About this tour
When Mia from our BugBitten team ran the Egar Canyon canyoning trip, she found it a solid introduction to the sport without the gnarly reputation. You spend two hours descending a Balinese canyon—scrambling, wading, and abseiling through water-carved rock—then soak in natural hot springs at the base. It's a 12-hour day trip that mixes genuine scrambling with recovery time, pitched at anyone keen to try canyoning but not looking for extreme terrain. The crew's mostly first-timers and families, which shapes the whole vibe.
Highlights
- Two hours of genuine canyon descent, not a tourist stroll
- Hot springs soak included—genuinely warming after wet morning
- Full gear kit provided and fitted on-site
- GoPro footage captured throughout; you get the digital file
- Breakfast and lunch included; no surprise gaps
- Small enough group to keep things manageable
- No rock-climbing experience required to participate
What to expect
The day kicks off early with a pickup and a drive to Egar Canyon. Expect a light breakfast and coffee stop to settle your nerves. Once geared up—wetsuit, helmet, harness fitted properly—you're led into the canyon. The first hour feels a bit tentative as you get the hang of footwork on wet rock and take a few guided abseils. Water depth varies from ankle to waist; it's refreshing, not terrifying. Guides keep a close eye and talk you through tricky sections. By hour two, you're moving with a bit more confidence, working through tighter passages and a final drop before emerging onto a wider section.
Then comes the payoff: you waddle into natural hot springs that are genuinely hot and deeply pleasant after two hours in cold water. Lunch arrives, and you'll spend a good chunk of time soaking, eating, and recovering. The drive back is quiet—people tend to be pleasantly knackered. Footage from the GoPro gets passed over later (note: USB storage isn't included, so sort your own transfer method).
What travellers say
- Real canyoning skills taught without intimidating intensity
- Natural hot springs soak genuinely earned and restorative
- Full equipment kit fitted on-site; nothing to source yourself
- GoPro footage captured; professional memory of the day
- Transparent pricing with meals and transport included
- Small group size keeps it personal and safe
- 12-hour commitment demands early start and full stamina
- Not safe for spinal, cardiac, or pregnancy-related conditions
- USB storage for GoPro footage billed separately
- Wet-season water levels can be higher and colder
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Beginner-friendly without dumbing it down—you're still doing real canyoning, just with sensible progression. The hot springs aren't a gimmick; they're genuinely restorative after the physical effort. Gear is all supplied and fitted by staff, so no rental confusion. Small groups mean guides actually remember your name and adjust pace to the room. Lunch and drinks included keep costs transparent.
The 12-hour time block is real—expect to be out from dawn to mid-afternoon. Walking isn't extreme, but you're on your feet most of the day in water and rock; poor cardiovascular fitness or spinal issues aren't compatible. The early start may wreck your lie-in plans. Families with young kids should check ages with operators—depth and scrambling difficulty suit primary-school ages and up, though it's not for toddlers. Weather in Bali's wet season can push water levels high and visibility low. USB storage for GoPro footage is extra, so budget for that if you want digital copies. Public transport is nearby, but your own wheels or a local driver makes logistics simpler.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.