Day 4
0800 breakfast. 0900 depart Kuala Tahan for return boat-trip to Kuala Tembling. Upon arrival at Kuala Tembling, transfer to the Jerantut Resthouse for a lunch stop. 14 depart Jerantut for the return transfer to Kuala Lumpur. 1700 arrive Kuala Lumpur and TOUR ENDS.

Programme for day 2 & 3

* The scheduling of the actual program for these days can only be ascertained after our arrival at Kuala Tahan and upon consultation with the authorities there.

Activities programmed are:

An audio-visual presentation on Taman Negara and its attractions by its interpretative officer.

The unique experience of a walk in the forest at night during which we may observe nocturnal animals e.g. moths, spiders, scorpions, owls and the mouse deer we will also see nocturnal flowering plants and phosphorescent fungi along the trail.

A boat ride up the picturesque Tahan River for day exploration of a pristine Malaysian river-system. Opportunities exist for photographic documentation of the river and its unique life forms, You will have time for fishing, birdwatching, swimming or other leisure pursuits.

A trek, through riverine and lowland/hill dipterocarp forest, to Teresik Hill (1130 ft) for a panoramic view of the interior of Taman Negara, and on occasions, a glimpse of Peninsular Malaysia’s highest mountain, Gunung Tahan as a backdrop.

A night in a Hide (request and if available basis). Most Malaysian mammals are nocturnal. In order that visitors may get a chance to see some of them, the Taman Negara authorities have erected hides on stilts (wooden structures with basic communal sleeping and toilet amenities) overlooking salt-licks where these animals are known to frequent.

NOTES ON THE ITINERARIES

The 4day/3night itinerary is the recommended standard program

The 3day/2night itinerary can be hectic and due to limited time, one of the above listed activities may have to be excluded.

The 5 day/4night itinerary is the most leisurely-paced program and will allow the clients to visit, in addition to the above listed activities.

Either.

Telinga Cave (or Ear Cave) A cave carved through a low limestone outcrop by the Telinga River. It is possible to go all the way through the cave   approximately one hour. The Cave is inhabited by three species of bats, a species of snake called the Cave Racer, huge forest toads, fishes in the river and other cave living creatures.

Kuala Terengganu: A ranger post on the Tembling River, up-stream from Taman Negara’s Headquarters. It takes, depending on river conditions, about half an hour to forty minutes by boat to get there. The journey up involves traveling through a series of seven rapids. Upon reaching there, one can trek along the forest trail as far as the Kumbag Hide.

WHAT THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

The services of a professional English speaking guide throughout.

Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in the Taman Negara Resort

All meals on a "set-meal" basis as provided by the respective establishments visited, beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with the same on the last day.

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles from a pre-arranged pick-up point in Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Tembling, and returning to the same in Kuala Lumpur.

Boat transfers Kuala Tembling/Kuala Tahan/v.v. and specified river excursions within Taman Negara.

Entry permit to Taman Negara, service charges and taxes imposed for accommodation and restaurants patronised.

WHAT THE TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES

All airfares and airport taxes.

Single supplements.

Insurance of any kind, optional private excursions, extra boat rides, extra meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic (bottled and mineral water included) drinks, porterage, telephone and cable charges, laundry charges and anything of a purely personal nature.

Footwear: Boots or running shoes, light socks, camp shoes.

Clothing: Shorts, Light long pants, cotton shirts, T-shirts, underwear, poncho or waterproofs, sun hat, bathing suit.

Other equipment: Holdall or stash sack with lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, insect repellent, sun glasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve.