Orang Utan Island and Perak Museum (Private tour 6 hours)

Orang Utan Island

Location:

• Orang Utan Island is situated within Bukit Merah, a town in the state of Perak, Malaysia.

Description:

• Orang Utan Island is a sanctuary and conservation center specifically designed for the protection and rehabilitation of orangutans.
• The center features a semi-circle steel-fence tunnel enclosure, allowing visitors to walk through and observe the orangutans in their natural habitat.
• Visitors can witness the orangutans roaming freely among the trees, grass, bushes, and even by the lake, providing a captivating and humbling experience.
• The sanctuary is dedicated to educating the public about orangutan conservation efforts, including the threats they face and the importance of preserving their natural habitat.
• The facility may offer guided tours led by knowledgeable staff who provide insights into orangutan behavior, ecology, and rehabilitation programs.

Highlights:

• Observation Tunnel: The semi-circle steel-fence tunnel enclosure provides a unique perspective, allowing visitors to feel as though they are inside a cage while orangutans roam free beyond.
• Natural Setting: Orang Utan Island aims to replicate the orangutans' natural habitat as closely as possible, providing them with ample space and enrichment opportunities.
• Educational Programs: The center may offer educational programs, presentations, and interactive exhibits to raise awareness about orangutan conservation and environmental sustainability.

Perak Museum:

Location:

• The Perak Museum is located in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia.

Description:

• The Perak Museum, founded in 1883 by Sir Hugh Low, the fourth British Resident of Perak, is one of the oldest museums in Malaysia.
• The museum's exhibits cover various aspects of Perak's history, culture, archaeology, and natural heritage.
• Visitors can explore archaeological artifacts, ethnographic displays, natural history specimens, and cultural artifacts that showcase Perak's rich and diverse heritage.
• The museum's collections include items from ancient civilizations, traditional crafts, indigenous costumes, weapons, fossils, and taxidermy specimens of local wildlife.
• The Perak Museum serves as a cultural and educational institution, preserving and promoting Perak's cultural heritage and natural resources.

Highlights:

• Historical Exhibits: The museum features exhibits on Perak's history, including artifacts from ancient civilizations, colonial-era artifacts, and items related to the state's royal heritage.
• Cultural Heritage: Visitors can learn about Perak's diverse indigenous cultures through exhibits showcasing traditional costumes, rituals, crafts, and musical instruments.
• Natural History Displays: The museum houses collections of fossils, minerals, taxidermy specimens, and botanical specimens that highlight Perak's rich biodiversity and natural resources.

Visiting Orang Utan Island and the Perak Museum offers unique opportunities to learn about Malaysia's natural and cultural heritage while supporting conservation efforts and preserving indigenous traditions. Whether you're observing orangutans in their natural habitat or exploring Perak's history and culture, these attractions provide enriching experiences for visitors of all ages.

PE06 - ORANG UTAN ISLAND AND PERAK MUSEUM

What is included

• Visit Orang Utan Conservation Centre.
• A walk through the semi-circle steel-fence tunnel enclosure is a humbling experience, where we humans seemingly in a cage, can peer out and be captivated by the orangutans roaming free beyond in the trees, on the grass, by the bushes, by the lake.
• Visit Perak Museum, founded in 1883 by Sir Hugh Low the fourth British Resident of Perak.
• Orang Utan entrance fees
• Perak Museum entrance fees

What is included

• Gratuities ( are optional )
• Meals

Daily Departure (Except Tuesday) Duration: 6hrs  |  Starting Time: 0830hrs  
Tour Price: 2-3 USD 90, 4-8 USD 60, 9-15 USD 40 Per person
**Tour availability subject to the condition of the lake tides.
**Perak Museum is close on Hari Raya 1, 2 & Raya Haji. Tour wiill replace with Charcoal Factory,

Malaysia currency is MYR = Malaysian Ringgit

Average temperage daily is always around 30 degrees celsius

Umbrella in Malaysia is not olly used for rain but also for the sun

For excursions always bring along your sun creme or sun protector

For excursions always bring extra drinking water

Easy walking shoes

Prices per person

Daily Departure*  |  Duration: 6 hrs  |  Starting Time: 0830 hrs 

2 - 3   Person : 469 RM  approximately Euro 99.00

4 - 8   Person : 285 RM  approximately Euro 66.00

9 - 15 Person : 215 RM  approximately Euro 45.00

NOTE : Transfers from 16 passengers and above to a maximum of 50 passengers per group on reqeust basis

NOTE : * Except tuesdays

Tourcode: PE06