0900hrs – After breakfast, stroll down to the resort jetty to take a boat ride on Lake Temenggor, alighting after an hour for a 15-mins trek for spotting Rafflesia, the buds of which are tiny brown balls emerging from vines which snake through the forest floor.
If you are lucky to spot one in bloom, it weighs 6-8kg & measures 90cm across – the biggest flower found in the tropical rainforest of Asia.
Return to the boat to set off on a 45-min ride to Kejar Hilir to commune with the Orang Asli in their settlement, to see the native way of life & perhaps purchase some of their handmade artefact of bamboo & pandanus leaves or honey to help supplement their daily income.
After 20 mins with the Orang Asli, set off for Jenut Papan to explore the Salt lick where elephants usually come for their mineral intake.
After leaving the Salt Lick & upon arrival at Sg Kejar, trek for 15 mins to Sg Ruok Waterfalls for a picnic lunch and fun time at the waterfalls until 1500pm when it is time to trek back to the boat for the return journey to the resort.
Accomodation: Belum Rainforest Resort, Chengal Garden View, Belum Valley, incl. breakfast