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). The adrenaline rush excursion covers a distance of 9km of this rather muddy 200 km river that holds 7 exciting and tough rapids!
ITINERARY:
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DAY 1 (L)
KOTA KINABALU
Arrival | Kota Kinabalu City Tour
Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). Meet and Greet with our representatives. Proceed for Kota Kinabalu City & Shopping Tour. Kota Kinabalu is the Capital of Sabah. Sabah is well known as " Land below the Wind" because the location is south of the typhoon-prone region around Philippines. With a population of 3 million, it became the third most populous state in Malaysia after Selangor and Johor. The city tour include: visit the Menara Tun Mustapha (Tun Mustapha Tower), built in 1977 and formerly known as Sabah Foundation Building, the tallest building in Sabah with 30 storey and 122 meter high. Then, proceed to the City Mosque. It is called " Floating Mosque" due to its design with water surrounding its 3 sides which makes it looks like floating on the sea, then continue to visit Puh Toh Tze (Chinese Temple), one of the largest Temple in Kota Kinabalu. After that, visit Handicraft Market (formerly known as Filipino Market), a handicraft market where many people looks for merchandise such as Batik,t-shirt, key chain, post cards, stones, shells, pearl necklace and other souvenirs products. Other places we visit will be frozen seafood outlet which is famous for the locals and tourist and chocolate shop where you might be able to make your own design. Stop by for lunch at local restaurant before transfer to your selected hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
DAY 2 (B / L)
PADAS RIVER
Breakfast at Hotel. At 0530 hours, pick up from Hotel for Padas River white-water rafting day tour (Grade III-IV). Upon arrival at Beaufort Railway Station after almost 2 hours overland journey, you will on-board the train for departure at 0750 hours uphill. The thrilling yet scenic ride will take another 1.5 hours to reach Rayoh Station (ending point). You only have 10 minutes stopped here to get quick change. Wear only necessary gear and keep all your belonging here and get back to the train for another 30 minutes ride to Pangi Station (starting point). Upon arrival Pangi Station, light refreshment will be served. After gearing up and attended safety briefing. The rafting lifetime experience will get started. The journey will take about 1.5 - 2 hours depending on river condition, the journey will include 8 point o rapids: Head hunter, lambada, Cobra, Scooby Do, Washing Machine, Merry go round, Snake house and BBQ Rapids. Expected arrival at Rayoh around 1230 hours. After having our lunch, we will get back by train to Beaufort town for 2 - 2.5 hours ride. Upon arrival Beaufort town, transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City, expected arrival at the city around 1800 hours.
DAY 3 (B)
DEPARTURE
Hotel breakfast. Free at leisure until time for pick up to the Airport for departure home.
END OF TOURS
PRICE PER PERSON IN MYR (GROUND ONLY) (SEAT-IN-COACH)
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(2*) Kinabalu Daya Hotel/ (3*) Imperial Boutec Hotel |
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(3*) Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu |
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(3*) Courtyard Hotel 1Borneo |
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(3*) Hotel Sixty3 |
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(4*) The Klagan Hotel |
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(4*) Promenade Hotel |
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(4*) Ming Garden Hotel & Residences |
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(4*) Grand Borneo Hotel |
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(4*) Horizon Hotel |
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(4*) The Palace Hotel |
Note: Surcharge on Long Holiday/Peak/Super Peak period apply
INCLUDED:
- Return airport transfer
- Return land & rail transfer (Based on SIC)
- 2 nights’ accommodation at your selected hotel/ resort
- Meals: 02 breakfasts & 02 lunches
- Guided Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour
- Padas River White Water Rafting Day Tour
- Usage of rafting equipment
- Tour guide service available for min. 6 persons and above only.
EXCLUDED:
- Airfares & airport taxes
- General travelling insurance,
- Personal expenses
- Optional tour
- Tipping for driver/ tour guide
- Other items not stated in the itinerary & inclusions.
REMARKS:
- Rates quoted are for Malaysian only
- Minimum 2 persons per departure
- Sequence of the tour is subject to change
- Package rate subject to change without prior notice
- Optional Tour is chargeable accordingly to the tour tariff.
- For Hotel Sixty3, no breakfast included
- Rate for Courtyard Hotel 1Borneo & Hotel Sixty3 only valid until 31/12/14
- Child refers to age 2-11, infant refers to age below 24 months and adult refers to age 12 and above
- Child occupying with extra bed is chargeable same as adult’s rate
- Child without bed or sharing existing bed with parents is chargeable at 50% of adult’s rate
- Infant age 0-24 months is Free of Charge (FOC)
NOTE: Please refer to General Terms and Conditions of Tours