MY Back to Nature

05/09/2024

Gunung Irau is the highest mountain in Cameron Highlands, at 2110m asl. Its also the 15th highest in Malaysia.

This time we took the newer route called Corybas instead of via the usual Mossy Forest entrance. This is a longer hike at 16km return with an EG of 1100m.

The Corybas trail is named after a small species of Corybas orchid normally found in this trail. The mossy here is also more pristine and undisturbed compared to her counterpart at Mossy Forest Entrance.

Congrats 👏🎉 to all whom made it to the peak. You've done well.

Pictures credit to Ms Teoh. Thanks

30/08/2024

29/08/2024

Mt Fuji standing at 3776m asl, the highest elevation in Japan. 🇯🇵

We took a 2D1N hike via Yoshida Trail staying at Station 8.5 - Goraikoukan Hut and Station 8 - Gansomuro Hut. Its a 13km return hike with an EG of approx 1400m. Night temperature was about 5°C at peak and hovering between 10-15°C at hut. Day temperature was hot and sunny despite a 29°C temperature.

Congratulations 👏 🎉 to all hikers that made it. Bravo to all. Everyone managed to witness the sunrise at the Land of the Rising Sun.

Many also took extended days to spend more time in Japan visiting Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa and various Tokyo vicinity - shopping and sightseeing. It's definitely a blast!

18/08/2024

A large excited group doing their hunt for the world biggest flower 🌺 of Rafflesia in Lojing.

They found 2 of the bloomed Kerrii species and happily snapping photos away. Am sure its an awe seeing such a beautiful and huge flower .

Interested in our next Rafflesia hunting? WhatsApp https://wa.me/60143385407 to arrange one for your group

Some pictures courtesy of Ms Teoh. Thanks

18/08/2024

06/08/2024

Gunung Ulu Sepat, the 7th highest mountain 🏔️ in Peninsular Malaysia, standing at 2161m asl is part of the G7 hiking series that many pursued.

This mountain is rather remote and the trailhead is located in Hutan Belum. Most people take a 4WD from the town of Bawong to Kampung Lelar (480m asl). This usually takes around 4hours. From here it is a 4-6hours hike to Kem Kulim (815m asl) then to Kem Sungai Leweng (1075m asl) which is, for most hikers, the ‘basecamp’. This is a small village with just a handful of Orang Asli remaining rather than moving down to Kampung Lelar.

The trail then ascends much more steeply via False Peak (1940m asl) to Simpang Ulu Sepat (2150m asl) from where it is a short distance to the actual summit. It takes most groups 3D2N to complete this trail including the 4WD journey.

Congratulations 👏 🎉 to all hikers that summited safely this time. A special congratulatory to 2 hikers (JM and Gordon) that graduated (completed all 7 G7 series).🕺💃👏🎉🎓

Picture credit to all hikers. Thanks.

20/07/2024

Part 2 of our East Java + Bali trip is a 3D2N in Bali with a road journey from East Java - we took the ferry from Ketapang Port in Java to Gilimanuk Port at Bali Island.

We explored:
✅ Tamblingan Lake and Pura Dalem Temple
✅ Wanagiri Hill
✅ Harum Bali Rice Terrace (but not a good harvest period)
✅ Tegenungan Waterfall
✅ A 1000 year old Batuan Temple
✅ Full day at Nusa Penida of Angel Billabong, Broken Beach, Diamond Bay and Kelingking Beach
✅ Tanah Lot
✅ Sunset seafood dinner 🦞🍤 🦐 at Jimbaran Beach

Thanks everyone for joining. Am sure all had a good time.

Bali Island - we will never have enough of you. So we will be back.

Enjoy the photos 😊

20/07/2024

Round 3 in Indonesia - this time a 6D5N East Java + Bali tour. A jovial group of 45pax doing Part 1 of 3D2N at East Java:
✅ witnessing the greatest sunrise show on earth at Mt Bromo viewpoint
✅ climbing Mt Bromo crater rim
✅ viewing the magnificent Madakaripura Falls
✅ completing the TumpakSewu grand tour of panoramic viewpoint, Tebing Nirwana and Goa Tetes

Then off to Bali Island 🏝️ via ferry at Ketapang Port. Stay tune for Part 2 in Bali

13/07/2024

Round 2 in Indonesia after Mt Rinjani. This time doing 5D4N East Java tour which includes Mt Ijen, Mt Bromo, TumpakSewu Falls and Madakaripura Falls. Also Kalipait Waterfall and Belawan Hotspring.

