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Rafting · Karangasem, Bali

Telaga Waja River Rafting

Karangasem, Bali · operated by ATV in Bali

Duration 3 hoursRaftingKarangasemChallenging

Telaga Waja River rafting in Karangasem is a 3-hour grade III–IV trip beneath Mount Agung, ending with a drop of several metres over a dam. It is the most demanding of the three rivers offered here, with a minimum age of 12, and it includes a licensed river guide, helmet, buoyancy jacket, paddle and lunch. Current pricing is being confirmed — ask on WhatsApp.

  • Grade III–IV water — the most demanding river in the range
  • Three hours on the water, an hour longer than the Ayung or Melangit
  • Mount Agung standing over the valley for much of the run
  • The dam drop at the finish, taken head-on in the boat
  • Rice terraces and jungle through the whole descent
  • Smaller boats, maximum five people, for a more responsive raft
Price
On request
Price is
On request
Duration
3 hours
Location
Karangasem, Karangasem Regency, Bali
Difficulty
Challenging
Languages
English, Indonesian
Max group
5 people
Minimum age
12 years
Start times
09:00 · 11:00

This price is being confirmed with the operator. Message on WhatsApp for the current rate before you book.

Price on request

The rate for this trip is being confirmed, so it is not sold online yet. Send your date and how many of you there are on WhatsApp and you will get the current price and a hold on the date before you commit to anything.

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Meeting point and pick-up

Meeting point
The Telaga Waja starting point in Karangasem Regency, roughly 90 minutes east of Ubud. The exact pin is sent on WhatsApp when you book.

Hotel pickup can be arranged from most areas of south and central Bali. Send your hotel name on WhatsApp and you will get the exact transfer price before you book.

  1. 1Telaga Waja River
  2. 2Mount Agung
  3. 3Karangasem Regency
  4. 4Sidemen Valley
  5. 5Rendang

About the Telaga Waja Rafting

Telaga Waja is the serious one. It runs off the southern slopes of Mount Agung through Karangasem, and where the Ayung ambles, this river pushes: continuous grade III water with grade IV sections, a steeper gradient, and three hours of it rather than two.

The scenery is the other half of the argument. The river cuts through rice terraces and jungle with Mount Agung — the highest mountain in Bali and the island’s most sacred — standing over the valley behind you for much of the run.

It finishes with the feature everyone remembers: a drop of several metres over a dam wall, taken head-on in the boat. That, plus the minimum age of 12, is why this trip is sold to people who have rafted before or actively want the harder day.

Safety, weather and cancellation

Tours run in light rain — the tracks are at their best when they are wet. If conditions are genuinely unsafe the activity is rescheduled or refunded in full, and that call is made by the guide on the day.

Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start. No refund less than 1 day before the start. No cancellation once the voucher has been used.

Safety standards, equipment and age limits →

Telaga Waja Rafting questions

How much does Telaga Waja rafting cost?

Telaga Waja rafting pricing is being confirmed with the operator, so it is quoted on request rather than published here. For reference, the Ayung River trip costs IDR 350,000 per person and the Melangit at Bakas costs IDR 450,000. Message on WhatsApp for the current Telaga Waja rate.

Is Telaga Waja rafting harder than the Ayung River?

Yes. Telaga Waja runs at grade III–IV over three hours with a steeper gradient and a dam drop at the end, while the Ayung River is grade II–III over two hours. Telaga Waja has a minimum age of 12 and suits people who have rafted before or want the harder trip.

What is the drop at the end of Telaga Waja rafting?

The Telaga Waja rafting trip finishes by taking the boat head-on over a dam wall, dropping several metres into the pool below. The guide lines the boat up and briefs the crew before it.

What is the minimum age for Telaga Waja rafting?

The minimum age for Telaga Waja rafting is 12, higher than the 9 required for the Ayung and Melangit rivers, because the water is grade III–IV and the trip ends with a dam drop.

Do I need rafting experience for the Telaga Waja River?

Previous rafting experience is not required for the Telaga Waja River, but it is the most demanding of the three rivers offered here. First-time rafters are usually pointed at the Ayung River instead, which is grade II–III.

Can you see Mount Agung from the Telaga Waja River?

Yes. The Telaga Waja River runs off the southern slopes of Mount Agung in Karangasem, and the mountain is visible above the valley for much of the descent on a clear morning.

How long is the Telaga Waja rafting trip?

Telaga Waja rafting takes about three hours on the water, an hour longer than the Ayung or Melangit trips. Allow five to six hours in total including the briefing, the walk in, the climb out, showering and lunch.

More questions are answered on the FAQ hub.

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Prices are charged in Indonesian rupiah. 3 hours activity in Karangasem, Karangasem Regency, Bali.

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