Wow this was great fun. I was a little worried having never done White Water Rafting before but these rapids are pretty tame but really fun.

We were picked up by Bali Adventure Tours from our hotel and taken to the main Bali Adventure Tours office where there are change rooms, showers and lockers so you can bring a change of clothes.

We were then taken to the equiptment office where we were given a life jacket, waterproof bag for small valuables and our paddle and we met our Boat 'Guide'.

There are then 600 steps to go down to get to the river where you will start. My legs were shaking at the bottom of these.

Then you get a briefing with the 'guide' who will tell you how to hold your paddle, and what you need to do on his commands 'forward' 'back' and 'stop'. The Guide does most of the work, you just provide some extra power if needed.

My only criticism and this would have made the ride so much better is if they could try to keep language groups together, we had the guide, us 2 aussies and 3 Chinese people in the boat with us. The guide would call out the commands in both English and Chinese but the Chinese people just didn't seem to listen at all, he would say Forward and they would paddle backwards ect. The guide did thank us at the end as we had to help him with momentum, but it was very frustrating. If they could keep the boats more language specific I think it would be more enjoyable for everyone.

After the rafting there is a buffet lunch which is delicious.

What a day! We did the Rafting/Tanah Lot package. Our driver picked us up earlier than advised which is a bonus and we were taken direct to the rafting. Our guide Gusti was very informative throughout the drive and answering any questions we had. The only negative was the very bumpy road leading to the rafting and it was very narrow. It really needs an upgrade but nothing to put you off the rafting of course. They kit you up with all your safety gear and provide waterproof bags for your valuables. The trip down the river was very enjoyable. I would've like steeper rapids but thats the thrill seeker in me. The guide at the back of the raft gives you all the safety info and the work you have to do is hardly anything only the occasional forward and backward motion but he does most of the work. We stop at a small waterfall and you can get out of the raft for photos. Then on a bit you can stop and purchase drinks. On completion our guide was waiting with our bags and you can shower and change. Then sit in the beautiful surroundings of the rice fields for a buffet lunch. Very enjoyable. We definitely worked up an appetite. Delicous chicken dishes, salad, noodles and rice and plenty of water. On from there we were taken to a temple and then toTanah lot which is spectacular. Unfortunately we weren't able to see the sunset as our guide advised us that a ceremony was due to take place and we would not get back to our hotel until almost 11pm. So we decided to leave beforehand. Our guide took any photos of us that we asked and patiently waited while we browsed through the markets and had some food and drink. Great from start to finish. Definitely recommend!

This was the BEST fun! My friend and I met so many lovely people. This is a very well organised and professional company and they really know how to make sure that everyone has a great time. The white water rafting is definitely for beginners, therefore, it is suitable for young children. There are 400 steps to climb at the end, but would only be difficult for those who are severely unfit or have existing injuries.