Braving the rapids at Padas River, Sabah


A white water rafting adventure is not for the faint-hearted. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Claimed as one of the seven best rapids in South-East Asia, Padas River in Sabah offers outdoor enthusiasts an exhilarating white water rafting adventure.

It is located in the interior of Sabah, southwest of Kota Kinabalu, and part of the experience is the scenic train journey from Beaufort to Pangi in Tenom where you’ll pass by tropical rainforests and villages.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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