The IBD is a great opportunity for Mensans along with other Mensans to experience a new country and all it has to offer. The following tours have been carefully chosen to provide precisely that. There is so much to see, do and experience; that one cannot do it all. But what we have, is that we can do it as Mensans— together.
Friday 11 Oct 2019
PULAU KETAM ‘CRAB ISLAND’ TOUR
Depart Kuala Lumpur for Port Klang in an hour – Malaysia’s busiest port. The 30 minute ferry ride offers a panoramic view of the busy harbour and the mangrove swamps of nearby islands.
On arrival at Pulau Ketam, take a leisurely stroll to see how an entire fishing community lives in a village where even the roads are build on stilts. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, catch the ferry for return trip to Port Klang. Drive up to view the fabulous palace of the Sultan of Selangor.
Visit the Sultan Salahuddin Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. Capped by one of the largest religious domes in the world , the mosque occupies about 36 acres of beautiful parkland surrounded by the Municipal Council Tower, State Library, State Museum and the Lake Gardens. Stop at Thean Hou (Chinese Taoist) Temple before we conclude our tour for the day.
Details
Date : Friday 11 Oct 2019
Departure : 9.30 am
Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am
Duration : 8 hrs
Trip Inclusive of lunch
FIREFLIES AND KUALA SELANGOR
Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, one of the largest firefly colonies in the world.
On arrival at Kuala Selangor, visit “Kota Melawati” formerly known as “Fort Altingsburg” , the execution block, royal mausoleum and colonial buildings. A bird sanctuary park at the foot of Bukit Melawati is an ideal place for bird watchers to watch migratory birds. Also found are silvered – leaf monkeys, butterflies etc.
Next proceed to Kampung Kuantan – the highlight of the tour. Row upstream in a small unmotorised boat (sampan) in the quiet darkness to witness the blinking trees. This scintillating display of fireflies portrays an image of a flashing Christmas tree. The synchronized, rhythmic flashing is produced by the thousands of fireflies found in the mangrove swamp of Kampung Kuantan. The skilled local oarsmen make this experience a memorable and unforgettable one.
Details
Date : Friday 11 Oct 2019 – night
Departure : 3.30 pm
Pick up : 3.15 – 3.30 pm
Duration : 8 hrs
Please bring along insect repellent.
Inclusive set seafood dinner.