Best whitewater rafting/river kayaking spot

With 22 rapids ranging from Grade II to IV, Sg Kampar in Perak is the popular choice for most whitewater enthusiasts. A two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur will take visitors from concrete urban jungle to tranquil villages set amidst rubber trees, fruit orchards and dense thickets.

The upper stretches of the river start with a series of fun drop-and-pool cascades cloaked by lush forest while the lower section opens up to the spectacle of Perak’s stunning limestone outcrops and quaint villages.