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Taman Negara Day Tour
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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TAMAN NEGARA DAY TOUR
Taman Negara is a 130 million years old tropical rainforest that covers 4,343 Sq Kilometers with most threatened mammals like Tigers, Sun Bears, Elephants, Tapirs, Rhinoceros and others , not forgetting 14,000 Flowering Plants, 300 Bird Species, 238 Fresh water Fish and the list is endless.
the Objectives: To Protect, Conserve and Propagate Flora and Fauna and its eco system
the Landmark : `Rivers, Waterfallls, Secret Caves & Mountains, Rolling Hills and Lush Greenery.
GOOD FOR TOURISTS WITH TIME CRUNCH
* Daily Departures on Shared Basis * Physiclly Challenging * Xtreme Excitement
..the tour ..... (Canopy Walkway + Jungle Trekking +
Rapids Shooting + Aborigine Village Visit)
Price:
1 PERSON RM 980 (USD 220)
2 PERSONS & Above each RM 110 (USD 110)
Includes: * Return Transfers Complimentary pick up within Kuala Lumpur
* 1 Lunch, Park Entry Permit,
* Canopy & Aborigine Village Fees
* Experienced Nature Guide, River Crossing
* Boat to Shoot the Rapids,Mineral Water, Camera Fees,
ITINERARY
0700hrs Depart for Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara, enroute FREE BATU CAVES TOUR
# BATU CAVES is a limestone outcrop. The 272 steps climb into the Cave will take you to the Temple of Hindu Deity Lord Subramaniam aka Lord Murugan. He is honoured during the Hndu Festival of THAIPUSAM in January or February every year. His 140 feet Statue is mesmerising.
(Decent attire is Mandatory for Ladies to enter the Temple proper).
1100hrs On arrival at Kuala Tahan, activities begin...
% Canopy Walkway - 530 meters in length is the longest in South East Asia and you will get a Bird's Eye View of the World's Oldest Rainfoest. View a screaming scenery of Nature at its unspoilt best..
% Jungle Trekking to the Teresek Hills.
Trekking takes you closer to the different species of Flora and the Nature Guide will belt facts and fancies about Flora and Fauna in Taman Negara. He will uncover the secrets of the Forest. Packed lunch in the Forest.
% You may be Lucky if you get to see Monkeys, Bids, Monitor Lizards...
BUT if you see a Tiger or an Elephant, we ain't sure who is lucky !
% Rapids Shooting is a thrill as the Boatman negotiates 7 sets of Rapids and you get a "chance" to get wet. Bring along changing clothes, insect repellants.
% Aborigine Village (Orang Asli) are of the Bateek tribe who have been living environment-friendly lives. The Rainforest is their Supermarket where they get their life's necessities. They have things secret and things taboo. You will get an insight of their fire making skills and blowpipe hunting techniques.
1700hrs Back to Floating Cafe, freshen up and return transfer to Kuala Lumpur arriving approx. 2000hrs. End of Tour.
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Nightglaisse
Paris, France2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
It was a nice walk in a dense nature. Some parts are more steep than other is you feel like hiking. The canopy wall above the ground is impressive and the boat ride was fun.
Thiva was an amazing driver full of stories about malesian history and the walking guide was really knowledgeable about the nature aroundnus
Thiva was an amazing driver full of stories about malesian history and the walking guide was really knowledgeable about the nature aroundnus
Written 18 January 2020
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Dear Guest,
That was a nice review about our services and thank you for your review. I am glad that you enjoy our tours and hope to see you again.
Take care and warm regards
Gladwin - 20 Jan 2020. 0650hrs
Written 19 January 2020
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
It was great experience. Best tour DriverAman &guide ever I met. We saw a big pam trees and the driver took me to the good places to see rubber trees and pam trees and we also tried to eat durian at the local place. He treat me so kindly we felt peaceful every moment. we 100% wet in the jungle. so take some clothes to change. so saticefied!!❤️ thank you Aman😘
Written 13 February 2024
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wayne-cheshire
cheshire, united kingdom19 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Having arranged a package from Taman Negara Day Tour my girlfriend and I met Mr Gladwin Pereira at Batu Caves for breakfast before jumping into his Bas Persiaran for our 4 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara.
Keeping us entertained with his unbelieveable knowledge of Malaysia’s economy, history and culture as we passed certain places enroute was a feat in itself over a four hour journey.
The chalet he had arranged for us was basic but very clean and comfortable which was exactly what we asked for.
After a quick shower and change, we went to the floating restaurant for a bite to eat while we waited for our guide and boatman to arrive. We were given complimentary bottles of water to take with us to combat thirst in this very hot and humid climate.
