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Overview
If something smell funny, don’t worry – it’s just fresh air. (Read: You have been inhaling city air too long).
Be the one with amazing holiday story to tell. Trek the 130 million years old rainforest that escaped the last Ice Age. Swim in an uncharted waterfall. Eat food you can hardly pronounce. And the best part is – do everything with the comfort of knowing there’s a friendly local expert watching over you.
Bukit Kinta, a stone throw away from Ipoh, is known for its Orang Asli tribal grounds and untouched tropical must-sees. Being situated at the foothill of Titiwangsa Range also blessed the hidden vista with multiple waterfalls and pristine rivers that gush downhill to joint the mighty Perak River.
This unique 1 day safari 4WD and trekking trail will take one to see nature’s best unsung secrets – notably, caves, cascading waterfall and intriguing flora that never fails to whet the appetite of a nature loving traveller. Coast past quaint Orang Asli tribal villages, get up close with exotic rainforest plants and here comes the best part – give your tastebuds an adventure with specially prepared “jungle food”!
Undoubtedly, few travellers have heard about this place, but with all the unspoiled scenery spreading out before you, you’d wickedly want the place to remain a secret for a long long time.
Key Detail & Cost
Duration: 1 day, 9am – 5pm, 8 hrs.
Group Size: 2 – 8 people
Season: January – December
Price: RM280 per person valid for Aug-Dec 2008 bookings
Discounts are available for self-drive, groups, retirees, students, families and nature clubs.
This excursion departs from Ipoh, Kinta valley. Read more about …
- Ipoh town
- bus and taxi network that service Ipoh
Price Includes …
- One lunch (cooked by countryside Malay womenfolk) at midday
- English-speaking naturalist guide
- 4×4 transfer to all destinations & activities
- Permits to aboriginal and rainforest reserve land
Quick Itinerary Glance
9.00am – Pick up at hotel. Introduction, trip and safety procedures briefings.
10.00am – Gua Tempurung cave exploration and geological feature learning.
12.00 noon – 4×4 easy going drive through countryside Malay villages, spice gardens, rubber tree plantation and stop by interesting sites while making our way into Bukit Kinta rainforest aborigine reserve.
1.00pm – Jungle lunch and eat local seasonal fruits.
2.00pm – Trek along Geruntum jungle fringe to see Orang Asli village and way of life.
4.00pm – Take a dip and enjoy a splashing time in an uncharted waterfall.
5.00pm – 4WD ride back to Ipoh.
Trail Takes
Learn why 300 million years ago, Kinta Valley was nothing but a vast seabed teeming with primordial lifeforms. Today, Ipoh is wrapped by limestone hills that are embedded with rich prehistoric leftovers. Feel the breeze of its “wind tunnel” created by pressure difference between its interior and exterior cavern network. Be intrigued by its spellbinding “golden flowstone”.
If you can walk 3-4km in one stretch, with some ups and downs without puffing, you will have no problem with this caving trail that comes with heavy-duty steel walkway.
There are edible, medicine and useful plants tucked discreetly in every nook and corner of the rainforest. Learn about Malaysian’s incredible ecology with our expert naturalist.
If our naturalist introduces this plant as “tiger footprint” leaves (right), they are being kind and don’t want to spook you. However, the Malay name is “tapak hantu”, which literally translates to devil’s footprint. Thanks to its name, countryside children cringe at the sight of the leaves
(Left) Wild torch ginger. (Center) Dangling like pearl trinklets, bunches of wild “rambai” fruit provide a refreshing snack along the tribal village trail. (Right) Ipoh tree – the most poisonous tree in the rainforest. Its sap is extracted (note the crisscross marks on the tree trunk) to poison the tip of blow dart and used for hunting by the Orang Asli.
Nature’s masterpiece – Watch how the Baya Weaver Bird make nest as part of the mating ritual. Female live inside a fully enclosed nest with the eggs and the hollow chute as entrance.
Although 90% of Malaysian wildlife is nocturnal (active by night), occasionally one can spot some animals during late afternoon. They usually flock riverbanks to take gulps of water or trot around the forest fringe to warm up before sunset.
