White water rafting in Malaysia

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People of Malaysia have been using rivers as a way of transportation and now a way of recreation.


  • The must try white water rafting in Malaysia


seasons

  • For first timer its easier to try whitewater rafting in the dry season as you don't have to fight the current. Rafters will have to use smaller rafts in the dry season cause the current is not strong enough to carry the bigger raft.
  • During the raining season, (only for experts) it would be very exciting time for whitewater rafting, as the current becomes stronger and sometimes the river will become grade V which is very strong.


IMPORTANT

  • All participants will be required to sign a Liability Release before departure.
  • Children below 12 years may participate with parents or legal guardians .
  • Participants must be physically fit.
  • Jewellery & Contact lenses are not encouraged.


What to bring to water rafting

  • Change of clothes, Towel, Shoes, Slippers, Sun block.



Pahang, Malaysia
Kedah, Malaysia


Selangor, Malaysia


Sabah, Malaysia


Perak, Malaysia


Johor, Malaysia
  • Endau river
  • 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.



Kelantan, Malaysia

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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International Grading Scale of River Difficulty

  • Grade I - Moving water with a few waves and small ripples.
  • Grade II Easy rapids with waves up to 1 meter and wide, clear, channels that are obvious without scouting. Some maneuvering is required.
  • Grade III Rapids with high, irregular waves often capable of swamping an open canoe. Narrow passages that often require complex maneuvering.Rapids may require scouting from shore. Boaters in kayaks should have the ability to Eskimo Roll.
  • Grade IV Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages and often turbulent waters. Scouting from shore is necessary, and conditions make rescue difficult. Generally not possible for open canoes. Boaters in kayaks should have the ability to Eskimo Roll.
  • Grade V Extremely difficult, long and very violent rapids. Highly congested routes which always should be scouted from shore. Rescue conditions are difficult, and there is significant hazard to life in the event of a mishap. Ability to Eskimo roll is essential for boaters in kayaks.
  • Grade VI Water is at the extremes of navigability. Nearly impossible and very dangerous. For teams of experts only. Close study must be made ahead of time and all precautions taken.

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