Well-known for deep-sea fishing, Pulau Pemanggil is fishermen’s heaven located 45km off Mersing.
The calm emerald water surrounds the pristine island homes to lavishness of colourful coral reefs and marine life.
Hence, plenty of water sports can be enjoyed on the island.
Due to the large sacred boulder in the middle of the island, many tourists find this island an elegant yet mysterious one.
Up until now, it has welcomed lots of tourists from all over the world since the opening of their first resort.
Why Stay in Pulau Pemanggil?
Pulau Pemanggil is perfect for a serene and peaceful getaway. There are a few well-maintained resorts on the island. Their services are rated excellent and heart-warming.
Pulau Pemanggil offers long stretches of stunning beaches and crystal clear water. Lying on the beach, floating on the water and a leisure stroll are the simplest and the most relaxed activities on the island.
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Deep-sea fishing is opened to all tourists in Pulau Pemanggil. There are various ideal fishing spot available and the island holds one of the famous fish hunting grounds in Malaysia. Goods around the island are mackerels and marlins.
Apart from deep-sea fishing, various water sports are available on the island. The resort will provide all the equipment you need. The island is also well-suited for adventurous people.
It offers an exciting and challenging hiking experience to the hilltop for a scenic view of dazzling ocean. Tourists can even visit the local village to learn their culture.
How To Go To Pulau Pemanggil
Mersing Jetty is the only take-off point to Pulau Pemanggil and it requires 4- 5 hours boat ride to arrive at the island.
Normally, the resort will arrange a boat transfer for you which is either fast or slow boat services. Fast boat services are more expensive compared to the slow one.
Note: Please take note that the boat transfers always depends on the tidal conditions.
There are 2 ways to get to Mersing Jetty from Singapore either by private car or by coach. Both journey takes around 3 hours.
Coach From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
Coach services are cheaper and are suitable for budget travellers.
In Singapore, The One Travel & Tours offers coach services to Mersing jetty with Golden Mile Complex as their pick-up point.
The coach normally leaves early in the morning. Online booking is available.
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What to Do in Pulau Pemanggil
Don’t underestimate this small and pristine island as there are lots of relaxing and challenging activities you can enjoyed here.
1. Island hopping at Pemanggil Island
The resort offers an excursion to nearby islands such as Pulau Aur, Pulau Dayang and Pulau Lang. These islands are beautiful and suitable for photographing too.
2. Deep-sea fishing
There are various ideal fishing spots available for fishing enthusiasts and even first-timers. September to December is the best period for fishing. Or, fish in between May to August for seasonal fishes.
3. Scuba diving at Pemanggil Island
Explore the mysterious underwater world through scuba diving in Malaysia. The divers can have a closer look to the beautiful coral reefs and sea creatures. The equipment you will need can be rent from the resort.
4. Snorkelling at Pemanggil Island
Snorkelling is one of the best ways to get personal with the incredible coral reefs surround Pulau Pemanggil and you’ll find diverse marine life in the water. Mask up and have a try!
5. Hiking at Pemanggil Island
Hiking is great for adventurous people! While staying here, hike to the hilltop for an amazing view of South China Sea and the surrounding islands.
Enjoy the beauty of nature by sunbathing and have a stroll along the beach. It helps you to relax and refresh your mind and soul.
7. Visit to Pulau Pemanggil’s local village
Never miss out the chance to experience the local living and learn their culture. Plan a visit to the main village on the island – Kampung Buau. It’s definitely a rewarding and interesting trip.
Where to Stay in Pulau Pemanggil
1. Lanting Beach Resort
Lanting Beach Resort is the most famous resort on Pulau Pemanggil. It features Malay-style beachfront rooms ranging from standard room, deluxe room, family room to suites. Besides, long houses which can accommodate up to 14 persons are available for large group travellers.
Savour delicious food ranging from local dishes to western dishes at their on-site restaurant. All the seafood is cooked in local ways. They even prepare BBQ dinner with wide array of options.
Water sports can be enjoyed and all the equipment can be rent from the resort. Also, the resort provides free indoor games include monopoly, cards, mahjong, ping-pong and carom.
For outdoor games, beach volleyball is provided. You can even enjoy the latest films and singing at their In-house movie & Karaoke.
The resort offers a 3D2N packages for tourists. Here is the itinerary of the trip.
Day 1
Leave for Pulau Pemanggil from Mersing jetty early in the morning.
Accommodation check-in
Free time for fishing, swimming, snorkelling, jet skiing or canoeing for the whole day
Buffet lunch and dinner are served
Karaoke and in-house movie are provided
Day 2
Island hopping after breakfast
Packed lunch is provided
Return to resort for more water sports and leisure time
BBQ dinner
Day 3
Check-out after breakfast
Leave the island through ferry transfer
2. Pemanggil Holiday Heaven Chalet
3. Family Inn Resort
4. Pemanggil Indah
5. Pak Kaleh Chalet
Pulau Pemanggil Tips & Info
Only one plug in the room, I recommend you to bring your own extended socket.
