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FRIM Rainforest, Malaysia Jungle, Canopy Walkway and Batu Caves Tour

Author: Jul 23

Batu Caves
Batu Caves – A trip to the eastern suburbs of the city to observe the local way of life and traditional cottage industries. It will also highlight the various aspect of Malaysian life in all its diversity. Most places were once tin mining areas but today they are known for their unique handicraft and cultural centres.Itinerary: Jalan Ampang, Embassy Row, Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, Batik and Souvenir Centre, Batu Caves and Beryl’s Chocolate Boutique

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 museum exhibiting different species of tropical wood and their uses. Come on down and enjoy the wonders and beauty of a primary tropical rainforest in a day!
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Batu Caves, Malaysia Casino, Genting Highlands with Cable Car Ride Tour

Author: Jul 22

Cable Car
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.
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Fireflies, Silver Leaf Monkeys & Kuala Selangor Tour

Author: Jul 21

Firefly Tour – Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, which is known as one of the largest firefly colonies in the world. On arrival at Kuala Selangor, visit ‘Kota Melawati’ formerly known as ‘Fort Altingsburg’, the execution block, royal mausoleum and colonial buildings. A bird sanctuary park at the foot of Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill is an ideal place for bird-watchers to witness local migratory birds. Also found are silvered-leaf monkeys, butterflies and etc. To make this experience a memorable and unforgettable one, enjoy local Set Seafood Dinner and boat ride.

Fireflies – are also called “Lightning Bugs” and they belong to the nocturnal luminous beetle family Lampyridae. Within quiet and serene surroundings, these fireflies live very happily in the “Berembang” trees and shine like fire in the night to attract a mate. Come on down and enjoy the “Malaysian Version of Xmas”!

Silver Leaf Monkeys
Silver-Leafed Monkeys and long-tailed macaques are the main draw to the Melawati Hill. The significant difference between the silver-leafed babies as compared to the adults is that these babies have golden fur while the adults have dull grey colours. These monkeys are a delight; they are gentle and playful. The long-tailed macaques, on the other hand, are generally a little more mischievous and if you turn your back for a second – you’d never know what they might do. A gentle reminder to exercise precautions with these lovely and wild animals, which can be quite erratic at times despite having so much human interaction.
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Batu Caves, Genting Highlands with Cable Car Ride & Outdoor Theme Park Tickets

Author: Jul 20

Batu Caves
Batu Caves – First discovered over 100 years ago, the Batu Caves have never ceased to attract visitors. Only 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur, they consist of three main caves and a number of smaller ones.The best known of these caves is the Temple Cave, a large cavern with a vaulted ceiling about 100 metres above the floor. To reach it one has to climb 272 steps, a feat performed by many Hindus on the way to the caves to offer prayers to their revered deities. Every year, on Thaipusam, as many as 800,000 devotees and other visitors may throng the caves. As a form of penance or sacrifice, many of them carry kavadis. These are large, brightly decorated frameworks, usually combined with various metal hooks and skewers which are used to pierce the skin, cheeks and tongue. A little below the Temple Cave is the Dark Cave, a two-kilometre long network of relatively untouched caverns containing a large number of cave animals, including several found nowhere else in the world!

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.
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Historic Melaka Tour (Melaka Clock Tower, The Stadthuys, Porta de Santiago)

Author: Jul 19

Melaka
A popular day excursion to the historical state of Melaka, where the history of Malaysia began. It is said that its greatest sea port was once captured by the Portuguese, Dutch and English as their trading port. Visit St Peter’s Church (1710) – the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Drive past the largest 17th century Chinese hill. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s Well before driving through the Portuguese settlement.
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