Ayung River

Nature in Sayan (Central Bali).

Bali's longest river runs through a deep, jungle-lined gorge below the Sayan ridge, with rice terraces stepping down its sides. Rafting trips of about two hours ride its class II and III rapids, several of them starting upstream in the Payangan area. Rafting companies collect guests from Ubud hotels, and the water runs higher and faster in the rainy season.

With children

Rafting trips through the gorge take children from five to seven years old, depending on the company, with helmets and life jackets. The water is gentler in the dry season.

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Where to stay near Ayung River

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan: Ubud, from about $1,200 a night (100 m in a straight line)
The Ridge Bali: Ubud, from about $580 a night (400 m in a straight line)
Ubud Heaven Sayan: Ubud, from about $65 a night (500 m in a straight line)
Anumana De Suite: Ubud, from about $110 a night (600 m in a straight line)
Impiana Private Villas Ubud: Ubud, from about $168 a night (700 m in a straight line)
The Mansion Resort Hotel & Spa: Ubud, from about $39 a night (700 m in a straight line)

All resorts in Sayan

More to see nearby

Sayan Ridge (nature) (400 m in a straight line)
Campuhan Ridge Walk (nature) (1.6 km in a straight line)
Bali Family Hangout (play & adventure) (2.2 km in a straight line)
Puri Lukisan Museum (museum) (2.2 km in a straight line)
Saraswati Temple (temple) (2.3 km in a straight line)
Ubud Palace (palace) (2.5 km in a straight line)

Photo: Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy, CC BY 2.0

All sights in Central Bali