Highlights of Temenggor

Half day visit to the main areas of Temenggor nature reserve

An half day excursion to get the best parts of Temenggor nature reserve in a single, convenient trip. A similar experience to the full day excursion in Temenggor but made shorter for those who do not want to want to trek for very long in the forest or are transiting Belum Temenggor area on their way to Penang, Ipoh or Kelantan and have less time in their hands.

Besides cruising the Temenggor lake, many of the full day activities are included also in this itinerary. You will do jungle trekking, have the opportunity to bathe in a waterfall in the midst of a tropical rainforest, take your chances in spotting the Rafflesia flower and visit one village of a local aboriginal people. Packed lunches are included in your tour as well.

From: RM390

Cruising by Boat

Cruise the Temenggor lake by boat.

Trekking

Trekking in the rainforest, waterfalls, & plains.

Lunch Provided

Packed lunches are included in your tour as well.

Description

The itinerary and schedule of this excursion is similar to Discover the beauty of Temenggor. Tailor to be shorter in time without giving up the quality of your experience in Temenggor. You may consider this trip if you need to get back to Pulau Banding by early afternoon.

Highlights

The excursion will start in the morning where our nature guide will meet you. Start the tour with a short trekking in an attempt to spot a blooming Rafflesia. The life cycle of the Rafflesia is short therefore we cannot guarantee that you will see it open.

If no blooming we will replace it with the visit to the Elephant trail (known as Salt lick area).

After the first trek, proceed to Kampung Taruk, an Orang Asli (native people) settlement. The natives have different villages located at the edges of the rainforest. They live close to a jetty which is treated as a small trading outpost. You will visit the village and, if you wish so, leave gifts or tokens of appreciation for their hospitality. Monetary donation is not recommended, instead donate useful household item or clothing.

The excursion will make a last stop at *Taruk waterfall. Once you reach the waterfall you can have a swim in the natural pool. As soon as you are finish, you will be taken back to Pulau Banding.

Details

Motorboats used have their top covered, so you won’t get wet or sunburn. Life jackets are provided on board. The boats can accommodate a maximum of 06 people per boat, therefore if your group is a particularly large one, you may have to split in two or more crafts.

Our licensed local nature guide will guide and assist you during the tour. As with the other activities and tours, the guide will speak English and Malay language.

If you are in need of an interpreter you may contact us and we will try our best to accommodate your requests and needs.

Schedule

Journey starts in Pulau Banding PUBLIC JETTY (Jeti Awam Pulau Banding), please be punctual.

09:30	Meet your personal nature guide at Pulau Banding public jetty and start the cruise in Temenggor.
10:00	Short trekking to the Rafflesia flowering area. If no blooming we will replace it with the visit to the Elephant trail (known as Salt lick area).
11:00	Visit the natives village of Kampung Taruk. Be part also on our plastic free educational program during our visit at the orang asli villages.
12:30	Relax & enjoy the waterfall. You can take a bath in the waterfall pool and have your packed meals there before returning back.
14:00	Return back to the jetty.

Important notice & latest Covid 19 - SOP

Important notice:

Visitors must comply with the latest Covid-19 SOP and therefore only fully vaccinated people are welcome as guests at the Belum Temenggor forest complex.
During low water level at Temenggor lake we cannot guarantee to reach and trek Sg. Enam trails, located in Temenggor nature reserve. In that case we have an alternative waterfall that we can propose to the visitor but the beauty of it is not comparable with Enam OR our guide can stop by somewhere quiet and let the guest swim in the lake.
We currently suspended the visit to the Orang Asli village in order to protect this vulnerable ethnic from external disease.

Note & recommendation:

It is not guaranteed to spot the blooming Rafflesia due his short life cycle. Therefore it is subject of availability and your luck.
If major instances should occur the place visited could be replaced.
All excursion mentioned above are based on S.I.C (Sharing Basis) and minimum two person.
To have with you suitable shoes and outfit for outdoors; mosquito/insect repellent, salt or a lighter for leeches (although they’re easy to remove with just your hands); bring a raincoat (a disposable one will do), a hat and, in case you plan to bathe in the waterfall, swimwear.
To bring with you only a small bag with the strictly necessary items for the excursion. If you have a large baggage please consider to leave it in a luggage storeroom in the hotel/resort where you stay (most will be kind enough to keep your luggage even after you have checked out).
You may bring something to donate to Orang Asli Village (useful gifts are really appreciated, kindly avoid candy and sweets for the children). We can pass your goods to any authorized NGO which has access to the orang asli village.
To book this tour at least one (1) week in advance.

Highlights

Experience Flora & Fauna

You may have chances to spot the famous Rafflesia flower. The Rafflesia is one of the biggest flowers in the World and a plant with very peculiar characteristics and life cycle. They follow irregular patterns. Therefore, it’s hard to predict when there are bigger chances to see the flowers open and fresh. However, it certainly won’t be the only natural attraction you will get to see on your path. So prepare to be amazed by the richness and diversity of the rain forest and its enormous various plant and flower species.

Belum Temenggor is likely to be in existence for over 130 million years. It’s an ecosystem older than both the Amazon and the Congo. This is compatible with the age of the mountain ranges of Malaysia, which appeared through oogenesis at the beginning of the Mesozoic era.

Orang Asli Village

The Orang Asli groups of Belum Temenggor live of hunting, fishing, gathering herbs and other natural resources. Then, they trade with the outside for items and goods they need in their communities. If you wish so, as a sign of appreciation for their hospitality and visiting their village, you can offer a present in the form of useful household items, food or clothing.

Waterfall

Enjoy the waterfall (Please read our notes). Once you reach the waterfall, you can rest by the area, relax in this unique place surrounded by the silence and beauty of the rain forest. You can take a bath in the natural pool if you wish so, and then take your packed lunch here. After that, you will return back to Pulau Banding.

Highlights of Temenggor

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Details

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Experience Flora & Fauna

Orang Asli Village

Waterfall

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