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Kiulu River White Water Rafting

Ever tried rafting before? Why not try rafting down Kiulu River. Take a beautiful and scenic countryside drive to the hills of Kiulu. This tour is especially for thrill seekers where there are opportunities for body rafting down the rapids or just enjoy a relaxing swim during the calm stretches between rapids.

The beautiful and scenic Kiulu River is an exciting introduction to the joys of river rafting.

The journey there is along sealed road with the last section giving way to a village track winding through the undulating hills of Kiulu. The bamboo-fringed river provides for a pleasant respite from the tropical heat as the cool waters invigorate your senses.

For the thrill seekers, try body rafting down the rapids before enjoying a relaxing swim along the calm stretches between rapids.




Padas River

Well, guess what, ever imagined of riding the oldest train in Borneo? We have the best river guides to guide you down the raging water of Padas River, claimed to have the best rapids in South East Asia!

This exciting adrenalin' rushing tour will take you down to wave that goes as high as six feet and thrilling rapids up to grade IV.





Whilst rushing down this wild and untamed part of the Padas River you will experience totally untouched nature while getting a closer look at the Borneo's amazing flora and fauna.

Padas River is situated in the interior of southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu that is only accessible by train (used since the late 19th Century in Borneo). Basically, this trip will give you two experiences advantages. Excursion of Class III-IV river & A uniquely rides in an antique train. The adrenaline rush excursion a distance of 9km of this rather muddy 200km river that holds 7 exciting and tough rapids!

These rapid carries amusing names such as Merry-Go-Round Rapid, Break Point Rapid, Scooby Doo Rapid, Cobra Rapid, Curve Rapid, Lambada Rapid and Head Hunter Rapid. Each rapid will give you the feel of the motion and ultimate challenge experience will speak for itself as what the name means.

The journey will first take 1½ hours overland through the countryside to Tenom Town. From thereupon, adventure begins with ½ hours train rides tracks along the Padas River that gives glimpses of the thrills and excitement to come. Upon arriving at the starting point, participant will be given safety briefing before going down the river.

After rafting, enjoy a sumptuous meal by the river. Wind down with a sunset view of the return journey to Kota Kinabalu.



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