Lim Hun Keong
Ever imagined of riding the oldest train in Borneo which passes through the once renowned headhunters' tribe - The Murut?

Well, guess what, we have the best river guides amongst the tribe to guide you down the raging water of Padas River, claimed to have the best rapids in South East Asia!

The exciting adrenalin rushing tour will take you down to wave that goes as high as six feet and thrilling rapids up to grade 4. Whilst rushing down this wild and untamed part of the Padas River you will experience totally nature.


Padas River is situated in the interior of southwestern part of Lota Kinabalu that is only accesible by train (used since the late 19th century in Borneo). Basically, this trip will give you two experience advantages that is excursion of class 3-4 river and uniquely ride in an antique train.

The adrenalin rush excursion covers a distance of 9km of thus rather muddy 200km that holds 7 exiciting and tough rapids.


These rapid carries amusing names such as Merry-Go-Round raoid , Break Point Rapid, Scooby Doo Rapid, Cobra Rapid, Curve Rapid, Lambada Rapid and Head Hunter Rapid. Each rapid will give you the feel of motion as what the names means. The journey will first take 1.5 hours overland through the countryside of Beauford town. From there upon, adventure begins with 1.5 hours train rides track along the Padas River that gives glimpes of the thrills and excitement to come. Upon arriving at the starting point, parircipant will be given safety briefing before going down the river. th ultimate challenge will speak for itself as one shoots through and experiences the nerve tingling excitement which crescendos rapid after rapid while getting a closer look at the Borneo's amazing flora and fauna.



My friend and me used all our energy to paddle to overcome the rapids.




This is the old-old train. Extemely dangerous



Taking photos as a memory



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