One unique way to view the landscape that is otherwise hidden is from the vantage point of water. Join us either by kayak or a leisure float on an inner tube down the Musi River and see the jungles, mountains, rice paddies and villages of Sumatra in a way few foreigners have seen before.
- 9 am: Depart from Bengkulu
- 11 am: Arrive in Curup and eat lunch
- 12 pm: Relax by floating down the river
- 4 pm: Return to Bengkulu
*Although this trip has been dubbed “the lazy river,” it is not lacking in adventure. There are areas with rapids, so everyone must know how to swim and wear appropriate safety gear, which we provide.
Payment Conditions: 25% non-refundable deposit to guarantee booking; balance paid upon arrival in Bengkulu; payment can be made via TransferWise (Get FREE TRANSFER using this link!) or via Bank Transfer or Cash in Rupiah. We cannot except any currency other than Indonesian Rupiah.
Conditions: You’ll be roughing it in tents at the top of the falls, with our supplied sleeping gear. You even get access to a hot water bath near the campsite. Nature’s own hot tub! Overnight trip price includes a local guide, transport from Bengkulu to and from the trail head, permits, and all food and equipment. Price per person reduced with more than two travelers. Daytrip includes transport to/from Curup city. Transport to/from Bengkulu city can be arranged for a small additional fee.
Difficulty: Easy
Activities: Tubing/Kayaking
Terrain: River – class 1-2
Duration: All day (3+ hours on the river)
Months of Operation: All year round Travel Location: Sungai Musi
Nearest Town: Curup
THIS TRIP IS SEASONAL. MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON RIVER CONDITIONS.
Tubing Day-Trip:
- A pair of water shoes (Chacos, Keens, etc.)
- Swim trunks/attire (modest please! NO BIKINIS; swim trunks/shorts & t-shirts)
- Your own water bottle – being so close to the equator it’s easy to get dehydrated. Sunstroke is no joke!
- Sunscreen!!! – being so close to the equator, it’s easy to burn quickly-especially when the air is so deceptively cool.
Get ready to go down class 1-2 rapids and then float down lazily on the river. Keep your eyes open for wildlife like the big monitor lizards and see the Sumatran culture along the river.
Although this trip has been dubbed “the lazy river,” it is not lacking in adventure. There are areas with rapids, so everyone must know how to swim and wear appropriate safety gear, which we provide.
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As always, we use only local guides and porters from nearby communities, who are paid a fair, ethical wage above the standard local price.
Come discover Bengkulu for yourself! Learn about the region, visit our itineraries page, or view additional points of interest around Bengkulu to create your own custom trip. Be sure to check out our travel tips when you’re ready to start planning.
