What kind of activities can make your vacation even more challenging? Surfing, climbing, mountaineering, or rafting? Rafting could be a fun activity that can color your holiday. Especially when you do it in Melangit River, since it has a challenging current! This river is in the village of Bakas, Klungkung. You can pass through Jalan By Pass Ida Bagus Mantra. There are road directions, so that this place is easy to find.

The 7.5 kilometers away Melangit River line is used for rafting. The current is quite heavy, with grades III to IV difficulty. The river is not too wide, there is a rock barrier at the edge of the stream. Well, if you like activities that challenge adrenaline, then choose this water sport. Rafting can be categorized as group sports. One boat can be filled with 4 passengers and 1 skipper. Skipper is an instructor and companion. Usually, the agents of rental service providers and rafting equipment have provided skipper or guide. Each boat will cost around IDR 270,000 per person. This fee is quite affordable, because it includes important facilities according to the safety operational procedures, such as life vest, helmet, and rowing.

Upon the arrival at the base camp, visitors will be greeted with a welcome drink and a little warm-up so you as the rafter won’t cramps during rafting. Then, to reach the starting point, you only need to walk for ten minutes. Along the way to the boat, you will see a green landscape. The left and right side of the road are decorated with large trees and several other interesting sights. Other facilities are snacks, food, storage of goods and airtight bags. These airtight bags can be used to put your gadgets, cameras and other valuables items.

The first challenge is in front of your eye. A few meters from the starting point, there’s a derivative that must be passed. Not too deep, only three meters high. But this is the first challenge that proves how tough your paddle is pedaling. There are dozens of drop point of rafting routes on the Melangit River. But there is no need to worry, because you will be safe if you follow the instructions from the skipper.

Wading through the Melasti River will take around 90 to 120 minutes. During the ride, you will pass various kinds of currents and challenges. The hardest challenge is passing through derivatives and water ripples in the middle of the rocks. After reaching the finish point, you will be greeted by a small waterfall. There, you can rest and wait for the pickup car that will take you back to the base camp. Rafting activities on the Melasti River are recommended for adults, but it’s also safe for children of (at least) more than 8 years old. Which means you can invite family, relatives, or close friends. Ready to sail on the Melasti River? Don't forget to bring change clothes! Most importantly, keep the cleanliness of the natural environment wherever you are.