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Ocean and River Sports
Malaysia and Borneo offers a vast variety of ocean and river sports from parasailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, dragonboat races to riverboarding and whitewater kayaking or rafting in its rivers. There is even bamboo rafting for those interested in a cultural odyssey to travel on rivers or lakes like the tribal people. Don't like a rickety bamboo ride? Maybe a kayak and a paddle in a mysterious Mangrove forest to see the wildlife on the coastal areas, or maybe in Sarawak's pristine rivers.
Up north in the Langkawi islands where the waters are calm having been shielded from major winds and storms by the mainland on one side, the numerous islands and Sumatra on the other side, has a busy marina which offers visitors to this duty free island, deep sea fishing excitement, beach sports, and sunset cruises on modern yachts or traditional schooners to deserted islands while sipping on cocktails and champagnes. Corporates come here to take advantage of the beach, luxury accommodation, sea sports and rainforest attractions for teambuilding and meetings.
An awesome new water sport in Malaysia that left me gasping for air as I clambered out of the river exhausted at put-out point. I had just completed a wild sleigh run down several kilometers of the Kampar River. Riverboarding is the most exhilarating river sports that will leave you with a couple of bruises!
A rafting destination best combined with at least one night's stay at a simple nature resort next to the river. You can add visits to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Ulu Dong waterfall, Kenong Rimba Nature Park, Fraser's Hill and orang asli/indigenous tribal village. This is a great place for relaxing and also some great nature activities. Suitable for families and teambuilding.
Selangor River is the most popular whitewater rafting destination in Malaysia besides Padas River in Sabah. This is due to its vicinity to Kuala Lumpur and the draw of the charming town, Kuala Kubu Baru where the population in the area shop, eat and drink. Not to forget, 30 minutes away is the former hill station, Fraser's Hill, where individuals, families and corporates getaway from the lowland heat. The other attractions here are golf, bicycle activities, jungle trekking, Kutu Hill, indigenous tribe settlements, waterfall treks and camping.