Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave Temple Day Tour (Private)

Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave Temple Day Tour (Private)

Don’t miss out on seeing Malaysia’s remarkable native orangutans, with this private tour. Escape the city for a day and visit Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merha: a site dedicated to protecting this endangered species. See these playful orangutans at home in the forest and discover native wildlife and scenery. The journey doesn’t end here, as this tour includes a visit to Perak Tong Cave Temple. See the picturesque and atmospheric temple: nestled among limestone caves, with hidden grottoes, colorful murals, and a giant golden Buddha statue.

- Take a day to explore the area on this full-day experience
- This is a private tour for just you and your group
- No need to arrange transport: pick up and drop off from your central Kuala
Lumpur hotel
- Superb for families, with discounts for children, no charge for infants and infant seats available

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation, Jalan Bukit Merah Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, Semanggol 34400 Malaysia

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bukit Mertajam Town, 14000 Malaysia

An 4 hour’s drive southbound along the North South Expressway brings you to the sleepy community of Bukit Merah town passing through small palm oil plantations and pineapple fields.

Stop At: Perak Tong Cave Temple, 6 Km's North of Ipoh on road to Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, Ipoh 31400 Malaysia

Perak Tong has become one of the best cave temples in Malaysia. After climbing the steps and passing through the narrow entrance passage, the limestone cave opens up into a giant space with a high dome and branching off into hidden recesses and grottoes. A golden sitting Buddha statue, 40 feet tall, dominates the temple & The walls of the cavern are decorated with colourful murals depicting characters and events from Chinese mythology and Buddhist scriptures. There are numerous statues and carvings scattered around the temple, including a female with 18 arms who could be Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. The strong aroma of incense mixed with the earthy cave smell lends the cave a special atmosphere.

Duration: 1 hour