Orang Asli aborigines are the earliest inhabitants of peninsular Malaysia. Living in pockets of rainforest for thousands of years have kept their genetic makeup pure. In May 2005, researchers for the Genome Project found Orang Asli’s mitochondria DNA to match a 65,000 year old African sample – making them the direct descendants of the first Adams and Eves!
They have deep respect for the rainforest as have their fathers and the fathers before them. They ask for little and are contented with living at the fringes of the rainforest. They are governed by traditions, taboos and animism practices passed down from their forefathers. Orang Asli make up less that 1% of the total population in Malaysia with many still preferring age-old ways of gathering food and household materials from the jungle.
Cultural barrier breaking is fine art – especially in the jungle. You have to understand their folk traditions, way of life and taboos to get on well. This trip will give one a rare opportunity to wander around and interact with Orang Asli with our experts acting as interpretor and link. Catch a glimpse of how jungle natives live off the land.
End the day with a freshing dip in a hidden waterfall that flush down from Titiwangsa mountain range. The rainforest filtered water has high mineral content and will leave the skin soft and supple after bathing in it.
Don’t forget to bring along towel and spare clothes to enjoy its pristine water !
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Trip Type. Travellers can expect a day of easy-going walks and ride in our 4WD vehicle. The field trip is suitable for the young and old as needs for safety and steadfast guidance are kept firmly in mind. Couples, families and friends travelling together will have a good balance between activity and relaxation.
What to bring & wear. Relax and dress down in T-shirts, shorts and sandals. Bring a small bag to store personal essentials, water and don’t forget to bring spare clothes and towels if you want to take a dip in the waterfall.
Food is surely part of the adventure. Lunch will be enjoyed in a small village lodge that’s hygienic and only uses locally sourced countryside ingredients. However, if you prefer something more familiar or can’t eat certain items due to personal, medical or religious reasons, let us know. We can arrange urban staples like breads, cakes, fruits, coffee or even vegetarian dishes.
Other Good Reads ….
1. Jungle native Orang Asli
2. Rainforest ecology
Be the one with amazing holiday story to tell. Trek the 130 million years old rainforest that escaped the last Ice Age. Swim in an uncharted waterfall. Eat food you can hardly pronounce. And the best part is – do everything with the comfort of knowing there’s a friendly local expert watching over you.
Bukit Kinta, a stone throw away from Ipoh, is known for its Orang Asli tribal grounds and untouched tropical must-sees. Being situated at the foothill of Titiwangsa Range also blessed the hidden vista with multiple waterfalls and pristine rivers that gush downhill to joint the mighty Perak River.This unique 1 day safari 4WD and trekking trail will take one to see nature’s best unsung secrets – notably, caves, cascading waterfall and intriguing flora that never fails to whet the appetite of a nature loving traveller. Coast past quaint Orang Asli tribal villages, get up close with exotic rainforest plants and here comes the best part – give your tastebuds an adventure with specially prepared “jungle food”!
Undoubtedly, few travellers have heard about this place, but with all the unspoiled scenery spreading out before you, you’d wickedly want the place to remain a secret for a long long time.
Key Detail & Cost
Duration: 1 day, 9am – 5pm, 8 hrs.
Group Size: 2 – 8 people
Season: January – December
Price: RM280 per person valid for Aug-Dec 2008 bookings
Discounts are available for self-drive, groups, retirees, students, families and nature clubs.
This excursion departs from Ipoh, Kinta valley. Read more about …
- Ipoh town
- bus and taxi network that service Ipoh
Price Includes …
- One lunch (cooked by countryside Malay womenfolk) at midday
- English-speaking naturalist guide
- 4×4 transfer to all destinations & activities
- Permits to aboriginal and rainforest reserve land
Quick Itinerary Glance
9.00am – Pick up at hotel. Introduction, trip and safety procedures briefings.
10.00am – Gua Tempurung cave exploration and geological feature learning.
12.00 noon – 4×4 easy going drive through countryside Malay villages, spice gardens, rubber tree plantation and stop by interesting sites while making our way into Bukit Kinta rainforest aborigine reserve.
