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About this trip
Rediscover nature!
Get away from the city and stay in a forest where elephants roam. Experience nature up close in our hideaway ecolodge, located some 14km from civilization. An undiscovered gem, Ulu Muda is one of the largest continuous forests in peninsular Malaysia
We currently offer departures from Penang. From there, we can arrange a private transfer for you to the jetty. Then your jungle adventure will begin, as you travel up the Ulu Muda River in a traditional sampan boat for about an hour. You will stay at an eco-lodge in the area of Kuala Labua. The lodge also serves as a research station to help preserve this rich habitat and the services it provides.
You can stay a minimum of 2 nights or a maximum of 4 nights. All your activities will be accompanied by an experienced jungle guide and conservationist. The schedule of your activities can be adapted to your preference.
Some of the activities you can experience include visits to salt licks, wildlife watching, swimming and frolicking in cold forest streams, tubing down the river, visiting a limestone hill and its mysterious caves, and watching birds and other wildlife. You can also just laze around the lodge grounds listening to nature's music and being awakened by the haunting call of the White-handed Gibbons.
Facilities
All our rooms are twin rooms with a private bathroom (shower, modern toilet) and a charming balcony overlooking the jungle. The beds are traditional Malay style on a low platform with bedding provided.
There are also larger rooms available that can serve as dormitories for up to 6 people (camp bed, sleeping bag, and air pillow provided).
Food
All meals and snacks are provided by our local team, but you are welcome to bring your own food or nibbles to feel at home.
We can cater to vegetarians, vegans, and other dietary needs, but need advance notice. Please tell us when you book your trip.
Please note that we do not serve alcoholic drinks. Again, you are free to bring your own drinks and refreshments.
What’s included
- Boat transferBoat ride (1 to 3 hours) from Ulu Muda jetty to the forest lodge. Life vest provided, remove footwear
- All jungle activitiesWildlife watching with expert guide, swimming, tubing, caving, birding, photography or relaxing at the lodge
- AccommodationTwin room with private shower, sitting toilet and balcony. All bedding provided
- All mealsMeals and snacks provided. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary needs catered for with advance notice.
- Expert local guideYour guide is a local conservationist and wildlife photographer
- Park entry permitsWe need passport copies of all group members (45 days in advance) to apply for the park permits
What’s not included
- Transfer to jettyWe can arrange for a transfer from and to Penang by private taxi
- Airfares and airport tax
- Travel insurance
- Tips & portage
Available Packages
Available options
You can extend your trip by one or two days: Rm300 per person/ per day
Add a pick-up in George Town or Penang Airport and transfer to the Ulu Muda jetty by private taxi 1-2 Pax
Upon return to the Ulu Muda jetty ( 12 noon ), you can add a transfer by private taxi to a drop-off location in George Town or Penang Airport - 1-2 pax
Add a pick-up in George Town or Penang Airport and transfer to the Ulu Muda jetty by private taxi - 3-4 Pax
Upon return to the Ulu Muda jetty ( 12 noon ), you can add a transfer by private taxi to a drop-off location in George Town or Penang Airport - 3-4 pax
For single guests, the supplement is 20%: Rm 319 for 2 nights
For single guests, the supplement is 20%: Rm 379 for 3 nights
For single guests, the supplement is 20%: Rm 459 for 4 nights
Upon return to the Ulu Muda Jetty (12 noon), you can add a transfer to Kuala Kedah Jetty by private taxi 1-2 Pax
Itinerary
Meet at Lake Muda Jetty (12 noon)
Lunch at the Jetty
Boat ride to Earth Lodge at Kuala Labua (approx. 1 1/2hrs)
Briefing / Introduction
Tea and Settle in
Evening Boat Cruise
Free and easy
Dinner