Do not forget to bring your sunblock lotion, hats, umbrellas and other sunscreen items.
You can rent the life jackets and scuba-diving equipment, please contact staff if necessary.
There are a number of necessary items sell in the resort, just next to restaurant.
No towels available in the room, please take your towel at the counter when you do the registration and remember to return back after you check out the resort.
For safety reasons, the resort will based on the weather of the day to decide whether to go to sea.
The Lanting Beach Resort has many ladders, please walk-in caution.
If you need hot water, you can request from the resort’s staffs.
When is The Best Time to Visit Pulau Pemanggil
Pulau Pemanggil is influenced by monsoon season which falls from October to March. Travel during monsoon season may lead to disappointment as the resorts close their doors within this period of time. Hence, April to September would be the best time to visit Pulau Pemanggil.
It’s encouraged to travel from April to September as there are less rainfalls and the coast is clear. The island is less susceptible to strong winds and rough sea waves. It’s always sunny day thus water sports and other beach activities can be enjoyed throughout the day.
Even though the resort is closed, online booking at the resorts are available throughout the year.
Did you know that Johor is really famous for numerous eco-parks and beautiful nature?
Yes! There are 11 different eco-parks and eco farms in Johor that are considered the best for you to visit and offer you an unforgettable vacation.
So, maybe it’s time to visit one of them?
In fact, there are even eco-farms set up where you can interact with wildlife, hike, pick fruit and even see ostriches!
All eco-parks and farms are easily accessible from Singapore.
An eco-park tour package may be just what you need to break out of the ordinary!
From simple day-trips to overnight stays tours and hands-on experiences, the Eco tour has something for every budget.
And in today’s post, I’m going to share with you all about eco parks & farms in Johor.
Here’s the list of post content:
Info: Contact us to find out more about the transportation to visit any of these Eco Parks In Johor
Eco Farm in Kluang, Johor
1. Kluang UK Farm
Within so many Kluang attraction, UK Farm Kluang is known as Malaysia’s largest goat and sheep farm. With over 100 acres of untouched land and 4000 sheep, it’s a perfect place to unite with nature.
The farm is situated in the southern state of Johor and is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry of Malaysia.
What Can You See In UK Farm Kluang?
The main aim of this place is to provide visitors both an authentic and modern experience of visiting a self-sufficient integrated farm, where the most modern techniques in goat and sheep rearing are practiced.
UK Farm Kluang is a perfect destination if you want to escape from the hectic urban lifestyle and enjoy different pleasant activities that are not available in the city.
Also, this place is a real treasure for sick and tired people, small children and those, who love nature but don’t have much time to enjoy it. Always dreamed about a house in a village and a simple lifestyle? It’s the right place to make your dreams come true!
Along with the sheep farm, there are 15 acres of passion fruit plantation and an on-site passion fruit manufacturing station including other facilities: • UK restaurant, cafe, and beer area; • farm mart; • conference room; • chalet; • dormitory; • barbeque area; • open stage, • campsite and karaoke.
UK Farm Kluang Tour Packages
1. Entrance fee The 3-hours tour in a minibus will be guided by an experienced guide, who will show feedstock processing factory, sheep pens, goat milk processing center, Ostrich Park, Jakun village, fruit farm, nursery, mushroom and vegetable farm. The meal is excluded.
2. Farm tour package Traveling in the real horse carte, you will visit goat pens, goat milk processing center, Ostrich Park, Jakun village, fruit farm, nursery, mushroom and vegetable farm. The duration of the tour is 2 hours. Again no meal is included.
3. Primary school or kindergarten package Guided by a local guide, kids will see feedstock processing factory, sheep pens, goat milk processing center, Ostrich Park, Jakun village, fruit farm, nursery, mushroom and vegetable farm. The healthy snack and buffet lunch are included. The tour is 3 hours long.
4. Chalet or dormitory farm stay You can stay here more than a day: choose a longhouse-style chalet or open dormitory and enjoy such activities, like farm tour, archery, and flying lanterns. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea break and dinner are included.
UK Farm Kluang History
This farm complex was established in 2003 just with 2 acres of land. It took a little more than 10 years to make this place looks like nowadays. From the small ordinary farm, it became an amusement complex, a land of untouched nature and a great resort. But along with all these leisure farm tours and peaceful resort, it’s still a real farm.
Kluang UK Farm Is Specialized In:
• production of fresh goat’s milk; • goat’s meat; • sheep breeding; • Produce passion fruit juices, preserved, jam, concentrate, and tarts.
