Discover the Orang Utan by a boat ride to the Island. Get a close look at these endangered species and learn magnificent facts about them. Orang Utan Island is geared to serve as a temporary holding facility for those orangutans rescued from illegal possession and or trade before being returned to their natural habitat. This tour also include free visit to the famous Perak Tong Cave Temple.
Highlights:
• Visit Bukit Merah Orangutan Island Foundation in a day
• Fascinating firsthand experience of Malaysian orangutans
• Experts reveal the lives & behaviors of the smart creatures
• Chance to capture photos of playful apes swinging in trees
• Free visit to the Perak Tong Cave Temple
• Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Kuala Lumpur hotel
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Boat trip (to/from Orang Utan Island)
✔ Orang Utan Island Admission fee
✖ Any sites donations
✖ Personal expanses & insurance
Pickup Locations
1. Bangsar Hotel
2. Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur
3. Hotel Impian Budget Inn
4. Hotel Grand Crescent
5. Citi Hotel @ KL Sentral
6. Double M Hotel
7. Signature Hotel @ Bangsar South
8. Sindbad Hotel
9. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
10. Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
11. Lotus Hotel KL Sentral
12. Corona Inn
13. BIG M Hotel
14. De Platinum Suite
15. Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur
16. M Palace Hotel
17. Puteri Park Hotel
18. Ascott Sentral Kuala Lumpur
19. The Gardens-A St Giles Signature Hotel & Residence
20. Lantern Hotel
Additional Info: Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (1km radius from KLCC). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city centre is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Itinerary
1
Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation
Step ashore and amaze yourself with the ‘People of the Jungle’ or Orang Utan, an endangered species. Scientifically identified as very smart animals, Orang Utans have one of the longest birth intervals, on an average, once in every 8 years. Enjoy the hour & half at this dedicated rehabilitation sanctuary. Capture lots of photos for your remembrance.
A 4 hour’s drive southbound along the North South Expressway brings you to the sleepy community of Bukit Merah town passing through small palm oil plantations and pineapple fields.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Perak Tong Cave Temple
Perak Tong has become one of the best cave temples in Malaysia. After climbing the steps and passing through the narrow entrance passage, the limestone cave opens up into a giant space with a high dome and branching off into hidden recesses and grottoes. A golden sitting Buddha statue, 40 feet tall, dominates the temple & the walls of the cavern are decorated with colorful murals depicting characters and events from Chinese mythology and Buddhist scriptures. There are numerous statues and carvings 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.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Walking is involved. Thus, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• The weather in Malaysia can be hot and humid, so wear light, breathable clothing. Cap, hat or shades also recommended.
