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ELEPHANTS
SANCTUARY, KUALA GANDAH, PAHANG . Elephants
Riding on River
Actually
the park ranger ( elephant
trainer )
commands the elephant to drop the tourist
into the river.
Batu
Caves
Elephants
Sanctuary was established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and
National Parks. A base for the Elephant Relocation Team which started in
1974.
Being the only centre in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating,
subduing, translucent problem elephants from areas where their habitats
are constantly being encroached by plantations, to Malaysia's National
Parks such as Taman Negara.
Over
the past 25 years the strong team has helped to prevent the further
decline of the elephant population by relocating more than 300 wild
elephants!
Kuala Gandah also aims to promote public awareness of the elephant's
plight in Malaysia and to support research into elephant translocation
and conservation. It also aims to educate the public about the
importance of habitat and environmental preservation.
First discovered over
125 years ago, Batu Caves have
never ceased to attract visitors. Only 13km from Kuala
Lumpur's central business district and just outside
the city limits, these famous caverns are easily
accessible. Formed within the framework of an imposing
limestone outcrop about 400 million years ago, Batu
Caves actually consists of three main caves and
several smaller ones. The best known of these is
Temple or Cathedral Cave.
Temple
Cave has a ceiling looming over 100 meters overhead
and features ornate Hindu shrines. To reach it, one
has to climb 272 steps, a feat performed by many Hindu
worshippers on the way to the caves to offer prayers
to their revered deities.
WHAT
THE HAD TO SAY.....
What
Marty & Anna has to say about Elephant Sanctuary &
Batu Caves
"This was our first trip to Malaysia and Michael was very friendly, had great local knowledge and the tour exceeded our expectations. Travel was very comfortable in a private, air-conditioned car and we think the tour was great value for money. We highly recommend MM Adventure Services to all and the next time we visit we will be booking in another
tour !"
Marty & Anna, Brisbane
(Australia)
What
Ronald Green has to say about Elephant Sanctuary &
Batu Caves
Just
a short note to follow up on my sons trip with you to Batu
caves and Kuala Gandah; he was very impressed with the
knowledge and friendliness of the tour guide, thoroughly
enjoyed his company, I will pass your details to anyone who
is going to visit Malaysia. I would not have expected any
less!! (I lived in KL for 3+ years) but still good to see MY
represented so professionally.
Roland
Green (Scotland)
TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
Deerland
is close every Friday )
adventure
TOUR
ITINERARY
Tour Code:
Kuala Gandah
Daily
Departure
Day
Trip
Lunch (local food)
Timing are estimates only
09.15
hrs
Pick up at the hotel in Kuala Lumpur
0945
hrs
Departure
for Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, on the way we stop at for 45 minutes and proceed to Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary.
O ptional
Stop
On arrival at Kuala Gandah Elephant
Sanctuary, you will be taken to Deerland for a short visit
1145
hrs
Arrival
at Karak town for lunch
1300
hrs
Briefing
& a 30-minute National Geographic documentary at the Visitors
Information Centre
1410
hrs
Feeding,
grooming, bathing and riding of the elephants
1600
hrs
Departure
for Kuala Lumpur, on arrival Tour
Ends
PRICE
PER PERSON IN RINGGIT MALAYSIA
Tours
are privately organized (Daily Departure) - Prices
published are NETT
Price
in Ringgit Malaysia (Ex.
Kuala Lumpur)
Price
Per Person (
min
2 adult traveling )
price for year
2010/11
Adult
Children
Booking
2
Pax RM225.00
3 Pax RM190.00
4
pax & above
(age 3 ~ 12) RM150.00
Deposit
RM50.00
per person ), 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 when we pick
you up on the tour day.
Elephants
Sanctuary tour
includes
Take Note
( fine
print ) ,
Due to the nature of the tour,
the weather, road condition, local circumstances, prevailing safety
factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content
of the tour will remain the same. The final decision of the actual
itinerary will be made by us on the day of the tour.
GENERAL
INFO
Difficult
y,
(suitable
for children age 3 and above)
Start/End
Point, Any hotel in Kuala Lumpur
/ Petaling Jaya & pick from other destination can be arrange.
Includes
,
Excludes,
Personal Expenditure, Donation/Conservation Fee
(RM10.00 per person - minimum),
entrance fee (RM10.00) to Deerland (best place to see Malayan Sun Bear )
& others which
are not mentioned in itinerary.
What
to Brin
g,
Group
Siz e,
Tour operate with min. 2 persons
(adults) and
above.
Duration,
Booking,
What
to Wear,
Transport,
No Refund will be entertained in
case of "NO SHOW" or "UN-USED" Service.
All
participants will be required to sign a Liability Release Form before
departure.
