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Float two hours on the Pakerisan River through rice terraces and rainforest, then cool off at Telagasinga’s infinity pool. This accessible Bali day combines easy rapids, a cultural stop near Tirta Empul, lunch, and air‑conditioned transport.
Float two hours on the Pakerisan River through rice terraces and rainforest, then cool off at Telagasinga’s infinity pool. This accessible Bali day combines easy rapids, a cultural stop near Tirta Empul, lunch, and air‑conditioned transport.
You push off into cool, clear water and the river takes charge — a slow current that opens into short, playful ripples as jungle and rice terraces lean in to watch. The Pakerisan (often called Pekarisan) River threads through Tampaksiring just below the terraces and near Tirta Empul, offering two hours of mostly gentle river tubing punctuated by a few fun, family-friendly rapids.
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Operated by Bersinar Bali Tour · Tampaksiring, Bali
You push off into cool, clear water and the river takes charge — a slow current that opens into short, playful ripples as jungle and rice terraces lean in to watch. The Pakerisan (often called Pekarisan) River threads through Tampaksiring just below the terraces and near Tirta Empul, offering two hours of mostly gentle river tubing punctuated by a few fun, family-friendly rapids.
This stretch of central Bali sits on volcanic soils carved by centuries of runoff from the island’s central highlands; river stones are smoothed, banks green with alang-alang and cultivated paddies. Tirta Empul, a 10th-century spring temple a short drive uphill, speaks to the cultural heartbeat here — locals still come for ritual baths and blessings, and your route passes villages where daily life unfolds along the water.
After tubing, the day pivots to relaxation at Telagasinga’s infinity pool, perched to overlook long bands of emerald rice and distant rainforest ridgelines. Lunch is included, and transport typically runs in air-conditioned comfort from Ubud/Tampaksiring.
Practical guidance: expect about 2 hours on the river and a full-day excursion total (most itineraries allocate roughly 6–8 hours including transfers). Wear water shoes and a secure life vest provided by guides; bring reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof pouch for your phone. If you have back or spinal issues, opt out — the operator advises caution. Morning departures avoid the hottest sun and make river levels easier; during the wet season choose a morning slot for calmer flows.
This is an accessible, low-tech Bali day that balances a bit of adrenaline with clear cultural context and a cooling pool finale.
easy.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to climb in/out of tubes and low-impact paddling.
Tubing covers roughly 4.5 km and takes about two hours on the water, with guide support and safety gear provided.
Most operators include round‑trip transport in an air‑conditioned vehicle from central pickup points in Ubud/Tampaksiring.
Yes — the river section described is family-friendly with gentle rapids, but age and height limits may apply; check with the operator for specifics.
The standard itinerary includes lunch and access to Telagasinga infinity pool; admission fees and a meal are typically included in the booking.
The area sits near Tirta Empul, a 10th‑century Balinese water temple built by the Warmadewa dynasty around the 10th century, long associated with ritual purification.
Visitors are encouraged to use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid single‑use plastics along the river, and respect village rituals and temple boundaries to minimize cultural and ecological impact.
Bersinar Bali Tour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off into cool, clear water and the river takes charge — a slow current that opens into short, playful ripples as jungle and rice terraces lean in to watch. The Pakerisan (often called Pekarisan) River threads through Tampaksiring just below the terraces and near Tirta Empul, offering two hours of mostly gentle river tubing punctuated by a few fun, family-friendly rapids.
You push off into cool, clear water and the river takes charge — a slow current that opens into short, playful ripples as jungle and rice terraces lean in to watch. The Pakerisan (often called Pekarisan) River threads through Tampaksiring just below the terraces and near Tirta Empul, offering two hours of mostly gentle river tubing punctuated by a few fun, family-friendly rapids.
This stretch of central Bali sits on volcanic soils carved by centuries of runoff from the island’s central highlands; river stones are smoothed, banks green with alang-alang and cultivated paddies. Tirta Empul, a 10th-century spring temple a short drive uphill, speaks to the cultural heartbeat here — locals still come for ritual baths and blessings, and your route passes villages where daily life unfolds along the water.
After tubing, the day pivots to relaxation at Telagasinga’s infinity pool, perched to overlook long bands of emerald rice and distant rainforest ridgelines. Lunch is included, and transport typically runs in air-conditioned comfort from Ubud/Tampaksiring.
Practical guidance: expect about 2 hours on the river and a full-day excursion total (most itineraries allocate roughly 6–8 hours including transfers). Wear water shoes and a secure life vest provided by guides; bring reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof pouch for your phone. If you have back or spinal issues, opt out — the operator advises caution. Morning departures avoid the hottest sun and make river levels easier; during the wet season choose a morning slot for calmer flows.
This is an accessible, low-tech Bali day that balances a bit of adrenaline with clear cultural context and a cooling pool finale.