Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
Don’t miss out on seeing Malaysia’s remarkable native orangutans, with this private tour. Escape the city for a day and visit Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merha: a site dedicated to protecting this endangered species. See these playful orangutans at home in the forest and discover native wildlife and scenery. The journey doesn’t end here, as this tour includes a visit to Perak Tong Cave Temple. See the picturesque and atmospheric temple: nestled among limestone caves, with hidden grottoes, colorful murals, and a giant golden Buddha statue.
– Take a day to explore the area on this full-day experience
– This is a private tour for just you and your group
– No need to arrange transport: pick up and drop off from your central Kuala
Lumpur hotel
– Superb for families, with discounts for children, no charge for infants and infant seats available
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Don’t miss out on seeing Malaysia’s remarkable native orangutans, with this private tour. Escape the city for a day and visit Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merha: a site dedicated to protecting this endangered species. See these playful orangutans at home in the forest and discover native wildlife and scenery. The journey doesn’t end here, as this tour includes a visit to Perak Tong Cave Temple. See the picturesque and atmospheric temple: nestled among limestone caves, with hidden grottoes, colorful murals, and a giant golden Buddha statue.
– Take a day to explore the area on this full-day experience
– This is a private tour for just you and your group
– No need to arrange transport: pick up and drop off from your central Kuala
Lumpur hotel
– Superb for families, with discounts for children, no charge for infants and infant seats available
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Meet & Greet by our chauffer at Hotel Lobby & drive to the Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merah through north south highway.
Pass By: Tapah, Tapah, Batang Padang District, Perak
Beautiful scenery of rain forest, mountainous range, oil parm plantation, rubber plantation & the landscape. Stop at the rest area.
Pass By: Ipoh, Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak
Ipoh is a city in northwestern of Malaysia. We just drive pass by highway through the many beautiful lime stone hills.
We Also drive pass the Menora Tunnel.
The Menora Tunnel is a highway tunnel in Perak. It is an 800-metre tunnel on the North–South Expressway Northern Route.The Menora tunnel was opened officially in 1986. There are two tunnels side by side for each direction and it was drill through the hill.
Pass By: Perak River, Perak, Malaysia
Perak River is the second longest river in Peninsular Malaysia.
Stop At: Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, Jalan Bukit Merah, Kampung Kubu Gajah, 34400 Simpang Empat Semanggol, Perak, Malaysia
Take a stroll around the park while the driver arrange transport to the island.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation, Jalan Bukit Merah Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, Semanggol 34400 Malaysia
Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island runs a nursery and research center for orangutans besides the rehabilitation facility.
Orang Utan Island, a 2-hectare rehabilitation and conservation centre where Orang Utans roam freely. A 20-minute boat ride will bring you to the Island that serves as a breeding sanctuary as well as a conservation, research and education centre for the better understanding of this endangered species.
On arrival, board the boat heading to the Orang Utan Island. Step ashore and amaze yourself with the ‘People of the Jungle’ or Orang Utan, an endangered species. Scientifically identified as very smart animals, Orang Utans have one of the longest birth intervals, on an average, once in every 8 years. Enjoy the hour & half at this dedicated rehabilitation sanctuary. Capture lots of photos for your remembrance. Return back to the jetty at mainland.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, Ipoh Malaysia
The Sam Poh Tong Temple is a Chinese temple built within a limestone cave and is the oldest and the main cave temple in Ipoh.The temple was built in a raw limestone cave in the mountains located about 5 km from the city centre and follows the Buddhist branch of Mahāyāna Buddhism.
From a steep climb of 246 steps to the cave opening, visitors can view the city of Ipoh and its surroundings. (average physical condition required for steep climb)
Stop by for restroom & lunch on the way back to hotel. (lunch on your own)
Duration: 30 minutes
