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CANYONING
& CAVING
Canyoning at Ulu Geruntum ""
Caver with a participant at one of many
crawl passages at Tempurung Cave ""
Canyoning
(Abseiling at Waterfall) (also
known as canyoneering) is one of the most modern
adventure sports that allow us to discover the wonders and mystery of
uncontaminated nature. Walking, jumping, swimming you will discover fantastic
canyons and face the challenges of incredible gorges. During this unique journey
of unforgettable experiences you will be accompanied by Canyoning professionals
and expert guides.
For
those who have a fear of heights or have difficulty abseiling
down on their own, our professional abseilers will abseil down
along side them and assist them.
What do you
need?
Who can
participate?
Almost everyone, from 6 years of age and older.
Caving In 1985, Steve Knutson
(editor of American Caving Accidents) made the following distinction:
"...Note that I
( Steve Knutson )
use
the term 'spelunker' to denote someone untrained and unknowledgeable in
current exploration techniques, and 'caver' for those who are.
What is
Caving Anyway? Caving
or spelunking
The
most commonly asked question is probably "What
do you find down there? " The answers are as varied
as the caves themselves: mud; beautiful rock formations and
rubble; water and dust; vast rooms and tight crawlways; awesome
rivers and puddles; strange and fragile animals; deep pits and
waterfalls; cold and warm water; and, of course, strange people.
One finds, eventually, whatever one is looking for.
ITINERARY
Tour
Code: CanyoningCaving
Daily
Departure
Day
Trip
Self
Drive (transfers can be arrange)
0900
hrs
Meet us
at RHB Bank, Gopeng Town, park your car at the car park next
to the bank and wait for us to pick you up.
0930
hrs
Your
activity day starts with meeting up at Gopeng Town
and then you will be transferred to Ulu Geruntum which takes approximately 30
minutes ride through a narrow tarred road using mini vans. Upon arrival, you
have to walk for about 10 minutes from the main road to the abseiling point with
breathtaking secondary rainforest view.
1000
hrs
When
you reach the Canyoning point, safety briefing will be given to you as safety
precautions by our professional guide that takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Once
the safety briefing is presented, you will be given abseiling gear by our
professional guide and they will do a demo for you on how to use it the correct
way as well as encouraging you to gain self confidence.
For
those who have a fear of heights or have difficulty abseiling
down on their own, our professional abseilers will abseil down
along side them and assist them.
1030
hrs
After
the demo, you will then abseil down the 15 meters of waterfall. You will then
feel the cold refreshing water splashing thru all parts of your body and
that’s when you never thought it was possible. You will start moving down very
slowly, but as you get more practice and as your confidence grows you will be
coming down in just a few leaps and bounds.
1300
hrs
After
a few hours going up and down from the waterfall and after everyone has fun and
enjoyed the canyoning, we will send you back to the lodge for lunch.
1400
hrs
After lunch,
transfer to
the
mouth of Gua Tempurung, change into your caving attire,
safety briefing, dos and don'ts while caving & etc., than commence caving for
2 to 3 hours, depending on the size of the group,
about caving with us.
1730
hrs
Tour
End
TOUR
COST / BOOKING / RESERVATION INFO
Tours
are privately organized (Daily Departure) - Prices
published are NETT
Tour
Code: CanyoningCaving
Price
in Ringgit Malaysia -
land cost only, ex.
Gopeng ick
up services from other destinations can be
arrange including Singapore. There will be
additional cost for such transfers.
Price
Per Person (
min 6 persons traveling )
- Private Tour
price for year
2010/11
Adult
Booking
6 pax
and above
RM130.00
Cost
Includes: All Abseiling Equipment, Refreshments,
(optional) , Free T-shirt for group leader, Professional Abseiler/s (guide/s),
Lunch (local meal), Helmet with headlamp (batteries included)
for caving.
Deposit
(RM50.00
per perso n ), is required
when you book this tour. After submitting
the reservation/booking form online, you will be
taken to the payment page (deposit must be paid
via Credit Card / Debit Card) & the
balance payment must be paid in CASH (Ringgit
Malaysia) when we pick
you up on the tour day.
GENERAL
INFO
Difficulty,
(suitable
for children age 6 and above)
Group
Size,
Tour operate with min. 8 persons and
above.
Booking,
A
minimum booking period of 2 days in advance is required.
What to
Wear,
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting long trousers or shorts, tights or a
tracksuit.
Requirements,
(for Insurance use)
- Full
Name, Age, Nationality, Address, Sex, Identity Card or Passport No &
Occupations
All
participants are required to sign liability release form.
Start/End
Point,
Gopeng Town, transfers from Kuala Lumpur can be arrange for a fee.
Certificates
are given out on request free of charge.
Excludes,
Personal Expenditure, Transport & others which
are not mentioned in itinerary.
Transport,
Self Drive, transfers from Kuala Lumpur
can be arrange for a fee.
What
to Bring,
Change of clothes, some snacks, and don't forget
to bring a sense of adventure / fun / humor / enthusiasm and a flexible
attitude!
