• Ipoh Secrets Tours - Private Tour: The Ipoh Secrets Full Day Heritage & Orang Utan Island (OUI) Tour begins with a convenient pick-up from any location of your choice within Ipoh or Taiping.

The journey from Ipoh to OUI is approximately 1.5 hours.

• Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation - We will take the first boat to the island. Visitors will walk through a semi-circle steel-fence tunnel enclosure, where humans, seemingly in a cage, can observe the orangutans roaming freely among the trees, on the grass, near the bushes, or by the lake.

A guide from the Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation will provide detailed information about this endangered species, so be sure to follow them as they move from point to point.

The island visit lasts around 60 minutes
*If Orang Utan Island experiences low water levels or closure, the tour will be replaced with a visit to the heritage town of Taiping.

• Matang - After the island visit, we will drive for half an hour to the next destination.
• Kota Ngah Ibrahim - This Malay fort, built by a local Dato or chieftain, is a state historical site showcasing the origins of the Tin mining boom in the Malay Peninsula and the history that shaped Taiping. You can connect the dots by joining our tour in Ipoh ->
  Private Tour: Ipoh Secrets Full Day Heritage Tour from Ipoh.
• Hun Leng Heong Hang - Here, you’ll be amazed by the enormous incense made for ceremonial purposes, usually lit during major festivals for the Chinese community. You’ll see how workers meticulously add layers and colors, a process that can take months to complete.
• Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve - A 15-minute drive will take you to the mangrove forest, where you’ll stop at a charcoal factory. You’ll learn about this industry and the methods used to produce wood charcoal in large dome-shaped igloo-like kilns.
• Taiping Lake Gardens - Considered one of the most beautiful gardens in then Malaya, it is regarded as the first lake garden in Malaya. A visit to Taiping is incomplete without a stroll to enjoy the magnificent views here.

Lunch will be taken nearby, either before or after the visit.
Meals are not included Please inform your guide of any dietary restrictions.

• Ipoh - The return trip to Ipoh will take about 1++ hours.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Guided Tour
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities
• Breakfast & Lunch
• Orang Utan Island Entrance Ticket
• Limited boot space for luggages/suitcases

Explore the cultural and natural wonders of Taiping on a private tour that includes a visit to an orangutan sanctuary, where you can learn fascinating facts about these intelligent primates. Experience the traditional arts and crafts of Taiping and savor some local delicacies.

Opting for this private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide, allowing you to customize your itinerary to suit your interests.

Uncover aspects of Taiping and Ipoh that many first-time visitors overlook.

• In the event that Orang Utan Island had low water level/closure, we will replace it with a visit to the heritage town of Taiping

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