White Water Rafting....2000 and other Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Things to Do Tips

(I did this in 2000 ~ under the Riverbug , this company is now under the name of Traverse Tours)

We started from the hotel lobby ~ being picked up in a airconditioned coach and drove on a 1.5 hours drive the Beaufort Railway Station.

We boarded the train about 10am
We passed Rayoh Train Station on the way to Pangi Station.

Rayoh Station is the ending point of the Rafting adventure. Here we dropped off all non-essentials (our change of clothes, stuff and snacks) . This was done in the space of 5 mins as the train was on its way up to pangi Station

We reached Pangi Station about 12 which was the starting point of the rafting.

We had
~ A light snack
~ a briefing by the head honcho rafter on safety
~ to contain our excitement before being
~ forced to carry the raft down to the riverbank

We started rafting and
~ it took about 1 to 2 hours to raft down the river
~ ended at the Rayoh Train Station.

We then had
~ a BBQ lunch
~ boarded the train back to Beaufort.
~ transfer back to Kota Kinabalu by late evening.

If you are a absolute beginner and want to have a relaxing trip down river you can try the Kiulu R-Rafting

Booking of Tour

Only book it when you are in Kota Kinabalu.
If you pre-book from outside Sabah (be it internet or phone) you may be quoted the standard prices on the net. (but you get a confirmed seat on the day you want )
If you book when you are in Kota Kinabalu, you prob be able to get a discount (but no guarantees of a spot on the day you want to raft)

Don't forget to Chill Out later

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Directions: General Instructions

Bring
~ suitable water attire
~ a change of clothes
~ sunblocks, towels and waterproof camera.

Do not bring
~ jewelleries
~ contact lenses
~ watches
Website: http://www.traversetours.com/

This is the view of the railway track on the train...
No view but jungle jungle jungle

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Highest in South East Asia standing at 4,101metres (13,455ft) .
The peak looks like there is snow from afar but actually the clouds provide the mystical look that most people are attacted to. Its higher than Mount Fuji, but there is no snow to provide that .... aura like Mt Fuji.
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I find that the attractions of Mt Kinabalu are :
~ the range of exotic plants;
~ the insect life

The climate around Mt Kinabalu changes as you ascend to the peak. A constant feeling of changes in the climate, cloud movement, wind, rain, flora and fauna.

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This is the map which sets out the "hike" to the top. You will encounter this before the start of the climb.

The path to the top looks like a long clmb but it is always the case, the starting of an adventure always lokos tough but the excitement of reaching the peak is the ultimate achievement

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This photo is at the start of the climb. After leaving the Mount Kinabalu Park Headquarters, There will be a change of the fauna from the hot climate trees/flowers and if you are lucky a pitcher plant. Unfortunately I w as not that lucky. Instead ~ a waterfall (which any climber will encounter on the path upwards)

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View of the peak at the foot of the mountain.
Just about to pass the last of the tropical climate trees, the view of the bare mountain top.
The weather has changed to chilling cold as the sun is covered by the mountain.

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View from the base camp in the evening. As we had spent the entire morning climbing, we now stop at a rest camp for a night (its about 5 pm) before starting again tomorrow morning

The view is Fantastic!

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The view (before dawn) is of Pitch Darkness as everyone gets up and gets ready for the climb.
The climb starts at 3am.

The rock climbing starts here with a steep incline but aided by ropes afixed on the granite of the mountain. You can't see a thing but just can imaging the peak.

Don't stray away from the rope.... you may get lost and NEVER BE FOUND.
I ask my guide (guides are compulsory) whether those lost will ever be found. He said that since there are places that have not been explored at all and with the cold weather, the bodies may never be found !

So don't leave the rope and your guide on the way up.
The photo is the view at about 630am

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Lows Peak. The Peak of Mount Kinabalu. The destination of the day.
This is the view of the peak at about 7 am, depending on how fast you climb.
The "slow coaches" will find a very hot sun shining on their backs as they reach the top at about 830.

This is the view with the sun is on the other side of the mountain ~ and it can be a bit cold .

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The View from the top of the Mountain!

The feeling of satisfaction after climbing one of the world's most interesting mountains.

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