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Whitewater rafting fascinates all lovers of active leisure, and basically means challenging yourself while trying to overcome the nature. This type of adventure requires active participation of all people involved. Whitewater rafting is an activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a rough river; it is usually done on whiewater in order to thrill the passengers. Nowadays this sport is accessible for anyone with basic physical capabilities.

Rafting enhances team building, and teaches fast decision making. The basic foundation of this team activity is trust among its members, and the cooperative efforts result in success; that is why rafting is currently a very popular corporate team-building event. There are different classes of whitewater and you can choose the level based on the advancement levels of the crew; some rivers are very calm and during rafting you can also admire the sourroundings, while others have large waves, require precise maneuvering and guarantee lots of adrenaline.

During the past few years the Indonesian rivers that had previously been used for transportation have been made available for tourists and are a great whitewater rafting resource. If you once try it, whether taking a few-hour rafting trip on Bali or Java or a few-day excursion on Sumatra or Sulawesi, you will definitely want to continue your rafting adventures.

Bali

Bali has a few whitewater rivers: Ayung, Unda, Balian oraz Telaga. Whitewater rafting around there will definitely ensure lots of adrenaline. A rafting excursion along the Ayung River runs through deep valleys, rice field terraces and ends in a thick tropical jungle. It also lets you take a look around and see some of the balinese country life, which is concentrated by the river. The Ayung River (grade 2-3 of the river difficulty scale) is sufficient to provide you lots of fun while rafting but at the same time not as complicated to be unsafe. During the rainy season when the water levels increase up to the red line, the rivers normally classified as grade 2-3 would get up to grade 4-5.

Sulawesi

For the more experienced whitewater rafting fans, who would fancy a few day excursion, the Sadan River in Sulawesi (grade 3-4) would be a good choice. While the water is navigable throughout most of the year, the rafting conditions are best between November and March, when the rain water builds up rapidity. When rafting you will be surrounded by a pristine rainforest full of huge lizards and other exotic wildlife.

Eastern Java

The easily accessible Citarik river, located on the east coast of Java, offers a relaxing 16-hour rafting trip along volcanic gorges and rainforests. Since it is started up in Halimun Mountains, it has very clean water. The best whitewater rafting time is during the rainy season, from October through April.

Sumatra

The Island of Sumatra has a classic whitewater river, Atlas. The river starts at highlands and then through the next 300 kilometers falls down along the Gunung Leuser National Park - the biggest National Park in southeast Asia. Atlas runs through a rainforest, along deep gorges and eventually falls into the Indian Ocean. Its 3-4 difficulty grade ensures real challenge while rafting. Moreover the surroundings guarantee unbelievable wildlife, including chances to see orangutans, monkeys, lemurs and many other wild mammals.