Padas White Water Rafting is a thrilling opportunity for adrenaline junkies to experience a 10-kilometer long rafting experience in the rapids of the Padas river
The whole experience lasts for about 12 hours and 40 minutes and includes a long and beautiful journey through Sabah’s quaint countryside
The rafting lasts for 1.5-2 hours and touches upon eight different points of rapids; namely Head Hunter, Lambada, Cobra, Scooby Doo, Washing Machine, Mary Go Round, Snake House and BBQ Rapids
The trip includes hotel transfers between hotels in Kota Kinabalu to Beaufort
The rest of the journey is undertaken on a train from Beaufort to Pangi
The trip includes light refreshments pre-rafting and a barbeque lunch post-rafting
The rafting experience covers a 10 kilometre-long stretch of the Padas gorge on a shared raft
This is a guided tour and includes a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
Due to the nature of the activity, children below 12 years of age are not allowed to participate in the activity
All participants are required to sign and understand the Liability Release Form before they get into the raft
The total price covers travel costs and entrance fee
This activity is an ideal way of spending your day discovering the countryside and experiencing thrills that Malaysia has to offer
About Padas:
Padas White Water Rafting is based in the Padas River area which flows through the Malaysian state of Sabah, on the northern portion of Borneo. The train journey from Beaufort to Pangi not only offers excellent views of lush greenery but also offer a glimpse into the quieter, rural life of the state.
Your journey will take you to the site from where you will be starting your rafting with a group of other people and an experienced rafter. Packed with all the safety equipment, you will enjoy a 10-kilometre long trail that covers eight different rapids of varying intensity and lasts for almost two hours.
While on your Padas rafting trip, you will also be able to partake in some delicious lunch before and after your experience. It is an excellent way of experiencing the gorge and finding more about the local country life, all the while making unforgettable memories.
Itinerary:
5:20am hotel pick up to Beaufort Railway Station, signing of Liability Release Form
7:30am on board train
7:50am train depart, train journey around 1.5-2 hours to Pangi Station
10:30am light refreshments at Pangi
Safety briefing
10:45am rafting starts
10km rafting journey
12:30pm arrival rafting end point
Lunch
Depart back by train, train journey around 2-2.5 hours to Beaufort
3:45pm arrival at Beaufort town
2 hours journey back to Kota Kinabalu
6:00pm arrival at Kota Kinabalu, hotel drop off
Pick Up Information:
Kindly indicate your complete hotel name and address at the checkout page
Please arrive in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled departure time
The operator will reconfirm your pick up time in advance
As this is a shared transfer, please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route
About White water rafting:
- Kiulu Water Rafting is great for beginners as well as for children, thus a great activity for bonding with friends and family.
- A trained guide will lead you through the many rapids and cascading river water. Experience the 7km long rafting trip in Borneo.
- Learn the basics of paddling for a couple of hours before you deep dive into serious white water rafting
- After a memorable white water rafting savour delicious Barbecue lunch offered with a hint of local flavour on the banks of the river.
- The endpoint is an extremely scenic site with sufficient place for shower and change along with mouth water food.
- Enjoy Hotel pick-up and drop to and from the Hotel
- Get an adrenaline rush indulging in the Kiulu Rafting on the gushing waters of Kiulu.
About Kiulu:
The Sabah gateway is dotted with pools and rapids filled with adventure and excitement. The Kiulu Water Rafting is one of the most sought after outdoor activities that tourists and locals prefer to indulge into due to its different levels on offer for every outdoor enthusiast.
Paddling through deep pools, overcoming rapids and exploring the picturesque beauty of the river banks punctuated with foliage is worth a watch
Itinerary:
8:00am hotel pick up to Kiulu river (about 1.5-2 hours)
10:30am arrive at river rafting start point
Safety briefing and signing of Liability Release Form
11:00am rafting starts
1.5-2 hours of rafting to end point
1:00pm arrive at the end point and have BBQ lunch
1:45pm depart for hotel
Pick Up Information:
Airport & surrounding areas: 7:45am
Kota Kinabalu city area: 8:00am
1 Borneo area: 8:30am
The operator will reconfirm your pick up time again before the trip
Please arrive at the pick up location 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time
As this is a shared transfer, please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route