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GETTING TO MUTIARA TAMAN NEGARA

There are various ways and means of getting to Mutiara Taman Negara and the options available are as follows :

FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO KUALA TEMBELING BY COACH

All participant are advised to be at Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel Lower
lobby by 0800 hrs.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There are public busses and taxis plying between Kuala Lumpur and Jerantut/Kuala Tahan regularly. Train service is available from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru to Jerantut and Kuala Tembeling.

LAND TRANSFERS :

Other types of land transfers are available as follows :

From KL International Airport To Kuala Tembeling Jetty RM450.00/transfer
From KL International Airport To Rainforest Resort RM650.00/transfer
From Kuala Tembeling Jetty to Rainforest Resort RM200.00/transfer.
From Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Tembeling Jetty RM 330.00/transfer
From Kuala Lumpur to Rainforest Resort RM500.00/transfer.

Terms & Conditions :

DRIVING TO TAMAN NEGARA

From Kuala Lumpur you will have to take the Kuantan Highway. Exit at Mentakab ( 2 hours drive ) From Mentakab, head north to Jerantut town (45 minute drive). It take another 50 minute drive (70 kilometers) to Kuala Tahan ( Taman Negara).

Be careful driving along this stretch as the road are rough. Normal car can handle this road but it would be better with a four wheel drive. Drive right ahead to Kuala Tahan. After about 2 hours on the road look for the jetty to Mutiara Taman Negara. Park your car at the jetty and take the boat ride to Mutiara Taman Negara. From Kuala Tahan the boat ride to Mutiara Taman Negara is at RM1.00 per person. It takes about 10 minutes to cross the river by boat.

CAR PARKING FACILITIES AT KUALA TAHAN

Parking Charges : RM5.00 per vehicle per entry.
Parking Type : Open Air Parking.
Manned : Manned 24 hours.

Alternatively, if you intend to travel by boat via Kuala Tembeling, please proceed on to Kuala Tembeling Jetty Point which is approximately 16 Kilometers north(20 minute drive). Park your car at Kuala Tembeling.

CAR PARKING FACILITIES AT KUALA TEMBELING

Parking Charges : RM5.00 per vehicle per entry.
Parking Type : Open Air Parking.
Manned : Manned 24 hours.

Other Transportation :

There are public buses and taxis plying between Kuala Lumpur and Jerantut regularly. Taxi service is available from Kuala Lumpur, Johor bahru and Singapore to Jerantut.

BY RAIL

Train services are available from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The train passes Kuala Tembeling and Jerantut. Express train does not stop at Kuala Tembeling. Please proceed on to Jerantut and find a taxi to Kuala Tembeling. If the train you take stops at Kuala Tembeling. From Kuala Tembeling train station, the Kuala Tembeling Jetty is located about half-hour walk.

PERMIT & LICIENCES

As Taman Negara is a restricted area, all visitors must be in possession of an entry permit. You are there fore requested to bring your identification papers ( passport or identity card) as well as photocopies, to obtain the permit.

Licience for camera, video camera and fishing are also required. These may be obtained for a fee at the Department of Wildlife Office, located at the Kuala Tembeling Jetty for your convenience. Guest are required to obtain the necessary permits/licenses prior to boat departure to the resort.

Permit/License Fees

Taman Negara Entry Permit RM1.00 per adult/child/infant
Camera/Video Equipment RM5.00 per equipment
Fishing Rod RM10.00 per rod.

ITEMS TO BRING ALONG :

Insect repellant, Torch-light, Jungle/Rubber Shoes, Swimming Suits/Trunks, Hand Towels, Long Pants, Binoculars, Hats, Camera etc.

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