10-Hour Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Kuala Lumpur

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek through the Malaysian tropical rainforest with a NECC Certified Nature Guide
• 02 Learn jungle survival skills, local flora and fauna, and bamboo cooking techniques
• 03 Visit Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary and discover its rehabilitation and relocation work
• 04 Take part in elephant activities, including bathing with young elephants
• 05 Visit the Orang Asli Che Wong aborigines village and tour a rubber plantation

Join a full-day expedition through the Malaysian tropical rainforest with a NECC Certified Nature Guide. Learn jungle survival skills, discover local flora and fauna, and experience bamboo cooking techniques before visiting Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary. Meet the elephants and learn about the centre's rehabilitation and relocation efforts, with opportunities to take part in elephant activities during the day.

1500 hrs - Take a bath with baby elephants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Kuala Lumpur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kuala Gandah Rainforest, Elephant Sanctuary and Village Tour

• 0645 hrs - Depart from your Kuala Lumpur hotel with your Malaysian nature guides.

• 0800 hrs - Arrive at Kuala Gandah for a briefing and breakfast (included).

• 0900 hrs - Start the trek.

• 1100 hrs - Prepare for cooking in bamboo. Lunch is served with local food cooked in bamboo.

• 1230 hrs - Visit the Orang Asli Che Wong aborigines village.

• 1330 hrs - Watch a video presentation about rehabilitation and relocation.

• 1400 hrs - Participate in an elephant activity.

• 1500 hrs - Take a bath with baby elephants.

• 1545 hrs - Take a tour of the rubber plantation.

• 1600 hrs - Return to your Kuala Lumpur hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Malaysian nature guide (NECC Certified Nature Guide)

• Entry/Admission - Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary

• Local breakfast and lunch

• Air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking Malaysian driver

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Complimentary bottled water

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks, unless specified

• Gratuities/Tips

• Own expenses

What to bring

• Extra clothes and a towel if you wish to participate in the bathing with young elephants activity.

Know before you go

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

• A minimum booking of 2 adults is required.

• There will be moderate walking.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• It is recommended to use mosquito repellent.

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

• Not wheelchair accessible.

• The discount price is available for children and group bookings. Discounts are available for group bookings of more than 10 persons.

• Family-friendly.

• Early booking is needed.

• Bathing young elephants depends on weather and other circumstances. This activity is limited to 100 people per day, and early registration is required.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tour start

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.