Health and safety measures are a must on an adventure such as this and that was evident as our boat arrived and we were told to put on our life jackets and valuables were stowed in waterproof bags as we were told we would be getting wet.
It must be stated here that DJ, our nature guide/boatman is fully registered with the Malaysian authorities and must wear his guide badge whilst undertaking the tour, which he did.
The trip up the river was something to be experienced even if it is just to see how these skilled boatmen navigate through waters that in some areas was less than a foot in depth avoiding stones and rocks that we could see pass under the boat!
Our nature guide DJ took us to the start of the Canopy Walkway. It is the highest in the world and gives you a great view of the vegetation below and with a little imagination you could almost imagine dinosaurs roaming among the trees and plants below you.
The walkway is on several levels and even at the highest level we felt it was safe and strong although you have to get used to the swaying all that way up. Up here you can get some awesome pictures of the river above the jungle canopy to take home as we did at the top of Bukit Terisek.
We stopped to feed fish at a fish sanctuary, feeding them fish pellets. Even at a depth of 3-4 feet we could see them all competing vigorously in the clear clean water.
From here we travelled along the river to an Orang Asli village. These are real people living in harsh conditions eaking a living from the forest and river to survive. Children and mothers going about their daily chores as if we were not there only added to an otherwise traditional atmosphere.
DJ took us to where we were given a demonstration of how these people create fires from what they can only get from the forest; no matches or cigarette lighters were used, just kindling and ratan. He speaks their language and translated our questions that were put to him.
We were also treated to a blowpipe demonstration and were encouraged to participate. DJ never stopped giving us information about how the pipes were made and the materials used to make them and what the Orang Asli use them for.
Continuing our boat trip up the river saw us getting absolutely soaked as we passed the rapids. Now we knew what the plastic stow bags were for!! The rapids are not the deep creviced ones we see on tv but rather shallow ones as your safety is a paramount concern to all involved but it is well worth the soaking you get.
DJ docked our boat on the bank further up the river and bade us to follow him through the jungle to the waterfall. It is so peaceful in this area as we could only hear our own breathing, footsteps and the sound of insects. It is quite hard going in some areas and it gives you an idea of how fit you are just walking through the heat this far up. He once again treated us to his massive knowledge of the jungle by stopping occasionally and telling us about the flora and fauna.
Once we were at the open area by the waterfall we were told that the water was safe to go swimming in so that’s exactly what I did (my girlfriend can’t swim). Just off the waterfall edge is a calm pool and jumping in I braced for the cold that didn’t come. The water was very warm almost like a warm bath or shower. DJ beckoned me to a small pool among the rocks to sit with him. No wonder, it was a natural jacuzzi and we chatted here for a while whilst taking in the views and the warmth of the water.
The night walk is something to be experienced here. I have never been in a place that is so devoid of light and black. After giving us more bottles of drinking water and a torch each we followed DJ into the jungle on strong designated paths of boards that were secured on poles rigidly stuck in the ground.
We were looking for anything unusual especially the Tapir that sometimes roams here at night. He guided us to a hide in the hope that we would see one feeding. Unfortunately nature doesn’t set a clock and we missed the Tapir but we carried on and left the hide and looked to the trees. DJ was able to spot snakes, spiders, frogs and even a tiny mushroom on the ground that continued to glow after we shone our torches on it.
Here you will be at peace with nature that’s been around for 130 million years unchanged.
This was really an experience of a lifetime that we are going to undertake again because everything we asked for Mr. Pereira delivered on. He really does go the extra mile and for that we are very grateful.
Visited December 2014
Keeping us entertained with his unbelieveable knowledge of Malaysia’s economy, history and culture as we passed certain places enroute was a feat in itself over a four hour journey.
The chalet he had arranged for us was basic but very clean and comfortable which was exactly what we asked for.
After a quick shower and change, we went to the floating restaurant for a bite to eat while we waited for our guide and boatman to arrive. We were given complimentary bottles of water to take with us to combat thirst in this very hot and humid climate.
Health and safety measures are a must on an adventure such as this and that was evident as our boat arrived and we were told to put on our life jackets and valuables were stowed in waterproof bags as we were told we would be getting wet.
It must be stated here that DJ, our nature guide/boatman is fully registered with the Malaysian authorities and must wear his guide badge whilst undertaking the tour, which he did.
The trip up the river was something to be experienced even if it is just to see how these skilled boatmen navigate through waters that in some areas was less than a foot in depth avoiding stones and rocks that we could see pass under the boat!
Our nature guide DJ took us to the start of the Canopy Walkway. It is the highest in the world and gives you a great view of the vegetation below and with a little imagination you could almost imagine dinosaurs roaming among the trees and plants below you.
