HOT SPRING VERSUS WHITE WATER RAFTING part 2

FEEL THE ADVENTURE

Does it seem like fun and exciting? Again, we would love to show you to another adventure in extreme sport that is called 
WHITE WATER RAFTING.

White water rafting is an activity that challenge the physical and mental of individual as it is considered an extreme sport that can be dangerous and risky.

Our white water rafting adventure take place at Kampar River, Perak and this river's grade of difficulty is 2 and 3. We are using Riverbug as our guide for this rafting activity - Riverbug White Water Rafting Kampar

MAP TO KAMPAR, PERAK

MAP OF RIVERBUG'S OFFICE

In order to feel the excitement and adventure, this is usually done on different degrees of rough water or white water that using an inflatable raft. That is why this activity is called white water rafting.

WE ARE READY

WHITE WATER RAFTING

No need to be afraid as there will be a comprehensive guide, explanation and helpful tips before get on the wild ride. Plus with the friendly instructor that brief about the safety, paddling commands and demonstration of rafting. It makes us feel comfortable and get rid of fear and anxiety before go for the real adventure of rafting. 

BRIEFING FIRST BY INSTRUCTOR

CHECK THE SAFETY

DEMONSTRATION

For your information, there are six grades of difficulty in white water rafting from simple to very dangerous :

i) Grade 1 - Very small rough areas (very basic skill level)

ii) Grade 2 - some rough water (basic paddling skill)

iii) Grade 3 - whitewater, small waves (experienced paddling skill)

iv) Grade 4 - whitewater, medium waves (whitewater experience)

v) Grade 5 - whitewater, large waves, large volume (advanced whitewater experience)

vi) Grade 6 - dangerous, huge waves, huge rocks and hazards (extreme skill)

more information on river grades, click to this source - International Scale of River Difficulty

KAMPAR RIVER PERAK GRADE II, III

KAMPAR RIVER PERAK GRADE II, III

KAMPAR RIVER PERAK GRADE II, III

KAMPAR RIVER PERAK GRADE II, III

WHITE WATER RAFTING - KAMPAR RIVER

WHITE WATER RAFTING - KAMPAR RIVER

There are various places that promoting this activity based on the grades such as:

West Malaysia

• Sungai Selangor, Selangor
• Sungai Kampar,Perak
•  Sungai Sungkai, Perak
• Sungai Slim, Perak
• Sungai Itek, Gopeng, Perak
• Sungai Singor, Hulu Perak, Perak
• Sungai Jeram Besu, Pahang
• Sungai Tembeling, Pahang
• Sungai Telom, Pahang
• Sungai Anak Jelai, Pahang
• Sungai Nenggiri, Kelantan
• Sungai Sedim, Kedah
• Sungai Singoh, Perak

East Malaysia

• Sungai Padas, Sabah
• Sungai Kiulu, Sabah 

For further information about those places, please click on this link:

malaysia-truly-asia_white_water_rafting 

PICTURE OF US

HAVING A SHORT REST

FINALLY, WE SUCCEED!!!!

The LEISURE TEAM so excited when doing this activity and would like to rank this extreme rafting:

# Excitement ----------- 5/5

# Satisfaction ----------- 5/5

# Value ---------------- 5/5 

 

We feel that this white water rafting activity is fun and adventure for everyone who try and experience it. 

This wild and wet adventure are very recommended to every person although he/she is not an extreme person.

We can get new friends, new experience and new excitement.

We give this rafting activity two thumbs up as it really enjoyable and thrilling. This 'paddle or die' experience extremely give satisfaction for those who are find the real fun.

We provide the links that give you more information about rafting:

1) WildAsia Rafting_in_Malaysia

2) Riverbug-Asia Perak 

3) Water by Nature 

4) Malaysian Rafting Community

5) Riverbug facebook

kind regards,

thekakitravel

HOT SPRING VERSUS WHITE WATER RAFTING part 1

FEEL THE NATURE

"Radiating the rustic ambiance of true village charm, the Sungai Klah Hot Springs offers visitors a chance to experience country life at its best while partaking in the natural healing powers of its hot spring waters." - www.peraktourism.com

 Looking for a unique holiday experience with family, friends and partners? Wish to relax and at the same time rejuvenate yourself?

This place, SUNGAI KLAH HOT SPRING PARK in Sungkai is the best choice for leisure purpose. 

MAP TO SUNGAI KLAH HOT SPRINGS

FELDA RESIDENCE HOT SPRINGS

This hot spring which is also known as Felda Residence Hot Springs is located some 70 metres above the sea level at the foothills of the Titiwangsa Range. Till to date, it is reputed to be one of the best managed hot spring park in the country.

ENTRANCE FEES

MAP IN THE HOT SPRING

For your information, this year is the Visit Perak Year 2012. In order to attract more tourists to Perak, the State Government has named 10 icons of Perak - www.peraktourism.com, where these all the target destinations for this year's campaign.

For those who want to know the uniqueness of this country, take the opportunity to visit all these places which also including some of 'World's Best' attractions.

