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Activities |
Duration |
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Trekking, camping, white water rafting |
3d/2n |
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Rate for a minimum of
5 participants: |
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RM 1598 per person
(rate reduces with larger groups) |
It's not just the trekking, camping and eating by the river and the
camaraderie amongst the participants. Could it be the large insanely
wicked rapids throughout the 18km run that's spread over 3 days? Or
could it be the wild
Belum-Temenggor Forest Reserve? This area, added
with the Royal Belum State Park, is four times the size of Singapore
with virgin tropical rainforests reputed to be older than the Amazon and
the Congo plus a much more complex biodiversity. With low impact tourism
in these parts, it opportunes the visitor a real taste of the Malaysian
outdoors.
Itinerary (ex Grik)
Day 1 Meet at Great Wall Hotel, Grik (Perak, West Malaysia) at
0730 hours for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to KM69 on the Grik/Jeli
Road, the ‘Staging Point’. The participants will trek downhill for 3.5
hours to Sg Chewis passing through old logging road and then primary
rainforest. Upon arrival at Sg Chewis, the ’Put In’ point, light
refreshment will be served, followed by a briefing on the aspect of
white water rafting.
Raft down to Kuala Mangga and camp the night at the confluence of Sg.
Mangga and Sg. Singor. The rafting will be about 2 hours with rapids of
Grade I to Grade III.
Overnight: camping; meals:
breakfast, trail lunch, refreshment, dinner
Day 2 After breakfast at 0730 hours break camp, briefing and
practical exercise before rafting down Sg Singor. The run will be
between 4 – 6 hours depending on water level and group size, over rapids
with grades ranging from Grade I to Grade V. There will be a couple of
refreshment stops along the way. Camping overnight at Kuala Sami
overlooking Jeram Sami.
Overnight: camping; meals:
breakfast, trail lunch, dinner
Day 3 Breakfast and break camp at 0730 hours. Raft a distance of
7.5 kilometers down Sg. Singor for a duration of about 4 hours with
rapids ranging from Grade I to Grade IV to the ‘Take Out’ point at Sg.
Emban and then by motorized boat to Pulau Banding. After cleaning up,
depart to destination of origin.
Overnight: n/a; meals:
breakfast, trail lunch, dinner
please note: due to changing weather
and geography, the itinerary may differ to provide a safe and an
exciting journey
Inclusive of:
• Instructor & river guides
• Training
• Rafting & safety equipment
• Meals as stated
• Boat transfer from Emban River to Banding Island jetty
Not included:
• transfer to/from Great Wall Hotel, Girik; other meals, drinks than
stated; insurance
Recommended Personal Gear
Breathable clothing, hat, towel, insect-repellent, sun-block lotion,
torchlight/headlamp, toiletries, strapped sandals, snacks, personal
medication, smile, a book, digital still/video camera.; do not wear jewellery
and contact lenses.
Best time to visit
The river can be rafted all year long but
will depend on river guide availability. This adventure is fully
customised. All gear, guides and food are transported to
location.
Getting there - transport can be arranged at a supplement, please
contact us for further details; otherwise you have the following
options:
By car - From Kuala Lumpur, head
north to Ipoh on PLUS (north-south highway). Take the Kuala Kangsar exit
after Ipoh then head towards Grik. Take route 4, which is the east-west
highway. This will take you to Pulau Banding. Journey from KL is about 5
˝ hours.
By bus - Go to Hentian Duta on Jalan Duta to find out on
buses going direct to Grik. Tel: 603-62013463, 603-62013459. There may
be language issues.
By train - There are no direct train route to Grik. You
would need to stop at Butterworth (West) or Kota Baru/Gua Musang (East)
and then find a bus/taxi across.
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