Kiulu White Water River Rafting

4.7 · 177 Reviews

Highlight

  • Class I-II
  • Suitable for Family
  • Beginners Rafting

Included

Return land transfer, English speaking guide, lunch, rafting equipment & Life jacket.

Description

Have you ever tried kiulu white water rafting before? Why not join us and try rafting down Kiulu river. Kiulu White Water Rafting is a day trip experience that all family can enjoy.

Classified as grade I - II rapids, this river provides an easier, safe, fun and enjoyable white water rafting trip in Sabah, Borneo. Kiulu river is located on the northwestern of Sabah in a small town Kiulu. It is suitable for thrill seekers preferring a mild rafting adventure whilst enjoying the picturesque. The excursion covers up to 15km - duration of 1 hour 30 minutes (especially when the water level is high), making it the longest white water rafting experience in Sabah, Borneo.

While having fun and enjoyable moments, you can also relax your mind and soul with the beautiful enchanting scenery that you will see along the river.

For those who opt to meet at Kiulu, here is the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FMLeD1qjwxeK7fmh9

Important Note:
- Tour does not accept any walk-in booking , Kindly book the meet at Kiulu option before heading to the meeting point. 
-  Due to the distance between the meeting point & City Center is quite far. It is recommend to self drive to the meeting point , as It will be difficult to get transport back to City Center after the tour.

Optional:
- Rafting Photography (Per Group / Raft) : MYR 150
- Rafting Photography is not included in the tour price , Kindly remark in the booking should you like to add on the photography.

Looking for other rafting tours? 
⇒ Padas River White Water Rafting
Hightlight: Class III-IV , Intermediate Rafting

⇒ Papar River Rafting
Highlight: Grade I-II , Beginner Rafting

⇒ Kedamaian River Rafting
Highlight: Grade I-II , Beginner Rafting

SAVE MORE with COMBO tours! 

⇒ Kiulu Rafting + Proboscis Monkey + Fireflies
Highlight: Rafting + River Cruise & Fireflies! A Perfect 1 day tour!

Itinerary

* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
  • 1

    Depart from your hotel in the Kota Kinabalu City and proceed to Kiulu River, located at Tamparuli area. Journey take 1.5 -2 hours drive.

  • 2

    Arrive at starting point. Safety Briefing will be given by professional river guide and signing of Liability Release form.

  • 3

    Rafting commences. Excursions takes about 1.5 hours to the ending point.

  • 4

    Arrive ending point, freshen-up and ready for lunch.

  • 5

    Depart for hotel.

  • 6

    Reach Kota Kinabalu city.

N/A
Breakfast
Local Lunch
Lunch
N/A
Dinner

Warm Remind

  • Children below the age of 5 years old are strictly NOT permitted to join the tour due to safety reason.
  • Surcharge of MYR30 per person applied for pickup location outside of Kota Kinabalu City Center. (Pickup and drop off from Shangri-la Tanjung Aru will be exempted.)
  • Participants must have trimmed fingernails and toenails.
  • No jewelries and valuable items allowed to be worn (or brought along) during these activities.
  • Recommended things to bring included : sandal with strap/sport shoes, short and T-shirt (Recommend not to wear white colour shirt or pants), swimwear, insect repellent, sun-block lotion, change of clothes, towel.
  • People with heart disease, epilepsy or other severe disease are advised not to join rafting.
  • Please prepare retainer for guest with glasses, and do not wear contact lenses.
  • There are no lockers provided in the rafting base , advise not to bring any valuables along the tour.

Pickup Time & Transport Fee

Pickup time below is for reference only, actual time will be sent to you upon booking is confirmed. Transport fee quoted is per person.

Zone Hotel Pickup Time Fee (MYR)
A Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) 8:30 am Free
B Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) 8:30 am Free
C Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) 8:30 am Free
D Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) 8:15 am 30.00
E 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) 8:45 am 30.00
F Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) 9:15 am 30.00
Where is my hotel?

How to Pay

Pay on travelling day

No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.

Pay Online

Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% processing fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.

Bank Transfer

for Malaysians:
Online banking through your Malaysia Bank Account

for International guests:
Use WISE - a Fast & convenient global transfers service, better exchange rate than conventional bank Telegraphic Transfer; No 2.3% processing fee; Generally we would receive your payment in same day.

Additional information

  • Min. Participant(s):  1 Persons To Go (child does not counted)

  • Tour location / Depart from: Kota Kinabalu

  • Recommend to book:  1 month(s) in advance

  • To book at least:  2 day(s) in advance

  • Cancellation & Refund Policy:  Over 7 days (from date of departure) charge 50% of tour fare; 2 to 7 days charge 75% of tour fare; Less than 2 days charge full tour fare.

  • Tour Type: Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.

  • Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.

  • Pickup Service:  Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.

  • Specialities: You may decide the joining date, no compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).

Traveller Reviews

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戴** Verified Traveller 2026-04-25
一群朋友一起報名,司機接送很準時,只是希望能有多一點時間在河邊休息。
余** Verified Traveller 2026-04-10
訂位網站操作很簡單,臨時決定加入這個行程也順利訂到位置,教練服務也很親切。
T** Verified Traveller 2026-03-05
Guide explained every rapid before we hit it which made my wife feel a lot safer. Would've liked a few more photo stops along the 15km stretch.
ZHU*** Verified Traveller 2026-02-12
YIN*** Verified Traveller 2026-01-09
TAN*** Verified Traveller 2026-01-02

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