WHITE WATER RAFTING ADVENTURE
GOPENG, PERAK
WHITE WATER RAFTING
KUALA SEDIM KEDAH
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Sungai
Itek / Sungai Kampar White Water Rafting
Introduction:
Excitement is for sure, but also demand teamwork from the
participants to direct the raft rather than banging rocks. Kampar River is the most interesting rafting river in Malaysia.
In the river, you'll have the thrills of ...
- tackling
exciting 14 rapids graded from class I-III
- floating
down the clear water river amidst a lush rainforest passing by some
old tin mining plains.
- For
safety purposes, safety briefing will be done before going down the
river which covers the paddling commands, paddling skills, capsize
drills, actions when overboard or river rescue
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After
10-15 minutes of briefing by our professional river guide, you are now ready
for a river rafting adventure.
Have fun during the rafting like doing some body-rafting or even take a spin in
the raft with your head in the water....or just get to the traditional fun of
water fight with your fellow rafters! Get wet and get in touch with nature once
more!
Definitely a must not miss lifelong experience!!!
Package Details:
Package Rates:
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Minimum 2 persons
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RM 160.00 per person
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3 persons and above
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RM 140.00 per person
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10 persons and
above
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RM 130.00 per person
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Two daily rafting trips morning and
afternoon:
Morning
09.30am @ Afternoon 01.00pm
Morning Sessions:
0915 hrs Meet us at Tempurung cave car park.
0945 hrs Transfer to Sungai Itek, in Kampar, Perak. Commence rafting at 1000
hours inclusive of briefings on safety, paddling and rafting techniques. You
will be equipped with safety helmets and life vests for the adrenaline pumping
ride through the various rapids (around 10 rapids). The adventure takes two to
3 hours of leisure paddling. Lunch and refreshments provided.
1300 hrs Tour Ends
Afternoon Sessions:
1230 hrs Meet us at Tempurung cave car park, lunch and refreshments provided.
1330 hrs Transfer to Sungai Itek, in Kampar, Perak. Commence rafting at 1430
hours inclusive of briefings on safety, paddling and rafting techniques. You
will be equipped with safety helmets and life vests for the adrenaline pumping
ride through the various rapids (around 10 rapids). The adventure takes two to
3 hours of leisure paddling.
1630 hrs Tour Ends
Packages Includes:
English speaking guide
River guide
Equipments
Picnic Lunch
What to Bring?
Change
of clothes (for changing after rafting - please take note,
after rafting, all guest are require to clean up (shower & change
clothing) before boarding)
Sarong
Personal medication and
cravings
River sandals or sport
shoes with laces
A pair of socks is
recommended if using sport shoes
Straps for spectacles or
goggles for contact lenses
Towel
Shoes
Slippers
Sun block
Insect repellent
Personal toiletries
Waterproof camera
(optional)
And don't forget to
bring a sense of adventure / fun / humor /
enthusiasm and a flexible
attitude
Special Notes
DIFFICULTY: Leisurely
to Easy (suitable for children age 6 and above)
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River rafting is
subject to the water level and weather condition. If rafting is not possible
to be conducted, an alternative date may be suggested.
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Take
Note (fine print), Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road
condition, local circumstances, prevailing safety factors, the route &
itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain
the same. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by us on
the day of the tour.
Practical Rafting Tips:
All rafters
will be given a safety briefing before the ride and will be shown basic
backward and forward paddling techniques.
Always check
that the helmets and life jackets provided fit you well and are not too tight
or too loose.
Your life jacket will buoy you in the eventuality of the raft overturning. If
you've over-turned close to the river bank, don't use your raft paddle, as you
may hit someone else.
Do not attempt
to use the paddle as a lever against rocks as you risk getting hit by it. The following are some points to remember:
Bring a change of clothes. A warm-up jacket is also a good idea.
Wear well-fitting shoes, rubber shoes or sandals.
Jewelery which cannot be secured firmly should not be worn while rafting.
Those wearing glasses are reminded to use an elastic sports band to anchor
their spectacles.
Contact lens users are advised to wear spectacles instead, in order to cut down
the risk of their lenses getting contaminated by river water.
More Information on Rafting.
Gopeng, a small town about 90 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur, has
many pre-war shop houses. This quiet and unassuming place is the gateway to
some of the most adventurous outdoor activities in Peninsular Malaysia.
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The most popular adrenaline pumping fun is
white water rafting in the Kampar River. The scenic waterway is created by the
merging of three rivers, Geruntum River, Geroh River and Pacat River in Perak.
Rated as a Grade I to III river, it offers a great combination of water ranging
from gentle flows to challenging and technical whitewater. It is also perfect
for beginners.
