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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.
Breakfast.
30hrs – 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.
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.
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.
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