Adventures of Bahu Bali Part 1- Whitewater Rafting on Ayung

Adventures of Bahu Bali Part 1- Whitewater Rafting on the Ayung

Rafting on the Ayung river, near Ubud. An experience to savour, and physical exercise too- it tests you to just climb down to the river and up again. The rafting looks easy by comparison-child’s play! We had a couple of kids with their Mom and Dad on our raft, in fact.

The guide walks you down to the river after giving you a life jacket, and an oar. The walk to the scenic river-bed is quite deep, at least 300 steps down. And then, a set of instructions later, you are into the rapids. Rowing forward and backward is part of the instruction, but also some Chiki Chiki (bouncing on the seat to send the air to another part of the raft, maybe), and Boom Boom (crouching down to the bottom of the raft, to rebalance the centre of gravity, I guess) are two interesting manouvres that were practiced, and used. 

There is a stop along the way for a rest and a drink, and there are photographers who click and sell you pics of the ride also. A waterproof bag is also carried by the guide to save your camera if you are carrying one- essential!! The last time I tried rafting was on the Ocoee river in Tennessee.

Follow the instructions, and enjoy the ride- we did! Some evidence..

Making "rapid" progress in the pics above, and taking a break (below)

Prepping with the jacket (above) and walking down to the river through scenic road (starting point), below.