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With the first human footstep in Antarctica, the good old days of discovering
new territory may be over; but the human craving for adventure never dies down.
In fact adventure tourism is the in-thing now and very much in vogue all over
the world. People simply love the adrenaline rush that can only be experienced
first hand in such adventure rides. Malaysia is steadily becoming a favorite among
the adventure seekers. With abundant scopes for surfing, scuba diving, boating,
caving among a host of other activities, Malaysia now tops the list of destinations
for the adventure and recreation seekers.
If you have ever fancied of rafting in a treacherous river, then gear up for
an experience of your lifetime in the Padas River. Flowing from the interior
of southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu, only 9 km out of the total length of
200 km is accessible by boat. However there are 7 exciting and moderate to very
tough rapids within this 9 km stretch of the river. Experience this adventurous
ride under guidance of professionals.
Malaysia has several islands. The crystal clear blue waters of these islands
are ideal for scuba diving. Helped by professionals, your dive will open up
a never before seen world where the sea teems with colorful marine animals.
The Malaysian island state-Sabah has numerous scuba drive resorts. If you are
an adventure lover, then Malaysia is the place for you.
Rainforests like Belum, Mount Kinabalu National Park etc are ideal for jungle
trekking in Malaysia. These forests are home to a diverse variety of flora and
fauna. A walk along the trails through the sea of greenery is what you should
try out. The Gunung Mulu National Park at Sarawak is however the ultimate challenge
for the adventure crazy people. The steep rugged slopes of the mountain offer
a challenge to every adventure junky visiting Malaysia.
Caves are probably the only thing left to be explored. Every adventure seekers
dream, the mountains of Malaysia has many unexplored deep caves. Located on
the Gunung Stong mountain, Gua Ikan is one such cave. You should try out caving
only if you are not uncomfortable with the feeling of claustrophobia. The caves
nonetheless are a huge aphrodisiac for the hardcore adventure and recreation
seekers.
Malaysia also offers some international quality golf courses. The famous golf
courses at Dersaru in Johor, Malaysia are frequented by recreation seekers.
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