Happy Trails Asia
9 Days City, Jungle & Island Combo
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur City – Labuan Sentral – Taman Negara – Kuala Besut – Perhentian Island)
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur City – Labuan Sentral – Taman Negara – Kuala Besut – Perhentian Island)
Overview
HIGHLIGHTS
Arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, meet with our driver and transfer to Kuala Lumpur.
The journey is approximately 1 hour, depending on traffic condition.
Arriva at your hotel, check in. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Kuala Lumpur, or commonly known as KL, is the capital and largest city in Malaysia. The etymology of Kuala Lumpur, means “the muddy confluence”; “Kuala” is the point to rivers join together or an estuary, and “Lumpur” means mud. Within the suggestion on the name Kuala Lumpur was generated, record that the name was given by the tin-miners, looking for new place to extract the precious metal during the early 1800’s, and apparently starting a settlement were today lays Masjid Jamek Mosque, on the confluence of the river Klang and Gombak.
Today Kuala Lumpur is the Cultural, Financial and Economic, with its modern glass-and-steel skyline dominated by the Petronas Twin Towers and the Exchange 106, however still maintaining “alive” its colonial-era landmarks around Chinatown and Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square). A vibrant mix in the city is generated by the very cosmopolitan population; Malays, Chinese, Indians, with a growing population of foreign workers and also expatriate.
The well-balanced community is also visible in the mix of temples, mosques and churches. Not to be forgotten, the culinary feast available around the clock, cuisine crafted by a very spicy blend of the three main culture. A “Try a Nasi Lemak” must be on the top of your “things to do” while in KL!
Accommodation : Verdant Hill Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Meals included : –
Free and Easy.
Accommodation : Verdant Hill Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Meals included : Breakfast
This morning, you will proceed on to Taman Negara – one of the world’s oldest rainforest – by shared (SIC) coach. The coach departs at 08.00am from Hotel Istana in Kuala Lumpur. Please arrange your own transfer to the coach’s departure point.
The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Labu Sentral jetty is approximately 5 hours.
Upon arrival at Labu Sentral jetty, board a motorized wooden longboat for a one-hour boat ride to the resort.
Experience the night jungle walk in one of the oldest rainforests in the world.
Gather at Mutiara Taman Negara lobby at least 15 minutes before starting time. Meet with your nature guide, and after a short briefing start the exciting activity.
During the night jungle walk, keep an eye out for many creatures such as the ingeniously disguised stick insect, the praying mantis and other insect active during the night.
Little mammals and reptiles may also be seen from time to time and depending on the weather.
Remember to bring along a flashlight, to help you while walking on the planked trail. The guide will have one for himself, so don’t worry about getting lost. The tour will end at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort lobby.
Accommodation : Mutiara Taman Negara
Meals included : Breakfast & Dinner
Explore and hike in one of the world’s oldest rainforest; Taman Negara, the largest protected area in Malaysia, spanning 4343 square km.
In the morning, meet with your guide at the lobby for the daily activity, exploring the Malaysian Rainforest.
The hike will be a total of 3.5Km, starting with a leisure walk up to the foothill of Bukit Teresek, and then continuing up to the peak, where you will be able to enjoy the view of the majestic National park.
Descend from the peak, and continue the experience on the Canopy Walk (Closed to Public every Friday) for a bird-eye view of the Rainforest. Hike back to the lodge.
Experience an exciting boat cruise in one of the most picturesque rivers in Taman Negara.
You will be picked up at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort Jetty, and accompanied by an experienced local nature guide, you will cruise up the Tahan River.
Depending on the season, the river can be swallow, and the boat might need a little push from time to time. At one point, the boat cannot take you further and it will dock to a sandbank.
From the sandbank, short walk by the riverbank, to reach a rocky formation of the river where it will be possible to swim. Take a dip on the refreshing water, before your journey back to Kuala Tahan.
Accommodation : Mutiara Taman Negara
Meals included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Experience the local native tribe settlement.
Cruise the river to the Native settlement, get to know some of the tribe custom and belief and few tricks on how to lit a fire with natural tools or shot the blowpipe, a hunting tool still in use today.
Journey back to the lodge by boat.
Accommodation : Mutiara Taman Negara
Meals included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Mutiara Taman Negara jetty.
Cross the river with a local taxi boat to Kuala Tahan jetty (at your own expense).
Meet your driver at Kuala Tahan jetty for a transfer to Kuala Besut Jetty (approximately 5 hours), to access the magnificent island of Perhentian.
Catch the speedboat for a 20 minutes ride to Perhentian island.
Check-in at your resort and the rest of the day is free.
Attracting thousands of visitors every year the Perhentian Islands as much sought-after destination for those who want to experience stunning island paradise. Known as one of the most beautiful islands that Malaysia has to offer and is the perfect place to explore the spectacular array of marine life that lies beneath the surface of the crystalline waters that surround the island.
Due to its popularity, rooms can be hard to get a hold of, so it is advised to make bookings in advance in order to be able to secure a spot on this magnificent island. Accommodation options here also offer half board options which are recommended to ensure your stay on the island is as hassle free and enjoyable as possible. Besides this there are also plenty of attractive packages you can arrange which include activities such as diving and snorkelling. So come to the Perhentians islands for a perfect escape and enjoy the Sand, Sea and Sun.
Accommodation : Perhentian Island Resort
Meals included : Breakfast
Free & Easy
Accommodation : Perhentian Island Resort
Meals included : Breakfast
Breakfast at the resort.
At scheduled time, check-out, gather at the lobby and board the speedboat for the transfer back to Kuala Besut Jetty.
At Kuala Besut jetty, meet with our driver, for the transfer to Kota Bharu Airport, for your connecting flight.
Meals included : Breakfast