The walkway is on several levels and even at the highest level we felt it was safe and strong although you have to get used to the swaying all that way up. Up here you can get some awesome pictures of the river above the jungle canopy to take home as we did at the top of Bukit Terisek.
We stopped to feed fish at a fish sanctuary, feeding them fish pellets. Even at a depth of 3-4 feet we could see them all competing vigorously in the clear clean water.
From here we travelled along the river to an Orang Asli village. These are real people living in harsh conditions eaking a living from the forest and river to survive. Children and mothers going about their daily chores as if we were not there only added to an otherwise traditional atmosphere.
DJ took us to where we were given a demonstration of how these people create fires from what they can only get from the forest; no matches or cigarette lighters were used, just kindling and ratan. He speaks their language and translated our questions that were put to him.
We were also treated to a blowpipe demonstration and were encouraged to participate. DJ never stopped giving us information about how the pipes were made and the materials used to make them and what the Orang Asli use them for.
Continuing our boat trip up the river saw us getting absolutely soaked as we passed the rapids. Now we knew what the plastic stow bags were for!! The rapids are not the deep creviced ones we see on tv but rather shallow ones as your safety is a paramount concern to all involved but it is well worth the soaking you get.
DJ docked our boat on the bank further up the river and bade us to follow him through the jungle to the waterfall. It is so peaceful in this area as we could only hear our own breathing, footsteps and the sound of insects. It is quite hard going in some areas and it gives you an idea of how fit you are just walking through the heat this far up. He once again treated us to his massive knowledge of the jungle by stopping occasionally and telling us about the flora and fauna.
Once we were at the open area by the waterfall we were told that the water was safe to go swimming in so that’s exactly what I did (my girlfriend can’t swim). Just off the waterfall edge is a calm pool and jumping in I braced for the cold that didn’t come. The water was very warm almost like a warm bath or shower. DJ beckoned me to a small pool among the rocks to sit with him. No wonder, it was a natural jacuzzi and we chatted here for a while whilst taking in the views and the warmth of the water.
The night walk is something to be experienced here. I have never been in a place that is so devoid of light and black. After giving us more bottles of drinking water and a torch each we followed DJ into the jungle on strong designated paths of boards that were secured on poles rigidly stuck in the ground.
We were looking for anything unusual especially the Tapir that sometimes roams here at night. He guided us to a hide in the hope that we would see one feeding. Unfortunately nature doesn’t set a clock and we missed the Tapir but we carried on and left the hide and looked to the trees. DJ was able to spot snakes, spiders, frogs and even a tiny mushroom on the ground that continued to glow after we shone our torches on it.
Here you will be at peace with nature that’s been around for 130 million years unchanged.
This was really an experience of a lifetime that we are going to undertake again because everything we asked for Mr. Pereira delivered on. He really does go the extra mile and for that we are very grateful.
Visited December 2014
Written 22 April 2015
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Franc C
Portumna, Ireland331 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
I did the one day tour from Kuala Lumpar. As others have mentioned here the main highlights of this trip are the hike to Teresk Hill (quite an underwhelming view from the summit), the Canopy Walkway (a large section of which is closed at the moment due to storm damage), a visit to a village of the Orang Asli tribe (where you can try your hand at killing a teddybear with a blowpipe) and "shooting the rapids" - which is a speedboat trip up the river and back again. It's good fun.. The guys piloting the boats make sure everyone gets completely soaked before the trip is over. They keep a large dry bag on one of the boats for everybodies cameras and dry stuff.
