Tuesday, September 28, 2010

White Water Rafting in Padas

We are going to do white water rafting in Padas!! This is my first time and I seriously have no idea how it looks like and feels like. It was all my husband's idea. Anyway here is the itinerary. Wish me luck~

0800 hrs - Pick up from lodge and transfer by coach to Tenom is a town located in interior division of Sabah, east Malaysia on the Island of Borneo. The town was formally called Fort Birch in the colonial period.

1145 hrs - Arrive at Tenom, get change and proceed to Pangie by train. The thrilling yet scenic ride will take around 45 minutes. Your luggage will be stored at our vans and will be transferred to Beaufort Town.

1300 hrs - Before reaching starting point , meal box refreshments have been served. Equipment will be provided to the guests; after gearing up, safety briefing will be given by river guide and the rafting commences.

1430 hrs - The 30km white water rafting, making it the longest rafting journey in Borneo begins. After the first 9th kilometers of rafting which covers seven classes of III-IV rapids, we do a quick stop for a sumptuous lunch at Rayoh Station before continuing the second rafting journey down the majestic rainforest of Borneo. Ending point will be at Halogilat then we use train ride to Beaufort town.

1830 hrs - Estimated time of arrival at Beaufort town. Freshen up, get change and on board to the coach back to lodgel.

2030 hrs - Estimated time of arrival in Kota Kinabalu.

1 comment:

aiyda said...

Woah! Dah buat Padas, Kampar next! :D