Rafting in Ciberang River

The Ciberang River is one of tourism destinations, in Lebak District, Banten Province, that was officially launched for public visit on December 1st, 2007, by Hj. Ratu Atut Chosiyah,S.E., the governor of Banten Province. This 40 – 50 meters wide and around 1- 20 meters deep river flows from Halimun Mountain to Sunda Strait. People, who live around the Ciberang River, earn their living by taking advantages from the existence of the river. Likewise, the Ciberang River offers extremely challenging sport such as rafting, special for you who love extreme activities.

The Ciberang River offers the beauty of its surrounding nature. You will find the wonderful scenery of various trees, unique-shape rocks, green rice fields and plantations. The River flows approximately ten km, and challenges you, who love extreme sport such as rafting. You need about a half two hours to three hours to trace the river by rafting to observe the beauty of the river. Started from Muara Village, you will pass by Banjarsari Village, Lebakgendong Sub-district and Leui Bunjal Village, Cipanas Sub-district to reach the finish line of rafting. Various fields of rafting and barriers attract many visitors to try rafting in this River.

Ciberang River Location

The Ciberang River can be found in the Cipanas Village, Cipanas Sub-district, in the district of Lebak, Banten Province, Indonesia. To reach the destination, you may take public transportation from Bogor bus station passing through either Bogor – Jasinga or Bogor – Rangkasbitung routes. You need only to pay about IDR 10,000 to IDR 12,000 to reach the destination from Bogor City. You can also take private vehicles if you are from Jakarta by passing through Balaraja in approximately 100 km distance. Departing from Serang, you will pass by Rangkas Bitung in approximately 80 km distance to reach the location. There is no need to pay any entrance ticket to enter the location. However, you need to pay IDR 185.000/person to feel the unforgettable experience of rafting in the Ciberang River.

Some supporting facilities have been provided for you there. Parking area, mosque, toilet, play ground, track rail and rafting equipments rental service are also available for you. Taste the typical food and beverage of Banten Province that can be easily found around the location. Likewise, assurance and water games are available for you who want to try to rafting in the Ciberang River. Bathrooms are also provided for you.

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The Mahakam River Flows through West Kutai District, Kutai Kartanegara District

The Mahakam River is the biggest river in East Kalimantan Province. People, who live around the Mahakam River, earn their living by taking advantages from the existence of the river. This 920 km long and 149.277 km square river flows through West Kutai District, Kutai Kertanegara District and Samarinda City. Five tributaries – Belayan, Lawa, Kedung Kepala, Telen and Tenggarong Rivers - flow to the Mahakam River.

While enjoying the beauty and magnificent scenery of the Mahakam River, you can also take visit to several tourism destinations nearby the river. The main tourism object located nearby the river is Pesut Mahakam where you can watch rare species of dolphin such as Irrawaddy Dolphin that appears only at 6 – 8 a.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. Likewise, you will see numerous birds and mammals such as Enggang, Bangau Tong-tong, Raja Udang, Bekantan, Lutung, Berang-berang etc.

An island namely Kumala Island - approximately 75 hectares in width - is situated in the center of the Mahakam River. To reach the island, you can take cable car or ketinting (motorized boat) that can be found in Kota Tenggarong Harbour. The island offers you many interesting features such as sky tower, cable car, mini train, and lamin (traditional house of Dayak tribe).

Mahakam River Location

The Mahakam River administratively lies in three districts, West Kutai District, Kutai Kertanegara District, and Samarinda City, in East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.  

The Mahakam River can be reached by land, air and water transportation. People settling East Kalimantan Province, especially those who live in West Kutai District and Kutai Kertanegara District, usually take jukung – traditional boat typically East Kalimantan Province. For you, who love extreme sports; you can take 4WD car rental service that can be found in Samarinda City. Besides, you can also take taxi or public transportation. Locally small airports such as DAS (Dirgantara Air Service) and Kal Star are available for you, who want to take air transportation.