The tour itself is well organised but there are many other more impressive rainforests in SE Asia that are easier (and much cheaper) to get to than Taman Negara. And if spotting wildlife is high on your priority then I suggest giving this place a miss (unless you're willing to take the 10 day trek to the heart of the forest where the majority of animals can still be seen). If, like me, when you visit a new place you love to see some of the countries indigenous wildlife in their natural habitat, and you happen to be traveling around SE Asia, then I'd suggest something like a day trip from Bangkok to the rainforest in Khao Yai National Park as a much better alternative to this Taman Negara trip.... or better still just pop over to Borneo for a week or two :)
The tour itself is well organised but there are many other more impressive rainforests in SE Asia that are easier (and much cheaper) to get to than Taman Negara. And if spotting wildlife is high on your priority then I suggest giving this place a miss (unless you're willing to take the 10 day trek to the heart of the forest where the majority of animals can still be seen). If, like me, when you visit a new place you love to see some of the countries indigenous wildlife in their natural habitat, and you happen to be traveling around SE Asia, then I'd suggest something like a day trip from Bangkok to the rainforest in Khao Yai National Park as a much better alternative to this Taman Negara trip.... or better still just pop over to Borneo for a week or two :)
Written 30 October 2015
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Claire V
Barcelona, Spain2 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
After searching for an agency to take care of our family trip to Malaysia and contacting several options, we finally decided to hire Gladwin, who has been very effective when answering our emails and managing our trip schedule, being very flexible to match all our expectations but also wisely recommending us the best options according to his great experience from organizing personalized trips. We were a challenging group since we were a total of 10 persons, including 4 adults, 2 grand-parents and 4 kids (two of them, a 18-months baby and a 3 years old girl!), reason why we wanted to select the best option to take care of all our family. Their delivery went beyond expectations. Safety was a must, from the driving experience with Ram (a fantastic driver and guide who shared with us his great knowledge of the country, his very good mood and even his love for delicious Indian food: on the last day he even invited us to the best Indian restaurant in town on him!), to the 2 brand new baby car seats for our children, the punctuality, the commitment and client oriented personal approach. For instance, one of our 11 years old kid got a little bite stomach sick during our journey, Ram didn’t hesitate to take him to the local clinic to get some medicine to help his condition, without compromising the activities scheduled that day for the rest of the family. The schedule of the trip was perfect, succeeding to combine the best sightseeing with the pace of a holiday, something not that easy when you are such a large group.
During our travel we went to Malaysia but also Indonesia, I have to say that our best memories from both destinations were at Taman Negara with this tour. Our nature guide DJ was the best; he had eyes everywhere to make sure that all the activities were suitable for the whole group, despite senior and babies. When our 3 years old girl couldn’t walk anymore, he wore her on his arms during the rest of the expedition, and even took extra care of her during the canopy activity, which she has been able to do without any problem at all thanks to his great help! Also he didn’t hesitate to let us live unexpected cherish moments not planned initially in the schedule, for example when our children end up bathing in the river after visiting the aboriginal village, motivated by local kids who were also swimming in the water. A fantastic time and unforgettable souvenir!
We were so happy with their service and mindset that we decided to hire the same team for all the visits during the rest of our trip there. Sincerely, I truly recommend this company to visit this destination; I will definitely hire Gladwin and his team again if I come back to this great country. No doubt the best option to make the most out of your time in Malaysia, enjoy a true holiday without worrying or taking care of anything, and leave with a smile in your face!
During our travel we went to Malaysia but also Indonesia, I have to say that our best memories from both destinations were at Taman Negara with this tour. Our nature guide DJ was the best; he had eyes everywhere to make sure that all the activities were suitable for the whole group, despite senior and babies. When our 3 years old girl couldn’t walk anymore, he wore her on his arms during the rest of the expedition, and even took extra care of her during the canopy activity, which she has been able to do without any problem at all thanks to his great help! Also he didn’t hesitate to let us live unexpected cherish moments not planned initially in the schedule, for example when our children end up bathing in the river after visiting the aboriginal village, motivated by local kids who were also swimming in the water. A fantastic time and unforgettable souvenir!
We were so happy with their service and mindset that we decided to hire the same team for all the visits during the rest of our trip there. Sincerely, I truly recommend this company to visit this destination; I will definitely hire Gladwin and his team again if I come back to this great country. No doubt the best option to make the most out of your time in Malaysia, enjoy a true holiday without worrying or taking care of anything, and leave with a smile in your face!
Written 28 April 2015
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D C
7 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
My sister and I, who are half-Malaysian but live in the UK decided to do this on a recent family trip to Malaysia.
Not being complete tourists meant that we were not going to be susceptible to the standard over-priced 'touristy' nonsense that some companies like to take advantage of.
Firstly, it was all organised extremely well by Gladwin over email - he was prompt and informative with his responses, and everything he promised actually happened.
We were picked up from our hotel by our brilliant tour guide call Ram (not 'Rob' as some people on here seem to think he is called!) who was warm, friendly, smart and answered all of our questions and then some! He always made sure we were fed and watered, and drove efficiently to get us to Taman Negara in good time.
The rest I'll do in bullet points - so to not babble on too much!
• Our 'ranger' guide who took us through the jungle and on the boat to the Orang Asli village was a fantastic local chap called DJ - who had many stories to share, was very experienced and made sure we got the most out of our day.
• The canopy walk is great fun, though quite scary if you're not good with heights. I myself am terrible with heights, but after a few deep breaths managed to soldier on! The views are good, and there are many interesting bugs and winged insects buzzing around to keep things interesting,
• The hike to the top of the hill is great, though I'd expect a bit tough going for some. What doesn't help is that a lot of the path had been turned into man-made steps, which makes it a little tougher on the legs, than if it were simply a path.
