Indonesia – Cukang Taneuh or commonly known as Green Canyon Pangandaran is a famous tourist attraction in West Java, Indonesia. The attraction offered at this destination is wading through canyons or cliffs formed from soil erosion originating from the Cijulang River which has been happening for more than millions of years. Green Canyon has an extraordinary natural wonder in the form of river water and green moss flanked by majestic cliffs. If America has a Grand Canyon, another case Indonesia has a Green Canyon. Named the Green Canyon because this place is like the Grand Canyon of Indonesia.
Located in Desa Kertayasa, Cijulang, Ciamis. It is around 31 km away from Pangandaran or takes about 1 hour from downtown Pangandaran. To get to this place, we can use private vehicles both cars and motorbikes as well as public transportation such as buses, angkot and motor taxi.
Starting Point
- Starting from the main door, we must rent a boat to get to Green Canyon. I highly recommended to come since morning because the number of boat is limited but the queue of visitors is booming. Don’t Worry! One boat can be filled up to 6 people. You can also share boat with other tourists if you only come alone.
- After you get into the boat, we will go straight to the main gate to start the rafting journey. While on the boat we will be given instructions and negotiate the price of how long it will be for rafting, because the farther down the Green Canyon, the longer time needed. Life vest and helmets for rafting have been provided on every boat.
- Get ready to explore the natural beauty of Indonesia!
- It is recommended to come to visit here during the dry season or mid-year, because if you come during the rainy season, the quality of the water color tends to be dirty brown so it is less beautiful to be enjoyed. I visited when the Eid holiday so that it is quite dense tourists.
- Helmet and life vest are worn, it’s time to start the adventure!
- We are going to swim against the swift currents of water! Get your stamina so that you don’t get swept away. The quality of the water is very clear, it feels natural for long here.
- One of the famous spots here is this big rock. Make sure you try to jump from a height, it rushes adrenaline! and yes of course it’s safe!
- I also don’t want to miss the moment to try this.
- I took the longest tour package plus extra time, so I went all the way to the canyon, the destination was increasingly difficult, but there were fewer tourists so that the authenticity of Indonesia was increasingly apparent.
Jl. Raya Cijulang – Green Canyon, RT.02/RW.10, Cijulang, Ciamis, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, 46394