4 in 1 Day Tour Sea Gypsies, Monkey Feeding, Fireflies

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Summary

1200-1230pm Complimentary pick up from your Kuala Lumpur hotel. Lunch on a Banana Leaf - eat with fingers. Proceed to Carey Island for a tour of Sea Gypsy's Village conducted by Sea Gypsy Guide. Walkabout through the ethnic village highlights the Ancestral Home. Every year in March they honor their ancestors and ask for better business, protection from all evils. They now work in Plantations and farms. Proceed to Bukit Melawati - an old Fort Hill with remains of a Lighthouse, Executioner's table and a poisoned well. The Royal graves of 3 sultans are also here. An added attraction would be the silvered leaf monkeys that have made the hill as their home. Photo shoots only. Dazzling Fireflies After seafood dinner at a riverside Cafe, catch a boat for an exhilarating ride at dusk to watch fireflies resting, feeding and making love - a mating ritual. Their synchronous flash is produced by a biochemical reaction in their light organs situated on their bottoms. A fascinating sight to behold and silence to prevail. Return transfer to Kuala Lumpur arriving approx. 9pm. End of tour.

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

^ Sea Gypsies (Mah Meri) are fishermen. They are famous for handicraft figurines, masks and recognised by UNESCO for their creativity. Every year in March during Hari Moyang the head asks for better living, more divine protection from his ancestors. The Sea Gypsy Guide the best authority to belt out facts about Mah Meri. Fireflies - Kuala Selangor boasts of the largest colony of fireflies. They are lighting bugs that come out at night for love making - a mating ritual. Their synchronous flash is mesmerizing. ^ Boat ride to see dazzling fireflies is exhilarating. ^ Enjoy a Banana Leaf Lunch (eat with fingers) and Fresh Seafood dinner. with a bottle of beer for each guest ^ Live Commentary by English speaking Guide awarded Certificate of Service excellence by Viator. He will be with you throughout the tour. He is reachable via mobile phone. Bring along insect repellents, good walking shoes, rain coat. Daily departures on shared basis and good for tourists with time crunch.

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What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Sea Gypsy Village Guide

  • FRee flow Mineral water

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Lets keep social distancing and wear the mask in crowded places. Vehicle will be disinfected regularly and hand sanitizer available at all times.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Taman Negara Day Tour

About operator:

TAMAN NEGARA DAY TOUR
Taman Negara is a 130 million years old tropical rainforest that covers 4,343 Sq Kilometers with most threatened mammals like Tigers, Sun Bears, Elephants, Tapirs, Rhinoceros and others , not forgetting 14,000 Flowering Plants, 300 Bird Species, 238 Fresh water Fish and the list is endless.

the Objectives: To Protect, Conserve and Propagate Flora and Fauna and its eco system
the Landmark : `Rivers, Waterfallls, Secret Caves & Mountains, Rolling Hills and Lush Greenery.

GOOD FOR TOURISTS WITH TIME CRUNCH
* Daily Departures on Shared Basis * Physiclly Challenging * Xtreme Excitement

..the tour ..... (Canopy Walkway + Jungle Trekking +
Rapids Shooting + Aborigine Village Visit)

Price:
1 PERSON RM 980 (USD 220)
2 PERSONS & Above each RM 110 (USD 110)

Includes: * Return Transfers Complimentary pick up within Kuala Lumpur
* 1 Lunch, Park Entry Permit,
* Canopy & Aborigine Village Fees
* Experienced Nature Guide, River Crossing
* Boat to Shoot the Rapids,Mineral Water, Camera Fees,

ITINERARY
0700hrs Depart for Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara, enroute FREE BATU CAVES TOUR
# BATU CAVES is a limestone outcrop. The 272 steps climb into the Cave will take you to the Temple of Hindu Deity Lord Subramaniam aka Lord Murugan. He is honoured during the Hndu Festival of THAIPUSAM in January or February every year. His 140 feet Statue is mesmerising.
(Decent attire is Mandatory for Ladies to enter the Temple proper).

1100hrs On arrival at Kuala Tahan, activities begin...

% Canopy Walkway - 530 meters in length is the longest in South East Asia and you will get a Bird's Eye View of the World's Oldest Rainfoest. View a screaming scenery of Nature at its unspoilt best..

% Jungle Trekking to the Teresek Hills.
Trekking takes you closer to the different species of Flora and the Nature Guide will belt facts and fancies about Flora and Fauna in Taman Negara. He will uncover the secrets of the Forest. Packed lunch in the Forest.

% You may be Lucky if you get to see Monkeys, Bids, Monitor Lizards...
BUT if you see a Tiger or an Elephant, we ain't sure who is lucky !


% Rapids Shooting is a thrill as the Boatman negotiates 7 sets of Rapids and you get a "chance" to get wet. Bring along changing clothes, insect repellants.

% Aborigine Village (Orang Asli) are of the Bateek tribe who have been living environment-friendly lives. The Rainforest is their Supermarket where they get their life's necessities. They have things secret and things taboo. You will get an insight of their fire making skills and blowpipe hunting techniques.

1700hrs Back to Floating Cafe, freshen up and return transfer to Kuala Lumpur arriving approx. 2000hrs. End of Tour.

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