Rafting adventures
In the rainforests of Sumatra, there are many opportunities to enjoy a taste of river rafting. We offer 3 levels of rafting, from beginner to expert, whether you’re looking for more of a leisurely day out or that ‘adrenaline junkie’ experience, we have a tour for you.
If you’re more interested in lying back and watching as the scenery passes you by, then our most popular tour of the Bohorok river is for you. Don’t get too relaxed though; there are some small rapids to navigate. Suitable for everyone.
If you’re looking to enjoy a more challenging experience, try our tour of the Wangu river, perfect for those who have previous rafting experience.
Or for those of you who want to experience extreme rapids, our 3 day tour of the Asahan river is recommended for experienced rafters.
Option 1-Bohorok River (Suitable for all levels)
Experience the excitement of the Bohorok river, rafting traditional ‘jungle style’ on large tubes tied together by our expert guides.
Suitable for all, this tour is more of a gentle, leisurely rafting experience, with a few gentle rapids thrown in for good measure, allowing you time to lie back and enjoy the stunning scenery around you.
Starting at your guesthouse in Bukit Lawang, you will raft approximately 12 kms downstream, for 3-4 hours, stopping along the way for a BBQ lunch on the riverbank. At the end of your day, you will be driven back to your guesthouse by aircon car or motorbike (depending on group numbers).
Price
1 person-37 Euros/person
2 people or more-29 Euros/person
Included
Guide and assistant fee, transport back to Bukit Lawang, BBQ lunch, fruit salad, 1.5 bottle of water.
What to bring
A small backpack with a change of clothes, small towel, medicines, camera + spare battery + memory card (in a waterproof bag), insect repellent, sunblock, plastic bag (to put wet clothes in).
Option 2-Wampu River (Level 3)
If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, then rafting on the Wampu River is for you.
You begin your rafting tour in the small village of Marike in Langkat, about an hours drive from Bukit Lawang. Along the way, you will visit hot springs on the riverbank, only accessible by boat, as well as a cascading waterfall where you will have time to swim and relax. This is a full day tour including lunch, time spent at the attractions, and 4-5 hours rafting along 25 kms of river with more challenging rapids.
Price
3 people or more–70 Euros/person
*1-2 people-Please contact us. Where possible, we will place you with other groups to make sure that you do not miss out.
Included
Guide and assistant fee, transport back to Bukit Lawang, BBQ lunch, fruit salad, 1.5 bottle of water.
What to bring
A small backpack with a change of clothes, small towel, medicines, camera + spare battery + memory card (in a waterproof bag), insect repellent, sunblock, plastic bag (to put wet clothes in).