The water, which is rich in sulfur and minerals, flow from the hot springs, has several beneficial therapeutic effects and since ancient times been claimed to have positive effects on ailments such as:

# Rheumatism

# Arthritis

# Insomnia

For more information about benefits of hot springs, click here - www.spavelous.com-HotSpringSpas

REVITALIZING HOT SPRING WATER WITH THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

HOT SPRING POOL

MOUNTAIN SPRING POOL

Facilities provided:

i) There are two classes of jacuzzi - standard and superior. The rental cost of the standard one is RM75.00 per hour while the superior type is RM125.00 per hour

PRIVATE JACUZZI

ii) Temperature of the water at certain areas reaches to 100 degree celsius, so the eggs can be boiled by dip it into the boiling hot water.

EGG BOILING ACTIVITY

iii) Try walking barefooted along the hot streams of water where the streams are man made with base covered with stones of various sizes

WALKING BAREFOOT

iv) The temperature here ranges from 60 to 101 degree celsius

v) The therapeutic pool offers not only a pleasant dip and swim, but have natural healing properties for various minor medicinal values.

THERAPEUTIC POOL

 Besides Sungkai, the same experienced also available at:

• Poring Hot Spring (PHS), Sabah
• Pedas Hot Springs, Negeri Sembilan
• Langkawi Air Hangat Village
• LA Hot Spring, Terengganu 
• Gadek Hot Springs, Melaka

For more information about the other hot spring spots in Malaysia, click here - www.virtualmalaysia.com-hot spring

YANA & SUE

SEL

ATIE

We are from EXTREME TEAM rank this activity:

# Excitement ------------ 4/5

# Satisfaction ---------- 4/5

# Value ---------------- 5/5

It was fun and relaxing to be able to enjoy the scenery and the retreat here. Besides relaxing your mind, at the same time give much benefits to your health too. 

So, come and experienced it!!

Here, we are provided the other tourist destination near to the hot spring:

1) Gua Tempurung

2) Sungkai Deer Farm

3) Sungai Klah Homestay

4) Bidor Guava Orchards

5) White Water Rafting at Sungkai

 

kind regards, 

thekakitravel

ZOO'S VISIT VERSUS WALL CLIMBING part 2

FEEL THE CHALLENGE

For another extreme activity that we choose to try is WALL CLIMBING activity. Indoor and outdoor wall climbing is an increasingly popular form of rock climbing performed on artificial structures that attempt to mimic the experience of outdoor rock. 

It was an exciting and valuable experience.

GO FOR IT!!!

TRY OUR BEST!!

We decided to try and choose to do it at Shah Alam Extreme Park. Shah Alam Extreme Park have 5 extreme activities which is skateboard, wall climbing, bmx or dirt bike, paintball and boulders park. 

For more information about Shah Alam Extreme Park, you can visit this links - www.mbsa.gov.my/pelancongantamansukanlasak and www.hikersclimber.com

MAP TO THE EXTREME PARK

Let's discover other wall climbing places in Selangor area and the famous wall climbing in Malaysia:

1) Camp 5 Climbing Gym, 1Utama Shopping Centre, Selangor

2) Putrajaya Challenge Park

3) Madmonkeyz Climbing Gym @ Wangsa Maju

4) Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

5) First World Hotel-Theme Park Climbing Plastic

  

The view of Shah Alam Climbing Park:

Shah Alam Extreme Park was open from 8.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. Wall climbing is a good activity to challenge yourself to become braver and face your fear. It was a new experience for those who want to try it.

ATIE

YANA

SEL

SUE

For the wall climbing activities, you need to have belay buddy to guide you except you a professional climber. During our activity, we have two belay buddy to guide us.

 The safety is priority to do this activity which the safety equipment are required like harness, belay device and rope. The other safety equipment will required depends on the wall challenging. 

Once you are beyond being a beginner in indoor rock climbing, it is time to move onto becoming a 'great' indoor rock climber. Click here to get some useful advice - Improve at Indoor Rock Climbing
 

To start climbed the wall, the full of safety equipment are required and have briefing from the belay. 

This outdoor park have 3 features freestanding boulder blocks and a 2-poded freestanding climbing wall. Total climbing area 525 m2, total bouldering area 320 m2. The park was completed in February 2007, it is planned to be officiated in June 2007.

BOULDER PARK

Wall climbing activity can be the first step for the climber or hiker to climb the real rock climbing.

For those who interested for the real and nature place to climbing, the rock climbing place that famous in Malaysia such as Batu Caves, Bukit Takun, Gua Musang, Gua Kelam, Jesselton Park and many more. Click here - www.virtualmalaysia.com-climbing

BUT DO NOT BE TOO EXTREME LIKE THIS!!

After go through this activity, the LEISURE TEAM rank on this wall climbing activity:

# Excitement --------- 5/5

# Satisfaction --------- 4/5

# Value -------------- 5/5

Come and join this activity as it is a fun and unique packed experience. This wall climbing activity can help in test your nerve with 525 m2 of vertical climbing with qualified and trained instructor.




 

For additional, we provide some related info with wall climbing and recommend other activities similar to wall climbing:

1) Mountain Climbing 

2) Abseiling 

3) Climb Fest Malaysia 2012 

4) Bukit Broga Hike 

kind regards, 

thekakitravel