Green Canyon, Not Grand Canyon

Have you ever watched The Beach? For you who have, you must recognize the scene when Leonardo DiCaprio jumps from a canyon and swim on the waterfall. That’s my first impression when I come to this place called, Green Canyon.

Green Canyon, or in Sundanese is called Cukang Taneuh, not Grand Canyon. If Grand Canyon is located on a deserted area in California, USA, Green Canyon is a name of a river surrounded by canyons in Pangandaran, West Java, Indonesia. I become a part of one of the most adventurous experiences in my life, body rafting. Speaking of rafting, you might imagine yourself on an inflatable boat, paddling and trying to keep the balance to pass the stream. In body rafting, no boat and paddle are provided. It is only your body protected by life vest, helmet, special shoes, and knee protector, floating on the water, and passing each stream of the river. You want to know the sensation, MAGNIFITO! We are of course guided by some experts to avoid any accident. They guide us the way to pass each stream in a safe way. The technique is this way, you lie on the water, keep your body straight; put your hands on your chest, then, woozz, off you go. You can come up with some bruises in your clothes or skin, though, during the rafting. So, make sure your clothe is thick enough so it is not torn apart.

The starting point is from Gua Bau, with the total distance for approximately 10 KM. It takes about 5 hours to conquer this river. During the journey, you will see very wonderful views. High canyon surrounds the river and the green grasses stick on it, group of trees above the canyon, wild roots hang on each side of the canyon, some woods range on the river, and we feel like some beavers trying to make the nests. You feel a peaceful moment there, no voice except birds singing and some crickets chirping. At some areas where there are high rocks, we jump and have fun,…..or fear, does not matter. Green Canyon, everybody, a must visit place in Indonesia!

This is why it is called green canyon!

Floating and floating. Passing the stream.

Full team