Private Tour

Rafflesia Trek Seekers at Perak (from KL)

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the Rafflesia Trek located near a small village about 12km from Gopeng, Perak. Experience the leisure morning ride to Perak. Upon reaching there, a short safety briefing will be conducted by our professional guides. Enjoy a light meal before returning to your accommodation.

Highlights:

• Experience the adventurous jungle trekking

• Unique big flower to be discover upon; Rafflesia

• Trek guide, Certified Safety Aider Guide

• Delightful light refreshment included

• Hassle-free Kuala Lumpur hotel pick-up & drop-off

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Outdoor activities are subject to weather conditions and may be reorganized to best meet operational situations.

Customer are encouraged to bring own wears, insect repellent, water-resistant bag & snacks.

What need for hike: The trails are steep, wet and slippery and part of the way may involve walking through a small stream. We recommended old sneakers with good treads or hiking shoes and old clothes. There will be lots of leeches so if you have leech socks, bring it along with you or soccer socks.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

The trek to the Rafflesia is near a little village about 12km from Gopeng, near Ipoh, Perak. To trek through the jungle to where the Rafflesia thrives, you need to engage the services of a Semai Orang Asli guide. The trek was hilly, some parts you really have to climb. Halfway up the hill, you can already see a Rafflesia. There were a few rotting carcasses here and there. Itinerary: 07.00AM: Morning Hotel pick-up (Kuala Lumpur areas only) 09.30AM: Pick up at Gopeng Toll Exit Plaza (Exit 135) who will then lead you to the parking area at Ulu River Lodge, then assemble there and transfer to Ulu Geroh (Starting Point) by lorry. 10.10AM: Arrive starting point. Briefing by guide. Start trekking to Ulu Geroh. Journey will take around 3 hours which one will pass by the area of Orang Asli settlement and some part of the treks is steep so a good hiking shoes and long socks is required to avoid leech bite. Rajah Brooke Butterfly area will be visited after the visit to the Rafflesia Center. 01.10PM: End of Rafflesia trekking. Depart to lodge area for lunch. 02.15PM: Freshen up then transfer to your hotel. Note: Please inform your hotel to arrange your pack breakfast one day in advance.

What‘s Included

Jungle Guide

Certified First Aider Guide

Light meal-Please let us know if you have dietary request, e.g. vegetarian.

Personal Expanses

Personal Insurance

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Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Once in a lifetime experience
Jesse A,,Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is definitely one of the most difficult hikes that we have ever been on but it was well worth it to see the rafflesia flower. The guides were wonderful and did their best to make sure that we were safe the entire time and made us feel very welcome.