Malaysia · Up-Close Animal Experiences

Full-Day Orang Utan Island and Ipoh Tour with Cave Temples

1 Day Round trip from Kuala Lumpur Easy pace

See Golden Buddha Statues in the Perak Tong Cave Temple

Stroll through the Streets of Ipoh, Malaysia

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Interact with orangutans at the rehabilitation sanctuary on Orang Utan Island
02 Admire Perak Tong Cave Temple and its 40-foot-tall golden Buddha statue
03 See Ipoh's colonial-era railway station and the unfinished Kellie's Castle
04 Explore the limestone temple of Kek Lok Tong and relax in its tranquil Zen garden
05 Enjoy a delicious and authentic Malaysian meal in Ipoh

Visit Orang Utan Island and spend time at its orangutan rehabilitation sanctuary on this full-day tour from Kuala Lumpur. Along with wildlife encounters, discover some of Ipoh's most notable sights, including Perak Tong Cave Temple with its towering golden Buddha, the colonial-era Ipoh Railway Station, Kellie's Castle, and the limestone cave temple of Kek Lok Tong. The day also includes a delicious Malaysian meal and time to relax in the tranquil Zen garden nearby.

Spend 1.5 hours at the orangutan rehabilitation sanctuary and learn more about these amazing animals as you interact with them.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh

Languages English, Malay, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Orang Utan Island and Ipoh Highlights

Meet your tour guide at 7:00 AM and set out on your journey.
Go on a four-hour drive northbound along the North-South Expressway to Bukit Merah town and board a ferry to Orang Utan Island.
Spend 1.5 hours at the orangutan rehabilitation sanctuary and learn more about these amazing animals as you interact with them.
Enjoy a delicious and authentic Malaysian meal at the Old Town restaurant.
Reach Perak Tong Cave Temple, one of the best cave temples in Malaysia. The limestone cave opens up into a giant space with a high dome branching off into hidden recesses and grottoes. Admire a beautiful 40-foot-tall golden Buddha statue. The walls of the cavern are decorated with colourful murals depicting stories from Chinese mythology and Buddhist scriptures.
Visit the Ipoh Railway Station to admire the beautiful colonial-era building.
Head to Kellie's Castle to see a unique, incomplete British-era structure.
Explore the centuries-old Kek Lok Tong Cave to see a limestone temple and relax in the tranquil Zen garden nearby.
Transfer back to Kuala Lumpur after a fun day's tour.