What do I need to bring with me?
You should wear swimwear or short and a T-shirt and a
pair of trainers or river shoes. Bring along a sunscreen
or hat, your voucher or money for payment and a change of
clothes for afterwards.
Can I bring a camera?
Yes. We have dry bags for your cameras so you can use
them when we stop for pictures.
What about a video camera?
Yes, the same applies, although it would be safer to leave
it behind. We have camera crew who can produce a professional
video record of your adventure.
Do we get anything to eat during the
trip?
After the rafting, we serve a full buffet lunch at our
garden restaurant on the banks of the river. The buffet,
which is prepared by the famous Café Wayan in Ubud,
includes Balinese specialties and a variety of international
dishes.
How much is it?
The price for adults is US$ 79
Will I be picked up at my hotel?
Yes. From Nusa Dua it takes about one hour to get to the
start point, about 45 minutes from Sanur and Kuta and about
15 minutes from Ubud.
How long does the trip take?
The whole trip takes about half a day, with about two
hours spent on the river, an hour for a meal and shower
after the trip and transport to and from your hotel.
What time will I get back after the trip?
The whole trip takes about five hours, depending on where
you are picked up from. Four hours from Ubud, four and a
half hours from Kuta and Sanur and five hours from Nusa
Dua.
Where is the river?
The Ayung river is near Ubud, in the foothills of the
volcanoes. It runs through rain forest, with a variety
of unusual plants and ancient trees along the way.
How often do we stop along the river?
We stop once for a 10 minutes rest near a waterfall and
make a couple of short stops to take photographs.
What is there to see?
Many birds and animals live along the rivers. There are
more than 10 spectacular waterfalls falling into the river
which runs past steep stone cliffs and tropical ran forest.
On the other bank, Balinese people can be seen working in
their fields or swimming in the river.
How fast is the river?
The Ayung River is a Class 2 rafting river, which means
it is rocky, safe and fun. The grading system goes from
one, which is flat, up to five, which is considered un-raftable.
How many rapids are there?
There are 25 rapids on the trip. Some are bigger than
the others, but they are all safe and fun.
Do the guides speak English?
All our guides speak English, and many speak a number
of other languages, including Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese
and Korean. We also have interpreters available for the
safety briefings.
What about in an emergency?
Although our rafting is perfectly safe and we have never
had a serious accident, all our guides are trained in first
aid and experienced in handling potential dangers. We carry
out regular safety drills and training sessions for our
staff.
Is there any insurance?
We offer US$ 100,000 insurance to our customer, backed
by an international insurance company. Although the guides
will take care of your equipment on the river, please
take responsibility for your own belongings and they are
not covered.
Is the river safe for children and/or
old people?
The river is safe for children aged seven years and over.
Children's rates apply to those aged 7-15 and we will take
anyone up to the age of 65 providing they are fit. |