Saturday, January 21, 2006

White Water Rafting - Kiulu

Site Catagory : River Cruise/Sports If you are game for some water adventures in Sabah, try the white water rafting. Yo wil travel in rubber rafts down the swift flowing waters in the rivers, pasing through rapids. When the waters hit the rocks on the river bed, they splash bubbles and white foams all over, hence the name "white water rafting". There are 2 grades of white water rafting in Sabah : 1. Kiulu River White Water Rafting (Grade I-II) 2. Padas River White Water Rafting (Grade III-IV) KIULU RIVER Kiulu River is 1 1/2 hours drive away from Kota Kinabalu city. The journey takes you through villages populated by the Kadazan-Dusun, the largest ethnic group in Sabah, and acres and acres of green rice fields. In these villages,you will see groups of baffuloes crossing the road oblivious to the traffic, also children walking to school. This is a typical scene in Malaysian village. On clear days the majestic Mount Kinabalu is in clear view among the distant hills. You also have to cross the suspension bridge to get to the starting point. The starting point is flexible depending on the water level at the time. If the river water is at its highest level, the journey will be 15km long, while at its normal level, the journey will be 7km. The rafting difficulty level is suitable for family adventure, but the excitement and thrills of shooting through rapid after rapid is not in any way dimished. The whole family will get the chance to learn paddling, swimming and just floating in the white water! ( Hint: The playful guide will make sure that you get a chance to swim). The rafting journey will end at the tour operator's restaurant at Kiulu, where you will have bath and lunch before returning to Kota Kinabalu. Things To Wear (And Spares) Towel,shoes (which will get wet), shorts and T-shirts,additional set of clothing and slippers. Things To Bring Sun block lotion, waterproof camera and hat. Tour Operators
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