side of Bali island. The river then pass to Bangli regency, Gianyar, Badung and end at Sanur Beach. The river has a medium flow that surround by natural rainforest.
In addition, there is also a waterfall in a side. This river are safe for rafting almost along the year.
Ayung river has close connection to Bali citizen. Most of the citizen work as farmer, so that river is important for them. The citizen respect the river by keep it clean and surround by green plants. That’s why this river looks so natural.
This river has religion side, too. There’s a part of the riverside that has religious relief. Seeing the relief will invite a wonderful feeling.
Direction to Ayung River
Ayung river rafting located in Ubud village, Gianyar Bali. For long time, people know Ubud for the traditional culture, the farm, Monkey Forest, and the traditional art market. Rafting become an alternative tourism choice when you visit Ubud.
The location of Ubud is in the south east side of Bali island. It’s about 35 kilometres from Kuta. You can rent car and drive for about 1,5 hours. The road are good. There are a lot of traffic sign to help you find the direction. It also wise to browse the online map before you start driving.
Ayung River Rafting Ubud: Things to Know
Rafting is a challenging activity that people do on water, using a rubber boat. As not a professional rafter, visitor will lead by an instructor. The instructor will do a briefing before rafting. In this briefing, visitor will get information about how to use the safety equipment, how to act to move the boat, and many more. This information should be understood for the safety off the visitors.
Closed clothes are not must, but visitors should think about the safety, because they may be fall from the boat. It’s better to wear long pants and long sleeves shirt to protect skin. Shoes will help to protect feet. Ayung river is rocky. Shoes will be helpful when visitor should stand in the river. Prepare dry clothes for change after the rafting.
In the starting place, visitors will get information about how to do rafting on Ayung river as one the best whitewater rafting in Bali. They’ll pick with a car to go to the starting point in the river. Along this trip, you’ll see the rice farms, the village, and green scenery along the way.
