Orang Utan Island Day Tour
Description
• Leave the busy city behind for a chance to explore Kuala Lumpur's beautiful countryside • Step into the wild as you visit a popular ecotourism destination • Head to the Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island and watch orangutans play • Learn about the importance of orangutans in our ecosystem and what the center does in order to preserve the species • Round-trip transfers from your KL hotel are provided A 35-acre island nestled within the idyllic setting of Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, an eco-friendly 7000-acre freshwater lakeside vacation getaway in Semanggol, Perak – Orang Utan Island is today a global eco-tourism destination. Get up close and personal with the endangered orangutans cared for on the island. Witness them play in their own habitat and swing from tree to tree
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Itinerary
7AM: Meet & Greet by our chauffer at Hotel Lobby & driven to the Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merah through north south highway.
Pass by Beautiful scenery of rain forest, mountainous range, oil parm plantation, rubber plantation & the landscape. Stop at the rest area.
Ipoh is a city in northwestern of Malaysia. We just drive pass by highway through the many beatifull lime stone hills.
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.
Perak River is the second longest river in Peninsular 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.
Have a leisurely walk and take in the beautiful landscape at Taiping Lake Garden. If the tour has time, the driver will take you here; if not, you will return directly to Kuala Lumpur. This will be arranged by the driver.”
we will drop you in the Kl Your hotel
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
1. Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time 2. Private Tour: We will pick up all travelers from their hotel lobby within Kuala Lumpur City Centre, up to a 5 km radius. 3. Please contact us if you are not sure whether your hotel is within our pick-up zone.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent are recommended
- This activity not operating on every Tuesday
- Departure Time Morning 7 AM
- What to Bring -Sunscreen ,Caps or hats , Camera , Sport sandals , Insect repellent , Sunglasses
- What to Wear : Light and comfortable clothing (preferrably dri-fit material) ,Walking shoes , It is recommended to wear closed shoes
- If Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island cannot operate due to low water levels, we will need to cancel or offer an alternative date, which will be communicated to you, and please note this situation is beyond our control.
- Please note: The itinerary may change depending on the driver’s situation, traffic, or local conditions.
- Refund Policy: No refunds will be provided after the tour has started, even in cases of weather or climate-related disruptions, emergencies, or any personal matters, as transportation and other services have already been booked. In any case where a refund is requested, full evidence must be provided by the guest to support their claim.
- Visit to Taiping Lake Garden is subject to time. If the driver allows, you may stop here; otherwise, the itinerary remains unchanged due to the distance.”
- The driver has full discretion to adjust the itinerary due to distance and duration.
- Please note that the tour includes transportation and tickets to the Orangutan Island Park, which is not under our control. The visitor experience at the park may vary depending on external factors, and as such, we cannot guarantee specific encounters or outcomes.
- For the safety of the animals and guests, touching the orangutans is strictly prohibited, and interactions may differ from expectations.