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Kuala Lumpur FRIM Rainforest and Canopy Walkway Tour

FRIM Rainforest
FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) is a well managed forest science park covering almost 600 hectares of experimental plants and reforested areas. Expose yourself to the real feeling of being in the tropical rain forest of Malaysia without the hassle of travelling to National Parks. The journey to the rainforest will take about 1 hour, passing by typical Malay Villages. Upon arrival, there is a guided tour by an expert on Malaysian jungle.

There are jungle trails, a walkway canopy, a herb garden, a library and a musuem exhibiting different species of tropical wood and theie uses. Come on down and enjoy the wonders and beauty of a primary tropical rainforest in a day!
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Putrajaya by Night & KL City Tour (King’s Palace, Petronas Twin Tower)

KL City Tour – A must for the first time visitor to Kuala Lumpur. An interesting tour which unveils the beauty and charm of the old and the new Kuala Lumpur – Garden City of Lights. See the contrast between the magnificent skyscrapers and the buildings of the colonial days.

Itinerary: Petronas Twin Towers (photo stop), King’s Palace (photo stop), National Monument, National Museum (pass by), National Mosque (photo stop), Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Beryl’s Chocolate Boutique

Putrajaya
Putrajaya – Set at the end of a sheltered wooden path, right beside the Putrajaya Lake, dine in a restaurant that embraces resort-style dining in Polynesian architecture amidst the lush greenery of Taman Botani.
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White-water Rafting in Kampar River (Gopeng, Perak)

White-water Rafting
Kampar River – Where white waters flow, enthusiasts and adventurers are sure to go! Test out your river skills and get an adrenaline rush as you ride through 14 rapids and the cooling waters of Kampar River in Perak.On the river, you’ll have the thrill of tackling exciting rapids and floating down the clear water river amidst a lush rainforest. You will ride the continuous rapids graded from class I – III, and continue downriver, passing old tin mining plains. Get wet and get in touch with nature once more!

As a standard procedure, a safety briefing will be done which covers the paddling commands, paddling skills, capsize drills, actions when overboard or river rescue. After 10-15 minutes of briefing by the professional river guide, you are now ready for a river rafting adventure.Come join this one day adventure tour – paddling along Sungai Kampar through raging white waters amidst serene surrounding, clear waters, fresh air, and if the sun’s up… you’ll get a good tan to boot!
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Malaysia Cameron Highlands Tour (Strawberry Park, Kea Farm, Rose Garden, Tea Plantation)

Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands
This is Malaysia’s green bowl supplying vegetables to the major cities of the country and to Singapore. The cool climate makes it an excellent tea growing area, indeed the Cameronian tea is highly priced in the world market. Places of interest are the Iskandar Waterfalls (Lata Iskandar), the Rose Garden, Kea Farm, The Vegetable Farms and the Tea Plantations.
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Genting Highlands & Bukit Tinggi Colmar Tropicale ‘French Village’ Tour

Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands – Amidst the freshness of cool, crisp mountain air about 6,000 feet above sea level, lies Malaysia’s only casino resort. Stop at the cable car station and take a skyway cable car ride, with the sky above you and a tropical rainforest below, ride up to the hilltop on the longest and fastest cable car in southeast Asia. You can also take time off to enjoy the numerous recreational facilities at the indoor and outdoor theme park.

Bukit Tinggi – “The Unique French Village” – Colmar Tropicale is the unique French-themed attraction at Bukit Tinggi Resort. It stands 2,600 feet above sea level on 80 acres of natural forestland. The first of its kind in Malaysia, it is modelled after the 16th Century Colmar Village in Alsace, France and has retained the authenticity and European feel of its counterpart. Submerge yourself in the French countryside ambience at Colmar Tropicale as its beautiful architecture and furnishings bring you back to times of yore.

For photo snappers, Colmar Tropicale is a haven with the castle drawbridge at the entrance being a favourite. Watch swans along the moat, sit around the square’s fountain, wishing well and climb up the viewing tower for a grand spectacle of the resort and the picturesque cuckoo clock tower which was designed after the Riquewihr Tower, France.
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