Yogyakarta has a lot of natural tourism potential which hasrecently been developed intensively. One of them is white water rafting on theProgo River. This river has a route that is considered one of the mostchallenging on Java.
In term of white water rafting, Progo River can actually bedivided into two; Upper Progo and Lower Progo. Both of these rivers havedifferent characters and also different difficulty levels. Here are thechallenges you can go through at Progo River.
Upper Progo
This river is only available for rafting during the rainyseason. The route on this river is 9 km long and the rafting duration is dua,5 totiga hours. The rafting participant is at least 14 years old and already has thebasic ability to swim. Participants must also have grade II Plus raftingexperience because the river has Grade III and IV.
Lower Progo
This is a river that has a grade V, the maximum for whitewater rafting. The river has a large flow because this is where the surroundingrivers such as the Elo River and the Upper Progo River meet. This river is alsoone of the lava flows from Mount Merapi so the character and shape of the rivercan change every time Merapi erupts.
The Lower Progo River has a 25 km white water rafting coursewhich usually takes about 4-lima hours to finish. To be able to navigate thischallenging river, you must have adequate rafting experience and swimmingability. Because of its challenging route, the river is a favorite choice ofexperienced rafters who are looking for interesting adventures aroundYogyakarta.
Location
The Upper Progo Rafting starts from Kemirirejo, Magelangwith a distance of about 9 km and will cost roughly Rp 200,000 per person. Theminimum age for taking this rafting is 8 years.
The lower Progo River usually starts from Klangon villageand will finish on Dekso. Because the route is very tough, the cost for raftinghere can reach IDR 500,000 per person. Rafting operators in Lower Progo usuallyonly serve one trip every day.
Amenities
Your ticket usually includes a variety of amenities. Youwill get lunch, young coconut drinks, snacks, insurance, medical equipment,mineral water, local transportation, two professionally-taken photos whenrafting, stickers, bathing places, and certificates.
The safety gear that you will get during rafting here isalso quite complete. You will get a life jacket, helmet, paddle, as well asexperienced guide services. As with all other rafting services, you must alwaysprioritize teamwork and obey your guide’s instructions while on a boat.
Progo River presents a challenging rafting experience. Boththe Upper Progo and the Lower Progo have a very tough route, especially duringthe rainy season when the water volume is high. This destination is suitablefor those of you who like an adventure.