If you are looking for the thrill of an adventure, Sarawak has gotten you covered with a variety of outdoor adventures. One of the ways to experience this is with kayaking, a water sport that involves the use of a small watercraft known as a kayak propelled through the water with a double-sided paddle. It can be done as a hobby, a competitive sport or as a fun activity on holidays. Since it is an outdoor sport, weather and water conditions are the factors which will affect the activity heavily. This sport is best-enjoyed during the dry season, where rainfall is less frequent, water currents are not that unpredictable and water-levels are lower.
Kayaking is a versatile sport, making it suitable for a wide range of people. It can be enjoyed with different groups of people, whether it be family, children or elderly. Because of this, kayaking opens opportunities to bond with one another and brings about blossoming new friendships. This sport is not harsh and rigorous compared to others, yet is still a great way to improve one’s physique and health. It is a low-impact activity that can improve aerobic fitness, muscle strength and flexibility, particularly in the back, arms, shoulders and chest, from moving the paddle. This particular sport also helps a person to be more cooperative in team work.
Despite Sarawak's prominence in the tourism industry due to its nature and rich diversity, Semadang Kayaking is one of the only few kayaking service operators that still exists today. Here, you can kayak along the Sarawak River which is also locally known as Semadang River at Borneo Highlands which is approximately 45 mins drive from Kuching City Centre. Semadang Kayaking provides kayak tours led by certified river guides who know their way around the rapids and are equipped with first-aid knowledge. These kayaking tours will provide guests with transport to and from the starting point at Bengoh and kayaking equipment like a life vest
for safety purposes, paddles and sit-on kayaks. You also have a chance to visit Bidayuh villages and explore their unique culture and mouth watering cuisine which consists of home-cooked food using locally sourced ingredients and generations-old recipes. You’ll be able to broaden your horizon and educate yourself on how the locals live their lives and it brings you back to nature.
Before embarking on a kayaking adventure, these few tips are necessary especially if you are a beginner. If you are not joining a kayaking tour, it would be beneficial to do research and equip yourself with the necessary skills from basic kayaking techniques to safety measures and precautions. Appropriate clothing and footwear is essential to enjoy your time in the water; bring along a swimsuit, a spare change of clothes, towel, water shoes, wetsuit booties or rubber shoes. You should also get a drybag to store things if you don't want your electronic gadgets to get water when in touch with the gushing waters of the rapids and waterfalls.
There is no other sport like kayaking that is as scenic, thrilling and beneficial for your own well-being. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to reconnect with Sarawak’s natural environment and admire its beauty close-up. Whether you're a seasoned kayaker or a beginner looking for a new adventure, Sarawak promises a kayaking experience like no other. Visit www.sarawaktourism.com to find out about more fun activities to do in Sarawak.