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12-Hour Nature Tour Of Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur & Taiping
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Religious, Cave

  • Duration

    12 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Malay, Tamil

Description

Sign up for this tour from Kuala Lumpur and board the ferry boat heading to the Orang Utan Island to see the endangered orang-utans. Pass by the sleepy community of Bukit Merah town and visit Perak Tong Cave Temple, one of the best cave temples in Malaysia to witness a 40 feet golden sitting Buddha statue.

Highlights
  • Ride the ferry boat heading to the Orang Utan Island
  • Meet the endangered orangutans Orang Utan Island Foundation
  • Visit the Perak Cave Temple and see a giant golden sitting Buddha statue
  • Orang Utan island, Taiping & Ipoh expand_more
    • 7 AM: Kick off your private tour of Orang Utan Island from Kuala Lumpur with hotel pick up by your friendly and professional driver.

    • Go on a 4 hours drive southbound along the North-South Expressway, which brings you to the sleepy community of Bukit Merah town, passing through small palm oil plantations and pineapple fields.

    • On arrival, board the ferry boat heading to the Orang Utan Island. Step ashore and amaze yourself with the ‘People of the Jungle’ or Orangutan, an endangered species. Scientifically identified as very smart animals, Orangutans have one of the longest birth intervals, on average, once every eight years.

    • Enjoy the hour & half at this dedicated rehabilitation sanctuary. Capture lots of photos for your remembrance.

    • Pass By Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation, Jalan Bukit Merah Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, Semanggol 34400 Malaysia Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation, Semanggol, Malaysia

    • Stop At Perak Cave Temple, 6 km North of Ipoh, on the road to Ipoh 31400 Malaysia.

    • Eat lunch (Included)at a local restaurant before exploring Perak Tong Cave Temple and returning to Kuala Lumpur.

    • Explore Perak Tong Cave Temple, one of the best cave temples in Malaysia. After climbing the steps and passing through the narrow entrance, the limestone cave opens up into a giant space with a high dome and branches off into hidden recesses and grottoes.

    • See a golden sitting Buddha statue, 40 feet tall, dominates the temple & the walls of the cavern are decorated with colourful murals depicting characters and events from Chinese mythology and Buddhist scriptures. Numerous statues and carvings are scattered around the temple, including a female with 18 arms who could be Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. The strong aroma of incense mixed with the earthy cave smell lends the cave a special atmosphere.

    • End your tour with a hotel drop-off back in Kuala Lumpur.

What's Included
  • Ferry ticket to the Orang Utan Island
  • Malaysian guide in Orang Utan Island only
  • Local Lunch in Ipoh
  • English speaking Malaysian driver cum guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned car within Kuala Lumpur City
  • Complimentary mineral water
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities/Tips
Know before you go
  • A minimum booking of 2 adults is needed.
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Please dress appropriately.
  • An adult must accompany the children.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Stroller accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity.
  • Only your group will participate.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
2 To 4 USD 108 Per Person
Child (Child Price apply for 2 years -12 years. Below 2 years Free)
1 To 4 USD 39 Per Person

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USD 108 / person