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The Rafting on the Sa`dan River Tana Toraja

Rafting on the Sa'dan River

Are you a rafting lover? Do not worry to find a place for this extreme sport. The Sa`dan River (Saddang) is an ideal place. The river that passes Tana Toraja has about 182 km in length, 80 km in width, and 294 tributaries as well. The ford of the river was taken for two days by staying overnight in the middle of the journey, and getting rest in a stage house called Lantang in the riverside.

Along the Sa`dan River, there are many types of rapid with different difficulty levels. Those three rapid are Puru` rapid with the difficulty level III; Pembuangan Seba rapid with the difficulty level IV, which its  surface of the water in the riverside that is wide narrowed in the downstream; Fitri rapid with difficulty level V, which many fractures and the current of the river hitting big rocks that may cause the boat adhered on the rock and trapped between. By such challenging river current hindrance, the rafting lovers` adrenalin will be satisfied by crossing the Sa`dan River.

Besides, the topography of this area which is very interesting, therefore the Adventurer can enjoy the beauty of the nature and the fresh air during the tour, see the various flora and fauna that were hanging around the riverside, observe the beauty of the mountains surrounding the river that are covered by savannah meadow as well.  

Where Sa'dan River Location?

The first point of the ford is begun from the hanging bridge in Buah Kayu Village, Tana Toraja district and finish in Pappi Bridge in the district of Enrekang, South Sulawesi province. From Makasar to Tana Toraja, the tour can be taken by land and air. The land track is taken by private or public transportation for about eight hours, while by air can be taken by the pioneer flight for two hours. Upon the visitors in Tana Toraja, they can go directly to Rantepao city. From this city to Buah Kayu Village, the starting spot of the ford), the tour can be taken by using Jeep car for about three a half hours.For the visitors who have no experiences in rafting, there are the professional river guides in the location costly IDR. 1,250,000.00 each person for local people and US$ 250 each person for foreigner.

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Rafting Sensation in the Nimang and Ranoyapo Rivers

Rafting is a new type of sports that are available in Indonesia. It is a challenging recreational sport pumping up someone‘s adrenalin rush. Just come to the Nimanga River or the Ranoyapo River. There, you will feel the exquisite sensation of exploring the rivers and its distinctive characteristics. There are guides who will accompany you while enjoying the sensation of rafting on the Nimanga River and the Ranoyapo River.

Rafting on the Nimanga River and the Ranoyapo River, which is 35 km long, offers you an unforgettable experience. You will raft above the rough and clean water of those rivers while enjoying magnificent view of surrounding nature and various bird species. This is the right place for having leisure time forgetting any crowded of the city life.

Nimang River Location

The Nimanga  and the Ranoyapo Rivers can be found in Timbukar village, Minahasa District, North Sulawesi Province. The location is about 30 km away from Manado City. You can take minibus from Manado bus station to reach the locations. In addition, taking your own transport will be around three hours to reach those two rivers. You can easily find some hotels nearby the location. Guide services are also available for you there.

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Nimanga River, Best Rafting in North Sulawesi

Nimanga River

Nimanga River is one of the most favorite tourism  destinations in the North Sulawesi. It has  been popular as it is used for any kind of extreme sports and other activities.  It will be great experience for having an extreme sport such as rafting along  the river. If you are not eager to do that, you may spend the night with  friends or family in the campground by building tents while enjoying the beauty  of its natural environment.

It is so wonderful  to do some activities while enjoying the beauty of its nature. You will find  two waterfalls located in two villages, Tincep village and Timbukar village.  The waterfall located in Tincep village is 70 meters in height from earth  surface while another one is about 90 meters from earth surface.

It will need  approximately 5 to 6 hours to do rafting along the river. You will see some  rare species such as Macaca Niagra (Monkey that can only be found in the  North Sulawesi), Tarsius that is  regarded as the smallest monkey in the world and many groups of birds. You may  also observe the process of the traditional alcoholic drink fermentation that  is well known as “Cap Tikus.” In the end of the trip passing the river,  we will be offered with the beauty of National Sea   Park while enjoying the  attraction of Duyung Dugong in the middle of the thick mangrove forest.

Where location Nimanga River?

The Nimanga River  can be found in the Timbukar village, in the district of Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. To reach the  destination, you can take any accessible public transportation for  approximately three hours from Manado city.

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