TOP PROGO RAFTING
– All Details to Know About Top Progo River Rafting –
WHY BACKPACKER SHOULD TRY PROGO RAFTING?
MEDIUM LEVEL RAFTING:
If you bored with rafting for beginners, it means you need more challenges.
Progo river is one of the most challenging river in Java.
GRADE III TILL GRADE V
Progo river has cascade from Grade III until Grade V.
Progo rafting can pumping up your adrenaline and be nice experience
OARS PADDLE TECHNIQUE
Unlike others rafting, Progo rafting use Oars paddle.
This technique used in only two rivers in the world.
EXOTIC PLACE & NICE VIEW
You visiting exotic river with nice view. Quiet and peaceful.
You can see the Menoreh hills.
Also the waterfall in the one spot of the river.
CLOSE TO OTHER TOURISM SITE
This place are close to OTHER site. Such as, , BOROBUDUR TEMPLE, SIDOHARJO WATERFALL, SUROLOYO HILL+SUNRISE & MENOREH COFFEE SHOP.
TOP PROGO RAFTING
WHERE IS THE TOP PROGO RAFTING LOCATED?
LOCATION:
Village (Desa): Kreo, Kebon Agung
Sub-district (Kecamatan): Minggir
Regency (Kabupaten): Sleman
Province (Provinsi): Yogyakarta
DISTANCE:
About 21 kilometers north-west of downtown Yogyakarta or about 40 minutes.
About 20 kilometers south of Borobudur temple or about 30 minutes.
MAP OF TOP PROGO RAFTING:
HOW TO GET TO TOP PROGO RAFTING?
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
No public transport to the site.
*) Actually no literature about rafting that allowed the boat to pass dam. It’s too dangerous cause the current can suck you and makes you trap in the ‘holes’.
RAFTING RATE:
IDR450k person
Need at least 2 persons per boat. Max 4 persons.
*) Today still promo only IDR 350K per person.
RAFTING TIME:
About 2 hours or 10 km long away.
OARS PADDLE
*) It is longer than normal paddle.
STEEL FRAME A HOLDER FOR OARS PADDLE
RIVER GRADE:
Grade III – V, means that it is medium level rafting.
*) It is safe enough for beginners since they use Oars paddle technique.
OPENING HOURS:
6.00 am – 2.00 pm
DRESS:
shorts and a T-shirt or even change into swimming apparel.
*) Better you bring your towel and extra clothes.
TOOLS:
Trekking sandals or beach shoes, helmet, life jacket, waterproof pocket for camera/cell phone.
OTHER INFORMATION:
MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL:
Strong signal for your smartphone.
CAFE/RESTAURANT:
There is one restaurant at meeting point, but they will give you snack, drink and lunch for free.
BATHROOM/TOILET:
Some bathroom and toilet. Better bring your own tissue, soap and shampoo.
*) Don’t forget to bring your towel & extra clothes.
*) This rafting operator managed by Mr. Cahyo who managed the Jomblang cave.
**) This activity depend on the water level of Progo river. Since it is wet/rain season (October – April) it will lift up the water level and it’s too dangerous to do rafting caused by strong current. You need ask me before arrive on the site whether possible to do or not for rafting.
HOW TO ARRANGE A DAY TRIP TO TOP PROGO RAFTING?
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1. Borobudur temple
2. Prambanan temple
3. Jomblang cave
4. Ramayana ballet
5. Merapi volcano (Hiking)
6. Merapi volcano (Lava Tour by Jeep)
7. Sultan palace and Water castle
8. Timang beach + Gondola
9. Ratu Boko temple
10. Malioboro street
FOLLOW US:
Hi, am interested to join rafting tour on 30.09.16.
Kindly advise your best offer for 2 pax and starting time?
Thanks & regards.
Hi,
Today they still have a promo.
IDR350K per person.
As long no heavy rain, it’s still available and safe to do rafting at Progo river.
Regards.
Hi,
The promo rate you mentioned is under which category?
What I mean for timing is the starting time for rafting…. how many session?
Hi,
What category? Sorry i don’t get it.
Well, since it’s a new rafting operator or just launch.
They have not much visitor. So, no session.
You can do anytime. As long your activity between 7.00 am – 2.00 pm.
Also this rafting activity depend on the weather.
Since the level water and the current not high and strong, it’s still safe.
Otherwise, the operator will not allow you to do rafting.
Regards.
Hi,
Noted and the price you mentioned is for Grade III – V category, meaning that it is medium level rafting…? So, where shall we meet for rafting activities… may i have the full address pls.
Thanks & regards.
Hi,
As i know about rafting, Grade III – V goes to Medium level rafting.
We meet at TOP rafting basecamp.
Well, i already gave the full address above.
It’s in the east side of Kreo bridge, Kebon Agung village, Minggir sub-district, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta province.
You’re welcome.
Hi, I’m going to be in the area around Nov 20 – is that still a good season for Progo rafting? Thanks, – Alex
Hi Alex,
Well, actually November it’s dry season.
But, this year we have La Nina phenomenon.
So, it’s raining for sometime.
In this case, we depend on the weather.
If in the night before happened heavy rain,
it won’t possible to do rafting.
High water level and strong current.
Just check and update the weather forecast.
Regards.
Thanks!
So how do I make it happen? (if the weather is good, of course 🙂 Do they have email for booking?
You’re welcome.
Well, the owner trust on me to receive booking.
No need deposit.
Just send me your date & time of visit, your name, your nationality, number of traveler.
Send the data via Whatsapp to my number:
+6281 2277 0029.
Regards.
Roni Kuncoro.
Hi, I’m visiting Jogja around 12th to 16th June 2017, is this activity available at that period? And I wish to start my session around 12noon, would it be too late?
Thanks
Hi,
Progo rafting will be available on that period.
Start rafting on 12 pm will be good.
You’re welcome.
Is it too late to book this for tomorrow? And is the promo offer still available?
Thanks
No, it’s not too late to book TOP Progo rafting for tomorrow.
I just check it, seems they are not change the price.
So, the promo still available. 🙂
Hi, I’m visiting Jogja next week and I’m interested to do this activity with 3 people. Do you still have the promo?
Hi,
I just asked the Progo rafting owner.
Yes, they still have promo price.
IDR 350K per person.
Hi, i am visiting yogyakarta mid september and is interested in this activity. Is the promo still available? And how much is the round trip transport?
Hi,
I just text the Top Rafting owner.
Yes, the promo still available.
The round trip transport is IDR 550K.
You can combine with other destination such as Borobudur temple.
Or you prefer a natural things such as Sidoharjo waterfall, Siluwok waterfall and Menoreh coffee shop & plantation.
We are a group of 8 senior folks, average age is 63years. Questions:
1.Do u think we can do a grade 3 rafting.
2. How long does it take to complete the rafting adventure.
3.How much it cost per pax
4. Do u pick up n return to our Hotel.
5. Is lunch/food provided.
Hello,
I just text the Top rafting operator.
Here the answer of your questions:
1. Yes you can as long Progo river not in flood condition. Normally it happen in rainy season.
2. It take two hours rafting adventure.
3. IDR 350 per pax.
4. The price not include the transport service (pick up & drop off Hotel).
5. The price include the lunch.
Unfortunately, today is peak of dry season.
The water level on Progo river is so limited.
Thus, it become problem for rafting in Progo river today.
I suggest you to do rafting at Elo river.
Here the link for more detail:
https://www.yogya-backpacker.com/elo-river-rafting-arung-jeram-sungai-elo/