Taman Negara & Perhentian Island

Taman Negara, Kota Bharu, Perhentian Island

Canopy Walkway	Jungle Trekking	Gua Telinga (Ear Cave)
Night Market	Perhentian Island	Perhentian Island

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Tour Code : MHT 004 (8D/7N)
Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu (MAP)

Day 01 (Kuala Lumpur - Elephant Sanctuary, Taman Negara : Night Jungle Walk)
Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation was established in 1989 by the Department of wildlife and National parks. The centre is a base for the Elephant Relocation Team, Which began the elephant translocations problem programme in 1974. The only one of its kind in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing and then translocation problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations and to other suitable habitats throughout the Peninsular such as Taman Negara. Over the past 25 years the centre has helped prevent the further declined of the elephant population by relocating more than 300 wild elephants. Tour includes elephant ride, elephant feeding and those who are brave; we suggest you bring a change of clothes and towel if you wish to participate in water activities such as swimming and bathing the elephant in the river. After visit to the Elephant Sanctuary, continue to Taman Negara. In the evening, video presentation on National Park at the Interpretive Centre, next proceed to Night Jungle Walk, experience the tropical forest nightlife, flora and fauna.

Day 02 (Taman Negara : Canopy Walkway, Teresek Hill)
Start the day by jungle trekking to Teresek Hill and Canopy Walkway - The World’s Longest Hanging Bridge! Walks in the air and tree top for a beautiful scenery of flora and fauna, tree species and bird watching. Canopy Walkway Open at 11:00am to 14:45pm everyday. Later jungle trekking uphill to Teresek Hill and enjoy the panoramic view of Tahan Mountain and tree canopy covering the hills and verdant valley. (B)

Day 03 (Taman Negara : Ear Cave & Rapid Shooting) 
Morning proceed to Gua Telinga (Ear Cave) for cave exploration, home of various species including Horseshoe bat, Giant Toad and Termite colonies. Next is Rapid Shooting at Trenggan Lodge, experience the seven major rapids (Nusa, Dua, Abai, Teras, Dedari, Panjang and Trenggan) and feel the excitement of being drenched. (B)

Optional : additional per person - RM 40.00 (2 paxs) RM 30.00 (3 paxs) RM 20.00 (4 paxs and above) : If Cave Exploration do not meet your interest, we will replace a tour to the Aboriginal Village (Orang Asli Settlement). The Orang Asli who continues to live a nomadic lifestyle in Taman Negara call themselves ‘Batek’, the Batek tribe is gentle race of people, short in stature, dark skin and which tight curly hair.

Day 04 (Taman Negara - Kota Bharu)
Leave the National Parks and driving north to Kota Bharu for overnight. Arrive Kota Bharu, capital of Kelantan state. You may visit night market this evening, the market serve a delectable array of traditional dishes. (B)

Day 05 (Kota Bharu - Perhentian Island)
Transfer to Kuala Besut, and a short boat ride to Perhentian Island (40 minutes), one of the most beautiful island in Malaysia, white sandy beach, crystal clear blue sea, Perhentian Island have much to offer. Snorkelling, scuba-diving, snorkelling, jungle trekking, or just stroll along the beach. (B)

Day 06 (Perhentian Island)
Free at leisure (B)

Day 07 (Perhentian Island)
Free at leisure (B)

Day 08 (Perhentian Island)
Transfer by boat from Perhentian Island to Kuala Besut Jetty, then to Kuala Terengganu Airport (B)