Difference between revisions of "White water rafting in Malaysia"
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==[[Pahang]] [[Main Page|Malaysia]]== | ==[[Pahang]] [[Main Page|Malaysia]]== | ||
There are 6 rivers suitable for whitewater rafting in [[Pahang]], [[Jeram Besu|Jeram Besu white water rafting]] is the most famous among all. Jeram Besu is located 6km from Benta town, and it only takes 2-3 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur to reach Jeram Besu. The cost of whitewater rafting trip in these areas is very affordable, around RM 150 per pax. We would say this is a great activity for everyone. | There are 6 rivers suitable for whitewater rafting in [[Pahang]], [[Jeram Besu|Jeram Besu white water rafting]] is the most famous among all. Jeram Besu is located 6km from Benta town, and it only takes 2-3 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur to reach Jeram Besu. The cost of whitewater rafting trip in these areas is very affordable, around RM 150 per pax. We would say this is a great activity for everyone. | ||
| − | + | [[Jeram Besu white water rafting]] '''Grade I-III''' | |
| − | + | [[Telom River]] '''Grade V''' | |
| − | + | [[Kuala Perahu]] | |
| − | + | Lipis river | |
| − | + | [[Jelai river]] '''Grade I-II''' | |
| − | + | [[Tembeling river]] '''Grade I-II''' | |
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Image:whitewater_sedim_kedah.jpg|'''[[Sedim River]], Kedah''' | Image:whitewater_sedim_kedah.jpg|'''[[Sedim River]], Kedah''' | ||
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Image:whitewater_sedim_kedah02.jpg|exciting white water rafting | Image:whitewater_sedim_kedah02.jpg|exciting white water rafting | ||
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| − | + | [[Sedim River]] '''Grade III-IV''' | |
this is a very strong current river for whitewater rafting, visitors to this place will find there is more than whitewater rafting at Sedim Recreational Park, there are tubing, tree top canopy walk, and lots more to be discovered at this park. | this is a very strong current river for whitewater rafting, visitors to this place will find there is more than whitewater rafting at Sedim Recreational Park, there are tubing, tree top canopy walk, and lots more to be discovered at this park. | ||
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Image:whitewater_sungai_selangor08.jpg|'''Sungai Selangor white water rafting''' | Image:whitewater_sungai_selangor08.jpg|'''Sungai Selangor white water rafting''' | ||
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Image:whitewater_sungai_selangor11.jpg| | Image:whitewater_sungai_selangor11.jpg| | ||
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| − | + | [[Sungai Selangor]] '''Grade I-III''' | |
this river is located near Kuala Kubu Baru along the road from Kuala Lumpur to Fraser's hill. [[Sungai Selangor]] is a great place for whitewater rafting as there are many strong this river, a trip down the river will take around 2-3 hours and is very rewarding as you can experience [[Malaysia]]'s virgin forest along the river. Tubing and kayaking is also available at [[Sungai Selangor]] | this river is located near Kuala Kubu Baru along the road from Kuala Lumpur to Fraser's hill. [[Sungai Selangor]] is a great place for whitewater rafting as there are many strong this river, a trip down the river will take around 2-3 hours and is very rewarding as you can experience [[Malaysia]]'s virgin forest along the river. Tubing and kayaking is also available at [[Sungai Selangor]] | ||
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Image:whitewater_padas_sabah02.jpg|'''[[Padas River]]''' | Image:whitewater_padas_sabah02.jpg|'''[[Padas River]]''' | ||
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Image:whitewater_padas_sabah05.jpg|white water rafting at sungai Padas, Sabah | Image:whitewater_padas_sabah05.jpg|white water rafting at sungai Padas, Sabah | ||
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| − | + | [[Padas River]] '''Grade III-IV''' | |
is on top of must visit when visitors are visiting [[Sabah]], the journey to this river is an adventure itself, as we have to ride an ancient train( no air-conditioning, something not found anywhere else in [[Main Page|Malaysia]]) upstream along the river to reach the starting point for [[Padas River]] whitewater rafting. [[Padas River]] is very wide, cold and yellowish. | is on top of must visit when visitors are visiting [[Sabah]], the journey to this river is an adventure itself, as we have to ride an ancient train( no air-conditioning, something not found anywhere else in [[Main Page|Malaysia]]) upstream along the river to reach the starting point for [[Padas River]] whitewater rafting. [[Padas River]] is very wide, cold and yellowish. | ||
| − | + | [[Kiulu River]] '''Grade II''' | |
is not as famous as Padas River whitewater rafting as the water flow here is not as strong and not much rapids found along this [[Kiulu River]]. But the highlight of this raft is the orang asli villages found along [[Kiulu River]] | is not as famous as Padas River whitewater rafting as the water flow here is not as strong and not much rapids found along this [[Kiulu River]]. But the highlight of this raft is the orang asli villages found along [[Kiulu River]] | ||
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Image:kampar_river_perak.jpg|'''[[Kampar river]]''' | Image:kampar_river_perak.jpg|'''[[Kampar river]]''' | ||
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| − | + | [[Sungai Itek]] ([[Kampar river]]) '''Grade I-III''' | |
| − | + | [[Sungkai river]] '''Grade I-II''' | |
is only 1 hour drive from [[Kuala Lumpur]]. Also known as Sungai Klah white water rafting. If it rains, then Sungkai river will swell to Grade 3, which is a very exciting raft path. | is only 1 hour drive from [[Kuala Lumpur]]. Also known as Sungai Klah white water rafting. If it rains, then Sungkai river will swell to Grade 3, which is a very exciting raft path. | ||
| − | + | [[Singor river]] '''Grade V''' | |
for the ultimate whitewater rafting experience. This river offers Grade 5 rapids and is around 13km long. [[Singor river]] on the Perak-Kelantan border is a whitewater river that flow thorugh the virgin rainforest of the Belum rainforest exosystem. | for the ultimate whitewater rafting experience. This river offers Grade 5 rapids and is around 13km long. [[Singor river]] on the Perak-Kelantan border is a whitewater river that flow thorugh the virgin rainforest of the Belum rainforest exosystem. | ||
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white water rafting is situated in Endau-Rompin State Park. The Endau-Rompin State Park, the second largest national park in Peninsula Malaysia after Taman Negara, straddles the Malaysian state borders of Johor and Pahang. | white water rafting is situated in Endau-Rompin State Park. The Endau-Rompin State Park, the second largest national park in Peninsula Malaysia after Taman Negara, straddles the Malaysian state borders of Johor and Pahang. | ||
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| − | + | [[Nenggiri river]] '''Grade I-III''' | |
Nenggiri river is located in Kelantan and this river joins Kelantan river and Kuala Krai. You can get exceptional whitewater rafting in this river. Visitors will be amazed by the caves found along the river, which is part of the unique Nenggiri river. | Nenggiri river is located in Kelantan and this river joins Kelantan river and Kuala Krai. You can get exceptional whitewater rafting in this river. Visitors will be amazed by the caves found along the river, which is part of the unique Nenggiri river. | ||
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