From Gopeng town,
it takes about 15 minutes to reach the starting point located at Kg. Ulu
Geruntum. The journey itself is a memorable experience as visitors will pass by
some of the most picturesque places in Gopeng with a whole spectrum of
landscapes. During the fruit season, you will be looking with envy at the fruit
orchards flanking both sides of the narrow, winding road. You can also enjoy
the beauty and the tranquillity of the quaint traditional villages along the
way. A 100-year-old water pipe stretches from the nearby mountains through the
major settlements to the old mining area and the villagers are still using the
water supply from it.
Upon reaching the
Gopeng Nature Resort, a stone’s throw away from the starting point of the white
water rafting, you are given a liability form to sign before you can further
proceed. Your river guide will brief you about paddling commands, safety
measures and the do’s and don’t’s of white water rafting. Then, armed with a
life jacket, helmet and paddle, you are all set to face the raging river.
The number of
passengers per raft depends on river conditions and other factors but generally
it ranges from two to six people.
It helps to have a
skillful and friendly river guide as he will calm you down with his jokes and
fascinate you with local anecdotes. In my case, a Riverbug guide, Max, who sat
at the back of the raft, helped us to avoid rocks, kept us on the right path,
cracked jokes and made sure we had a great time. Riverbug is a white water
specialist operating in Sabah and Perak. Besides the guide, a safety kayaker
cum photographer will follow rafters throughout the journey to ensure their
safety and capture images of their ride.
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One of the most important things a rafter
has to do before continuing his or her journey down the breathtaking twists,
turns and drops of the white water course is the water confidence activity.
Depending on the level of the water, there is a possibility of you being thrown
out of the raft. The water confidence activity helps you prepare for the worst.
It requires you to do body rafting along a short stretch. Your guide will steer
you into the current and then he will let you go. If your water confidence is
low, the three-minute body rafting will feel like ages and you will end up swallowing
a lot of water. This is definitely not an activity for the self-conscious.
However, the most important thing is to have faith in your guide and not panic.
After your water
confidence has been tested, it is time for you to try your first rapid. White
water rafting is an exhilarating activity that provides you with the ultimate
adrenaline rush. Cascading down the rapids is only part of the fun. The whole
journey is not one huge “liquid chaos” as it provides scenic and relaxing
experiences. There are also flat sections in the river for you to take a
breather after conquering tough rapids.
Kampar River has been a popular spot for
white water rafting since 2003. A trip on this river is a two-hour,
adrenaline-fuelled journey along a seven or nine kilometres stretch depending
on the water level. There are 10 prominent rapids along the stretch and every
rapid has a tale to tell.
The first rapid was
named Broken Ledge to reflect the concrete ruins of a dam at the river that was
once built for the tin mining industry in the Gopeng area.
One of the toughest
rapids in the river is called ‘Easy Drop’ as rafters including the river guide
have the tendency to be thrown overboard. Basically, the rapid has two drops of
approximately three metres high. Upon reaching this rapid, the river guide will
shout the word “Boom! Boom!” to indicate that everyone has to sit in the centre
of the raft to avoid falling into the river. It is very exhilarating as your
raft is thrown through the rapid and you are left to the mercy of the powerful
water.
Rajah Corner is the
longest rapid in Kampar River. It is aptly named after the big colony of Rajah
Brooke butterflies swarming over the rocks along the area, especially in the
morning.
Whenever a raft
passes through the Hyside rapid, it has to be in a 30 degree angle so that it
can get through the rapid without capsizing. Everyone must move to the “high”
side of the raft so that the raft will be in a slightly tilted position.
Slide rapid is a
little tricky and slightly technical, as it requires the raft to go through
most of the right side before sliding to the middle. A raft can easily get
stuck in this rapid, especially when the water level is low. If it happens,
rafters must shift to the front or the back of the raft depending on the
situation and in the meantime, the guide will push the raft back into the main
current. It requires skillful manoeuvering because of frequent obstructions.
One rapid called
Paddle Breaker, marks the site where a guide had his paddle broken in half while
going down it. Snake rapid got its name simply because the curve of the river
looks like a snake. Your raft will go through a zigzag pattern to clear out of
this rapid.
Enders Rapid refers
to a skillful trick river kayakers love to do at this rapid. The play manoeuver
involves nosing the boat’s bow down and deep and the stern up resulting in the
kayak popping vertically upward.
Seeing a flock of
chickens running around the area during their first recce, the guides decided
to name one rapid Chicken Run. Another is called Eddy Point, the white water
terminology for an area where two currents from the opposite direction meet to
create a circular or spiral motion in the water.
All these rapids
offer different kinds of thrills to rafters. You can never run a river the same
way twice as the variety caused by the changes of the water flows makes each
trip unique.
