Orang Utan Island Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur

Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and embark on a scenic journey to Taiping, one of Malaysia’s most charming and historic towns, paired with an unforgettable visit to Orang Utan Island—a unique conservation sanctuary dedicated to Malaysia’s iconic great apes.

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   Orang Utan Island

   2 hours

   7:00am hotel pick up from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC). Your private tour of Ipoh & Orang Utan Island from Kuala Lumpur kicks off with hotel pick up by your friendly and professional driver. 4 hours drive northbound along the North South Expressway brings you to the sleepy community of Bukit Merah town passing through small palm oil plantations and pineapple fields. On arrival, board the ferry boat heading to the Orang Utan Island. Step ashore and amaze yourself with the ‘People of the Jungle’ or Orang Utan, an endangered species. Scientifically identified as very smart animals, Orang Utans have one of the longest birth intervals, on an average, once in every 8 years. Enjoy the hour & half at this dedicated rehabilitation sanctuary. Capture lots of photos for your remembrance.

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   Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation

   Pass by

   Bukit Merak Orang Utan Island Foundation

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   Perak Cave Temple

   30 min

   Travels able to see a Golden Sitting Budhha statue 40 feet stall dominates the temple.The wall of the cavern are decorated with colorful murals depicting character and events from chine mythology.Behind the statue a flight of steps more then 450 steps makes way into far recesses of the cave out through opening on the side of Hill on the reaching the highest pavilion view of the northern suburbs of Ipoh.

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   Ipoh Railway Station

   30 min

   Travel next to the Ipoh Railway Station, affectionately regarded as the 'Taj Mahal of Ipoh'. This picturesque attraction boasts ornate Moorish architecture and a beautiful landscape adorned with fountains.

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   Birch Memorial Clock Tower

   30 min

   Located in a square inside Old Ipoh, the four-sided Birch Memorial Clock Tower stands in front of Ipoh State Mosque. The white-washed structure’s four statues surround the centrepiece. These represent the four pillars of British administration: ‘patience, justice, loyalty and fortitude’. But unlike other clock towers in Malaysia, Ipoh’s relates to a story of violence, revenge and a Malay uprising.

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   Concubine Lane

   45 min

   In 2015, Ipoh Old Town was such a quiet town that travellers would call it a laid-back town with cafes, traditional coffees and food and flourishing street arts. Not much was heard of the three Concubine Lanes. In July 2016, Lonely Planet listed Ipoh as one of the best Asian destinations to visit. Photos of the Concubine Lanes started appearing in news articles. The lanes were opened.

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   Ipoh Heritage Walk

   45 min

   Ipoh Heritage Walk is a leisurely stroll around the compact and historic old town area of Ipoh. The walk is about 4 miles long but you can extend or shorten it depending on your energy levels.

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   Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens

   30 min

   Travelers able to see a beautiful Cave Temple with Zen Garden so called Cave of Ultimate Bliss. In this temple travelers able to see the ultimate formation of Stalactite and Stalagmite and statues. The Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple is a tourist attraction situated in the natural and picturesque area of Gunung Rapat in the south of Ipoh - the capital of Perak state in west Malaysia. The cave temple sits on a 12 acre site and was used as early as 1920 as a place of worship. In 1960, the cave became part of an iron mining site, this temple is set in a huge cave in the limestone outcrops behind Gunung Rapat. The Kek Lok Tong complex comprises a central altar featuring a number of Buddhist figures as well as various deities of the Chinese pantheon. The most unique about the caves is there are another great garden view once you get inside the caves. The limestone hill is made up of light grey to white crystalline Kinta limestone inter bedded with about 5 mm to 1 cm think argillaceous material bands. Primary iron can still be seen within the limestone. The award winning landscape garden features a jogging path circling two lakes and one of the longest reflexology footpaths in Ipoh. Entrance is FREE but there is a donation booth if you would like to leave a contribution towards upkeep.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.