Teja aboriginal reserve is unsung and teeming with wonders of tropical nature. So captivated by its beauty and biodiversity, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has declared this hidden pocket a natural heritage and has spearheaded a conservation program in 2006 to create awareness among indigenous Semai natives in order to conserve and sustainably manage the surrounding forest. However, due to its far-flung location, Semai tribe’s shyness and inability to converse in mainstream language has made them trail far behind in reeling in visitors.
To overcome these, we have carefully design a special 2D/1N package for independent travellers with a penchant for unpretentious ecotourism and wish to play a part in bringing valued income to locals and village’s communal fund.
DAY 1 - Blend in & Learn
12.00 noon – Pick up in Ipoh and enjoy an authentic Malay welcome lunch
1:00 pm – 4×4 transfer to Teja Aboriginal Forest Reserve.
3:00 pm – Trek to Semai aborigine villages
4:00 pm - Blowpipe demonstration and learning
5:00 pm – Swim and bath in a hidden waterfall
7:30 pm – Dinner
9:30 pm - Night jungle trek (weather permitting)
12 midnite - Supper and lights out
DAY 2 – Trek deep jungle
8.00 am – Breakfast.
9.00 am – Trek, explore and learn about rainforest ecology and useful medicinal, edible or special plants from Orang Asli natives. View Rafflesia colonies found in deep forest.
3.00 pm - Late lunch
4.00 pm - Pack up
5:00 pm – 4×4 transfer back to Ipoh.
Important Note - There's a difference between adventure and recklessness. In adverse weather condition or if our trackers pick up clues of dangerous wildlife, we reserve the right to exercise our discretion and may cancel certain treks for safety reason. Rain can cause dangerous landslide and sudden flooding. It's best work with Mother Nature, not against it.
Duration: 2 days 1 night
Group Size: 2 - 7 people (min. 2 persons)
Season: January - December
Price: RM690 per person
"Low Impact" trip type - As this is a raw countryside destination, it is crucial that personal essentials are packed and brought along. For accommodation, night shall be spent in raised-up bamboo hut in stilts to stay away from flash floods and wandering wildlife.
And before your imagination runs wild, we know you'll appreciate this tiny bit of modernity - yes, proper shower rooms and flush seat toilets are available.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes
- All meals, drinks, fruits and snacks during the entire outing.
- Complimentary 4 liters of bottled drinking water.
- Accommodation in Orang Asli bamboo hut.
- English speaking naturalist and Orang Asli guides
- 4x4 offroad return transfers ex-Ipoh.
- Rainforest and aboriginal reserve land entrance permits.
- Frankly, you will not need a single cent to spend in the jungle. We have everything covered.
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Malaysia
Outdoor: Land Rambler
Hiking & Trekking
Ecotourism
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