Crash through the rapids of Jeram Besu in white water rafting, traverse through Lata Jarum forest on a trek in search of Rafflesia and Lata Jarum waterfall, and try your hand at freshwater pond fishing!
Boasting Class 1 to 3 rapids, Jeram Besu will be sure to provide you with a splashing good time! Whether you’re an amateur rafter or an experienced one, Jeram Besu Rapids has some fun in store for you. It is considered one of the best white water rafting spots in the entirety of Malaysia, and rafters from all over the country and even Singapore will travel the distance just to raft on its rapids. After you put on your rafting equipment, you are required to go into the mandatory water confidence course.
This course will prepare you for what you might face out on the rapids. You will learn how to float, sit and paddle in the raft, and the proper steps for resurfacing after a capsize, in the unlikely event that it will happen out on the rapids. Further, familiarize yourself with the moving water and boost your confidence and adrenaline with the “man overboard” activity. In this activity, you will have to bravely dive into the churning waters of the most active part of the rapids called the “Mother Rapids”. Once you’ve conquered this, you should be heading into your white water rafting activity quite fearlessly!
In Malaysia, Rafflesia can be found not only in Borneo, it can also be found in Peninsular Malaysia, in Lata Jarum forest. This majestic flower in all its glory of being able to grow up to 100 centimetres in diameter and weighing in at 10 kilograms per flower calls the heart of Lata Jarum forest its home. This giant red flower emits a stench when it needs to be pollinated, as the smell attracts flies and other insects to lay their eggs in its gaping chamber, an action which aids in pollination. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see this exclusively rare flower in the flesh!
In Lata Jarum rainforest, you will also find a waterfall. Though it may not be quite as large as the other famous waterfalls of Malaysia, its powerful cascades of water are still rather impressive to view in person. The visuals of frothy currents combined with the sounds of gurgling water and the sensations of the misty air shrouding you will still invoke a sense of tranquillity. At the base of the waterfall is a large, cool pool, and you can opt to give your body some time to unwind from the trek in its waters.
On this trip, you will have half a day dedicated to trying out freshwater pond fishing techniques. If possible, try and pick up some tips and tricks from a local who has experience in the activity. Seasoned freshwater pond fishing enthusiasts recommend using lures such as sink worms, jigs, and shallow crankbaits, as this is what they say attracts freshwater pond fish. Fishing in a calmer, more restricted body of water such as a freshwater pond is definitely simpler than fishing out on the rough waters of the sea, so enjoy your time freshwater pond fishing and patiently wait for a catch.
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