• The boat ride to the Orang Asli village is great fun, and gives you a chance to relax and take in the views. You do get a bit wet over some of the rapids, but not enough to ruin your day! A spare t-shirt will probably suffice.
• The Orang Asli village is very interesting, and offers an insight into what the true indigenous people of Malaysia are like, how they hunt, how they live, die and their relationship with the outside world. DJ our guide knew them all very well, and we learnt a lot about them while we were there. They let us use their hunting blow pipe with a couple of darts, and showed us their fire-starting techniques.
After a boat ride back to town, Ram took over again, and took us for Durian, a trip to Batu Caves and then on to his favourite restaurant back in KL. He is a complete expert in his field, so my advice is to go with his suggestions for food and everything else!
He dropped us back at our hotel around 8.30pm after 14 or so hours of great fun.
In terms of what to bring, Gladwin can give you advice, but from my personal experience I'd suggest -
• Long, lightweight trousers (never jeans!)
• Good walking shoes - preferably waterproof
• Light t-shirt / shirt made from natural fibres like cotton or bamboo
• Waterproof backpack with a spare t-shirt, some water and maybe some chocolate or comfort food snacks (Note that Ram will make sure you have plenty of bottled water, but we took some of our own anyway)
• Bug spray
• Wet wipes or hand gel
• Sunglasses
• A waterproof cover for your phone/camera that can go round your neck. I wanted to take photos and videos of the whole day, and was able to do so with this.
All in all for value this is great, and if you haven't got a lot of time, you do cover quite a bit in one day. Highly recommended.
Not being complete tourists meant that we were not going to be susceptible to the standard over-priced 'touristy' nonsense that some companies like to take advantage of.
Firstly, it was all organised extremely well by Gladwin over email - he was prompt and informative with his responses, and everything he promised actually happened.
We were picked up from our hotel by our brilliant tour guide call Ram (not 'Rob' as some people on here seem to think he is called!) who was warm, friendly, smart and answered all of our questions and then some! He always made sure we were fed and watered, and drove efficiently to get us to Taman Negara in good time.
The rest I'll do in bullet points - so to not babble on too much!
• Our 'ranger' guide who took us through the jungle and on the boat to the Orang Asli village was a fantastic local chap called DJ - who had many stories to share, was very experienced and made sure we got the most out of our day.
• The canopy walk is great fun, though quite scary if you're not good with heights. I myself am terrible with heights, but after a few deep breaths managed to soldier on! The views are good, and there are many interesting bugs and winged insects buzzing around to keep things interesting,
• The hike to the top of the hill is great, though I'd expect a bit tough going for some. What doesn't help is that a lot of the path had been turned into man-made steps, which makes it a little tougher on the legs, than if it were simply a path.
• The boat ride to the Orang Asli village is great fun, and gives you a chance to relax and take in the views. You do get a bit wet over some of the rapids, but not enough to ruin your day! A spare t-shirt will probably suffice.
• The Orang Asli village is very interesting, and offers an insight into what the true indigenous people of Malaysia are like, how they hunt, how they live, die and their relationship with the outside world. DJ our guide knew them all very well, and we learnt a lot about them while we were there. They let us use their hunting blow pipe with a couple of darts, and showed us their fire-starting techniques.
After a boat ride back to town, Ram took over again, and took us for Durian, a trip to Batu Caves and then on to his favourite restaurant back in KL. He is a complete expert in his field, so my advice is to go with his suggestions for food and everything else!
He dropped us back at our hotel around 8.30pm after 14 or so hours of great fun.
In terms of what to bring, Gladwin can give you advice, but from my personal experience I'd suggest -
• Long, lightweight trousers (never jeans!)
• Good walking shoes - preferably waterproof
• Light t-shirt / shirt made from natural fibres like cotton or bamboo
• Waterproof backpack with a spare t-shirt, some water and maybe some chocolate or comfort food snacks (Note that Ram will make sure you have plenty of bottled water, but we took some of our own anyway)
• Bug spray
• Wet wipes or hand gel
• Sunglasses
• A waterproof cover for your phone/camera that can go round your neck. I wanted to take photos and videos of the whole day, and was able to do so with this.
All in all for value this is great, and if you haven't got a lot of time, you do cover quite a bit in one day. Highly recommended.
Written 2 September 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
DAwn l
Singapore1 contribution
It was definitely a fuss free trip and as promised, Mr Gladwin and Nathan dropped by our hotel at 8am to pick us up. On the first day, we visited Batu caves and the elephant sanctuary and even got to feed the elephants rescued from poachers. The kuala gandah sanctuary saves wild elephants, some are babies separated from mums from poachers and subsequently nurse them back to health before releasing back to wild. Gladwin also got us bananas to feed them. We arrived at Taman negara- kuala tahan at about 230 and had the day to relax. Rooms at escape resort are basic but comfortable. The day ended with a night walk along a trail where we managed to see Deers, snakes and tapir. A good and strong torch light is definitely recommended!
