4 days4-Day Jungle Experience in Taman Negara from Kuala Lumpur
Supplied by Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel
Length
4 days
Itinerary
4 days planned
Group
Max 10
Guides
English
Overview
Taman Negara has been developed into an ecotourism destination in Malaysia. Has a total area of 4,343 km2 and one of the oldest rainforest estimated more than 130 million years old. Taman Negara is the home of some rare mammals, such as the Malayan tiger, macaque, Malayan gaur (seladang) and Indian elephant. As well as birds such as the great argus, red junglefowl, and the rare Malayan peacock-pheasant are still found here in some numbers. Enjoy the activities of Jungle trekking, canopy walk, river cruises and also visiting one of the Orang Asli tribe, the Batek native.
Day by day itinerary
1Kuala Lumpur – Labu Sentral Jetty – By boat to Taman Negara - Night Walk⌄
Meet at the lobby between 06.30am to 07.00am to be transferred to the shuttle coach for your 3hrs journey to Labu Sentral Jetty. Enjoy your 2hrs boat journey passing by local villages and lush tropical rainforest to the National Park, Taman Negara. Spot kingfishers, hornbills, monkeys, monitor lizards or water buffaloes along the river. Upon arrival at the park, soak in the jungle atmosphere surrounding the Resort. Register with the National Park and Wildlife Department after check-in.
After dinner, at 2030 hrs meet your guide at the Resort’s reception for a brief orientation introduction. Enjoy a night jungle walk looking out for nocturnal plants and insects amidst the chorus of the rainforest. Do note however, sighting of wildlife in the tropical forest due to its density, is a bonus.
Meals: Dinner: Dinner at resort
Overnight: Overnight at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort (chalet)
2Trek to Teresek Hill and by boat to Lata Berkoh in the afternoon⌄
Enjoy a 1½ hours trek up Teresek Hill and be rewarded with a magnificent view of the tropical rainforest at the top. On a clear day, you can see Mount Tahan, the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia.
In the afternoon (after lunch), take boat ride to the cataracts of Lata Berkoh enjoying the splendid pristine jungle scenery along the way. Swim, relax or read amidst the serene atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at resort · Lunch: Lunch at resort · Dinner: Dinner at resort
Overnight: Overnight at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort (chalet)
3Rapid Shooting to Kuala Trenggan & Visit to Orang Asli Settlement⌄
Morning at leisure until lunch time. In the afternoon, embark on a boat ride for an exhilarating rapid shooting adventure to Kuala Trenggan at Sungai Tembeling. Visit a Bateq Native Settlement (subject to availability), learn about their simple and peaceful life of sharing and other interesting culture including hunting with a blowpipe.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at resort · Lunch: Lunch at resort · Dinner: Dinner at resort
Overnight: Overnight at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort (chalet)
4Resort - Kuala Tahan - Return to Kuala Lumpur by land⌄
Breakfast and at leisure. At 1.00pm assemble at resort jetty. Take a short boat ride to cross to the opposite side of the river to Kuala Tahan Jetty. At 1.30p.m. departs Kuala Tahan by land transfer to Kuala Lumpur. Expected arrival time to Kuala Lumpur between 1800hrs to 1900hrs.
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Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at resort
What's included
- ✓Shared transfers and tours
- ✓All activities in Taman Negara on shared basis (as per program)
- ✓English speaking Local guide in Taman Negara
- ✓Taman Negara Entry Permit (1x permit per person)
- ✓Return shuttle Kuala Lumpur - Labu Sentral Jetty - Kuala Tahan - Kuala Lumpur
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓1-way boat Labu Sentral Jetty - Mutiara Taman Negara Resort
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Kuala Lumpur city)
- ✓3 nights accommodation at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort (chalet type)
Not included
- ✕Other meals than indicated in program
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Optional Tours
- ✕Drop-off at Kuala Lumpur International Airport available at additional charge
- ✕Gifts for Orang Asli (encourage bringing simple gifts, a normal Asian custom)
- ✕Camera (including mobile phone with camera) and fishing licence
- ✕Surcharge for pick-up & drop-off from hotels located greater Kuala Lumpur
- ✕Compulsory Malaysia Tourism Tax, RM10 per room/night, will be collected directly by hotel.
- ✕Pahang Local Sustainability Charge - RM 3 per room/night, collected and payable directly to hotel.
Good to know
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Involved lots of walking
- Soft Adventure tour
- What to bring (recommended): Change of clothes of T-shirts, long or short pants, swimwear and towel. Small rucksack for the trek, hat, raincoat/disposable poncho, track shoes, sandals, insect repellent, sun protection lotion (for sun sensitive skin) and torch light.
- Gifts for Orang Asli: We do encourage bringing simple gifts when visiting the native settlement, a normal Asian custom. However, we do recommend items such as exercise books, pencil, rice or biscuits. Sweets and snacks especially in non-biodegradable plastics are not encouraged.
- Important: If you are returning to Kuala Lumpur city, you may leave your luggage in the hotel luggage storage room and bring instead, an overnight backpack for the tour.
- Camera and fishing licence is payable at Taman Negara. The rainy season is between middle November to middle/end January.
- During the rainy season, some of the activities may be cancelled should there be a high element of safety at risk.
- Sightings of wildlife is not guaranteed
- Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off service operates only for hotels within the Kuala Lumpur central city limits only.
- Subject to availability
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