Walking Tour activities in Malaysia
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Walking Trails
Other than just relaxing on the beach, the main highlight of Simalajau are its walking trails. All the trails start just north of park headquarters, on the far side of the Likau River. Trails are clear and a guide isn't necessary; a simple trail map is available from park headquarters. Be sure to bring plenty of water as there is no drinking water en route and keep in mind that distances seem much greater in the tropics than they do back home.
As soon as you cross the bridge over the Likau, you'll see a plank walk off to your right, following the river upstream. This 600m Education Trail leads straight through the riverside mangroves and it's brilliant - if you've never…
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Walking Trails
Sepilok's walking trails are a reminder that, although SORC is on the outskirts of the city, it's at the edge of the rainforest. Trails range from 250m to 4km, and different paths are open at different times of year. Register at the visitor reception centre to use them. Guided night walks may be arranged through the centre or some lodges.
For any walk, carry plenty of water, and cover as much skin as you can bear in the heat to fend off the opportunistic leeches and mosquitoes.
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Silau Silau Trail
The Silau Silau Trail is an easy 940m, 30-minute trail through centre of the HQ area, along Silau Silau creek. It's mostly flat and easy to walk, making it suitable for most people, including children. It's makes a nice before- or after-dinner stroll.
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Lagangs Cave, Beginner Route
The beginner route through Lagangs Cave is good for families and groups. The walk to and from the cave takes around three hours, and the cave portion takes about an hour. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide
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Kiau View Trail
The Kiau View Trail is a more challenging 2.34km, 80-minute trail along a ridge on the west side of the HQ area. There are a few ups and downs on this route. You can combine this with the Silau Silau Trail to make a good loop.
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Waterfall Trail
The Waterfall Trail, which ends at a natural swimming pool, takes about 1.5 hours from the park headquarters, while an alternate starting point from the main summit road takes about 45 minutes from the turn-off.
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Stonehorse Cave
Start with a 2km walk through the jungle then spend around three hours travelling through large passages with up to 35m ceilings. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide.
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Canopy Walkway
There's a 41m-high canopy walkway, a short but sweaty walk into the forest above the pools. Unfortunately, the walkway was partially closed at the time of writing and it seems likely to remain so.
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Racer Cave
About 30 minutes' walk from park HQ, this two-hour route requires a bit of upper-body strength. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide.
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Rayu Trail
The Rayu Trail links Kubah with the Matang Wildlife Centre, 5km from the turn-off, and takes about three hours to walk.
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