Day 2 saw us trekking and up the hanging bridge. Though we did not see many animals, it was definitely a nice and peaceful walk with the occasional sounds of gibbons. We then went through some Rapids and visited the orang asli village.
Overall, I would say this is a nice introduction for those who want a taste of what's it's like but definitely a longer trip into the inner jungle will be recommended for a better experience of Taman negara. I heard you get to sleep in the caves for this inner jungle overnight trip.
On the way back to KL, Mr Gladwin also stopped by a durian place to satisfy our raving for durians. Not in season though but a nice thought.
We were definitely well taken care of throughout the trip and would like to thank Mr Gladwin who supplied us with enough water that we need not need to buy any mineral water on our own- my first time. Thanks.
A review by the doctor and the teacher
Day 2 saw us trekking and up the hanging bridge. Though we did not see many animals, it was definitely a nice and peaceful walk with the occasional sounds of gibbons. We then went through some Rapids and visited the orang asli village.
Overall, I would say this is a nice introduction for those who want a taste of what's it's like but definitely a longer trip into the inner jungle will be recommended for a better experience of Taman negara. I heard you get to sleep in the caves for this inner jungle overnight trip.
On the way back to KL, Mr Gladwin also stopped by a durian place to satisfy our raving for durians. Not in season though but a nice thought.
We were definitely well taken care of throughout the trip and would like to thank Mr Gladwin who supplied us with enough water that we need not need to buy any mineral water on our own- my first time. Thanks.
A review by the doctor and the teacher
Written 21 March 2015
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philip t
London, UK135 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We were there about 2 weeks ago ( mid march ) and the high level walkway is closed. We were invited to walk up to the top of Bukit Terisek and admire the views over the surrounding country side. We were a group of about 8 people and led by a local guide who was quite interesting at the start of our walk and pointed out various plants and trees of interest. But when the long climb started everyone was so out of breath, that no-one had any time to think of any interesting questions. I don't know how many steps there were, but the whole thing became a feat of endurance and of course it was about 35C and very very humid. We stayed at the top for about 15 mins and took some pics and then started the long haul back down again. We had aching calf muscles for about 4 days and walked about like geriatrics. Was it worth it? I don't think so.
Written 24 March 2018
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Mimi J
London, UK14 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
First, I should say that I was a woman travelling alone and was very keen to make sure I had a reliable and safe experience and I can confidently say Mr Gladwin and his team (Mr Chandra, Ina, DJ) delivered. I had a great time doing the tour and felt looked after every step of the way. I can confirm the positive information from the other reviewers and that I understood everything the guide (DJ) explained to me.
I took the 2 day/1 night package which included the KL-Taman Negara return journey by car; one night accommodation in the village resort; visit to the Orang Asli village, rapid shooting and night jungle walk on day one and the canopy walk and trek up the Teresek hills on day 2; plus all meals as described on the website. Mr Gladwin threw in a couple of extras: the Batu caves visit and a stop to try stop malaysia fruit (durian and mangosteen) which I'm sure he'll try and do if possible. He is a very attentive, kind and considerate tour lead and is extremely reliable - he showed up early at all our meet up times (which put my British sense of punctuality to shame!)
This is the best option out of all the ones I looked as it is flexible and takes all the hassle out of organising transport, accommodation and tours. It is perfect if you are short of time/have luggage or just want the comfort of not having to worry about anything and to be able to just enjoy the ride which other companies don't offer as you often have to make your way to their meet up points or accommodate group times. I was taken to things early so as to avoid the crowds. For example, we were first to arrive at the top of the hill Saturday morning which meant I had the peaceful and inspiring unexplored jungle viewpoint and unspoilt sound all to myself which was just a fantastic experience. I was got to see a slow loris, giant squirrel, huge jungle scorpion and stroke a tapir over the course of the two days. On the first day, I went on group tours which was a great opportunity to meet some other people and share the experience as I was on my own.
TamanNegaraAsia (another company I looked into) were very unreliable and didn't answer my queries or get back to me with information (I would corroborate the other cautionary reviews they have had on TripAvisor). Mr Chandran, on the other hand was very patient and courteous and explained everything in detail. If you take the tour with any of the other companies, you may get a boat ride as part of the journey to Teman Negara, etc but bear in mind that this lengthens the journey significantly and you may need to factor in a day of travel either side of the actual visit to Teman Negara if you want to be able to fit in the various visits.
