White Water Rafting Malaysia

White Water Rafting in Malaysia Rivers

OXBold offer the best White Water Rafting services towards all your needs. You will find information about where and how to do White Water Rafting in Malaysia. Our White Water Rafting trips take you along some of the most scenic rivers in the country. When life becomes too staid, you need a dose of fun and adventure. The World is just Awesome! Join us today! We welcome small and big group!

The Rivers

We take white water rafting trips to a number of rivers in Malaysia. The river rides can be as shorts as 4 hours or as long as 3 days. Here are some of the rivers we go to.

Choose Your Water Rafting Rivers on Below:

Peninsular Malaysia Rivers:	River Grading	Popularity

1. Singoh River in Gerik, Perak	6	7

2. Kampar River in Gopeng, Perak	2	5

3. Slim River in Ulu Slim Perak	3	8

4. Selangor River in Kuala Kubu Bahru	4	10

East Malaysia Rivers:	River Grading	Popularity

5. Kiulu River in Sabah	2	5

6. Padas River in Sabah	4	9

White Water Rafting Destination Map of Malaysia
Map of White Water Rafting Destination Malaysia

Click the water rafting river number above the map, to know more detail about the rafting package

About your water rafting trip

Our job is to ensure that while you enjoy yourself, you are safe. Our river guides are experienced and know the river well. While we will always look for the most interesting channels through the various rapids, we are trained to keep well within safety limits and will never take unnecessary risks. To maximize your enjoyment of the river, we never rush through a run. We always include pitstops along the way to enjoy a waterfall, a particularly scenic spot or a well deserved rest to reflect on the last plunge before we go for the next. Our guides will point out interesting river features such as the flora and fauna and are always happy to share their knowledge of the river with you.

The Main Reason why we make sure all our customer Safety is Priority when they booking trip with us. The following is what we take consideration to includes all this to your White Water Rafting trip to provide you Safe and Fun at the same time:

	English Speaking Trip Leader trained in Swiftwater Rescue Technician. EMT and CPR. Assisted by local guide who had been running rivers local operators for the past 12 years.

	Light weight, full cut Class 3 watersport Helmet. Designed to protect the back, front of head and the ear should you fall in rocky areas or "flying paddles". We are currently using PROTEC model from USA which is widely used by commercial operators.

	PFD (Personal Floatation Device). 25lb floatation device imported from USA. US CoastGuard approved with a head flap to assist on back flotation should you fall out and be unconscious. PFD are to keep you afloat after you exit the boiling point of a rapid and impact cushioning. Brand is EXTRASPORT and rated TypeIII/V

	Our guides uses US Coastguard approved rescue PFD's TypeV with a flotation of 29lb which is from USA. This PFD fall under the Rescue units.

	Paddles of ABS plastic with lightweight aluminium shaft with a total length of 60 inches.

	Raft. 8 seater polyurethane, I-Beam stitch floor, selfbailing, 7 compartment raft. Compartments fitted with 4PSI valve. Brand SOTAR from USA and currently the most rigid raft available in the market.

	Each raft carries 2 throwrope of 1/4" Spectra with a load of 2500lb strength with a max length of 70feet. This for rescue purpose. Group FirstAid will be in the Tripleader raft with is always the last raft.

	A very detail safety briefing will be done before going down the river. The briefing covers the river, commands used, paddling strokes, movement in the raft and the 4 steps of Rescue (assist rescue to self rescue ). Ends with a reminder - Get wet, Have Fun BUT BE SAFE. Participants are advised to have some sort of footwear for protection. Everybody need to fill up the Assumption of release Form before rafting.

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions of Water Rafting Malaysia

Liability:
Clients should note that an adventure trip involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the action of clients which are beyond our control. A signed release or Indemnity Form will be required from all participants from OXBold Sports and our sports strategy partners.

Responsibility:
OXBold Sports and our partners reserve the right to make such alteration to departure and completion dates, reducing the extent of a trip, etc, that we deem necessary due to road, river or weather conditions or other conditions beyond our control including minimum safe running numbers, before and whilst on a trip.

Fitness, Health & Experience:
While good health and a positive mental attitude are essential, you do not need to have prior experience. Swimming ability is recommended but not essential, many non-swimmers travel with us each year. OXBold Sports and our partners reserve the right to refuse to carry any client who is deemed to endanger the safe running of the trip. "Pregnant women will be refused participation".

