Picture above: Singor River
Take a dip in Malaysia's incredible rivers! Filled with breathtaking scenery, rich history, rip-roaring whitewater rapids and surrounded by nature's healthy negative-charged ions (get it free instead of buying an ioniser air purifier). The experience is exciting, rewarding and rejuvenating!
WHOA! is your premier one-stop source to arrange all your whitewater rafting and kayaking activities. Working with a host of professional and experienced activity partners, we cover almost all recreationally run rivers across Malaysia, you only need to enquire with us for unbiased information and convenience! Some locations even combine a multitude of adventures to give you added thrills!
RECREATIONAL RAFTING/KAYAKING RIVER LOCATIONS
PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
Selangor: Selangor River (Kuala Kubu Baru)
Perak: Itik/Kampar, Sungkai, Ulu Slim, Singor Rivers
Pahang: Telom(aka Cameron Descent) River, Jeram Besu
Terengganu: Loh River
Kelantan: Nenggiri River
Kedah: Sedim River
Johor: Endau River
EAST MALAYSIA (BORNEO)
Sabah: Padas, Kiulu, Padas Rivers
Sarawak: Rivers near Kuching
Whitewater Sports
Whitewater activities in Malaysia are generally held in small rivers or creek runs as oppose to large rivers in its Western counterparts. Small doesn’t mean less action, however. The excitement in maneuvering past boulders, surviving the high drops and taming the big waters, match and even surpass some of the popular international whitewater destinations. Padas and Nenggiri are considered big rivers.
Rafting
Rafting is commonly done in 6 and 8 seater configurations with at least 1 river guide. Rafts made from synthetic rubber are very tough but they do wear out, especially the bottom-side since they graze and bumps rocks. A rope is usually strung around the raft to aid handling and more oftenly used for holding on when you fall over.
Kayaking
Both hard-shell and inflatable kayak adventures are available but at limited rivers. We offer both sea / mangrove and river kayaking adventures around Langkawi and Sarawak.
Riverboarding or Hydrospeed
Riverboarding is a popular sport amongst extreme sports internationally, this people adventure entails you hopping into a full wetsuit and fins to kick yourself down fast rapids of various degrees supported by a polyutherane board. Riverboarding is now available at most common rafting rivers in the central Peninsular. For beginners, stat with Gopeng.
A common guide to whitewater rapid classification
I Easy. The passage is clear and easy to recognise and negotiate.
II Novice. Generally unobstructed rapids with low drops, easy eddies and gradual bends.
III Intermediate. Strong eddies and current, requiring skilled maneuvering. Rapids with fairly high waves (1-2 m), exposed rocks and small falls.
IV Advanced. Powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat han dling in turbulent water and around dangerously exposed rocks. The run may require inspection from the bank.
V Expert. Very difficult rapids with extremely choppy water, large drops, violent currents with boiling eddies which expose paddlers to a high degree of danger. Requires expertise and reliable equipment for safe passage. Detailed inspection from the bank is required.
VI Unrunnable. Cannot be attempted without a definite risk of life.