If you are not happy with something, the team will do everything they can to help. For example, I took the basic accommodation option but wanted a room with a window and this was changed immediately. It might be worth going for the pricier option of Mutia resort or the chalet if you want a more 'Western' standard of accommodation but you'll hardly spend any time in the room and it did the job - I slept very comfortably. There was free WiFi in the lobby of the hotel where I stayed (Woodland Resort). You can clarify in advance whether you will be going on the trip alone or whether there will be other people and whether any of the activities will be done as a group.
All in all, I loved this tour. It was well organised and I found the quality of the personalised service was excellent in every way.
I took the 2 day/1 night package which included the KL-Taman Negara return journey by car; one night accommodation in the village resort; visit to the Orang Asli village, rapid shooting and night jungle walk on day one and the canopy walk and trek up the Teresek hills on day 2; plus all meals as described on the website. Mr Gladwin threw in a couple of extras: the Batu caves visit and a stop to try stop malaysia fruit (durian and mangosteen) which I'm sure he'll try and do if possible. He is a very attentive, kind and considerate tour lead and is extremely reliable - he showed up early at all our meet up times (which put my British sense of punctuality to shame!)
This is the best option out of all the ones I looked as it is flexible and takes all the hassle out of organising transport, accommodation and tours. It is perfect if you are short of time/have luggage or just want the comfort of not having to worry about anything and to be able to just enjoy the ride which other companies don't offer as you often have to make your way to their meet up points or accommodate group times. I was taken to things early so as to avoid the crowds. For example, we were first to arrive at the top of the hill Saturday morning which meant I had the peaceful and inspiring unexplored jungle viewpoint and unspoilt sound all to myself which was just a fantastic experience. I was got to see a slow loris, giant squirrel, huge jungle scorpion and stroke a tapir over the course of the two days. On the first day, I went on group tours which was a great opportunity to meet some other people and share the experience as I was on my own.
TamanNegaraAsia (another company I looked into) were very unreliable and didn't answer my queries or get back to me with information (I would corroborate the other cautionary reviews they have had on TripAvisor). Mr Chandran, on the other hand was very patient and courteous and explained everything in detail. If you take the tour with any of the other companies, you may get a boat ride as part of the journey to Teman Negara, etc but bear in mind that this lengthens the journey significantly and you may need to factor in a day of travel either side of the actual visit to Teman Negara if you want to be able to fit in the various visits.
If you are not happy with something, the team will do everything they can to help. For example, I took the basic accommodation option but wanted a room with a window and this was changed immediately. It might be worth going for the pricier option of Mutia resort or the chalet if you want a more 'Western' standard of accommodation but you'll hardly spend any time in the room and it did the job - I slept very comfortably. There was free WiFi in the lobby of the hotel where I stayed (Woodland Resort). You can clarify in advance whether you will be going on the trip alone or whether there will be other people and whether any of the activities will be done as a group.
All in all, I loved this tour. It was well organised and I found the quality of the personalised service was excellent in every way.
Written 23 March 2014
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Julia K
Wandlitz, Germany1 contribution
Aug 2013 • Couples
We did a one day tour to Taman Negara with Taman Negara Day Tour.
Pro:
- Easy booking in advance via e-mail and easy payment in cash on the day of travel
- Very good organisation of the tour
- Nice guide and driver who were on time
- Free extras were offered (Batu Caves, free dinner)
- Superb local dinner (Satay)
- We recommend that trip if you do not want to sleep in the jungle. You will not miss anything of those more day tours except for the night walk.
- Taman Negara and its landscape and nature is worth visiting!
- You do not necessarily need to become wet at the rapid shootings. We stayed dry and save. You only need to tell your guide that you do not want to get wet.
- Private tour for only two persons
Con:
- Guide in Taman Negara National Park could have explained some things more intensely and with more passion. It was sometimes a little bit superficial.
- Half of the canopy walkway was closed due to maintenance work.
Further Tips:
- Be aware that it is a long journey to the Taman Negara National Park from Kuala Lumpur. It takes about 3 to 4 hours and be aware that you could get stuck in a traffic jam.
- We left the hotel at 7 am and came back at 10 pm.
- The streets in the rural areas are bumpy and not well maintained.
- You should have a good body fitness if you want to climb to Bukit Teresik.
Pro:
- Easy booking in advance via e-mail and easy payment in cash on the day of travel
- Very good organisation of the tour
- Nice guide and driver who were on time
- Free extras were offered (Batu Caves, free dinner)
- Superb local dinner (Satay)
- We recommend that trip if you do not want to sleep in the jungle. You will not miss anything of those more day tours except for the night walk.