Bonus track includes Kapas Waterfall Biru Viewpoint and Mt Semeru Viewpoint.

This time a food galore with this huge appetite group sampling lots and lots of Indonesian cuisine.

Next round again tomorrow: 6D5N East Java + Bali Island.

08/07/2024

Beautiful Mount Rinjani at Lombok, Indonesia. A 4D3N hike with clear weather but hot, sunny and dusty 😁. View from a top is amazing with beautiful sunset and mesmerizing sunrise.

Congratulations all whom summited this difficult mountain with a step sliding down with every 2 steps forward. All of you should be proud of yourselves.

Some pictures credit to James, Alex, Kirby and JB.

Will I be back? Yes surely in time to come.

03/07/2024

Our events for the upcoming 2 months

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01/07/2024

Great campers in a 2D1N Outdoor Camping at Kampungku Retreat Campsite in Serendah - boasting a huge with various themed zone. You can choose from garden theme, bamboo theme, beach theme or even wild theme.

Great, ample and clean bathroom facilities. No electricity but having complimentary Wifi (bummer 😕). Easy access to small river and a kids pool available. Pet friendly too.

Thanks all 19 campers that joined this round. Hope to meet all in time to come.

Some pictures are credited to Joey, Gennie and Kitz. Thanks

29/06/2024

Congratulations all 25 hikers with 3 guides, 4 crews and 3 porters traversing G Tahan (2187m asl) via the Merapoh trail. A tough 5D4N hike starting on 15/Jun with daily rain but great comradeship and finally rewarded with beautiful sight at the peak.

Bravo 👏 👌 to everyone. You should be proud of yourself.

Picture credit to the many participants.

25/06/2024

The just concluded 5D4N Mt Rinjani trip with a 3D2N hike with hike-in via Sembalun and hike-out via Torean. A total distance of 26km with an EG 2800m and EL of 3500m with fun, laughter, mesmerizing views and great food.

Congratulations 👏🎉 all who made it to the peak. You all are awesome 👍😎

Next Rinjani trip: 4/July

Some photos credit to SC Lee, SekLing and Winnie. Thanks

19/06/2024

A happy and jovial bunch of 16pax lighten up the 6D5N East Java tour having an adventure and gayathon of their lives visiting:

✅ Mt Ijen Crater Rim and Blue Fire
✅ Mt Bromo Viewpoint, Crater Rim and surrounding areas
✅ Madakaripura Falls
✅ Mt Semeru Viewpoint
✅ Tumpak Sewu Falls, Tebing Nirvana, Blue Lagoon and Goa Tetes
✅ Kalipait Falls
✅ Belawan Hotspring
✅ Alun-Alun Batu
✅ Apple Picking
✅ Bukit Paralayang, Omah Kayu and Taman Langit
✅ Santerra De Laponte
✅ Kampung Warna-Warni Jodipan
✅ And lots of scrumptious meals and shopping for local delicacies and souvenirs

Next similar trip is a 5D4N 9-13/July. Do WhatsApp https://wa.me/60143385407 to reserve your slots.

11/06/2024

𝙃𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙮. 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚! 💃🕺

✅ 2D1N Outdoor Camping at Sg Dua
29-30 Jun 2024

✅ 5D4N Mt Rinjani via Torean
4-8 Jul 2024

✅ 5D4N Mt Ijen and Mt Bromo
9-13 Jul 2024

✅ 3D2N Gunung Ulu Sepat (G7) Single
3-5 Aug 2024

✅ 4D3N Mulu Showcase and Pinnacle
20-23 Sep 2024

✅ 16D15N Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Gyoko Ri
19 Oct - 3 Nov 2024

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10/06/2024

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31/05/2024

A wet and cold hike up to Jade Mountain or YuShan (玉山) in Taiwan - the highest mountain in Taiwan at 3952m asl. YuShan has five main peaks with the Main Peak (the highest) being the most popular.

