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Putrajaya Wetlands
Date: July 11, 2010
Depart: 5.00pm
Pick-up: To be advised
Duration: 6 hours
 Putrajaya, covering an area of 4,931 hectares of
land, is situated 25 kilometers from the capital
city of Kuala Lumpur in the north and 20
kilometers from Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA) at Sepang in the south. About 40%
of Putrajaya is natural. Lush greenery,
botanical gardens are spread across the
landscape enhanced by large bodies of water and
wetlands.
The Putrajaya Wetlands is said to be the largest
constructed freshwater wetlands in the tropics
and the first of its kind in Malaysia. It
functions as a flood control system and a
natural filter system for the Putrajaya Lake.
Apart from providing an expansive area for
recreation and education, it forms an essential
part of the eco-system.
The park comprises the Taman Wetland and the
wetland areas. The wetlands are made up of 24
wetland cells built along the Chuah and Bisa
rivers. Marshes and swamps were developed in the
wetland cells. More than 70 species of wetland
plants have been planted. Twenty-four species of
indigenous fish were introduced into the wetland
more than a year ago and have today adjusted to
the environment and add diversity to the man
made eco-system. Where geology, hydrology and
biology have created natural wetlands, the
Putrajaya Wetlands, carved out from rubber and
oil palm plantations, is the product of human
ingenuity and technology.
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Tentative Itinerary: |
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09.00am |
Departure for Putrajaya |
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Arrival at Taman Wetland. Briefing
at Nature Interpretation Centre. |
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Visit 80m high look-out tower which
offers a bird's eye view of
Putrajaya. |
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Tour of the area which includes a
flamingo pond and trails. |
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Depart for KL |
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01.00pm |
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur |
Banghuris CBT Rural Village Experience
Date: July 11, 2010
Depart: 9.00am
Pick-up: To be advised
Duration: 4 hours
 Feel and experience a truly living lifestyle
and the hospitality of the village folks in
Banghuris, Sepang. This is a rare chance of
experiencing a rapidly diminishing
traditional lifestyle. Banghuris is a name
representing three villages namely Kampung
Bukit Bangkong, Kampung Hulu Chuchuh and
Kampung Hulu Teris. With a population of
over 3,000, Banghuris folks will definitely
fascinate visitors with their way of life,
culture and their tradition.
Banghuris also offers a host of agro-tourism
activities. Visitors will be taken for an
educational tour to the coconut, star fruit,
guava and palm oil plantations. A visit to
the orchid and hydroponics vegetable farms
are also lined-up for visitors.
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Tentative Itinerary: |
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9.00am |
Departure for Banghuris Homestay, Sg
Pelek |
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Welcome drink
Local village lunch
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Agricultural visit: coffee
plantation, rubber estate, tapioca
plantation, orchard Visit light
industry factories: snack- and
cracker-making |
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Visit homestay activity centre:
fruit planting, fishing. Return to
KL. |
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01.00pm |
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur |
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NOTE: The Organisers reserve the right to
modify, replace or cancel any of the technical
tour itineraries if deemed necessary due to
reasons beyond the control of the Organisers.
Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary
Date: July 11, 2010
Depart: 10.00am
Pick-up: To be advised
Duration: 8 hours
 Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary,
Pahang is a rare and fantastic opportunity to
get up close to endemic Malaysian elephants.
This truly unique Elephant Orphanage of Kuala
Gandah in Pahang will give you a very rare
opportunity to learn about these displaced
gentle giants. Get the chance to ride them
through the jungle, with the help of an elephant
guide, or mahout. For the brave and adventurous,
there are opportunities to take the elephants
down to the river and help give them a bath!
There really is no better opportunity than this
to get in touch with these grey giants. The
elephants here have been rescued from all over
Peninsula Malaysia, providing them a safe
sanctuary in the wild.
Recommended Gear: Sport shoes, T-shirt, long
pants, sunglasses and hat.
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Tentative Itinerary: |
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10.00am |
Departure for Kuala Gandah Elephant
Sanctuary |
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12.30pm |
Arrival at Kuala Gandah Elephant
Sanctuary. Light lunch |
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01.00pm |
Briefing & a 30-minute National
Geographic documentary at the
Visitors Information Centre |
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01.45pm |
Feeding, grooming, bathing and
riding of the elephants |
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04.00pm |
Departure for Kuala Lumpur |
Kuala Selangor Nature Park & Fireflies
Date: July 11, 2010
Depart: 5.00pm
Pick-up: To be advised
Duration: 6 hours
 This is a enchanting experience where you
watch millions of fireflies displaying the
most amazing "nature light show" resembling
fairy-like miniature Christmas lights along
the banks of a certain river in Kuala
Selangor where the Berembang trees grow.
Cruising along the river bank on a sampan, a
small wooden row boat, the boatman will row
the boat along the river where you can see
the glowing display along both sides of the
river.
This rare large colony of fireflies thrives
on the Berembang trees and set amidst the
rural background of Kuala Selangor, it is an
experience not to be missed.
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Tentative Itinerary: |
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5.00pm |
Departure for Kuala Selangor |
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6.30pm |
Arrival at Kuala Selangor. Visit
Bukit Melawati - Fort Altingsburg,
silvered leaf monkeys and long tail
macaques. |
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Drive over Selangor River. Seafood
dinner at the Fishing Village.
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Board a sampan (small wooden row
boat) where the boatman would guide
the boat along the river to watch
millions of fireflies along the
river bank. |
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9.30pm |
Return to Jetty and Kuala Lumpur |
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11.00pm |
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur |
Note: Dress casually and bring along rain
gear on wet days. Departures might be
cancelled if there is too much rain the
coastal area.
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
Date: July 11, 2010
Depart: 9.00am
Pick-up: To be advised
Duration: 4 hours
 The Forest Research Institute Malaysia
(FRIM), as a world reputed centre for
tropical forestry research, has more than
100 years of experience in forestry and
forest products research. With many outdoor
recreations and public education on the
ground, FRIM has become a popular spot for
picnickers, joggers, cyclers, tourists and
nature study groups. Attractions include
Nature Places, Camping Area, Arboreta, FRIM
Museum, Insectarium, Malay Tea House and
other activities.
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Tentative Itinerary: |
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9.00am |
Departure for FRIM |
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Arrival at FRIM about 15km from
Kuala Lumpur. |
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Experience the Tree Canopy walkway
which is 30m above ground and spans
about 200m |
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Visit other natural attractions in
this research facility. |
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Return to Kuala Lumpur |
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2.00pm |
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur |
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