Trying The Fun Rafting In The Elo River Magelang

Taking a vacation to the Borobudur area, Magelang Regency will be incomplete without trying the natural tourism that triggers your adrenaline. Yup, it is rafting!

Precisely in Mungkid, tourists can cross three rivers with various difficulty levels and their own characteristics. There is Progo Atas River, Progo Bawah River, and Elo River. Out of those three, Elo River is the most popular one. Elo River locates in Pare Village, Blondo Mungkid, Magelang.

For tourists who have not tried rafting before, the Elo River can be the best choice since it has the lowest level of difficulty and danger even for tourists who cannot swim as well as for children. However, children must be accompanied by adults.

The length of the Elo River is around 12 kilometers. Tourists can enjoy the fun river crossing with family for 2.5 hours to 3.5 hours depending on the river debit.

During river crossing, tourists will feel the rafting sensation with a strong water flow and pass the waves. Also, tourists may experience the moment when the boat is stuck between the rocks. The more fun thing is you get inside the water because the boat is upside-down.

Want something more? Tourists can jump from the boat and swim in the river area with a sloping flow. Yet, you have to get permission from the operator.

Another bonus of rafting in the Elo River is that tourists can enjoy young coconut and traditional snacks in the middle of rafting. Tourists can take a rest in a hut while looking at the amazing natural view around. Also, you can sit and chill with a view of a river and rocks at the edge of it.

Then, tourists can continue to go rafting until the finish point. Usually, the finish point is under a big bridge.

During the rafting in the Elo River, tourists will be guided by a professional skeeper.

Tourists will be provided with safe and complete rafting equipment such as a life vest, helmet, and paddle. Then, the skeeper also brings rescue equipment. Even though, tourists must also be careful. You can wear comfortable clothes and outdoor sandals. Plus, you should not wear jewelry. It is not recommended to go rafting without sandals because it will be dangerous.

The rafting fee in the Elo River starts from IDR 650,000 per boat. This fee includes rafting equipment, snacks, lunch, young coconut, retribution, and insurance. Well, a boat can carry 6 people.

There are many operators that provide a service for rafting in the Elo River. One of them is Mendut Rafting. The basecamp is located nearby Mendut Temple. So, tourists can stay at the basecamp at night before rafting in the morning.

Before going rafting in the morning, tourists can walk around Mendut Temple and enjoy the fresh air in the friendly village nuance. Looking for breakfast can also be an option.

The best time to go rafting in the Elo River is in the morning. Moreover, when the water debit is high, tourists will feel the fun of waves passing. (Contributor)