Malaysia - Merapoh
Rainforest Conservation
Beyond Hong Kong
Year 8, Year 9
Group Size
30-50
Students participating in this program will engage in various projects that introduce students to sustainability, conservation, and enable positive growth towards the preservation of Malaysian forests. Students will work with local organisations to support regeneration through tree planting and supporting the work of sustainable initiatives in local communities.
Opportunities to experience the awe and wonder of life in a rainforest will present themselves in the form of adventurous activities, cultural immersion and geographical exploration. Students will also get a day exploring the city sights of Kuala Lumpur.
Overview
Highlights
Opportunities for budding environmentalists to support the work of agencies in regenerating areas of rainforest through planting trees and working with local indigenous communities to support their initiatives for economic growth and reducing environmental degradation
Visiting and supporting the efforts of local fruit and cocoa farmers
Community immersion activities with semi-nomadic tribes, learning to shoot blow darts and cook with bamboo, rainforest canopy walks and nature trail with guides from the tribe
A day in KL, visiting the city sights including the Batu Caves
Adventurous activities such as tubing down the river and rock climbing and caving in the rugged limestone landscape
Itinerary
Duration - 6 nights / 7 days
Departure date - Saturday, 9 November
Return date - Friday, 15 November
Transport - Flights
Estimated Cost
$14,450
The programme fees are subject to price fluctuations involving currency, transportation costs, the number of students signing up, and activity costs. We aim to manage the cost of this trip/activity effectively, and we will re-adjust/re-calculate the cost prior to the final payment in Aug/Sep 2024.