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AN interesting escape to the jungle not for HIKING but for RAFTING. It’s an activity using a raft to navigate a river in different form of water speed. Can you imagine being soaked wet with river water?

12 Mar 2011 | White Water Rafting @ Kampar

Kampar Water Rafting actually formed through the three rivers, Geruntum River, Geroh River and Pacat River, Perak. Even though it’s rated from I to III level, the degree of difficulty usually varies and fit very much for beginner.

With more than 20 pax in our group, the charge is RM130 per pax. Package included guide, lunch, equipment, entrance fee, insurance and certificate.

The group event has set at 9am for everyone to reach Gua Tempurung entrance for departure in a small truck carrying all of us. The truck was waiting us at the car park there.

Get up to the small lorry … carrying all of us at once

Go through bumpy road … in 30 minutes ride

Upon reaching their office, we were given a liability form to sign before can proceed further. The river guide was briefing us on paddling commands, safety measures and the do’s and don’t of white water rafting.

RIVERBUG office … check point for briefing

Riverbug is a whitewater river rafting specialist operating in Sabah and Perak.

The White Water Rafting Specialist … many other activities available

Safety equipments … ready to be pick up

Briefing on how to use … majority are first timer

Busy picking up the size … can choose the color some more

Armed with a life jacket, helmet and paddle, we were all set to face the raging river.

We ride in an inflatable boat which looks very durable. It can fit about 6 peoples in one raft and team work is required to make raft move in direction.

Colorful setup … gets ready

Briefing on the emergency situation … full attention from all rafters

Dansan & CM … feel exciting of activity ahead

Carry our boat ourselves … tired but fun

Get on the boat … ready to MOVE ON

Team members … CM, LL, me, Sky, DS, & MC

Moving slow … sometimes stop and give away for others

Cascading down the rapids is fun … the water getting rough and scary

A skillful and friendly whitewater river rafting guide was calming us down with his jokes. He also helped us to avoid rocks, kept us on the right path, cracked jokes and made sure we had a great time from the back of the raft. The river guide asked us to shout the word “Boom! Boom!” to indicate that everyone has to sit in the center of the raft to avoid falling into the river.

Besides the guide, a safety kayaker cum photographer will follow rafters throughout the journey to ensure their safety and capture images of their ride.

Spotted a single rafter … the organizer photographer

Even though it’s rough … we like to laugh at people when they get stuck!

But somehow our guide was trying to twists, turns and drops to prevent bad things like above happened. The probability of being thrown out is there, depending on the water confidence activity.

Therefore, we were taught of body rafting along a short stretch. He steered us into the current and then let us go.

Rest period … via body rafting