During the journey,
you will find yourself resting between rapids, relaxing and listening to your
guide talking about the river. There are several rest stops at some areas of
interest.
The journey ends at
Kampung Jahang where you will be transported back to the Gopeng Nature Resort
for a quick shower and a change of clothes. Your guide will then take you to a
nearby restaurant for a hearty meal after all the hard work and excitement.
No one ever walks
away from white water rafting experience in Kampar River untouched. You will
either get addicted to this extreme activity or fall in love with the sheer
beauty of the river area or both. Either way, you will want to return to this
unique place again and again.
If white water
rafting is not challenging enough for you, there are other extreme activities
that you can try such as water abseiling from the top of a three-storey high
waterfall, advanced-level kayaking, mountain biking, jungle trekking and caving.
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Adventure at its best at Sungai Loh into
the unspoiled Bumbung Raja Nature Reserve. Trek in, to see the biggest
Cengal tree in Malaysia. Experience sitting in a 4WD. Try the Grade
1 - 4 Sg. Loh, White Water Rafting and enjoy a night camping in this unspoiled
area. An alternative hotel accommodation can be provided at Dungun Trengganu.
Sungai Loh is the latest addition for white water rafting
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHTS RAFTING EXPEDITIONS (RM
600.00)
Rates subject to 10% service charge and
4.5% e-commerce for credit card payments
Day 1: Kuala Lumpur / Dungun / Kampong Pasir
Raja
Depart from Kuala Lumpur at 0700 hrs for Dungun,
Trengganu. Proceed to Kampong Raja campsite. Lunch enroute at own expense. On
arrival, set up camp and take a short rest. Transfer to Lata Cemerung, and
continue trekking to Lata Cemerung waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in
Peninsular Malaysia. A beautiful track laden with ready made slabs leads to
the base of this tall waterfall. Running along a low ridge and a 10 minutes
walk. From there this series of steps helped visitors to descend into a broad
ravine where the river flows. Return to campsite at Pasir Raja. Camp for the
night. (Camping) (Dinner)
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Day 2: 4 x 4 transfer / Water Rafting /
Kuala Lumpur
After breakfast, break camp and loading of raft, there will be a detail
briefing on the rafting technique and the safety aspect of it. Transfer by
four wheel drive to Sungai Loh. Participants will be divided into group. The
rafting distance is about 5 kilometers of rapids. Packed lunch will be
provided. (Breakfast/Lunch)
Depart for Kuala Lumpur after the rafting.
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2 days / 1 nights Sungai Loh
Rafting Expeditions:
(Children must be 12 years and above)
(RM 600.00 per person/min 10 pax)
Rates subject to 10% service charge and 4.5%
e-commerce for credit card payments
Minimum pax is 10 person
COST Inclusive of:
- White Water Raft (5-6 person per raft)
- Rafting Gears (Paddle, PFD & Helmet)
- Safety River Equipment's
- On river Snack and end of the run Lunch
- Service of Raft Captain
- Group First Aid Kit
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation from KL
- One night camping
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WHAT TO BRING:
- A POSITIVE, FRIENDLY ATTITUDE
& GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR!!
- 2 sets of clothing - One
'Wet' set for the river rafting - long / short sleeved T-shirt, tights /
long pant / short pant / anything comfortable. Jeans are not welcome!
Another 'Dry' set for return.
- River sandals or sport shoes
with lace. A pair of sock is recommended if using sport shoes.
- Personal medication and
craving.
- Straps for spectacles or
goggles for contact lenses.
- Towel / sarong.
- Sun Screen Lotion & Basic
Toiletries
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TERM AND CONDITIONS
Liability:
Clients should note that an adventure trip involves risk. Whilst we make every
effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal
injury or loss due to the action of clients which are beyond our control. A
signed release will be required from all participants for our company.
Responsibility:
We reserve the right to make such alteration to departure and completion dates,
reducing the extent of a trip, etc, that we deem necessary due to road, river
or weather conditions or other conditions beyond our control including minimum
safe running numbers, before and whilst on a trip.
Fitness, Health & Experience:
While good health and a positive mental attitude are essential, you do not need
to have prior experience. Swimming ability is recommended but not essential,
many non-swimmers travel with us each year. We reserve the right to refuse to
carry any client who is deemed to endanger the safe running of the trip.
Pregnant women will be allowed to participate.
Insurance:
Clients are advised to be insured. We can assist in arranging and the premium
including service charge is RM30.00 per person for a sum insured of
RM10,000.00. Details needed are name, IC/Passport no and date of birth. Maximum
age requirement is 60 years old. Minimum number required is 6 persons.
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