Embark on an unforgettable 4-day adventure into the pristine wilderness of Royal Belum State Park, home to a 130-million-year-old rainforest. Explore lush jungle trails in search of the rare rafflesia flower while encountering the diverse flora and fauna that call this ancient ecosystem home. Spend a full day dedicated to birdwatching, spotting hornbills and other exotic species amidst the serene backdrop of this biodiverse haven.

Itinerary

πŸ“ Transfer by Air-conditioned vehicle from Penang/Ipoh to Banding Island (170KM)2.5hours Transfer by Air-conditioned vehicle from Cameron Highlands to Banding Island (261KM) 4 hours Difficulty: Easy, uneven terrain

Travel overland for 2.5 hours from Penang/Ipoh, or for 4.5 hrs from Kuala Lumpur, for a scenic drive to Banding Island to spend the next couple of days exploring the nature and trails of Royal Belum State Park (also known as Belum Temenggor).


Lunch at a local restaurant.


Check-in at Belum Rainforest Resort and spend time at leisure. Take a short walk to the herbal garden on site to learn about the many local herbs. Alternatively spend the time at the infinity pool overlooking Lake Banding for a cool, refreshing afternoon dip. 


Dinner will be served at 19.00.


Note: For tomorrow’s tour to the Royal Belum State Park passport details are necessary in advance to submit to the Park authorities to purchase permits, alternatively a similar program can be offered in Lower Belum

Overnight Belum Rainforest Resort 
 

Inclusions:

πŸ₯˜ Lunch, πŸ— Dinner

πŸ“ Activity: Full day Boat Cruise and Jungle trekking Difficulty: Jungle Trekking - Medium, uneven terrain

Enjoy breakfast at the resort, fuelling up for the full day ahead discovering Lake Banding and Royal Belum State Park.


At 09:30 AM meet the nature guide at the jetty. Board a boat and cruise across Temenggor Lake toward the Royal Belum conservation area.


Enter the rainforest and trek along Sungai Kooi trail. At the top, enjoy views of a wonderful waterfall.


Then, stop at a village and visit a native aboriginal village of ‘Orang Asli’, the only people who still live within the national park. Partake in plastic free educational program during the visit to the Orang Asli villages.


Stop for a packed lunch. Then continue exploring the park, taking a trek along the elephants’ trail at Sungai Papan Salt Lick area.


The final stop is at a waterfall. Dive in and cool off from the heat or simply observe the surrounding nature, marked by tall trees and quiet vegetation.


Return to the jetty in the afternoon around 15:00 to 16:00.


Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before dinner.


Overnight Belum Rainforest Resort
 

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast, πŸ₯˜ Lunch, πŸ— Dinner

πŸ“ Activity: Full day Boat Cruise and Jungle trekking Difficulty: Jungle Trekking - Medium, uneven terrain

Breakfast at the resort.

At 09:00 set off on an immersive birdwatching experience, an ideal day out for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers. Explore the pristine Royal Belum State Park, home to an astonishing 316 bird species, including all 10 of Malaysia's majestic hornbill species. This forest is one of the world’s richest birdwatching sites, and it’s the only place on Earth where more than 2,000 hornbills have been seen in a single congregation. 


Enjoy a tranquil boat ride through the park’s lake, providing prime views of hornbills on their daily migrations to fruiting trees. Majestic raptors like osprey, fish-eagles and falconets, as well as winter visitors such as honey-buzzards and accipiters may also be spotted.


Take guided treks through ancient forest trails, older than even the Amazon, offering opportunities to see rare species like trogons, peacock-pheasants, and paradise-flycatchers.


Return to the jetty in the afternoon and rest of the evening free at leisure.


Overnight Belum Rainforest Resort
 

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast, πŸ₯˜ Lunch, πŸ— Dinner

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel and check out and depart by 09:00 for the onward overland discovery through Malaysia. 

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

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