Telaga Waja River Rafting Bali: Class III-IV Rapids & Waterfall

Bali's Fastest Rafting: Telaga Waja River Class III-IV in One Morning

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to Telaga Waja River, and guided through 16 km of class III-IV rapids with a waterfall break and lunch included. The route takes 2-2.5 hours on the water, and you're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon with all gear, showers, and a meal accounted for. No separate bookings needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Telaga Waja rafting and lunch

• 07:30–08:30 hotel pick up
• 09:45 arrive at rafting start point
• 09:45 short briefing and coffee tasting
• 10:30 start Telaga Waja rafting
• 11:30–12:00 stop at waterfall for photos
• 13:30 lunch and return to hotel
• 15:00–15:30 arrive at hotel

The experience

You're in the van before nine, heading east from your hotel toward the river valley. The road climbs and narrows, and then you're pulling into the staging area at Telaga Waja: a short walk down to the water, not a long hike, which matters when you're about to spend two and a half hours paddling. The guide hands you a helmet, life jacket, and paddle, runs through the safety briefing while you sip coffee or tea, and then you're pushing off into water that moves faster than the Ayung. Telaga Waja runs class III-IV rapids, which means the current does most of the work. You're steering and bracing, not just floating.

The first hour is the real test: the river drops and churns, and your paddle either catches the rhythm or it doesn't. Around the midway point, you pull into a waterfall stop where the water pools and calms enough to climb out, take photos, and breathe. By then your shoulders know they've worked. The guide points out the rock formations and the way the light hits the gorge, but mostly you're watching the water ahead. After the waterfall, the current eases a little, and the last section feels almost gentle by comparison. You're done by noon, back in the van with a towel and a change of clothes waiting.

Lunch is buffet Indonesian food at the base camp: rice, curries, vegetables, the kind of meal that tastes better when you're tired and hungry. Then the drive back to your hotel, arriving between three and three-thirty depending on traffic and where you're staying. The whole day, door to door, is about six hours. Telaga Waja rafting in Bali works because it's faster and more technical than the other rivers, and because the logistics are handled: no arranging transport, no figuring out which rapid is which, no wondering if your guide knows the route.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned hotel pickup and return, a professional guide, all rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle), a welcome drink, a waterfall stop with photo time, buffet Indonesian lunch, access to showers and changing rooms, towels, and a waterproof bag for your belongings.

Options for this experience

3 options

Rafting onlyGuide in English · 08:00Rafting without zipline, including lunch and hotel transfer. Pickup is included.

Rafting and zipline, no transferGuide in English · 10:00No transfer: this package includes rafting, zipline and lunch, but not hotel transfer. Please arrive between 9:45 and 10:15.

Bali rafting combined with ziplineGuide in English · 08:00Bali rafting and zipline: the zipline option avoids the stairs to reach the starting point. Lunch and hotel transfer are included, and pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 10:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 64

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by White Water Rafting Tour

Is this one for you?Right for anyone wanting faster, more technical rapids than Ubud's other rivers without arranging transport, timing, or meals separately: the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you show up and paddle, nothing else to coordinate.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the actual rafting time on Telaga Waja?

Approximately 2-2.5 hours on the water, covering 16 km. The full day from pickup to return is about 6 hours.

What's the difference between Telaga Waja and Ayung River rafting?

Telaga Waja runs class III-IV rapids and is faster and more challenging than Ayung River, which is gentler and better for beginners.

What time does pickup happen?

Pickup is between 7:30 and 8:30 am from your hotel, depending on your location in Bali.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a buffet of Indonesian food is provided after the rafting, before you return to your hotel.

What's included in the price?

Hotel transfer, professional guide, all rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle), waterproof bag, welcome drink, lunch, and access to showers and changing rooms.

Is there a waterfall on this route?

Yes, there's a waterfall stop around the midway point where you can exit the raft, take photos, and rest.

Which hotels does pickup cover?

Pickup is available from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, and Ubud.

Who should not do this tour?

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all other fitness levels.