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Combine Class II–IV whitewater on the Telaga Waja River with an off-road ATV through rice fields and jungle. Expect a four-hour adventure with safety briefings, lunch, and a mix of adrenaline and scenic stops.
Combine Class II–IV whitewater on the Telaga Waja River with an off-road ATV through rice fields and jungle. Expect a four-hour adventure with safety briefings, lunch, and a mix of adrenaline and scenic stops.
The morning air is warm and humid as the van slips east from Ubud toward the Telaga Waja River. Guides hand out helmets and life jackets; the river ahead gurgles and then roars, daring you into a line of Class II–IV rapids that cut through jungle and rice terraces. After the first adrenaline push you move into quieter stretches where waterfalls and cliffside ferns frame the raft like a living corridor.
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Operated by BALI COMEBACK · Ubud, Bali
The morning air is warm and humid as the van slips east from Ubud toward the Telaga Waja River. Guides hand out helmets and life jackets; the river ahead gurgles and then roars, daring you into a line of Class II–IV rapids that cut through jungle and rice terraces. After the first adrenaline push you move into quieter stretches where waterfalls and cliffside ferns frame the raft like a living corridor.
Telaga Waja flows from Bali’s volcanic highlands, its channel carved through sedimentary terraces and lava-scarred ridges over millennia. Local villages along the banks practice subak — the traditional irrigation system that shaped Bali’s rice fields — and you’ll pass small shrines and family compounds that mark the river as part of daily life as much as adventure.
Post-raft, the day shifts gears: helmets, gloves and ATV boots replace paddles. The quad route threads plantation tracks, muddy gullies and a short cave tunnel before opening onto wide paddies and a plunge pool below a hidden cascade — a photo stop and a cool-down. Guides brief riders on throttle control and line choice; routes are engineered for mixed abilities but demand attention and balance.
Practical: expect four hours total including transfers, safety briefings and a buffet lunch. Come hydrated, wear quick-dry layers and shoes that grip when wet. If heavy rain has fallen, river sections can surge and trails become deeply rutted; operators may adjust sections for safety. This combination day pairs high-adrenaline whitewater with tactile off-road exploration — compact, varied and rooted in Bali’s working landscape.
moderate.
4 hours.
Moderate fitness: able to sit/vigorously paddle for short bursts, climb in/out of raft, and handle 1–2 hours of standing/steering on an ATV.
The on-river time varies but typically runs 60–90 minutes depending on water level and route adjustments.
No formal experience required — guides provide a briefing and lead the route; however basic balance and comfort with throttle control are helpful.
Yes — most operators include hotel pickup and drop-off from selected areas; confirm your pickup point when booking.
Minimum age and safety rules vary by operator; rafting with Class II–IV rapids and ATV sections generally suit older children and teens — check age limits before booking.
The river corridors here run through land shaped by Bali’s subak irrigation system; nearby villages maintain ritual sites and rice cultivation methods that date back centuries.
Operators often follow river-cleanup practices and limit ATV routes to established tracks; respect local signs and avoid leaving litter near water and rice fields.
BALI COMEBACK operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning air is warm and humid as the van slips east from Ubud toward the Telaga Waja River. Guides hand out helmets and life jackets; the river ahead gurgles and then roars, daring you into a line of Class II–IV rapids that cut through jungle and rice terraces. After the first adrenaline push you move into quieter stretches where waterfalls and cliffside ferns frame the raft like a living corridor.
The morning air is warm and humid as the van slips east from Ubud toward the Telaga Waja River. Guides hand out helmets and life jackets; the river ahead gurgles and then roars, daring you into a line of Class II–IV rapids that cut through jungle and rice terraces. After the first adrenaline push you move into quieter stretches where waterfalls and cliffside ferns frame the raft like a living corridor.
Telaga Waja flows from Bali’s volcanic highlands, its channel carved through sedimentary terraces and lava-scarred ridges over millennia. Local villages along the banks practice subak — the traditional irrigation system that shaped Bali’s rice fields — and you’ll pass small shrines and family compounds that mark the river as part of daily life as much as adventure.
Post-raft, the day shifts gears: helmets, gloves and ATV boots replace paddles. The quad route threads plantation tracks, muddy gullies and a short cave tunnel before opening onto wide paddies and a plunge pool below a hidden cascade — a photo stop and a cool-down. Guides brief riders on throttle control and line choice; routes are engineered for mixed abilities but demand attention and balance.
Practical: expect four hours total including transfers, safety briefings and a buffet lunch. Come hydrated, wear quick-dry layers and shoes that grip when wet. If heavy rain has fallen, river sections can surge and trails become deeply rutted; operators may adjust sections for safety. This combination day pairs high-adrenaline whitewater with tactile off-road exploration — compact, varied and rooted in Bali’s working landscape.