- One of the simple natural wonders of mangrove forests, flashing fireflies amaze visitors with their sparkling displays - Matang Mangrove Forest was gazetted as a Permanent Forest Reserve in 1906 & recognized as the best managed sustainable mangrove ecosystem in the world - The charcoal factory in Matang (Kuala Sepetang) is located right in the middle of a spectacular mangrove forest since 1940 - Out to the sea, visitors on boats may also be fortunate enough to see dugongs (Dugong dugon) swimming near the river deltas - Occasionally, the Chinese White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis), also known as the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin, can be spotted swimming along the river-mouths - Bird watching and fishing are the primary activities in the day while at night get a boat ride to see synchronized blinking lights of fireflies - Indulge yourself with freshly caught & delicious dinner at local restaurant
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Private transportation
✔  Set Dinner
✔  Boat Ride
✔  English Speaking Tour Guide During Boat Tour
✔  In-vehicle air conditioning
✔  English-Speaking Driver.
✖  Personal Expenses.
✖  Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC).

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
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Kuala Lumpur 11 AM: Meet & Greet our friendly driver at your Kuala Lumpur hotel lobby and transfer to Kuala Sepatang fisherman village. Enroot for lunch stop at your own expenses. (Travel duration around 2.30 - 3 Hrs driving per way) Tour Itinerary: 11 am: Meet & Greet at Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Transfer to Kuala Sepatang
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Kuala Sepetang Kuala Sepetang is a coastal town located in Perak, Malaysia. Just about 60 minutes or 72 km/45 miles to the north-west of Ipoh city to Kuala Sepetang. It is a thriving fishing village, and the main jumping-off point to the river mouth community of Kuala Sangga, which is a Chinese fishing community at the river mouth which specializes in fish breeding in cages. The Port Weld railway station was located at the centre of town. The whole railway line from here to Taiping, which was the first railway line in the Peninsular, is now dismantled, and now only the ticketing booth and the Port Weld railway signboard remain.
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Walk Into Kuala Gula Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary A few kilometres at the northern tip of the Matang mangrove forest lies a large wetland swamp where local and migratory birds flourish. Go see the endangered storks, egrets, herons, kingfishers, bulbuls, doves, woodpeckers, magpies, sunbirds, tailorbirds, swifts, sparrows, kites and migratory birds from the northern hemisphere. The Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary is among the well-established bird sanctuaries in the Asian region. It was established in the early 1970’s with the main objective is to protect and conserve the migratory as well as resident bird species. There are more than 160 species of birds found in the Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary comprising at least 48 species of migratory birds and 118 species of resident or local birds. The migratory birds such as the Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata), Common Redshank (Tringa totanus), Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia), Mongolian Plovers (Charadrius mongolus), Pacific Goldenplover (Pluvialis fulva).
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Matang Mangrove Eco-educational Centre (mmec) The 40,000-hectare Matang Mangrove Forest was gazetted as a Permanent Forest Reserve in 1906. Today, it is recognized as the best managed sustainable mangrove ecosystem in the world. This mangrove reserve contains rich and diverse wildlife that provide nature lovers to visit and explore its wetlands and resources. Near to this reserve are silvicultural programmes of the Rhizophora, Lenggadai and Seaward berus forests carried out professionally by the Perak State Forestry Department. This is also regarded as the breeding grounds for numerous species of marine crustaceans including crabs, shrimps, lobsters, horseshoe crabs and prawns as well as fishes and shellfishes. The Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve has been proven to act as a natural barrier against tsunamis. Undoubtedly, it is an important site for coastal migratory water birds and a portion of migrant forest birds. As many as 43,000 to 85,000 birds may be seen using the forest during the migration.

Duration:  30 minutes

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Matang The charcoal factory in Matang (Kuala Sepetang) is located right in the middle of a spectacular mangrove forest since 1940. Mangrove forest is an important part of the ecosystems around the world and in Malaysia there is fortunately quite some left. It all start with harvesting the mangrove trees. The trees need a certain size which is reached after 30 years. When an area is harvested, new trees are planted and that area is not touched then for 30 years. Do you ever wonder how and what are needed to make charcoal? It is a good time for you to learn additional knowledge. The charcoal factory is owned by Mr. Chuah, who obtained a very good feedback on internet because of his ability to share his story and passion on charcoal. Every single process in a charcoal factory is manually done by human power. Charcoal production is a long process and involved lots of man power.

Duration:  30 minutes

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Kuala Sepetang 4.00 pm: Tour to the fisherman village. Guest will know about their houses, boats and their way of life. Stop over a fish farm to see fish, puffer fish, horse shoe crab and archer fish. Birds watching and Eagle Sighting 5.00 pm: Tour to the mangrove forest. Guest will know about their special adaptation to the salty water and mud. On how they protect the coast line and their economic value. Birds, dolphins (on luck) & eagles 6.00 pm: Diner at Kuala Sepetang Seafood Restaurant 7.30 pm: Slide show about fireflies. 8.00 pm: Night time boat rides to see the fireflies. One of the simple natural wonders of mangrove forests, these flashing insects amaze visitors with their

Duration:  4 hours

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Kuala Lumpur 9.00 pm: End of trip & back to Kuala Lumpur.(You will reach arounf midnight 12am to your hotel at Kuala Lumpur)
Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeings
•  Recommended to prepare own insect repellent, rain coat (umbrellas not recommended), binoculars, hat and sunscreen
•  Wear good trekking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pants
•  Every person participates in any tour or holiday organized by the company shall be regarded in every respect as carrying his/her own risk with respect to loss or injury to person or property. The company does not accept responsibility for losses or expenses due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other travelers
•  Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
•  Dolphin sightings on luck & not guaranteed, if failed to see any Dolphin on the day will not do any refund, please note still you can enjoy the other sightseeing such as mention on itinerary.
•  Children must be accompanied by an adult
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