How To Go To UK Farm Kluang
It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Singapore to reach Kluang UK Farm & Resort. The farm is situated in the southern state of Johor, in Kluang.
On the farm’s website, you will find the detailed map and GPS coordinates (N02 01.109; E103 13.117) if you have your own car. Even if you are not, it’s also not a problem! Since there is no public transport going there, the easiest way is to use SGMYTAXI private car service – it’s the shortest possible travel time at the lowest cost.
Address: Plot 8, Project Pertanian Moden Kluang, KM13 Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Contact/Whatsapp: +6012-7569189 Email:[email protected] UK Farm Kluang Entrance Fee: RM30/pax Facebook
2. Zenxin Organic Farm
*The premier name in organic produce Zenxin Organic Farm is not only the organic farm but also the most popular destination for schools in southern Malaysia, has a lot to offer to their visitors. Zenxin is Malaysia’s leading producer, distributor, and retailer of organic produce.
Since 2001, Zenxin has been a trusted source for organically-grown vegetables and fruits. Later they opened tours for adults and children who like the idea of organic products, untouched nature, and beauty around us. Both modern and classic farm provides all this and even more!
Products of Zenxin Organic Farm
• organic vegetables; • tropical fruits; • simple natural food (mushrooms, sugar, beans, different seasonings and much more); • organic brown rice; • organic compost for farms.
Zenxin Organic Park is the first open organic farm in Malaysia, combining educational and recreational purposes. Here you can: • explore the nature on your own: on foot or by bicycle; • enjoy a guided park tour (upon reservation, minimum 20 people); • experience real country life; • enjoy harvest; • take part in special programs and different activities (such as visiting a greenhouse area, dragon fruit farm, restaurant, farm mart, and a flower nursery, fish catching, tasting organic tropical fruits and doing some green shopping).
How To Get To Zenxin Organic Farm
If you don’t want to be lost (which is a possible variant!) the simplest way is to go by car, by taxi (expensive) or hire a car private service.
Address: Plot 47A & 47B, Batu 9, Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor. Contact: +607-759 5196 / +6019-773 8985
Fax: +607-759 5193 Email:[email protected] Facebook | Website
Eco Farm In Desaru, Johor
3. Desaru Ostrich Farm
Desaru Ostrich Farm is home to more than 300 of ostriches which are separated into different areas according to their ages. There are also other animals housed in the farm such as monkeys, chickens, and ratites.
As you enter the farm, you will be led by a tour guide. The guide will explain everything regarding the facts of the ostrich to visitors. Visitors can even approach the ostriches personally.
Buy the tickets at the counter and enjoy the close moments with ostriches.
Activity In Desaru Ostrich Farm
See how to hatch an ostrich.
Feed ostrich.
Ride on an ostrich (only for children).
Step on ostrich egg to test the shell’s hardness.
Enjoy ostrich food such as ostrich satay, ostrich burger, and ostrich egg omelet.
Buy souvenirs such as ostrich eggshell lamp and bags, wallets and shoes manufactured from meat and skin of ostrich.
Ostrich Facts
Life span- 30-40 years.
Ostrich egg can withstand more than 100kg load.
Adult male ostrich has darker feather than female.
Ostrich meat tastes like beef.
Ostrich’s fats are used to make ointments.
How To Get To Desaru Ostrich Farm
Troubled by how to go to ostrich farm? SGMYtaxi is your solution. With well-maintained fleets offered, you will arrive at the farm safely. They guarantee a hassle-free and comfortable ride from Singapore to Desaru Ostrich Farm.
Address: EMR 15, Teluk Ramunia, Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-826 5846 Ticket price: RM15 (Adult), RM10 (Children)
4. Desaru Fruit Farm
180 acres of tropical land will bring you joy, peace, and happiness. Use all your 5 senses to feel the nature around you, try different activities and give your kids a real fairy tale and unique experience they will never forget!
The memorable journey will start with a guided farm tour, natural tropical fruit land, visit the agricultural gallery, fish pond and vegetables, and herbs garden. Children also will see the Petting Zoo and have an educational talk on bees and the real opportunity to taste local raw honey. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are fully included.
Moreover, you can book and buy ferry tickets and enjoy a trip from Changi Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal.
Desaru Fruit Farm Day Tour Packages
1. One Day Tour:
tropical fruit land;
bee farm;
seafood dinner;
ostrich farm;
tropical fruits fiesta.
2. Fruit Farm Tour with fruit packet. 3. Dirt kart ride; 4. Seafood lobster dinner; 5. Paintball war game; 6. Desaru day tour with Marcus Chin and SAA.