Indemnity Form:
Each participants is required to sign an indemnity form in the water rafting site before the trip commences.

Insurance:
Clients are advised to be insured. All our water rafting trip rate are excludes the insurance coverage. However, we encourage clients/participants to be insured. The particular we required from participants to submit is full name as in identity card, IC or Passport number. Maximum age limit is 60 years old and in good healthy with medical proof. Insurance can be provided at an extra cost on request.

Payment Condition:

Deposit 50% of the total amount is required at the time of booking. In case of cancellation, 20% of the deposit will be forfeited. Balance payment to be made in 7 working days prior to departure of trip or every Thursday before 5pm as the cut off date for any booking.
Payment should be by cash or cross cheque to OXBold Sports bank account.
No Refund will be entertained in case of NO SHOW or UN-USED Service without informing OXBold Sports in advance with minimum 48 hours before the trip.
Postponement notice must be provided by OXBold Sports or our sport partner due to bad weather or high water in which high risks is unavoidable, all payment will be transferred to a later date agreed by both parties.
Postponement notice from participants must be provided by fax or in writing within 2 working days prior to departure for day trip and 14 working days for multiple days trip to qualifiy for an alternative date. Maximum to one time postpone notice allowed from customers/participants. Insurance payment is non-refundable or transferable. Full refund will be entertained to participant who agreed and bound to our terms and conditions.
Once payment made. Participants will received a Confirmation Letter from OXBold Sports. Only booking with confirmation letter consider as VALID booking (Please insist of Confirmation letter once you made the payment).

We pay 100% Money Back GUARANTEE to our clients. If you fulfill our payment and cancellation policy below. We will pay back full amount to you! We believe in trust and committed to our services to all our clients.

Cancellation:

Guest must forward a written notice within the following period:

14 (Fourteen) days prior to arrival: Full Refund
7 (Seven) days prior to arrival: Charge 20% from total package amount
2 (Two) days: Non Refundable
Insurance payment is non-refundable.
No show or UN-USED Service, 100% cancellation fee will be imposed.
Guest may have option to change current reserved schedule to other convenience date.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances, making it impossible or inadvisable to raft, we ('OXBold Sports') and our partners reserve the right to change to another river or cancel the tour to our absolute discretion. In such eventuality, agreed by both parties. Full refund will be made against 'OXBold Sports' to our clients who can't proceed to the next schedule for rafting.

FAQ

Frequent Ask Questions

1. What is the best trip for me?
2. Must I know how to swim?
3. Is rafting safe?
4. If I only have 2 person, can I still book the package?
5. How are rapids rated for difficulty?
6. Do I need to be physically fit?
7. What do I wear?
8. What happens if there is bad weather?
9. What meals are provided and what is for lunch?
10. What factors determine the age/weight requirements?
11. What does the package rate cover?

1. What is the best trip for me?
It is depend on your objective and how adventure people you are. The most thrilling river in peninsular malaysia will be Singor river in Grik, perak. It required more experience rafters to participate, however if you are comfortable with water and water confidence person. You may join it for your first rafting experience too. It is depend on what you want and who you are. If you look for family outing rafting trip, then Kampar river will be the perfect choice. It is an easy river to raft and less rapid. If you are not sure how to choose the best river to suit your need. We are welcome you to email or call us to enquire.

2. Must I know how to swim?
Many rafters cannot swim but you should be comfortable in water and have water confidence as added advantages. Anyway, it's a water sport. On all trips, Coast Guard-approved lifejackets are provided and must be worn. On advanced trips it is recommended that you have basic swimming skills. In general you should be comfortable in water and all rafters should be able to follow instructions.

3. Is rafting safe?
OXBold river guides have been in business for 20 years and has maintained an excellent safety record. Our Team Members go through extensive training before graduated as a trained guide. All of our guides are trained in CPR and First Aid. OXBold takes pride in providing our guests with a quality trip that are both safe and enjoyable. However, due to the nature of whitewater rafting and other associated activities, OXBold and its affiliates assume no responsibility for personal safety or loss of personal property. All participants are required to complete a personal liability and photo release form before their trip.