This 4D3N event with a 3D2N hike with stay at PaiYun Cabin (3402m asl) was filled with rain drizzle and mysterious misty fog along the trail. Temperature howering between 5-19°C during night and day. Skies cleared just slightly after we came down from summit, giving us some opportunity to be in awe of the beauty of YuShan National Park and a rare picture gayathon🤣

Congratulations 👏🎉 to all whom had summited. You all done well.

26/05/2024

Lata Hammer and Bentong is an easy 5.6km return hike with a steep downhill terrain towards the last 200m.

You will be rewarded with a beautiful and secluded sandy beach facing a thundering waterfall. Don't let this pristine fall fool you as it had claimed many lives before this with its strong undercurrent. Enjoy yourself yet be safe.

There is a rather flat, wild camping ground at a higher level suitable for 15-20 tents.

22/05/2024

Surabaya at the eastern side of Indonesian Java island holds many great wonders of mother nature.

A group of 28pax sighted:
😍 the largest and one of the only two known blue fire phenomena in the world at the Mt Ijen crater rim
😍 the view of the thousand waterfall of Tumpak Sewu, Tebing Nirwana and Gao Tetes
😍 the greatest sunrise show on earth of the Mt Bromo panaromic view and climbing its crater rim
😍 not forgetting the mesmerizing Belait Waterfall, refreshing Belawan Hotspring and the thundering Madakaripura Falls
😍 many scrumptious Indonesian cuisine of ayam and bebek bakar, gurame, tempe, tauhu, nasi Padang, nasi Java, Bakso and lots of local sambal

Am sure everyone had a good experience and a fun time taking lots of pictures amidst the unavoidable long driving hours 🫣

Our upcoming trip will be on
9-13/July and 13-17/Sept. Check out the details here https://www.facebook.com/events/262670063603448/

Or WhatsApp https://wa.me/60143385407 to discuss.

15/05/2024

Gunung Korbu (2183m asl) and Gunung Gayong (2173 asl) - the 2nd and 4th highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia, usually done in a 3D2N expedition (commonly known as KorGa)

No G7 is easy and this time rain played their usual part but nevertheless all 14 participants together with 5 crews and 4 porters safely made it.

Congratulations to all who made it to the peak of Korbu and Gayong - not an easy feat traversing over 32km with and EG of 2650m. We also had a G7 Graduate in Vandy - super congratulations to you 🎉

Pictures credit to Tommy and Alex. Thanks

14/05/2024

Twin Peak Trail at Fraser Hill is always a challenge since the journey back to trailhead is an uphill climb 🤣. So a need to reserve your energy to return and not all out effort to reach summit.

Congratulations to everyone whom made it to Twin Peak, 9km with EG of 1100m.

Pic credit to Kim and Chin. Thanks

04/05/2024

Wind Cave, named for the cool breezes blowing through it, has several chambers, including the cathedral-like King’s Chamber, filled with dreamlike forests of stalagmites and columns. Spend a good 60mins exploring this cave.

5mins boat ride away is the Clearwater Cave. There's a sweaty 200-step climb up to the entrance of the cave. Expect to spend a up to 2hrs going up and down the cave via boardwalk and view the subterranean clear river there. The cave itself is vast: more than 200km of passages have been surveyed so far.

Both these caves are a good 30mins boat ride from the Park HQ.

03/05/2024

Mulu National Park in Sarawak is a World Heritage site, dominated by Gunung Mulu, a 2377m asl sandstone pinnacle and the infamous Mulu Pinnacle at 1000m asl - the imprint on Malaysian RM100 banknote.

Part of exploring this national park is Lang Cave and Deer Cave - both next to each other after a 3.8km one way hike through wooden boardwalk from the park HQ. The caves are lighted adequately so that you can see all the different stalagmite and stalactites.

You can spend at least 2hrs walking and admiring the caves before proceeding to the bat viewing platform to view the Bat's Exodus normally happening between 3-6pm where millions of bats will flyout from the caves for their daily hunting session. A sight to be behold!

29/04/2024

Our events in the upcoming 2 months. Still some spots available for some events.

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29/04/2024

A surprising dry trail at Mt Yong Belar trail (2181m asl) - the 3rd highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia and part of the G7 series. A 2D1N hike for a group of 8pax successfully summitting this mountain.

Also congratulations to Tze Yang for completing all G7 series with us and was presented with a customized B2N metal plaque for his commemoration.

Pictures credit to TY and JB. Thanks