TELAGA WAJA RIVER RAFTING

Telaga Waja river is one of the longest river on east Bali starts to runs southward Bali from southern slope of mount Abang. Mount Abang a peak at the south rim of Batur caldera as the remnant of tremendous eruption which was probably happened at the same time as other super volcanic eruptions along volcanic belt of archipelago. Based on volcanologists observation on lake Toba in North Sumatra the era of explosion was 70.000 years ago. The explosion of Batur created beautiful panorama of lake Batur, Mount Batur and mount Abang. This nature's beauty has made west rim of Batur the most haunted place for travelers to Bali, and a tour package called Kintamani tour is the most popular in Bali.

Telaga Waja River seems it was part of the created nature's beauty starts at the slope of Mt. Abang runs through idyllic villages and jungle slopes along the area of Kecamatan Rendang onward to the area of Kabupaten Klungkung ends on the sea, close to the biggest temple of Bali, the Besakih, and cut the foot of the highest mountain on Bali that is Mount Agung on the west side. It is not known why the name is Telaga Waja. Telaga for Balinese is pool, lake or embung, while waja or Baja is metal. It is no reference in Balinese word could lead to any understanding on what is behind the word of metal pool, as the fact a pool or lake has the water staying, but river or tukad in Balinese has running water which is always ending on the sea.

With it's specific current, natural views and soft rapids Telaga Waja river has becoming more and more popular among the adventure seekers on Bali to experience the thrill of holidays, which is combination between culture and nature. White water rafting, which was introduced by Sobek, an American adventurous lover in 1980s into Bali has become popular holiday addition for Bali. In the beginning Ayung River Rafting is the most popular adrenal trigger for travelers, yet on later development Telaga Waja river rafting has exceeded the popularity. The existence of Telaga Waja river has been a blessing to the people of Kabupaten Karangasem, an area on the east part of Bali which was ever flourishing kingdom in 18th century whose emporium up to the island of Lombok and Sumbawa. Since the immemorial time the people of this Kabupaten has no water source for daily life, but since 2008 after Mr. Geredeg sits as head of the Kabupaten a massive project to bring the water of Telaga Waja river to the people of Karangasem has become a reality.

Besides as the source of water for daily life and irrigation, Telaga Waja river as blessing become a popular white water rafting runner for travelers of all over the world. The presence of rafting organization can also arising the awareness of natural preservation among people and at least keep the eco-system along the river be preserved to maintain the beauty of the nature. It is often found protest shouting from the guests to meet trees have been cut down without further care, or places without plantation. This on road protests will make the people aware of the need of preserving the nature.

Our promotional rates are as follows :

• Morning trip pick up at Nusa Dua/Kuta/Sanur/Ubud
• Minimum 2 participants US$ 41.25/person
• Participant of 3 persons US$ 38.25/person
• Participant of 4 persons US$ 32.35/person
• Participant of 5-8 persons US$ 29.40/person
• Participant 9-14 persons US$ 26.45/person

Group 15 persons will be applied speical rates.

What to Wear/Bring:

• Sport shoes or river sandals
• Swimming and changing clothes
• Hat or Cap is recommended
• Sunscreen is recommended
• Extra money for photo or souvenirs.

• White Water Rafting-Morning  hotel pick up at 08.00-09.00
• Late Afternoon Rafting hotel pick up at 13.30-14.15
• River Kayaking hotel pick up at 08.00-09.30 (approximate).