4. If I only have 2 person, can I still book the package?
Yes! You may. Both of you will be place to join with other group. Ideally to book on weekend. More partcipants will be available in weekend.

5. How are rapids rated for difficulty?
International Scale of River Difficulty

Grade 1 - Easy. Few or no obstructions; fast moving water with riffles; risk to swimmers is slight.

Grade 2 - Novice. Wide clear channels; occasional maneuvering; rocks and medium-sized waves are easily avoided by trained paddlers; risk to swimmers is low; assistance is helpful but rarely needed.

Grade 3 - Intermediate. Rapids with moderate, irregular waves which may be difficult to avoid and capable of swamping a canoe; complex maneuvers in fast current and narrow passages require good boat control; large waves, holes and strainers may be present but are easily avoided; powerful current; scouting advisable; swimmers are unlikely to be injured but assistance may be needed to avoid a long swim.

Grade 4 - Advanced. Intense, powerful rapids; turbulent water; may involve long, unavoidable waves, holes or constricted passages demanding fast maneuvers under pressure; may require "must" moves above dangerous hazards; risk of injury to swimmers in moderate to high; group assistance to swimmers requires practiced skills.

Grade 5 - Expert. Long, obstructed, turbulent rapids; drops may contain very large unavoidable waves, holes or steep congested chutes with complex demanding routes; several of these factors may be combined at the upper level of this class; rescue is extremely difficult; above average rescue skills are essential.

Grade 6 - Almost Impossible. Difficulties of Class V are carried to the limits of navigability; very dangerous; risks are high and rescue may be impossible; for teams of experts only under favorable conditions.

6. Do I need to be physically fit?
Participation is required on all of OXBold's trips, you must paddle. You do not need to be an athelete, however a good physical condition is recommended. Lifejacket limitations are a maximum girth of 52". For any medical conditions that may be affected by strenuous activity please consult your doctor. IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE!

7. What do I wear?
Two sets of clothing - One 'Wet' set for the river rafting - long or short sleeved T-shirt; tights; long pant; short pant and anything comfortable. Another 'Dry' set for return. Jeans are not recommended! A pair of shoes that will stay on your feet are recommended. Wetsuit or booties (or both) is an added advantage.
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8. What happens if there is bad weather?
Rain: Trips go rain or shine. You are going to get wet anyway so why not enjoy your river trip. Rainy days also provide some of the most beautiful scenery as fog and mist rise off the river.

Lightning: In the event of a locally severe lightning storm, trips may stop and pull over on the bank. Exposure while on the river is at a minimum because of the high ridgelines and trees that surround the river. Trip starts may be delayed if a storm is occuring at the rafting center.

High Water/ Dry: If the water levels on any of the rivers exceeds safe levels or dry, trips may be cancelled or relocated to another river. In the case of a trip cancellation, guests are offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.

9. What meals are provided and what is for lunch?
Lunch is included in all our rafting trips: Lunch consists of a sandwich, cheese, meat, condiments and fixings, pickles, chips & salsa, fruit, veggies, trail mix, cookies and a drink. (The exact menu varies slightly depending on the trip).

Selangor River includes a BBQ dinner for 2 days 1 night trip. It includes a cookout with hamburgers, hotdogs and grilled chicken.

10. What factors determine the age/weight requirements?
The line has to be drawn somewhere. We have seen kids below the minimums that were perfectly capable and we have seen kids that meet all the minimum requirements, but still are not ready!

The determining factors usually revolve around the likelyhood of a flip or swim and at what age a child listen to and understand instructions. Can the child understand the dangers? Does the child have enough size or body fat to have control of their body in icy water? Can the child rescue themselves or will the parents be so concerned about a young child they put their own health at risk?

Minimum ages and/or weights are usually set by the managing agency who regulates each river. OXBold Sports will not knowingly take an underage person on our trips, we do ask and we do require a signature from a parent signifying proper age. Should you push the limit with your child? No, it is not worth the risk!

11. What does the package rate cover?
Water rafting package rate covered the following like: white water raftting gears (paddle, 'PFD' Life Jacket & helmet), rescue & emergency training and equipment, regeneration food for half way break and end of the run buffet lunch, Rafting guide/technic & service of raft captain and river guides.