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Choice 1: Gunung Tahan (2187m)
Itinerary 1 by Pacwest:
The highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located inside Taman Negara on the Pahang-Kelantan border. The trail to the summit would require you to trek through lowland primary jungle and make several river crossings before arriving at the mountain plateau. Much folklore surrounds this mountain, its name literally means "forbidden mountain". As legend has it, the summit of Gunung Tahan is guarded by a giant monkey, who sits there watching over two pots of magic stones: "ibu emas" & "ibu perak". These stones have the magical ability to change anything that comes into contact with them, into gold & silver respectively.
Tahan is a tough climb, camping in tents all the way and being subject to the humid conditions and erratic weather changes of Malaysia's rainforests. But it is a great challenge to all! Our packages come either self-supported or on a full board basis, make an appointment with us to find out more you can set out to conquer the highest point in Peninsular Malaysia.
6D GUNUNG TAHAN TREK (VIA MERAPOH) D01 - Night rail travel to Gua Musang D02 - 4WD (13km) to Kuala Juram & trek (14km) to Kem Kor (750m) D03 - Trek (19km) to the summit of GUNUNG TAHAN (2187m) D04 - Return trek (19km) to Kem Kor/Luis D05 - Return trek (14km) to Kuala Juram & 4WD to Sungai Relau (13km) D06 - Return rail travel to SIN by night train. END |
Gunung Tahan, 2187 metres (7174 ft), is the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia. The mountain is situated inside Taman Negara, on the Pahang-Kelantan border.The Merapoh return trail requires about 70 km trek, passing through low altitude primary jungle, across rivers, up to a cool mountain plateau. Gunung Tahan is at the top end of the plateau. The return trek takes 3-4 days. The trek starts at Sungai Relau, a 13-km drive from the jungle headquarters of Taman Negara at Kuala Juram. The Park can be reached by van from the station at Merapoh or Gua Musang. Coping with the trek depends on your fitness – both physical and mental, the choice of suitable equipment and the load you carry on your back. The weight you can carry depends on your age, fitness and body weight. A maximum of one-quarter of body weight is a good guide in humid, hot conditions as in Gunung Tahan. However, packs must be kept as light as possible: 15-20 kg is what to expect for this trek up Gunung Tahan.
Style | Trekking, Camping |
Grade | Strenuous Not suitable for age 12 and below |
Best Season | Mar - Aug |
Price Per Person In SGD
Price subject to change without prior notice
Please email us to customize your trip!
No of Person | AMH-GT_07 |
1 | $1,800 |
2 | $1,000 |
3 | $750 |
4 | $610 |
5 | $540 |
6 | $500 |
7 | $480 |
Group Rate | 5% off for size 8 & above* |
Student Rate | 5% off for age less than 18 yrs* |
* Only 1 rate applies at a time |
Cost Includes
• Sleeper train tickets (SIN-Gua Musang/ Merapoh-SIN)
• Transfer : Gua Musang/Merapoh-SG Relau-Gua Musang
• Mountain guide, entrance fees, Experienced Singapore leader
• Camping equipment (eg tents, Ground sheets) and basic first aid
• AIG Assist Travel Insurance Classic
• Meals during trek, 1N in Hostel + 3N In tent
• 15% discount at X-Boundaries
• Briefing prior departure
Price Excludes
• Personal gears & expenses
• Visa if applicable
• Tips to guide
• Meals not stated
• Other tours not stated in itinerary
• Porter’s fees (RM 500 per porter)
Itinerary (Subject to changes)
Day 1 SIN – Gua Musang/Merapoh
Meet and depart for Gua Musang/ Merapoh by train
Day 2 Kem Kor (750m; 4hrs trek) – Camp (LD)
Arrive Gua Musang for own breakfast
Continue by land transfer to Kuala Juram (285m), the Park HQ for registration.
Meet guide and proceed by 4-wheel drive to Sungai Relau (309 m), a 13-km up-and-down hill drive. Then trek about 4hrs to Kem Kor for camp.
Day 3 Bt Botak (1943m; 10hrs trek) – camp (BLD)
Ascend to Permatang (874m) before a steep ascend to Kubang (1406m). Continue trek along a mossy trail to Belumut (1493m)& Bonsai (1705m) before arriving at the rocky terrain of Bt Botak (1943m) for camp. Temperature here can drop to as low as 4 deg celcius.
Day 4 Tahan (2186m) - Kubang (1900m) – 6hrs – Camp (BLD)
Trek 2.4km to summit, then return to campsite to unpack and descend to Kubang
Day 5 Kuala Juram – Hostel, (BLD)
Return trek to Sg Relau and meet 4WD to Kuala Juram
Check in to hostel and rest
Day 6 Kuala Jeram – Gua Musang (B)
Proceed to Gua Musang. and rest of day is free and easy before train to Singapore.
