Telaga Waja Rafting & Horse Riding: Class III-IV Rapids, Beach Ride

Ten hours of river rapids and coastal riding in one day

A combined rafting and horseback riding activity on Bali's Telaga Waja River and Saba Bay, where you navigate Class III and IV rapids for three hours, then ride along a black sand beach for one hour with Nusa Penida Island on the horizon. Hotel pickup, professional guides in English, lunch, all safety equipment and insurance are included. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the activity runs as a private experience for your group only.

The experience

The day starts at 8:00 AM with pickup from your hotel and a drive to Telaga Waja River, where you'll spend three hours navigating Class III and IV rapids. The river's twists and turns test your nerve while the scenery shifts around you. This is what you came to do, not watch from a boat. A professional rafting guide leads the group through each section, and all safety-approved equipment, towels and a changing room are provided. After the river, you'll refuel with a buffet lunch at the riverside restaurant.

The second half moves to Saba Bay Stable, where a horse riding guide gives you a safety briefing before you mount. The trail runs along a black sand beach for one hour, the ocean roaring beside you and Nusa Penida Island visible across the water. Your horse does the work. You experience the ride. An air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver handle all transport between sites, so you move from one activity to the next without arranging anything yourself.

The whole outing runs as a private tour: no other guests share your vehicle or your guides, only your own party. Children from age 6 can participate. The maximum age is 65 and the maximum weight for horse riding is 90 kilograms. Bring sunscreen, a camera and a change of clothes. A vegetarian lunch option is available if you request it when booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional English-speaking driver and separate guides for rafting and horse riding.
• three hours of rafting on Telaga Waja River with all safety-approved equipment, towels and changing facilities.
• buffet lunch at the riverside restaurant.
• one hour of horseback riding along Saba Bay's black sand beach.
• insurance coverage and service charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to3h before

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Bali Rafting Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine whitewater rafting and horseback riding in one day. The private group format keeps everyone together through both activities, and the ten-hour timeframe lets you experience river and coastal landscapes without splitting across separate bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are Class III and IV rapids like on the Telaga Waja River?

Class III and IV rapids create challenging conditions with waves, drops and obstacles that require active paddling and quick reactions, but they are manageable for anyone in reasonable health with no prior rafting experience. The Telaga Waja's rapids test your nerve without being extreme. The guide leads you through each section and the scenery around the river keeps the focus on the experience itself.

How long is the horseback riding portion?

The horse riding lasts one hour and follows a trail along the black sand beach at Saba Bay, with views of Nusa Penida Island across the water. You'll receive a safety briefing before you ride, and the guide accompanies you throughout.

What's included in the lunch?

A buffet lunch is served at the riverside restaurant after your rafting adventure. Vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know when you book.

Does the price include transport between my hotel and the river?

Yes, hotel pickup and all transport between your accommodation, the Telaga Waja River and Saba Bay Stable are included. An air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver handle the route.

Is this a shared tour or private?

This runs as a private tour for your group only: no other guests share your vehicle, your guides or your experience. Only your party participates.