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Rafflesia Flower Jungle Trekking Adventure
offered by supplier M16072 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 8
people
Destination(s):
Malaysia
Specialty Categories:
Rainforest
Ecotourism
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 90 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 90 US Dollar (USD)
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Overview
TOWERING TREES rise from the floor to sky. Shady creek flowing with pristine water. The intricate ecosystem shares its story with every nook and corner, offering unmatched experience for nature explorers - and once such fine example is the Rafflesia bloom.
The mysterious Rafflesia bloom has always fascinated intrepid adventurers. Now, one can enjoy some pure tropical serenity - expedition style - under steadfast guidance and insider account by our English-speaking naturalist and watchful Semai native guides to see the famed Rafflesia.
The Rafflesia is the only plant that has the capability to “play dead”. For higher chances of pollination, the Rafflesia’s clumpy and waxy red petals bear uncanny resemblance to decaying dead animal. This hoodwinks flies and insects to gather at its ovum and fly away with spores. The Rafflesia flower is known as Bunga Pakma by locals; Bunga is flower in Malay, and Pakma is derived from ancient language Sanskrit for lotus – a symbol for purity and fertility. The flowers are traditionally used after childbirth to aid shrinking of womb and restore female figure.
Key Detail
Duration: 1 day, 9am - 5pm, 8 hrs.
Group Size: 2 - 8 people, expedition style, good fitness required
Season: January - December
Price: RM300 per person
Discounts are available for self-drive, groups, retirees, students, families and nature clubs.
This excursion departs from Ipoh, Kinta valley, about 200km north KL.
Price Includes ...
- One lunch at midday.
- English-speaking naturalist ranger, Orang Asli guides and trackers.
- 4x4 transfer to all destinations & activities.
- Reserve forest entrance permit.
Quick Itinerary Glance
9.00am – Pick up in Ipoh hotel. Trip and safety procedures briefings.
10.00am - An hour or so trundle of 4WD from Ipoh, over kampongs and plantations unpaved roads takes one to Changkat Matong where the rutted path runs out.
11.30am – The journey will be continued on foot under the supervision of Semai guides. Start deep jungle trekking from Sungai Kundor to Bukit Pinang hillside jungle perched 400m / 1200ft above sea level.
1.00pm – Reach Bukit Pinang and enjoy sightings of Rafflesia buds and blooms.
3.00pm – Trek back to base camp for rest and enjoy a quick jungle lunch.
4.00pm – Hike a trail to reach an uncharted waterfall. Enjoy dipping in its pristine waters.
5.00pm - Transfer back to Ipoh.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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Malaysia
Rainforest
Ecotourism
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