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Paddlers seated on a blue inflatable raft with pink helmets navigating foamy rapids on the Padas River during Xtreme Paddlers rafting
Overhead view of helmeted rafters clustered on a blue inflatable raft on the Padas River in Sabah, with paddles raised over rapids
Passenger posing beside a turquoise carriage at a jungle railway platform in Sabah on Xtreme Paddlers’ jungle train
Train carriage with passengers peering out beside dense rainforest on an Xtreme Paddlers jungle train in Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
Rafting boat with paddlers in red helmets surging along a muddy river on a full-day Padas rafting trip with Xtreme Paddlers
Group selfie on an inflatable raft, pink helmets visible, on the Padas River with lush hills behind during Xtreme Paddlers rafting
Helmeted rafters paddling an inflatable raft down the Padas River in Sabah, with jungle hills and rapids ahead
Paddlers seated on a blue inflatable raft with pink helmets navigating foamy rapids on the Padas River during Xtreme Paddlers rafting
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Paddlers seated on a blue inflatable raft with pink helmets navigating foamy rapids on the Padas River during Xtreme Paddlers rafting
Paddlers seated on a blue inflatable raft with pink helmets navigating foamy rapids on the Padas River during Xtreme Paddlers rafting
Overhead view of helmeted rafters clustered on a blue inflatable raft on the Padas River in Sabah, with paddles raised over rapids
Passenger posing beside a turquoise carriage at a jungle railway platform in Sabah on Xtreme Paddlers’ jungle train
Train carriage with passengers peering out beside dense rainforest on an Xtreme Paddlers jungle train in Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
Paddlers seated on a blue inflatable raft with pink helmets navigating foamy rapids on the Padas River during Xtreme Paddlers rafting
Overhead view of helmeted rafters clustered on a blue inflatable raft on the Padas River in Sabah, with paddles raised over rapids
Passenger posing beside a turquoise carriage at a jungle railway platform in Sabah on Xtreme Paddlers’ jungle train
Train carriage with passengers peering out beside dense rainforest on an Xtreme Paddlers jungle train in Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
Rafting boat with paddlers in red helmets surging along a muddy river on a full-day Padas rafting trip with Xtreme Paddlers
Group selfie on an inflatable raft, pink helmets visible, on the Padas River with lush hills behind during Xtreme Paddlers rafting
Helmeted rafters paddling an inflatable raft down the Padas River in Sabah, with jungle hills and rapids ahead
Rafters in orange helmets seated on an inflatable raft on the Padas River in Sabah, looking downstream through jungle hills
Train carriage gliding along a gravel track through lush Sabah rainforest on Xtreme Paddlers’ jungle train near Kota Kinabalu
Wide bend of the Padas River in Sabah, surrounded by dense green forest and banana leaves under a bright blue sky
Travellers smiling and waving from the open side of a moving train through lush hills on an Xtreme Paddlers jungle train in Sabah
Family-style meal in a shaded pavilion after rafting in Sabah, with friends seated around a patterned table—Xtreme Paddlers
Smiling traveller posing by a 'Selamat Datang' welcome mural at a stop on an Xtreme Paddlers jungle train in Sabah
Rafting day break: travellers eating at a red-checkered table under a wooden shelter in Sabah’s jungle near the riverbank
Rafting participants in pink helmets bracing as an inflatable raft hits rapids on the Padas River with Xtreme Paddlers
Blue railcar waiting on a station platform as travellers board on an Xtreme Paddlers jungle train in Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
Paddlers in pink helmets laughing as they splash through the Padas River current during an Xtreme Paddlers rafting day in Sabah
Stilt houses in a quiet tropical village with palm trees and cloudy sky, seen during the Xtreme Paddlers Sabah journey
Travellers smiling on the open door of a turquoise rail carriage during Sabah’s jungle train with Xtreme Paddlers

Sabah's Wild Side: Full-Day Padas Rafting + Jungle Train

Embark on an adrenaline-packed journey through tropical rapids.
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Group size
Up to 50 guests
DURATION
12 hours
Booking type
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If you're looking for Sabah's wild side, this is it.
If you’re going to raft in Sabah, make it the one people call a bucket-list experience.This isn’t just white-water rafting. It starts with a ride on one of Borneo’s last heritage trains, winding through remote jungle, river valleys and tiny countryside villages before dropping you deep into the Padas River gorge.After arriving at Pangi Basecamp, you’ll fuel up with a hearty local breakfast by the river before gearing up for 1.5–2 hours of serious action. The Padas River is famous for its Class III–IV rapids - fast, splashy, and properly thrilling. Expect big waves, technical sections and plenty of adrenaline, all set against untouched rainforest.The rapids come one after another, making this one of the most exciting rafting runs in Malaysia. It’s physically engaging but guided by experienced professionals who’ll brief you carefully and keep things safe while the fun levels stay high.Once you’ve conquered the river, you’ll enjoy a well-earned local lunch at a sheltered riverside spot before boarding the heritage train back to Tenom - wet, tired, and grinning!What to Expect:4:00am hotel pick-up from Kota KinabaluScenic 3-hour drive to TenomRide on a historic jungle trainRiverside breakfast at Pangi Basecamp1.5–2 hours of Class III–IV raftingContinuous, high-energy rapidsLunch by the Padas RiverReturn heritage train rideBack in KK by late afternoon/eveningGood to know:What are Class 3-4 Rapids: Fast, splashy rapids with strong currents, big waves and technical drops - exciting and physically demanding.Suitable for: Best for adventurous beginners (12+) and confident rafters; not recommended for young children or those new to rafting.

Experience highlights

Rafters in helmets paddling an inflatable raft through choppy water on the Padas River in Sabah, guided by Xtreme Paddlers
Bucket-list rafting on Sabah’s rivers
Helmeted rafters paddling an inflatable raft down the Padas River in Sabah, with jungle hills and rapids ahead
One of Malaysia’s most thrilling rapids
Train carriage gliding along a gravel track through lush Sabah rainforest on Xtreme Paddlers’ jungle train near Kota Kinabalu
Gorgeous countryside views
Travellers smiling on the open door of a turquoise rail carriage during Sabah’s jungle train with Xtreme Paddlers
Ride Borneo’s last heritage train!
Rafting day break: travellers eating at a red-checkered table under a wooden shelter in Sabah’s jungle near the riverbank
Riverside breakfast & lunch

What You’ll be Doing

Train to Padas, whitewater rafting, lunch, return train.
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What’s Included

Train ticket
Rafting equipment
Meals
River guide
Entrance fees
Motored trolley fees (if required)
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Who you’re supporting

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Start Point

Free pick-up from Anywhere in Kota Kinabalu(Your hotel in Kota Kinabalu town)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
04:30AM - 04:30PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 12+)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund

  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 4 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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What to Pack

  • Change of clothes
  • Dry bag or plastic bag
  • Flip flops
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
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Xtreme Paddlers are serious water sports professionals who are also passionate about giving back to the local community. They are working to provide training in soft and hard skills, including rafting and hospitality skills, to members of the community. They are also a veteran in the tourism industry in Borneo and many founders of other local independent businesses had their start as guides in Xtreme Paddlers.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 78%
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