DAY TOUR "the ORANGUTANS" & BRITISH WAR CEMETERY

Name: DAY TOUR "the ORANGUTANS" & BRITISH WAR CEMETERY
Brand: Taman Negara Day Tour
SKU: a7bf925f-e9f5-4ef6-a3f1-43121bb7bbce
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Summary

Note: This tour is subject to availability. Please check with us before making your booking. Our itinerary 0600-0630hrs Complimentary pick up from your Kuala Lumpur hotel and depart for the Orangutan Island which is a Rehabilitation, Conservation, Research, Breeding and Education facility with Veterinary and Nursing services. They are 97% genetically identical to humans . The Guide takes you through a walkabout steel fenced tunnel and belts out facts about the Orangutan. The Orangutans are separated from people by an electric fence and access is impossible totally - a critically endangered species. You cannot touch or pet them. Drive up to the Taiping Lake Gardens which houses the British War Cemetery - the final resting place of soldiers killed during WW2 and the Malayan Emergency. The War Cemetery was created to consolidate all soldiers' graves in battlefields or other cemeteries. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Enroute to Kuala Lumpur visit the iconic Batu Caves and climb 272 steps into the temple built to honor Hindu Deity during Hindu festivals - "Thaipusam" every year. Return transfer to Kuala Lumpur arriving approximately 6 pm. End of tour.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Orangutans are adorable primates only found in Sabah and Sarawak and Kalimantan in Indonesia. They are critically endangered due to habitat loss, low reproductive rate and pet trade. Orangutan Island is a Rehabilitation, Conservation, Education, and Research facility with Veterinary and Nursing services. You will get to see them here rather than having to go to Sabah or Sarawak. You will not be able to touch them due to the electric fencing. In house guide will belt out facts about Orangutans. Photo shoots allowed. British War Cemetery one of its kind outside of the UK - the final resting place of soldiers killed in WW2 - well maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. There are an estimated 850 WW2 Graves and 500 unidentified. ^ Live Commentary by English speaking Guide awarded Excellence Certificate by Viator. Guide available throughout the tour and can be reached via mobile phone.

What’s included?

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Bottled water
In house guide at Orangutan Island
Entrance fees to Orangutan Island
Alcoholic Beverages

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

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.