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Citarum river used for rafting is located in Cisameng village, Bantar Caringin, Rajamandala District, West Bandung regency. Tens years ago, this Citarum River embryo rafting or Flow Sports Running in Indonesia.

Citarum River has different characteristics from the other rivers that are often used as rafting event. Rafting difficulty level depends on the water level is controlled by hydropower Saguling. Especially when the rainy season and four hydroelectric power turbine maximum operating, the river is quite heavy with rapids that challenge.

There are the usual operators facilitate rafting activities. Package consists of simulation activities Swimming, Short Cross, and Long Cross. This simulation including guidance on the safety procedure to white water rafting, and then continued swim defensive and offensive. After the simulation, Short Cross starts from the start point in sanghyang kenit, a cave where the water coming out through sanghyang tikoro. Short Cross distance of about 1 km from start point to end point in Cisameng Bridge. The Short Cross finished, Long Cross starts from the same starting point and ending at the end point of the Old Bridge Rajamandala. The distance is 7 km about 2 hours.

Panorama at the beginning of crossing is so beautiful, steep cliffs of limestone karst and rice fields are green. But you can not linger to enjoy this scene because the rapids in front ready to pump your adrenaline. Command of the skipper to note as it passes through these rapids. Very challenging but exciting when the boat into the rapids, the body swayed in all directions and must remain balanced.

Citarum River location can be reached from the Bandung City to Jakarta-Cianjur Highway through Cipatat, Padalarang. Continue your journey through Cipatat until arriving in the region of Rajamandala. Began entering the Rajamandala area, there Saguling Gate Reservoir on the left side of the road. After going through the gate and entered the garden of cocoa there is a junction, take the road to the right. Choose the next junction to the right until arriving at the Cisameng Village.

There are also 35 bamboo species here from 150 species of bamboo over the world. Enjoy it :)

Tickets : Free
Boat : 300.000 IDR / Day

Source : Balarea & Mata Blogdetik

Rafting at Citarum River, Cisameng Village, West Bandung Regency - West Java

A. Brief Information

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.


B. Distinctive Features

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.

C. Location

The Ciberang River can be found in the Cipanas Village, Cipanas Sub-district, in the district of Lebak, Banten Province, Indonesia.

D. Access

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.

E. Ticket Price

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.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

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.

Source : Wisata Melayu & Ciberangrafting.Blogspot

The Ciberang River, Lebak District - Banten