Ulu Slim River Whitewater Rafting, Tanjung Malim

A fantastic rafting river that is becoming popular due to its combination of adventure elements; a dirt road transfer, orang asli Semai (the indigenous Semai tribe) villages and its people, the cascading rapids with pristine water and beautiful surroundings. Imagine all the amused little Semai kids waving to you with a big smiles as you paddle by or laughing at your boat flipping over..

There is the Ulu Slim hot spring by your lunch area which has temperatures reaching 104°C,  apparently the hottest in the region. The area is poorly managed therefore the views are not great and the water is definitely not for dipping in. Bring or buy some eggs to make hard or soft boil eggs!

In the morning at Tanjung Malim, you can savour a delicious plate of fresh nasi lemak at Kasim Corner (our favourite) opposite Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), or the famous halal  Yik Mun steamed rice buns with various types of fillings. After rafting and the inclusive lunch, you can drive out to Tanjung Malim town center to wander.

What do I get to do?

Spend a great day out with friends and other outdoor enthusiasts getting wet enjoying mother earth's rich splendour.  You can even bring donations to the orang asli villages.

**Visits to Orang Asli Village, homestay, cultural performances or blowpipe exhibitions can be arranged at additional cost. Even mountain trekking or visit to waterfalls can be arranged.

Adventure Rating and Remarks

3.5 - Apart from the combined adventure elements, you will be negotiating rapids here with less stoppage time unlike the other rafting rivers where your guides may have to stop at each rapid to survey the conditions. The rapids here are wilder than Kampar River but not as deep as Selangor River.

Rates (in Malaysian Ringgit and per person)

Valid for 2020

Adventure starts from Kampung Ulu Slim

Rates do not have additional GST

- Private transport can be arranged at additional cost
- Pick-up/Drop from KKB or Tj Malim Kommuter Station: RM35-40 per person (Subject to transport availability)

Itinerary (Rafting only)

09:00am
Meet our rafting guide's vehicle at Tanjung Malim Toll Exit then proceed by convoy to a campsite at Kampung Ulu Slim (30mins). From here participants will be transferred to the starting point at Kuala Tibang via mini-lorry or 4WD (20 minutes)
10:30am
Get suited up in safety gear(Helmet / PFD / Paddles) then briefing on safety and rafting procedures. Participants will be divided into grouping of maximum 6 persons per raft.
The run will take about 3 hours depending on group size.
02:00pm
End rafting at Post Bersih where participants will be transferred back to Kampung Ulu Slim to wash-up and lunch before service ends.
* times mentioned above are approximate. Expect delays.

What does it include?

River guide, training, rafting equipment, safety equipment, 1 lunch, snacks

What does it exclude?

Insurance, photography

What do I need to wear/bring?

Wear breathable/quick dry clothing, bring change of clothes, towel, insect-repellant, sun-block lotion, toiletries,  personal medication, ankle strapped sandals/dive booties, sunglass sports strap if you wear spectacles, goggles if you wear contact lenses, bring snacks if you get hungry fast

Best time to visit

Almost year round but do check with us.

Getting here

Take North South Expressway heading North towards Ipoh and exit at Tanjung Malim toll (Exit 121).  North South Highway(PLUS) Map. Approximately 1 hour from KL.