Padas River is situated in the interior of southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu that is only accessible by train (used since the late 19th century in Borneo). Basically, this trip will give you two experiences advantages -
1) Excursion of Class III-IV river,
2) A uniquely ride in an antique train.
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The adrenaline rush excursion covers a distance of 9km of this rather muddy 200 km river that holds 7 exciting and tough rapids! These rapid carries amusing names such as Merry-Go-Round Rapid, Break Point Rapid, Scooby Doo Rapid, Cobra Rapid, Curve Rapid, Lambada Rapid and Head Hunter Rapid. Each rapid will give you the feel of the motion as what the name means.
Arrive at Tenom, get on-board by train. The thrilling yet scenic ride will take around ½ hours to get to PANGI STATION (starting point). Train will depart at 0730 hrs.
Arrival at Pangi station - our staff will guide you and continue the journey by train to our ending point at Rayoh. You will have 10 - 15 minutes stopped at Rayoh station to keep your belonging and get change for rafting gears.
When arrived at Pangi, safety briefing will be conducted by Riverbug crew. Rafting commence from starting point to RAYOH (ending point) which will take about 1 ½ hours-2 hours (10km) includes of 8 points of rapids namely HEAD HUNTER, LAMBADA, COBRA, SCOOBY DOO, WASHING MACHINE, MERRY- GO- ROUND, SNAKE HOUSE AND BBQ RAPIDS.
Expected time of arrive at Rayoh (ending point) for sumptuous lunch and after lunch we will depart back by train to Tenom at 1330 hrs, estimated 2 hours – 2 ½ hours on train ride.
Depart back to Tenom station via train station
Includes |
Pick up and Drop off Service - Registered Tourist Bus, |
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