Kota Kinabalu Sports & Outdoors

Padas River is a Grade III-IV area.
Situated on the southern part of Sabah, this river is one of the best water rafting area in the region. ( Another one is in Bali )

The interesting part about Padas Rafting is the trip there...It takes around 3 hours to reach the Panggi Station, whereby 1 1/2 hrs will be by bus and the remaining hours will be spent in an antique steam train!

Enjoy the scenic beauty while you're on the train.

Below is a detailed itinerary from BWA ( the agent I used for this activity )

0745 : Depart Kota Kinabalu to
Beaufort via coach

0955 : Board train to Pangi Station
(the starting point)

1120 : Arrive at Pangi Station and light
refreshment will be served

1150 : Briefing on safety precautions and
rafting techniques.
Commence rafting down Padas River.

Arrive at Royoh Station (the ending
point)

Lunch upon arrival

1540 : Depart for Beaufort Train Station via
train

1700 : Arrive Beaufort Train Station.

Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu

1900 : Arrive in Kota Kinabalu.
Return to hotel / airport.

Includes
1. All Transportation
2. English Speaking Tour Guide
3. White Water Rafting equipments
4. Meals as stated

Equipment: Essentials.

a)Bring a pair of dry clothes + Towel
b) A bottle of water (its a long ride!)
c) Use googles if you're wearing contact
lense ( for hygiene purpose )
d) Spectable String - to make sure it does
not fly when you FLY!

All Water Rafting equipment provided.

Oh man was this fun. From Kota Kinabalu we talked with a travel agent and bought a day white water rafting.In the morning we took a bus to a train, the train took us through a jungle to the startpoint of the rafting. A big rubber boat, 3 guides and a river scaled number 4 in danger level (4 is the last one you can take tourists in). It was fun, fast and of course the guides actually intentionally tripped the boat over in the rapids. I've never been as scared of dying (drowning), but after it all, drunk 2 liters of water, I was exhausted and happy. I recommend to every hot head there!

Equipment: Normal sport clothes...any money and other valuables You can leave in a "safe place".

Many people come for this SE-Asia highest peak, it is known as one of the easiest peak to climb in the world. More tips please refer to Taman Kinabalu page.

The Kinabalu park is 2.5hours from KK. The hiking trip takes 2 days for a normal climber. As others will say- you dont need special skills, only some stamina will do.. it is true, anyhow you will make it to the top, what makes the different is how many days your muscle aching last! haha

Equipment: Refer to my Taman Negara Kinabalu for further tips on everythings

You can book the tour in KK, the company will send a van to pick you up from KK, and you will transfer to train in Beaufort. The train will bring you from Beaufort station to the starting point of the river rafting.

There are a few rapids along the Padas River. Some are graded up to level 4 or 5. The time to raft depends on the current and tide on that day.

For the pricing, check for the tips on tourist trap. For paying rm170, the excitement you get wasnt worth the price, but if you pay rm120 or less, it is okie.

Note that there are a few river for rafting in sabah- padas, kiulu and papar. Papar is the new spot but the rapids are not as great as in padas, similar to kiulu. You will be much disappointed is you raft in papar or kiulu, that is what i think.. since padas doesnt satisfied us as well...

However, it is a good try if you never go for rafting before..it could be amazing.. must try!

Equipment: Everyone will get a life jacket and helmet. For those wearing specs, the guides will help you to tie a rubber band on your spec to secure it.

No belongings are allowed with you besides specs and sandals. The guide will collect your slipper/ sandals by the time you board the boat. They keep the shoes inside a net hanging behind the boat.

A short briefing is given before the rafting teaching all how to swim inthe river and the command to raft - forward, backward, left, right. And then it starts the journey.

I love running. I found Tanjung Aru Beach is a great place to do beach running. I did my running in the morning about 6-7am. The tide was low at this time.

The weather was cool. I started from Shangri-la Tanjung Aru and worked my way up to the airport on the other end of the beach and back.

I passed the a golf club, Prince Philip Park and KK Traffic Garden along the way.

The beach is quite flat and the sand are not loose, making it easier to run.

Do wear shoes to protect your feet from rubbish.

Equipment: Running vest and shoes. Sunglasses.

You can do parasailing at most of the reputable beach resort & some island beaches at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

The charges will be RM80 per person, up to 2 persons to glide at the same time. Approximately 15 minutes in the air.

although i still haven't done this, it is definitely a must if you go to sabah.. :P just make sure you have some training before attempting it.. but as far as i know, it's not really difficult.. :) will let you know once i've done it..

dukra marshil na....swimming yeta ka makda

Equipment: ass