Rediscover nature!
Get away from the city and stay in a forest where elephants roam. Experience nature up close in our hideaway ecolodge, located some 14km from civilization. An undiscovered gem, Ulu Muda is one of the largest continuous forests in peninsular Malaysia
We currently offer departures from Penang. From there, we can arrange a private transfer for you to the jetty. Then your jungle adventure will begin, as you travel up the Ulu Muda River in a traditional sampan boat for about an hour. You will stay at an eco-lodge in the area of Kuala Labua. The lodge also serves as a research station to help preserve this rich habitat and the services it provides.
You can stay a minimum of 2 nights or a maximum of 4 nights. All your activities will be accompanied by an experienced jungle guide and conservationist. The schedule of your activities can be adapted to your preference.
Some of the activities you can experience include visits to salt licks, wildlife watching, swimming and frolicking in cold forest streams, visiting a limestone hill and its mysterious caves, and watching birds and other wildlife. You can also just laze around the lodge grounds listening to nature's music and being awakened by the haunting call of the White-handed Gibbons.
Facilities
All our rooms are twin rooms with a private bathroom (cold water shower, modern toilet) and a charming balcony overlooking the jungle. The beds are traditional Malay style on a low platform with bedding provided. You will need to bring your own towels.
Food
All meals and snacks are provided by our local team, but you are welcome to bring your food or nibbles to feel at home. We can cater to vegetarians, vegans, and other dietary needs, but we need advance notice. Please tell us when you book your trip.
Please note only beers is available in 320ml cans for RM15 per can. You are free to bring your own alcohol. though.
Boat ride (approx. 1-2 hours) from Ulu Muda jetty to the forest lodge. Life vest provided
Wildlife watching with expert guide, swimming, caving, birding, photography or relaxing at the lodge
Twin room with private shower, sitting toilet and balcony. All bedding provided
Meals and snacks provided. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary needs catered for with advance notice.
Your guide is a local conservationist and wildlife photographer
We need passport copies of all group members (30 days in advance) to apply for the park permits
Complimentary - at Ulu Muda Jetty
We can arrange for a transfer from and to Penang by private taxi
You can buy beer or bring your own
Please bring your own
Meet at Lake Muda Jetty (12 noon)
Lunch at the Jetty
Boat ride to Earth Lodge at Kuala Labua (approx. 1 1/2hrs)
Briefing / Introduction
Tea and Settle in
Evening Boat Cruise (5pm)
Free and easy
Dinner
Breakfast
Trek to Bukit Labu (3 hours) Visit caves at Bukit Labu
Lunch by the river
Trek back to Lodge (1.5 hours)
Tea/Coffee
Visit Hot Spring Saltlick
Evening Boat Cruise (5pm)
Free and easy
Dinner
Morning River Cruise - 7am (Optional)
Breakfast
Pack
Free and Easy
Leave Earth Lodge by Boat - 11am
Back at Lake Muda Jetty - 12 noon
End of trip
*This is a suggested program and is subject to change without prior notice.