Day 7 Arrive Singapore around 11am.
Terms:
B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST FOR GUNUNG TAHAN TREK: $600 ++
MIN 2 TO GO | ||
TREK NAME | VIA SENARU | VIA SEMBALUN |
5D RINJANI (3D2N TREK) | $ 478 | $ 498 |
6D RINJANI (4D3N TREK) | $ 528 | $ 538 |
High season surcharges @ S$ 45.00/pax for the travelling period of 15 July - 15 September & 15 - 31 December 2010 |
Mt. Rinjani is the second highest volcanic peak in Indonesia, part of the celebrated “Ring of Fire” in Indonesia. This classic 3D2N or 4D3N climb will have you camping out for a couple of nights, visiting the scenic Segara Anak Lake and possibly popping in the hot springs to soothe your sore muscles. End off your trek with a good hotel to rest, relax and just laze by the beautiful Senggigi Beach.
SILK AIR FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
MI128 SINGAPORE – LOMBOK MON, THU & SAT 1545/1830 *** Tuesday flight is available from 01 Jul 10- 06 Sep 10
MI127 LOMBOK – SINGAPORE MON, THU & SAT 1925/2200
*The above flight schedule is valid as of 26FEB10. Please note that depending on the date of your travel, flight schedules are liable to changes. Updated on 26FEB10.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES (may be done in the opposite direction)
5D4N GUNUNG RINJANI (Senaru- Sembalun)
D1: SINGAPORE – LOMBOK – SENARU
Check in 2 hours before your flight departure. Fly SIN – LOMBOK. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative for a transfer to Senaru (2hr journey). O/N in Guesthouse.
D2: SENARU (610m) – MONTONG SATAS (1500m) – MONDOKON LOLAK – PLAWANGAN 1 SENARU CRATER RIM (2641m)
Wake up early for the 5-mins transfer to the RINJANI TREK CENTRE (RTC). This is where you meet your guide and do some registration. The RTC staff explains the route details, local cultural traditions, what you might see, rubbish management and safety procedures. The first part of the 6-hr trek climb steeply through thick tropical forests with a variety of birdlife and butterflies. You might see orchids and, if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as Lutung. Rest stops are taken along the way, at Pos 2 Montong Satas shelter (1,500m). Depending on your itinerary, the night’s camp is made either in the forest at pos 3 Mondokon Lolak (2,000m) after about five hours climb, or continue the ascent for another couple of hours through grassy meadows to Plawangan 1 Senaru Crater Rim (2,641m) At the crater rim, you see sweeping views across the lake Segara Anak (2,000m) and the summit of Mt. Rinjani. Within the crater Mt. Baru(2,351m) is an active volcano, its last eruption being in 1994. On a clear evening, towards the West, the Gili isles, Bali and Mt. Agung can be seen. O/N in Tents.
D3: PLAWANGAN 1 SENARU CRATER RIM (2641m) – SEGARA ANAK (2000m) – PELAWANGAN 2 SEMBALUN (2639m)
After breakfast, you descend to the Lake Segara Anak (2,000m) within the Rinjani Crater. You hike through the ridge, passing numerous Edelweiss plants at Bunga Abadi. This descend takes 2-3 hours down the steep trail to the lake campsite where you will stop for lunch. If time permits, you drop by the hot springs for a wash up. You continue the ascend to Pelawangan 2 Sembalun Crater Rim – your campsite for the night. Camp and rest… prepare for the following day’s challenge! O/N in Tents.
D4: PLAWANGAN 2 SEMBALUN (2639m) – SUMMIT (3726m) – SEMBALUN LAWANG - SENGGIGI
You begin your summit climb at 0300hrs. It will be a hard 3-hour trek to the summit rim of MT RINJANI (3,726m). You will be walking on volcanic scree slopes. But once you arrive at the summit, you know it was a well worth 3 hour exertion! The rewards of an awesome sunrise awaits you there. After spending some time at the summit, you return to Plawangan Sembalun (2hrs) Pack-up and continue the final descend via a different route to Sembalun Lawang (5hrs) Your transport awaits at the road head, to fetch you to Senggigi. O/N in Hotel.
D5: SENGGIGI – SINGAPORE
Today is a free until your airport transfer. Fly LOMBOK - SINGAPORE. HOME
Choice 2:
6D5N GUNUNG RINJANI(Senaru-Sembalun)
D1: SINGAPORE – LOMBOK – SENARU
Check in 2 hours before your flight departure. Fly SIN – LOMBOK. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative for a transfer to Senaru (2hr journey). O/N in Guesthouse.
