Overview
An interesting full day program, where you will be amazed to see the largest flower in the world. It has been always a rare privilege to see the bloom due to Rafflesia's unusual flowering habit. These giant flowers will last only 5 to 7 days. Sometimes there won't be any blooms for many months. Start with 4x4 drive to Rafflesia site and trek 1.5hrs. Proceed journey to Native Aborigines village , guide will conduct an explanation on their daily lifestyle (Aborigines Village temporary CLOSED since 2020). The journey ends at Sungai Palas Tea Plantation and visiting the oldest Tea Factory in Malaysia. Conclude the day as we drop off at your hotel.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Tea Plantation & Tea Factory
- Butterfly & Insect Farm
- Driver/ English Speaking Guide
- Waterfall - Seasonal
- Aboriginal Jungle Ranger
- Rafflesia Flower
What's Not Included
- Pahang Forestry Entrance Fee
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
It is especially difficult to locate the flower in forests as the buds take many months to develop and the flower lasts for just a few days. The flowers are unisexual and thus proximity of male and female flowers is vital for successful pollination. These factors make successful pollination a rare event
Stop 2
Most of the Orang Asli come from the Temiah tribe. These people live mostly inn villages and settlement areas stretching from the foothills of Tapah all the way up to Brinchang Town and then down to Kuala Terla.
Stop 3
The town's name means King's Village, in reference to the Sultan who donated the land . Today it's a den for agricultural workers with vast stretches of farmland occupying the busy landscape. Ngow Kee is a famous restaurant in town.
Stop 4
Tea Plantation has three main farms in Cameron Highlands, namely Sungai Palas , Habu Ringlet and Fairlie Estate. Sungai Palas Boh Tea Center consists of a tea plantation , cafe , gallery , tea factory , and souvenir shops.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A moderate amount of jungle trekking is involved
- Advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Rafflesia Blooming is seasonal / Aboriginal Tracker will advice flower availability