Shared raft
from IDR 300,000 per person
A seat in a raft with other guests. You make your own way to our start point in Muncan.
Book a shared raft
Raft the Telaga Waja, the longest whitewater run in Bali
14–16 km of clear, fast river in Karangasem, with a waterfall stop and a four-metre dam drop. No stairs at the start or the finish, and lunch is waiting when you get out.
- River distance
- 14–16 km
- Time on the water
- 2–2.5 hours
- Rapids
- Grade III–IV
- Dam drop
- about 4 m
- Shared raft from
- IDR 300,000
A wilder river on the quiet side of Bali
The Telaga Waja runs through Muncan in Karangasem, about two hours from Kuta, past rice terraces, cliffs and waterfalls. The water is clear, the rapids range from Grade III to Grade IV, and the route is the longest rafting run on the island.
What guests notice first is how easy it is to get on the river. Our start point and our finish point both sit close to the water, so there is no long staircase to walk down before the trip or climb back up afterwards.
- A professional river guide in every raft
- Helmet, life jacket, paddle and insurance included
- Towels, showers and changing rooms at the finish
- Indonesian buffet lunch after the run
The run, from check-in to lunch
Six parts, in the order they happen.
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Check in and get your gear
Arrive at our start point in Muncan, collect your helmet, life jacket and paddle, and listen to the safety briefing. The river is right there: no long staircase down to the water.
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Into the rapids
The Telaga Waja is clear, cold and quick. Your guide steers from the back and calls the paddle commands while the raft runs one rapid after another through the jungle.
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Stop at the waterfall
Partway down, the rafts pull in below a waterfall. Climb out, stand under the spray, take photos and catch your breath before the second half.
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The dam drop
The part everyone remembers. The raft tips over the edge of a dam and slides about four metres down. Your guide tells you exactly how to sit and where to hold on.
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Finish, shower and change
At the finish point you step off the raft close to the restaurant, again without a climb. Towels, showers and changing rooms are waiting.
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Lunch by the river
We serve a buffet of Indonesian food before you head back. Extra drinks are available to buy.
Prices
You meet us at the start point in Muncan. Prices are in Indonesian rupiah and you can pay by card, PayPal or QRIS.
Private raft
from IDR 900,000 per raft, up to 4 guests
A raft and river guide for your group only.
Book a private raftIncluded
- Professional river guide in every raft
- Helmet, life jacket and paddle
- Insurance
- Towel, showers and changing rooms at the finish
- Indonesian lunch after the run
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time. If the river is closed for high water you choose a new date or a full refund.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google
90 guests have reviewed Telaga Waja Adventures on Google. The things they mention most are the guides, who keep an eye on everyone and make the trip fun, the scenery between the rapids, and the lunch and dry towels at the end.
Families, groups of friends and first-time rafters are all among them.
Getting here
The start point is in Muncan, in the Selat district of Karangasem, East Bali.
- From Kuta or Seminyak
- about 2 hours
- From Ubud
- roughly 1 to 1.5 hours
- Open
- Every day, 07:00–14:00
- Departures
- Hourly from 09:00 to 13:00
Drive times depend on traffic. Need a car from your hotel? Ask us on WhatsApp.
Questions people ask before booking
How hard is Telaga Waja rafting?
The rapids are Grade III to IV, which is livelier than the Ayung River near Ubud. You do not need rafting experience: a guide sits in every raft, steers, and tells you when to paddle. You should be comfortable getting wet and holding on through fast water.
How long does the trip take?
The run is 14 to 16 km and takes roughly 2 to 2.5 hours on the water. Allow extra time for check-in, the safety briefing, a shower and lunch.
Are there a lot of stairs?
No. Both our start point and our finish point are close to the river, so you do not walk down or up a long staircase the way you do on some other Bali rafting routes.
Can children join?
Families raft with us regularly, but whether a child can join depends on their age and the water level on the day. Send us the ages of your children on WhatsApp before you book and we will tell you honestly.
How do I get to the start point?
We are in Muncan, Selat, in Karangasem, East Bali. The drive is about 2 hours from Kuta and roughly 1 to 1.5 hours from Ubud, depending on traffic. If you would rather be collected from your hotel, ask us on WhatsApp.
How do I book and pay?
Online booking and payment are handled through Rafting in Bali, the booking site of Family Trips Bali. Choose your date and start time, pay by card, PayPal or QRIS, and you receive an e-voucher to show at check-in.
What if it rains or the river is too high?
Rafting goes ahead in light rain. The river is checked before every trip; if it is closed for high water you can move to another date or get a full refund.
Pick a date and start time
Hourly departures from 09:00 to 13:00. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before you start.