Taman Negara Jungle Experience – 03 Days/02 Nights

DAY 01 : KUL / TAMAN NEGARA
You will be met in your hotel lobby in the city centre between 0800hrs to 0830hrs to be transferred to the shuttle coach departing point to embark on a 4 hours journey to Kuala Tembeling jetty, please proceed to register yourself with the National Park and Wildlife Department.

At 1330 hrs (Friday 1430 hrs) board a motorised longboat for 3 hours to Kuala Tahan, the headquarters of Taman Negara. Enroute you will be passing by local villages and lush tropical rainforest. Birds, monkeys, monitor lizards or water buffaloes may be seen along the river. Expected arrival at Kuala Tahan at 1700 hours. Check in at the reception of Taman Negara Resorts, at leisure to soak in the jungle atmosphere at the Resort.

At 2030 hrs meet your guide at the Resort’s reception who will give you a brief orientation introduction. Your first adventure will be a night jungle walk in the 130 million years old tropical rainforest. We will be on a look-out for nocturnal insects amidst the chorus of the rainforest. Do note however, sighting of wildlife in the tropical forest due to its density, is a bonus. Overnight in air-conditioned chalet.

DAY 02 : TAMAN NEGARA
Breakfast. 0930hrs – Meet the guide and start with a jungle walk up Teresik Hill. This walk takes us further into the national park. The guide will highlight to you the rich flora found en route. At the top of Teresik Hill, enjoy a panoramic view of the tropical rainforest and on a clear day, see Mount Tahan, the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia. Before returning to the base, we will go on a canopy walkway, built 40 metres above the ground and 450 metres in length. You will experience the rainforest from a different perspective, as you will be closer to the top of the trees!

This afternoon, we will take a motorised boat to the cataracts of Lata Berkoh. There is a deep pool delightful for swimming, resting or reading on the rocky area overlooking the river. On the way, we’ll stop over at Lubuk Tenor Fish Sanctuary where a fascinating fish feeding experience awaits. Lubok Tenor, blessed with clear water (unless there is recent heavy rain) and many fish is the result of a successful eco tourism project involving local villagers and the Government to create fish sanctuaries
Return to Resort. Overnight.

DAY 03 : TAMAN NEGARA/KUL
Breakfast. The boat for Kuala Tembeling departs at 0900hrs. This journey will take about 2 to 3 hours, depending on water level of the river. The transfer to Kuala Lumpur will depart by 1200 hours, expected arrival time at your hotel in Kuala Lumpur city centre is between 1530hrs to 1600hrs.

What to bring:
A pair of walking shoes with rubber base, a hat or cap, sun tan or block lotion, small water proof rucksack, insect repellent, anti-malaria pills, binoculars, water bottle, swimming attire, light clothing – preferable cotton material, torch and raincoat.

Important:
It is not advisable to bring your suitcase for the boat ride. If you are not returning to Kuala Lumpur, please approach the Taman Negara Resort office at Kuala Tembeling to place your suitcase with them. Camera and fishing licence is payable at Kuala Tembeling.

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.

For those traveling to the east coast town of Kuantan you will arrive there at around 1530hrs

Note: The boat ride to and from Kuala Tembeling / Kuala Tahan is not private.