- Taman Negara and its landscape and nature is worth visiting!
- You do not necessarily need to become wet at the rapid shootings. We stayed dry and save. You only need to tell your guide that you do not want to get wet.
- Private tour for only two persons
Con:
- Guide in Taman Negara National Park could have explained some things more intensely and with more passion. It was sometimes a little bit superficial.
- Half of the canopy walkway was closed due to maintenance work.
Further Tips:
- Be aware that it is a long journey to the Taman Negara National Park from Kuala Lumpur. It takes about 3 to 4 hours and be aware that you could get stuck in a traffic jam.
- We left the hotel at 7 am and came back at 10 pm.
- The streets in the rural areas are bumpy and not well maintained.
- You should have a good body fitness if you want to climb to Bukit Teresik.
Written 12 September 2013
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Hi we would like to know about the canopy walk. We are planning to come in May19. Is it functional?
Written 14 April 2019
Canopy walk can be a hit or miss. When we were there it was closed due to safety issues.
Written 15 April 2019
Hi There!
Does anyone know the schedule times of public bus, from Kuala Tahan to Jerantut?
Written 6 March 2019
I'm travelling with my friend who weighs 210 pound. Are there any restrictions on weight for the canopy walk? Will she be allowed?
Written 22 February 2019
Dear Sir,
The Canopy Walkway is closed for massive renovations.
Its closed until further notice.
When do you intend to travel?
Regards
Gladwin
Written 5 March 2019
Hola, alguien ha contratado ya esta excursión? La tengo confirmada pero mo me han dicho a que hora, pone a las 7 en el hotel, pero no se si es de referencia, tampoco se quien me va a venir a buscar... como lo hicisteis??
Gracias
Written 25 August 2018
Good afternoon. We only have 2 days off in Kuala Lumpur on 24 and 25 March. Enough time? What route and how much it costs. We are two adults and a 14 years old teenager.
Written 23 March 2018
there are 4 of us...can you recommend a 2 or 3 night tour? we are particularly interested in wildlife??
Written 13 February 2018
Yes sir, we could and it would be 3 Days 2 Nites tour Taman Negara with Cascading Waterfalls and Cameron Highlands with Mossy Forest tour.
Gladwin
Mobile +6012 382 3385
Written 27 February 2018
everdeen_9
Lyon, France
Hello, is there leeches in the circuit ?? I would like to take the 3 days tour Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara but we really really don't want to deal with those little bugs, is it mandatory if we want a Taman visit or the circuit is away from the jungle ? Thank you !
Written 22 May 2017
Hi Everdeen,
Yes there are leeches in the jungle, but the pathway is wide and all contact with the leeches is beyond your reach.
There has been no complaint of any leech bites thus far.
We could do a short walk if you so desire, but then you will miss the view of our Tallest Mountains which is at the end of the walk.
We will take of that . Not to worry.
Please let us have your booking date, your hotel in KL and your country of origin.
Please note that come July - September its the super peak season in Malaysia.
Early booking is advised.
Warm regards
Gladwin
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Written 23 May 2017
Hola! somos 3 chicas españolas y vamos a Malasia el día 9 de junio. el día 13 hacemos noche en kuala lumpur y el 14 nos gustaría visitar taman negara pero sin regreso a kuala lumpur ya que los próximos 4 días vamos a ir a la isla de kecil. sería posible? precio? hora de salida desde kuala lumpur? duración de la excursión por la selva? gracias.
Written 8 May 2017
Hi Gracias for the enquiry.
The itinerary should read as follows:
140617 0700hrs Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Tahan, bonus stop at Batu Caves, then to Kuala Tahan and do all activities same day : Canopy Walkway, Jungle Trekking, Rapids shooting, Aborigine Village visit and Nite Jungle walk. Lunch and dinner included. with hotel 2 rooms twin sharing. Free flow mineral water.
150617 0800hrs After breakfast take a shuttle service to Perhentian Kechil from Kuala Tahan.
Price : 1 Nite with all activities and shuttle service USD 200 each x 4 = USD 800.
This is the best offer and please let us know early as we need to book the room in Taman Negara. The peak season is here.
Thank you and warm regards
Gladwin Pereira
Written 11 May 2017
Kurt V
Antwerp, Belgium
Is it possible to go back and forth to taman negara have boat trip and a walk and get back in hotel in evening?
Written 28 August 2016
Hi Sir, yes we can. Its called Taman Negara Day Tour and we elave 0700hrs in the morning and return 2000hrs. Enroute we stop at the Batu Caves as a bonus stop as it is on the way.
Please email me for further details at wintours@gmail.comr
When do you intend to go
Warm regards,
Gladwin
Written 5 September 2016
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