8 Orangutan Tours in Ipoh to Build a Day Around

1.Ipoh Heritage & Orang Utan Island Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · from $123Our pick

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 6:00 am for Orang Utan Island, reached by ferry across Bukit Merah Lake, then continue to Ipoh for Perak Cave Temple, the railway station, Birch Memorial, Concubine Lane, and a short heritage walk. An English-speaking driver handles the road, while an in-house guide leads the island visit.

“The drive from KL is a bit long but worth it. Our driver Harry stopped at a gas station on the way and we grabbed breakfast at one of the many stands. The food at the gas station food courts was cheap and good! The orangutans werRead more”

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2.Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave From Kuala Lumpur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $138

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7:00 am for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, reached by included ferry. Spend about three hours near rescued orangutans, then visit Perak Tong Cave Temple for its giant limestone chamber and hilltop views. An English-speaking driver handles the long journey, with lunch and drinks at your own cost.

“This was a good day trip from KL, lasting about 9.5 hours round trip. The Oran utan island was enjoyable to see. Orang utans aren’t native to mainland Malaysia, and these are rescued from Borneo and rehabilitated. Of the 14 animals on the iRead more”

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3.Wildlife & Wonders: Orang Utan Island + Perak Cave Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $123

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 6:00 a.m. for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, reached by ferry across the lake. See endangered orangutans at a nursery, research, and rehabilitation center, then visit a limestone cave temple with a 40-foot Buddha. Rajan is one named guide associated with this tour.

“Rajan was an excellent guide not only at the two venues but also throughout the journey there and back he was very informative and made the tour even more memorable.”

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4.Orang Utan Island Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $101Best value

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7 a.m. for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, where you watch rescued orangutans in a forested rehabilitation center. The private, air-conditioned drive also passes plantations, limestone hills, and Ipoh, with a cave temple visit and Taiping Lake Gardens. Expect a rewarding wildlife stop, but also a very long road day.

“Long drive (3.5 hours) for 1 hour at Orang Utan sanctuary. That said, it was wonderful to see them roaming free and the spectators in the cage. We also had a stop at the Buddhist temple in Ipoh which is worth a look. Said lunch was provided but we had to buy on our own.”

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5.Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave Temple Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $132

Leave Kuala Lumpur early for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, reached by ferry and set in a forested island sanctuary. After lunch, visit Perak Tong Cave Temple, with its 40-foot golden Buddha and painted cave walls. A private, air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, ferry, entrance, and hotel transfers are included.

“It’s a long car trip but comfortable and air conditioned. Great to see the orangutans. We saw about 7 including a baby. Walk through an enclosure and view through the wire fencing”

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6.Private Tour: Ipoh Secrets Taiping Heritage & Orang Utan Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $177

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Ipoh or Taiping to Orang Utan Island, Taiping’s heritage sites, a charcoal factory, a cave temple, and Lake Gardens. Guide John is noted for clear explanations and flexible planning, while the long 9 to 10-hour day makes this best for visitors short on time.

“John was very informative and happy to adjust things as needed since I was traveling with an 8-year old. Will definitely use them again”

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7.Orang Utan Island Day Tour (Bukit Merah)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $119

Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island with an English-speaking driver-guide, ferry across for an orangutan visit, enjoy a simple local lunch, then see Perak Cave Temple and Ipoh’s famous sights. Albinhar is one named driver associated with the experience. Expect a long road day with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“My driver, Albinhar picked me up promptly as planned and drove me the 2.5 hours to the boat Had breakfast there and then short ride to the island The guide at the island was very knowledgable about all the orangutans They are in different Read more”

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8.Orang Utan Island Day Tour (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $101

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7am for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, a forested conservation center reached by ferry. Your private group travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, lunch, entrance, and hotel pickup included. The day also includes Taiping Lake Gardens and an Ipoh cave temple, with moderate walking and a long road journey.

“The island was a wonderful experience. The tour was great, and the orangutans was worth it. The driver, not so much. He smoked, extremely unfriendly, it was an early pick up 7 am, and stopped at petrol station for a break instead of a warRead more”

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