Duration: Full Day
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). This trip does not only give you the adventure of Grade 3-4 river-ride but also a uniquely ride in an antique train. This ride covers a distance of 9 km of this rather muddy 200 km river that hold 7 exciting and tough rapids namely; 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.
ITINERARY: (Note: Meals are own arrangement – unless stated)
Meet at hotel lobby at 0730 hours and depart for Beaufort, located 2½ hours away to the south of Kota Kinabalu. Then take a train ride at 1000hrs from Beaufort to the rafting starting point. Upon arrival at the starting point, a briefing on safety procedure and also rafting gears will be conducted. The rafting route takes about 1½ hours to complete. At the end-point, change your wet clothes, have Bar-B-Q lunch by the river and take a transfer back to Kota Kinabalu. END OF SERVICE. |