| Trip Rates | Itinerary | Hotel/Trip Description | map: location...

| Kota Kinabalu and surroundings accommodation & packages ..

padas river

kiulu river

Please Note : The railway line that takes passengers to Beaufort is once again undergoing railway works. So the alternative way of travel will once again be on the trolley , like this one below:

Shame about the old train though.. the railway malaysia is upgrading that to a mundane , modern commuter train

2009 Day Trip Rates (RM) ~ valid til 31st December 2009

(Rates based on per person basis)

Rate per person	Kiulu River Rafting Rate (RM)	Padas River Rafting Rate (RM)
1 person	RM 160 nett	RM 230 nett
2 - 9 persons	RM 155 nett	RM 210 nett
10 - 30 persons	RM 140 nett	RM 205 nett
16 - 20 persons	RM 155 nett	RM 190 nett

Day trip to Kiulu Includes :

* Coach or van transfers * English speaking guide * English speaking river guide * White water rafting equipment approved by American Coastguard * Standard BBQ lunch * Insurance * ITINERARY

Day trip to Padas Includes :

Tour includes all transfer using Coach / Van, Registered English Speaking Guide, English Speaking River Guide, White Water Rafting Equipment approved by American Coastguard, Standard BBQ Lunch (menu enclosed),  Insurance, state-of-the-art Facilities at the ending point, covers up to 30 KM of rafting excursions. Train Ride (estimate 30 mins  from Tenom to Pangie Station)  . ITINERARY

Indemnity Form:

* Each participant is required to sign an indemnity form before the tour commences

Age Requirement:

Padas River ~ Children aged 12yrs and below are not permitted on Padas River . However, a child although meeting the minimum age requirement, may not be allowed to raft subject to the operator's absolute discretion

Kiulu River ~ Children aged 5yrs and below are not permitted on Kiulu River . However, a child although meeting the minimum age requirement, may not be allowed to raft subject to the operator's absolute discretion

Transfer Surcharge:

For Rasa Ria Resort, Nexus, Sabandar Resort, Mimpian Jadi Resort pick up point ~ an additional RM20 per person is chargeable for the Padas Trip

For Beringgis, Resorts located in the Kinarut area pick up point, an additional charge of RM20 per person is chargeable for Kiulu Trips

Children Charge:

* Children under 12yrs old will be charged RM90 per child for the Kiulu trip * Children are not included in determining the group rate

Other Charges:

* Non rafters will be charged RM 90 per person for Kiulu and RM 100 per person for Padas trips * Request for private transfer will be an additional charge of RM100 per person (adult and child) - min. 4 persons * Request for a private raft will be charged additional RM50 per person (adult only for Padas River and adult or child for Kiulu River) - min. 4 persons

Things to bring:                                                         Recommended Wear:

1.	Sandal with strap / sport shoe.
2.	Short and T-shirt (Not white colour).

1. Payment/ Service Voucher                          
2. Extra pocket money
3. Insect repellent
4. Sun-block lotion
5. Change of clothes
6. Towel
7. Cap / Hat   

Please let us know if you have dietary request, e.g. vegetarian

**Please Note that there will be a credit card charge on payment made. Conditions apply

*tour package and/or accommodation by journeymalaysia's tour operator partner and/or accommodation partners.see 'about us' section for more on our list of travel partners

Itinerary for Padas :

Itinerary for Padas Rafting Trip
0800 hrs	Pick up from hotel and transfer by coach to Tenom. 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 Pangi by train. The thrilling yet scenic ride will take around 30 minutes. Your luggage will be stored at our vans and will be transferred to Beaufort Town.
1300 hrs	Upon reaching starting point, light refreshments will be served. Equipment will be provided to the guests; after gearing up, safety briefing will be given by river guide and the rafting commence
1430 hrs	The 30km white water rafting, making it the longest rafting journey in Borneo begins. After the 9th kilometers of rafting which covers seven classes III-IV rapids, a quick stop for a sumptuous lunch at Rayoh Station before continuing the rafting journey down the majestic rainforest of Borneo. Ending point will be at Halogilat then speedboatride to Beaufort town
1700 hrs	Freshen up, get change and on board to the coach back to hotel - End of service.

PLEASE NOTE THE PICK UP TIMES FOR PADAS TRIP:

PICK UP PLACE	PICK UP TIME
SABANDAR/MIMPIAN JADI RESORT	0645AM
RASA RIA RESORT	0715AM
NEXUS RESORT	0730AM
CITY HOTELS	0800AM
PACIFIC  / MAGELLAN SUTERA	0815AM
SHANGRILA TANJUNG ARU RESORT	0830AM
KINARUT / PAPAR AREA	0900AM

 

Itinerary for Kiulu :

Itinerary for Rafting at Kiulu
0830 hrs	Depart from your hotel in the Kota Kinabalu City and proceed to Kiulu River, located at Tamparuli area. Journey take 1 ½ -2 hours drive.
1000 hrs	Arrive at starting point. Safety Briefing will be given by RIVERBUG's professional river guide and signing of Liability Release form.
1030 hrs	Rafting commences. Excursions takes about 2 hours to the ending point.
1230 hrs	Arrive ending point, freshen-up and ready for BBQ Lunch
1345 hrs	Depart for hotel - End Of Services

 

Trip Description

Destination Borneo ~ Sabah ~ Padas River or Kiulu River Trip Description 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 ride in an antique train in this new millennium.The adrenaline rush excursion covers a distance of 9km of this rather muddy 200 km river that holds 7 exciting and tough rapids! These rapids 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. The journey will first take 1-½ hours overland through the countryside to Beaufort town. From thereupon, adventure begins with 1-½ hours train rides tracks along the Padas River that gives glimpses of the thrills and excitement to come. Upon arriving at the starting point, participant will be given safety briefing before going down the river. After rafting, enjoy a sumptuous barbecue lunch by the river. Wind down with a sunset view of the return journey to Kota Kinabalu, along with presentation of certification of achievement. Kiulu River is located on the northwestern part of Sabah in a small town called Kiulu which are recognized as being the second most beautiful village in Malaysia. Kiulu River is calssified as Class I - II river. Trip begins with a safety briefing session conducted by our professional raft guide that will demonstrates rafting techniques and proper handling of rafting equipment before rafting commences. Excursion covers up to 15km, making it the longest white water rafting trip in Borneo. The journey will take about 1 ½ - 2 hours of rafting before reaching the ending point where delicious barbecue lunch prepared just by the riverbank. While having your lunch, enthrall yourself with the pristine breathtaking surroundings or get a quick sun tan before heading back to your respective hotels