Perak Adventure 7 - 9 March 08

The itinerary

D01 SINGAPORE / GOPENG

2300hrs Assemble in Newton Hawker Center
2330hrs Depart for 2ndlink
0030hrs Clear 2nd link, customs and immigration.
0045hrs Proceed to Gopeng

@ 9.30pm, I left my deadline to go on the trip. It was with more burden that I left but well, I just needed to go.

We set off at 11.30pm and I thought we could go through the custom without a hassle but it was not so. We literally waited for 3 hours to clear! I have never waited that long!

D02 WHITE WATER RAFTING/PINNACLE ADVENTURE/IPOH SHOPPING
0730hrs Arrive Ipoh.
0800hrs Breakfast @ own expense
1000hrs Meet up with Nomad staff at Gopeng town. Proceed for the activity of the day: Whitewater Rafting – Tackle 22 rapids on Sg Kampar ranging from Grade 2 to 3+. Every trip begins with a full safety briefing and demonstration. Type V lifejackets, which are US Coast Guard approved for commercial whitewater rafting. Our highly experienced guides are all certified to Australian Canoe Federation whitewater safety and rescue standards.
1330hrs Packed Lunch
1500hrs Proceed for Pinnacle Adventure: The Pinnacle Adventure is a unique aerial circuit built on Nomad Adventure’s property in Gopeng that is unlike anything in the world. Participants conquer a series of high rope obstacles set amidst limestone pinnacles and lush forest trees. The obstacles include a combination of rock climbing, bouldering, high ropes course and via feratta obstacles set in a multitude of configurations. With routes of various difficulties, the entire group will engaged in this exciting activity.
1900hrs Dinner @ own expense
1930hrs Shopping at Ipoh
2100hrs Check-in @ YMCA

We reached Gopeng Town at 10am instead and we immediately went straight into whitewater rafting. Although the waters was rather calm, it was made fun because of the enthusiasm exhibited by the guides.


We proceeded for Pinnacle Adventure after buffet lunch. It was really an adventure because it was in the midst of the forest, so unlike those that I attempted back in Singapore. The owner then asked me to go the more challenging ones and why not?


I was scared. My legs were shaking because it was so high up. Each step, I took with great care. At one obstacle, I stopped and shouted, "How do I do this?"


"Just grab the rope and swing like you did when you were young!"


My reply? "I didn't do all these in my childhood!"


Dang! WHat the heck! I just got to do it. No turning back. And I did it. Just swing! Simple!


Through the course, I realised that there is really a lot of things we can achieve. If only we are not limited by our own fears.

D03 GOPENG/GUA TEMPURONG/SINGAPORE
0630hrs Rise and Shine
0730hrs Breakfast @ own expense
0830hrs Check out at YMCA. Proceed to Gua Tempurong
0930hrs Gua Tempurung - this cave is where you will be walking in and crawling out!!! Gua Tempurung, one of Perak’s premier attractions. Half of this massive cave system has been developed as a tourist cave with a concrete walkway and lights. The other half has been left undeveloped and it is an adventure-caving route. Participants will get to explore many huge caverns and some tight squeezes. Expect to crawl in the dark and to get completely wet as you squeeze through the underground river passage.
1200hrs Packed Lunch. Clean up.
1330hrs Proceed back to Singapore
1900hrs Dinner @ own expense
2230hrs Arrival in Singapore

It went as planned. =)

THINGS TO BRING
Passport / Student Pass / Visa (for foreigners)
Money
T-shirts
Trousers / Track Pants / Slacks / ¾ Pants
Sweater / Jacket
Optional: Pyjamas / Sleep-wear
Track Shoes / Walking Shoes Slippers
Cap / Hats
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Soap & Shampoo / Comb
Snacks / Drinking Water
Plastic bags to store dirty clothing
Haversack for day trips
Own medication (such as panadol, medicated oil, eye drop, asthma inhaler etc)
Optional: Camera, film & spare batteries.