Best Places for White Water Rafting in Indonesia ~ indonesian tourism

Citarik River

For fans of rafting, Indonesia is a paradise. The best place for rafting will challenge your guts. These places keep their own uniqueness, there are dense forests to challenging rapids.

Swift currents of the river, a large number of river rocks, rapids charming, as well as natural green landscape, will be able to find during a rafting trip. White-water rafting, is more than just a sport. In addition to adrenaline, rafting is a great stress reliever. These 6 locations whitewater rafting in Indonesia:

1. Alas River, Aceh

Alas River

Starting from the western region of Indonesia, the Alas River rafting is a challenging location in Aceh. Alas River flows and splitting the Gunung Leuser National Park, Aceh. Not only a very swift current, but the river also has sharp bends. It takes stamina, courage, and a strong instinct, to ply this river.

For starters, the Alas River rafting starts from Muarasitulan Kutacane City to Gelombang City. As for the professional, adventurous can take a longer route, starting from Angusan that are close to Blangkejeran. Alas river quite well known among sports fans rafting.

In addition, the scenery around the river is still very natural. Do not be surprised, if you see monkeys, deer or elephants drinking at the river banks.

2. Citarik River, West Java

Every weekend, the River Citarik visited by people of Jakarta, Bandung and its surroundings. Citarik River located in Mount Halimun National Park, Cikadang, Sukabumi, West Java.

Citarik River Flows quite challenging, swift currents that will test your mettle. However, the river also has its own charm, the waterfall. Waterfalls in several places around the River Citarik, will be releasing your thirst.

There are many agencies that offer rafting packages. The route and the price ranges. There is a journey of one hour spent with a distance of only 5 miles, to spend 4 hours with a distance of 17 km. Choose which suits your taste and your stamina!

3. Elo River, Central Java

Elo river

Still on the island of Java, Elo River in Magelang also interesting to be forded. Elo River, located in the village of Blondo, Magelang regency, Central Java. This river close to Borobudur and about 40 minutes from Yogyakarta.

Elo rivers suitable for beginners. However, you must remain vigilant, because the current is quite swift. The structure of the river is quite skewed and its rapids are quite heavy, making you have to be extra careful. Elo river wading trip can take 2-3 hours, so prepare your stamina.

In some quiet place, you can also swim in this river.

4. Ayung River, Bali

Ayung River

Bali is not only Kuta, Sanur, or Nusa Dua, but the Ayung River has been a favorite destination. Many domestic or foreign travelers visited and challenging adrenaline in this place. Ayung River Rafting is located in the village of Payangan Ubud, Bali.

Rafting on the Ayung River, begins in Payangan and ends in the village of Kedewatan. Rafting path length is 12 kilometers and takes about 2 hours. Along the way, the swift currents and large river rocks will challenge you!

Interestingly, at some certain points you can see the cliff carvings are beautiful and great works of Ubud artists.

5. Lamandau River, Central Kalimantan

Borneo is a green area with many large trees. In Borneo, you will find a huge rivers and long. One is Lamandau River in Central Kalimantan.

Lamandau River in the village of Riam Tinggi, District Delang, Lamandau district, Central Kalimantan. If rafting on the river, then you are as taken to another world. The trees are tall, dense tropical forest, and the river is great, will add to the thrill of adventure.

Lamandau River, has a strong current and rapids charming. Plus the winding river, will be an unforgettable experience.

6. Nimanga River, North Sulawesi

Nimanga River

Not only Bunaken, North Sulawesi Nimanga River is also a must-see when you visit there. The river is located in the village of Timbukar, Minahasa regency, North Sulawesi. Nimanga River will provide a different experience.

River Nimanga provide challenging rafting. This river has a 5-level cascade. Not surprisingly, there are rafting on the Nimanga river as high as 4 meters! Of course it takes guts and the strong compactness to pass through.

Wading River Nimanga can take up to 5 hours. If you are tired, you can relax by the river and enjoy its natural beauty. If lucky, you can meet with yaki, typical Sulawesi monkeys (Macaca nigra) and tarsiers.

That is a challenging rafting locations in Indonesia.