Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave From Kuala Lumpur
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Get an up close look at the endangered orangutan on this incredible private tour of Orangutan Island. Experience some of the area’s most stunning natural highlights and learn more about local wildlife. Also visit Perak Tong Cave Temple has become one of the best cave temples in Malaysia. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort and convenience of your own private vehicle
• Day trip to the Orangutan Island sanctuary in Bukit Merah
• Fascinating firsthand experience of Malaysian orangutans
• Experts reveal the lives & behaviors of the smart creatures
• Chance to capture photos of playful apes swinging in trees
• Visit Perak Tong Cave Temple
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent are recommended
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation
Orang Utan Island. Step ashore and amaze yourself with the ‘People of the Jungle’ or Orang Utan, an endangered species. Scientifically identified as very smart animals, Orang Utans have one of the longest birth intervals, on an average, once in every 8 years. Enjoy the hour & half at this dedicated rehabilitation sanctuary. Capture lots of photos for your remembrance.
Perak
An 4 hour’s drive southbound along the North South Expressway brings you to the sleepy community of Bukit Merah town passing through small palm oil plantations and pineapple fields.
What‘s Included
Round-trip ferry ticket (to/from Orang Utan Island)
Hotel pick up & drop off (5 km in city centre)
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver
Perak Tong Cave Temple Visit
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Any Donation to Temple
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Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave From Kuala Lumpur
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Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We enjoyed both the...
Anonymous,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed both the orangutan island and the cave temple. But I enjoyed talking with the guide all day long and learned a lot about this country. It was really useful for me.
Top class
Lisette M,,May 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great great experience So nice someone does something for the orangutans. 👍👍🏻 Very nice and friendly driver.
Wonderful Orang Utans
HondogSF,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The description of the tour was accurate but folks considering it should be fully aware that it will involve 8 long hours driving back and forth from KL. The actual time spent on the island was relatively short but very worth while. These animals are almost gone from the earth and we were very honored to have spent some time close to them. The center is focused on research, rehabilitation and support of these incredible creatures. They do not train the Orang Utans to perform for us tourists although they do offer a couple of examples of their intelligence. Unless you plan to go to Sumatra or Borneo this is the only game in town. The stop at Perak Tong cave was a nice bonus to break up the return trip. Wonderful wall paintings in a cave temple. Stairs to the top of the hill offer a good work out and nice views. Last caveat: we booked a couple of “tours” in KL. They were conducted by a driver with no licensed tour guide. One of ours did provide basic info about where we were going and what we saw. The other pretty much drove us to a stop, pointed to the entrance and indicated he’d wait for us in drop off area. Just be aware and read the description of any tour you’re considering so you’re aware of what you’re buying. All in all, we enjoyed the tours we booked.
Make your own way.
Ashleigh V,,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Our driver Albinhar was lovely and friendly, on arrival to the island, we spent an extremely short time there and didn’t have a tour guide on the island but cool to see some orangutans. The temple was really good, nice view from the top. On a whole it was a lot of time in a car and minimal time at locations. Wouldn’t recommend the trip it’s self but would make my own way.
Perak and orang utan tour
X5676NCgabriellag,,Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour, wonderful orangutans. Beautiful temple to Perak caves, worth going there. Very good and very kind our driver Albinhar, everything went for the best
A fun day trip from KL
Brad B,,May 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a good day trip from KL, lasting about 9.5 hours round trip. The Oran utan island was enjoyable to see. Orang utans aren’t native to mainland Malaysia, and these are rescued from Borneo and rehabilitated. Of the 14 animals on the island, we were able to see 7 of them. We were the only two people on the island, so we got a private tour from the folks who work there. The lunch was pretty good (we asked for chicken rice, a local specialty). The cave temple was neat, and you are able to climb many stairs to the top to have an eagle eye view of Ipoh. Our driver was friendly but drove really quickly - which was appreciated given that we were tired but also a little concerning at times.
Wonderful Trip
Alice c,,Mar 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip and the park tour guide explain more detail. The drive is very nice and drive safety.Thks
Great day
rashdaa2020,,Jan 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing to see the work of the sanctuary and see the orang-utans being looked after so well. The santuary relies on guests so you are contributing with your visit. Rajan our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, history and then later we stopped at the caves. Great day
Orang Utah island day trip
Sara S,,Dec 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a long journey from Kuala Lumpur but well worth it to see these beautiful rescued animals. It was interesting to hear how they have had some successful births that have been returned to the wild. The transport there was in a lovely vehicle that added to the comfort and the tour guide while new to the job made the tour, thank you
Long day trip
Pierre J,,Nov 13, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00V long drive for a fairly short period with the orangutan. The orangutans were great, could have watched them for hours. No babies which was disappointing. Our driver/guide was great and took us to a couple of additional sites enroute, which made for a better experience.
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