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Image:whitewater_sedim_kedah.jpg|'''Sedim river, Kedah''' | Image:whitewater_sedim_kedah.jpg|'''Sedim river, Kedah''' | ||
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| − | *Sedim river is in Sedim Recreation Park. | + | *'''[[Sedim river]] is in Sedim Recreation Park.''' |
| − | *Sungai Sedim has a 15km rafting path. | + | *'''Sungai Sedim has a 15km rafting path.''' |
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Image:sedim_river05.jpg|nice flow | Image:sedim_river05.jpg|nice flow | ||
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| − | + | *'''This river is ideal for whitewater enthusiastic as you can find strong currents and fast flow water here.''' | |
| − | *This river is ideal for whitewater enthusiastic as you can find strong currents and fast flow water here. | ||
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| − | *There's 24 rapids along Sedim river - Salak Drop, Triple Rapid, Kasai Drop, Wall Drop, Lower Head Dam, Kawah Rapid, Jelutong Rapid, Rodeo Rapid, Slip Lip Rapid and Cyclone Hole. | + | *'''There's 24 rapids along Sedim river - Salak Drop, Triple Rapid, Kasai Drop, Wall Drop, Lower Head Dam, Kawah Rapid, Jelutong Rapid, Rodeo Rapid, Slip Lip Rapid and Cyclone Hole.''' |
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*Sedim river with its 15km stretch of fast-flowing rapids has been tested out by international extreme sports experts. It has been listed as the '''top five best rivers for whitewater rafting''' and kayaking in the world. With this credit, Sedim river has now earned its reputation as an international whitewater rafting destination, one of the very few in the world. | *Sedim river with its 15km stretch of fast-flowing rapids has been tested out by international extreme sports experts. It has been listed as the '''top five best rivers for whitewater rafting''' and kayaking in the world. With this credit, Sedim river has now earned its reputation as an international whitewater rafting destination, one of the very few in the world. | ||
*The Sedim river white water rapid recreation Park near Karangan, Kulim is a popular spot for whitewater rafting. It is considered by local rafting enthusiasts as the equivalent of Selangor river's whitewater rafting. | *The Sedim river white water rapid recreation Park near Karangan, Kulim is a popular spot for whitewater rafting. It is considered by local rafting enthusiasts as the equivalent of Selangor river's whitewater rafting. | ||
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*Sedim Rapid Kayaking Challenge was held here in 1999. | *Sedim Rapid Kayaking Challenge was held here in 1999. | ||
*Danger, the strong water current is not suitable for swimming, despite the danger, the recreation forest is teaming with visitors every weekend. Sometimes, the narrow dirt path leading to the rapids is congested with vehicles. The recreational park under Kulim Forestry Department,has basic infrastructure and facilities such as chalets and food stalls. | *Danger, the strong water current is not suitable for swimming, despite the danger, the recreation forest is teaming with visitors every weekend. Sometimes, the narrow dirt path leading to the rapids is congested with vehicles. The recreational park under Kulim Forestry Department,has basic infrastructure and facilities such as chalets and food stalls. | ||
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*'''Tree Top Walk''', this is a RM6 million tree top walk built by the Federal Government, This walk is 950m long which is the longest in the world. | *'''Tree Top Walk''', this is a RM6 million tree top walk built by the Federal Government, This walk is 950m long which is the longest in the world. | ||
*For those who like '''jungle trekking''', there are a few trails that lead to Gunung Inas, Gunung Bintang Utara, Gunung Bintang and Banjaran Bintang. | *For those who like '''jungle trekking''', there are a few trails that lead to Gunung Inas, Gunung Bintang Utara, Gunung Bintang and Banjaran Bintang. | ||
| − | + | *tubing - you can flow down the river with a tyre, alone, tubing is very scary and fun | |
| − | + | *high jumping - you will have to jump from one storey high rock mountain into the cool water. | |
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| + | ==Sedim river white water rafting packages.2009 == | ||
| + | We have found many companies offering packages to Sedim river:- | ||
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| + | '''impressions.com.my''' | ||
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| + | ===Package Rates 5 persons : RM180 /pax; 6 persons : RM170 /pax=== | ||
| + | *The above rates includes : | ||
| + | **Water confidence, rafting, rafting equipments, guidesand refreshments | ||
| + | *package excludes transport our guides can meet the guests at Kulim HighTech Park at 0830 hrs. | ||
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| + | '''whoa-adventures.com''' | ||
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| + | ===Full Day Rafting RM270=== | ||
| + | **0900 Water confidence then activity briefing and rafting training | ||
| + | **1000 begin rafitng for 6-7 hours. You will cover aorund 10km when water at good level. Packed lunch. | ||
| + | **1600 End service | ||
| + | **Inclusive of: 1 guide per raft, rescue guide, training, rafting equipment, safety equipment and light meal | ||
| + | ===Half Day Rafting and Tubing RM180=== | ||
| + | **0900 Water confidence then activity briefing and rafting training | ||
| + | **1000 Beging rafting for 2 hours covering area about 2-3kms | ||
| + | **1200 lunch break | ||
| + | 1230 Tubing training then activity for 30minutes | ||
| + | 1300 end service | ||
| + | **Inclusive of: 1 guide per raft, rescue guide, training, rafting tubing equipment, safety equipment and light meal | ||
| + | ===2 Days 1 Night Rafting and Tubing RM350=== | ||
| + | **Inclusive of: Water Confidence, Rafting - 6 hours, Tubing, Tent (sharing basis), Tea Break x 1, Dinner x 1, Breakfast x 1, Certificate | ||
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| + | '''hotelreservation.com.my''' | ||
| + | ===Sedim River Rafting (seat-in-coach) RM180 /pax=== | ||
| + | **Daily pick up from major hotels in Kuala Lumpur. | ||
| + | **Pick Up Time 8:30am | ||
| + | **Duration Fullday | ||
| + | **Minimum 5 persons | ||
| + | [[Blog: Sedim River, Kedah white water rafting]] | ||
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