Whitewater Rafting on the Ayung River

This pioneer rafting trip of Bali is where adventure started with Sobek in 1989. Always a spectacular river, its wild thrills unfold from the moment you push off from the riverbank.

Ayung's class II & III rapids wind through a deeply carved valley with towering waterfalls and enormous cliffs of prehistoric times. Tropical jungle shadows shimmer on river pools, then white water once more breaks th serenity of this environment.

Your pre-departure briefing prepares yo and your friends for the coming excitement and Bali's most professional guides make it easier than you thought it could possibly be.

Keep your eyes open along the way for the occasional glimpse of brilliant blue Javan kingfishers or lazy lizards sunning on rocks. At intervals, openings in the jungle expose shrines, festively decorated on special days with offerings. Then suddenly the Ayung propels you into yet another rapid.

Following the hectic fun and discovery, step from your raft at the finish point into a natural bamboo shower. Fresh towels and a bountiful buffet lunch await at Sobek's terraced riverside restaurant.

The Spirit of Adventure on the Telaga Waja

Your Telaga Waja adventure starts in East Bali below Mount Agung. A thorough briefing on rafting techniques and safety procedures prepares you. The drop into the first rapid sets the scene for the highest continuous section of raftable river in Bali.
Rush past steep banks and overhanging trees in a flurry of white water below the misty downpour of natural waterfalls.
Follow the instructions of your professional guide. Enjoy the challenges that keep adrenalin high throughout the first part of this journey.

Eventually narrow gorges and steep canyons give away to terraced plains where village children play on the riverbank and local farmerswork in their fields.

At the finish point enjoy a shower, generous Buffet lunch and one of Bali's most magnificent rural views from our ridge-top restaurant.

What to wear
* Shorts or bathers
* T-shirt, a change of clothes
* Strictly sport / river shoes

CYCLING TOURS

The great thing about the Batur Cycling is that it's virtually all down hill. The Southern two thirds of Bali is one big downhill slope, falling away from the mountains in the north, quickly at first and the gradually ....
Escape from the heat of the tourist center to the cooler climates of Bali's mountain region. Take in the sights of Bali with a downhill adventure on one of SOBEK's cycling tours.

Batur Trail
Using new mountain bikes and safety equipment, the downhill trail from Mount Batur will lead you through sleepy villages along little-used roads and tracks. Frequent stops along the way will give you the opportunity to visit temples, plantations and villages that offer an insight into Bali that is not commonly seen. All our guides come from the surrounding regions and are trained to entertain and educate with a broad depth of knowledge in Balinese culture and lifestyle. If you only do one tour whilst in Bali, this is the one, packed with interest, education and fun.

Batukaru Trail
For those wishing to travel through slightly more remote and adventurous terrain, SOBEK offers a tour three time a week through the central Batu Karu plain, offering spectacular views where rice terraces stretch as far as the eye can see. Travel through this rich heartland of Bali on small roads and jungle treks, again learning about the culture plant life and farming methods as you go. Following the combination of road and off-road riding, the tour finishes perfectly with lunch at a local hot spring.