1.00pm – Jungle lunch and eat local seasonal fruits.
2.00pm – Trek along Geruntum jungle fringe to see Orang Asli village and way of life.
4.00pm – Take a dip and enjoy a splashing time in an uncharted waterfall.
5.00pm – 4WD ride back to Ipoh.
Trail Takes
Learn why 300 million years ago, Kinta Valley was nothing but a vast seabed teeming with primordial lifeforms. Today, Ipoh is wrapped by limestone hills that are embedded with rich prehistoric leftovers. Feel the breeze of its “wind tunnel” created by pressure difference between its interior and exterior cavern network. Be intrigued by its spellbinding “golden flowstone”.If you can walk 3-4km in one stretch, with some ups and downs without puffing, you will have no problem with this caving trail that comes with heavy-duty steel walkway.
There are edible, medicine and useful plants tucked discreetly in every nook and corner of the rainforest. Learn about Malaysian’s incredible ecology with our expert naturalist.If our naturalist introduces this plant as “tiger footprint” leaves (right), they are being kind and don’t want to spook you. However, the Malay name is “tapak hantu”, which literally translates to devil’s footprint. Thanks to its name, countryside children cringe at the sight of the leaves
(Left) Wild torch ginger. (Center) Dangling like pearl trinklets, bunches of wild “rambai” fruit provide a refreshing snack along the tribal village trail. (Right) Ipoh tree – the most poisonous tree in the rainforest. Its sap is extracted (note the crisscross marks on the tree trunk) to poison the tip of blow dart and used for hunting by the Orang Asli.
Nature’s masterpiece – Watch how the Baya Weaver Bird make nest as part of the mating ritual. Female live inside a fully enclosed nest with the eggs and the hollow chute as entrance.Although 90% of Malaysian wildlife is nocturnal (active by night), occasionally one can spot some animals during late afternoon. They usually flock riverbanks to take gulps of water or trot around the forest fringe to warm up before sunset.Orang Asli aborigines are the earliest inhabitants of peninsular Malaysia. Living in pockets of rainforest for thousands of years have kept their genetic makeup pure. In May 2005, researchers for the Genome Project found Orang Asli’s mitochondria DNA to match a 65,000 year old African sample – making them the direct descendants of the first Adams and Eves!They have deep respect for the rainforest as have their fathers and the fathers before them. They ask for little and are contented with living at the fringes of the rainforest. They are governed by traditions, taboos and animism practices passed down from their forefathers. Orang Asli make up less that 1% of the total population in Malaysia with many still preferring age-old ways of gathering food and household materials from the jungle.
Cultural barrier breaking is fine art – especially in the jungle. You have to understand their folk traditions, way of life and taboos to get on well. This trip will give one a rare opportunity to wander around and interact with Orang Asli with our experts acting as interpretor and link. Catch a glimpse of how jungle natives live off the land.End the day with a freshing dip in a hidden waterfall that flush down from Titiwangsa mountain range. The rainforest filtered water has high mineral content and will leave the skin soft and supple after bathing in it.Don’t forget to bring along towel and spare clothes to enjoy its pristine water !
________________________________________________________________________________
Trip Type. Travellers can expect a day of easy-going walks and ride in our 4WD vehicle. The field trip is suitable for the young and old as needs for safety and steadfast guidance are kept firmly in mind. Couples, families and friends travelling together will have a good balance between activity and relaxation.What to bring & wear. Relax and dress down in T-shirts, shorts and sandals. Bring a small bag to store personal essentials, water and don’t forget to bring spare clothes and towels if you want to take a dip in the waterfall.
Food is surely part of the adventure. Lunch will be enjoyed in a small village lodge that’s hygienic and only uses locally sourced countryside ingredients. However, if you prefer something more familiar or can’t eat certain items due to personal, medical or religious reasons, let us know. We can arrange urban staples like breads, cakes, fruits, coffee or even vegetarian dishes.Other Good Reads ….
1. Jungle native Orang Asli
2. Rainforest ecology
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