D2: SENARU (610m) – MONTONG SATAS (1500m) – MONDOKON LOLAK – PLAWANGAN 1 SENARU CRATER RIM (2641m)
Wake up early for the 5-mins transfer to the RINJANI TREK CENTRE (RTC). This is where you meet your guide and do some registration. The RTC staff explains the route details, local cultural traditions, what you might see, rubbish management and safety procedures. The first part of the 6-hr trek climb steeply through thick tropical forests with a variety of birdlife and butterflies. You might see orchids and, if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as Lutung. Rest stops are taken along the way, at Pos 2 Montong Satas shelter (1,500m). Depending on your itinerary, the night’s camp is made either in the forest at pos 3 Mondokon Lolak (2,000m) after about five hours climb, or continue the ascent for another couple of hours through grassy meadows to Plawangan 1 Senaru Crater Rim (2,641m) At the crater rim, you see sweeping views across the lake Segara Anak (2,000m) and the summit of Mt. Rinjani. Within the crater Mt. Baru(2,351m) is an active volcano, its last eruption being in 1994. On a clear evening, towards the West, the Gili isles, Bali and Mt. Agung can be seen. O/N in Tents.
D3: PLAWANGAN 1 SENARU CRATER RIM (2641m) – SEGARA ANAK (2000m)
After breakfast, you descend to the Lake Segara Anak (2,000m) within the Rinjani crater. You hike through the ridge, passing numerous Edelweiss plants at Bunga Abadi. This descend takes 2-3 hours down the steep trail to the lake campsite for the night. The rest of the day is spent relaxing, exploring the caves and hot springs, believed to have healing powers. O/N in Tents.
D4: SEGARA ANAK (2000m) – PLAWANGAN 2 SEMBALUN (2639m)
After breakfast, you leave the lake and climb for three hours up to Plawangan 2 Sembalun Crater Rim. O/N in Tents
D5: PLAWANGAN 2 SEMBALUN (2639m) – SUMMIT (3726m) – SEMBALUN LAWANG - SENGGIGI
You begin your summit climb at 0300hrs. It will be a hard 3-hour trek to the summit rim of MT RINJANI (3,726m). You will be walking on volcanic scree slopes. But once you arrive at the summit, you know it was a well worth 3 hour exertion! The rewards of an awesome sunrise awaits you there. After spending some time at the summit, you return to Plawangan 2 Sembalun (2hrs) Pack-up and continue the final descend via a different route to Sembalun Lawang (5hrs) Your transport awaits at the road head, to fetch you to Senggigi. O/N in Hotel.
D6: SENGGIGI – SINGAPORE
Today is a free until your airport transfer. Fly LOMBOK - SINGAPORE. HOME.
Mountain Porters for communal camp equipment
Tentage, sleeping bags & mats, toilet tents, communal cooking equipment
Daily breakfast; lunch and dinner while on trek
Lunch and dinner outside trek
Personal travel insurance and any required vaccinations
Tips to guides, drivers and porters; personal trekking equipment – e.g. trekking poles, jackets etc
Optional day tours; additional transfers, services, etc not included in the service orders issued
Possible additional TOP UP for flights on GA (codeshare) with SilkAir
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: SG $1000 ++
Choice 3: Gunung Batu Putih OR Gunung Liang East( Both in Perak)
Gunung Batu Putih is the 8th highest peak in Peninsula Malaysia (West Malaysia) standing at 6,993 ft (2,131 m) above sea level.
-Engage a orang asli porter (RM300 for 3 days).
-Provided a 55+10L backpack and put our food ration and cooking utensils weighing a total of 15 kg. The porters clothing would be around 4-5 kg.
-Not necessary to carry tents as they could sleep under the big boulder with overhanging canopy and enough space for 22 people
Gunung Liang Timur, Perak
Gunung Liang Timur (1933m) that will take 2 days/1 night where the meeting point is in Tanjung Malim and the entry point Kampung Dara (Sg. Dara).
SUGGESTED TRIP:
2-way travel Out and Return to School (min size of 30)-type will depend on confirmed group size - either SVIP or 40-seater bus.
Fully guided trekking arrangement (less meals on trek)
Full day Rafting with Lunch
1night Stay in Ipoh Hotel (end of expedition and rafting) - R&R
We will need to organize our own camping and meals requirement.
Estimated $380-400
ALL CHOICES ARE COLOUR CODED. THERE ARE IN TOTAL 3 CHOICES. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DECISION BY 18/9/10, WEDNESDAY
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