Top 7 Orang Utan Island Tours from Kuala Lumpur

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 Orangutan Island, reached by ferry, then continue to Ipoh’s cave temple, railway station, clock tower, and Concubine Lane. An English-speaking driver handles the long road journey, and an island-center guide leads the sanctuary visit. Expect a full day, with food at your own expense.

“Seeing the traumatized orangutans being well taken care of in their secure enclosed environment. They are free to roam and secure their own turf.”

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

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

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 6:00 am for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, reached by ferry, then visit a limestone cave temple near Ipoh. The trip lasts about 10 to 12 hours and includes transport, ferry tickets, and a guide at the orangutan center. Driver commentary can vary, so expect a long road day rather than a guided tour throughout.

“Long car ride, 3 hours there and 3 hours back. Guide was nice, but not sure if I would do this again.”

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

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

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7:00 am for Orang Utan Island, reached by included round-trip ferry, then visit Perak Tong Cave Temple. An English-speaking driver handles the road journey, and a local guide explains the island’s orangutans. Expect a full day, some walking, and extra costs for lunch, drinks, and temple donations.

“Great great experience So nice someone does something for the orangutans. 👍👍🏻 Very nice and friendly driver.Auto-translated”

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

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

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7:00 am for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, reached by road and ferry, then visit Perak Tong Cave Temple. The private tour includes hotel pickup within 5 km of KLCC, an English-speaking driver, admission, ferry tickets, and local lunch. Expect a long day with substantial driving.

“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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5.Orang Utan Island Day Tour

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

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7 a.m. for a private, air-conditioned drive to Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, where a ferry takes you to an orangutan conservation center. The day may also include a cave temple in Ipoh and a walk at Taiping Lake Gardens. English-speaking driver, hotel transfers, entrance fees, ferry, and lunch are listed as included.

“We had a great day. We had a driver to ourselves in a car which probably made it better as 3 hours on a bus would have been a hard ask. The driver was kind, informative and careful, which also made the journey relaxing. We got to the Orang Read more”

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6.Orang Utan Island Day Tour (Bukit Merah)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $119

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7:00 AM for Bukit Merah’s Orang Utan Island, where a local guide explains the orangutans and their care. The 12-hour outing also visits Perak Cave Temple, with its 40-foot golden Buddha and painted walls. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, a simple local lunch, and an English-speaking driver are included. Drivers can vary; one trip’s driver was named Albinhar.

“The whole trip was wonderful, from the drive to and from our hotel, to Orang Utan Island, to lunch and the Temple. Our driver and guide was absolutely brilliant. We had a great time conversing with him. Excellent ambassador for your company”

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7.Orang Utan Island Day Tour (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $101

Leave central Kuala Lumpur at 7am with an English-speaking driver for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island. The private tour includes the ferry, entrance, a simple set lunch, and short stops at Taiping Lake Gardens and a limestone cave temple. The temple name differs between the tour description and schedule, so confirm which one is planned.

“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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