Kuala Sepetang Exploration Adventure

Tour Code: PER-42 Duration: Approx 4 Hours

Discover the amazing history of Kuala Sepetang and explore their famous charcoal factory and the rivers surrounded by the mangrove forests!

Highlights:

• Explore the Matang Museum with Its Interesting Historical Exhibits
• Learn About the Incredible Charcoal Making Industry and Process
• Discover the Diverse River and Mangrove Wildlife on a Cruise

Tour Description:

Your adventure begins with a visit to the Matang Museum. Built by Ngah Ibrahim who belonged in the first Malay family who opened tin mines in the Larut, Matang and Selama areas in 1840, the museum features an array of artefacts and exhibits that showcase important historical events in the local area. The museum covers an area of about 0.8 hectares and originally functioned as a home, fort and administrative centre for Larut, the British, and even the Japanese during their occupation of Malaya back in the 1940s. The fort’s walls were built with lime mortar bricks with a watch tower at the north and south ends of the compound that are still standing today!

Next, we will be visiting the famous Kuala Sepetang Charcoal Factory. Opened and owned since the 1930s by Mr Chuah Chow Aun and his family, the factory is reputed to be one of the best charcoal producers in Asia. Take an in-depth look into the long and arduous process of creating charcoal from baking the raw 30-year-old Bakau logs in rows of smoking kilns, where 40 to 50 tonnes of wood are only expected to produce about 10 tonnes worth of charcoal! With long, zinc-roofed wooden sheds and set against a backdrop of the beautiful Matang mangrove forest on the banks of a serene river, the factory is also a fantastic location for photography enthusiasts.

We will then be exploring Sepetang Town, which is a coastal town that was formerly known as Port Weld, named after Governor Frederick Weld, who later moved on to become the 6th Prime Minister of New Zealand. The town used to host the Port Weld Railway Station, which was the first railway line to be built in Malaysia back in 1882. Along with its ticketing booth, its iconic signboard written in four languages are the only structures still standing today! Located along the Sepetang river that is connected to the sea, this quaint little town also thrives as a fishing village; where you will see plenty of fishermen going about their day in boats, set against a beautiful coastal backdrop.

Next, cruise through the rivers of Kuala Sepetang and experience the coastal mangrove areas where you will be treated to an amazing eagle feeding experience. The eagle species Brahminy Kites and the White-bellied Sea-eagles gracefully soar through the skies, scavenging for floating offal and fishes in rivers and the neighbouring mangrove swamps. If you’re really lucky, you might even spot a few river dolphins or maybe even the Chinese White Dolphin! Also known as the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin, these magnificent creatures sometimes have a pinkish hue to their skin, making them one of the two known species of pink freshwater dolphins found in the world! Before the end of the tour, we will be having a delicious local lunch.

Cancellation Policy:

Please refer to our refunds policy under Terms of Use section.

Pick-Up Time:

• 8:30 am to 9:00 am

What's Included:

• English-Speaking Guide
• Entrance Fees
• Meals: Lunch

What's Not Included:

• Personal Expenses
• Transportation
• Any Items Not Mentioned

Additional Information:

• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeings
• Wear good trekking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pants
• Every person participating in any tour or holiday organised by the company shall be regarded in every respect as carrying his/her own risk with respect to loss or injury to person or property. The company does not accept responsibility for losses or expenses due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other travellers
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Locations

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up locations that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Locations:

Pick up is also available for other locations under the vicinity of Kuala Sepetang. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.