How To Go To Desaru Fruit Farm
If you are afraid of any kinds of troubles, the best way is to book a hassle-free private transfer to Desaru Fruit Farm from different locations like Sebala, Senai Airport or Johor Bahru.
To take a taxi will be an expensive choice and transfer is a great decision for a big company, especially with a lot of small children. For a few people, the perfect way to get there is to take a car or hire a private car service.
Address: No 1, Sungai Cemaran, Desaru, 81930 Kota Tinggi, Johor Darul Takzim Contact: +607-830 8017 / +607-822 3886 /+607-822 5886 Facebook
5. Koref Desaru Lesuire Farm
KOREF Desaru Leisure Farm is located at the famous beach, Desaru, at the south of Malaysia, is an organic eco-tourism resort managed and owned by Mr. Tan- who also owned Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm.
With more than 10 years of experience in ecotourism, this leisure farm not only educates about nature and farming but also provide fun-filled activities for friends and family.
Activities in KOREF Desaru
Toss your smartphones and other electronic gadgets away as they offer various range of activities that will keep you entertained at this leisure farm. Here are the few popular activities that are bound to excite you!
Rice harvesting
Garden harvesting
Jungle trekking
Bamboo Rafting
Water obstacles challenge
Boating and fishing in the lake
Flying fox
KOREF Desaru Accommodations
There are 3 types of accommodations you can choose from:
Treehouse
Camping
Dormitory
Accommodation prices: 3D2N for MYR371 (3-4 people per room) 2D1N for MYR225 (3-4 people per room)
How To Get To KOREF Desaru Leisure Farm
It isn’t too difficult to find direction to the leisure farm. if you drive on your own, it is best to download the mp or you can follow the simple instruction from Waze apps.
Aside from that, you can ride a bus, or if you prefer a more relaxed and less hassle trip, hire the private car service.
The SGMYTAXI is a private car that provides convenience and affordable transport to KOREF Desaru Leisure Farm. Not to mention, the driver can pick you up from your desired pick-up point and straight to the farm without the need of getting off at the immigration centre.
Address: 213, 81930 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6012-768 3149 Facebook
Eco Farm in Pontian, Johor
6. Sinar Eco Resort
This resort is located in Pekan Nenas in Johor state. It is surrounded by an estate of oil palm giving the best atmosphere to let your worries go and a beautiful place to tour. The very beautiful resort is only an hour drive from Johor Bahru city.
It is a resort that gives an eco-stay, peaceful and comfy place with cosy rooms. Besides that, it also offers amazing meals with both Asian and western cuisines.
Sinar Eco Resort Accommodation
There are 4 types of rooms you can select. So far you can only choose the first 2 types of the room as Classic 2 and 3 room still in planning.
Nature Breeze Queen Room
Deluxe Gold Luxury Container
Classic 2 Room Apartment (Coming Soon)
Classic 3 Room Apartment (Coming Soon)
Image Credits: Sinar Eco Resort FB
Activities in Sinar Eco Resort
Apart from the amazing meals offered here, Sinar Eco Resort also offers major fun activities which include:
Kayaking
Pool Table
Swimming
Archery
ATV Rides
Tractor Ride
Horseback Ride
Karaoke
Buggy Ride
Eco Rafting
Cow Milking,
Milk Feeding (Kid/Lamb/Calf)
Farm Animal Encounter & Petting Zoo
And many other fun activities.
Image Credits: Sinar Eco Resort FB
The rooms here are fully furnished, fully functional and are very pretty.
Sinar Eco Resort is a good place to hold meetings, weddings, celebration dinners, wedding banquet, company dinner and or special events. The good thing about the place is that there are very beneficial room offers such as
Here people get the opportunity to interact with animals such as cows, rabbits and many more.
Image Credits: Sinar Eco Resort FB
How To Go To Sinar Eco Resort
If you have a car, you can drive yourself to the resort as it is only 8km from Pekan Nenas Town. It is about 1-hour drive from Johor Bahru Checkpoint and 40 minutes from Tuas Second Link Checkpoint.
If you want a hassle-free and comfortable day trip to JB, you can book private car service from SGMYTAXI. The driver will pick you up at any point in Singapore and directly drive you to the resort.
Address: Lot 2346, GM2535 Kampung Sungai Molek, Mukim Jeram Batu, 81500 Pekan Nanas, Pontian, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +6019-717 2423 / +6013-757 2434
Day Trip Operating Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Entrance Fee: RM30/Adult; RM20/Child(3-12) & Senior(60+) Facebook
7. Sri Tanjung Leisure Farm
The open eco-farm and park provide a unique opportunity to see animals closer, get to know the wildlife and enjoy the natural beauty of this land.
The main aim of the Sri Tanjung Leisure Farm is to make people and nature getting to know each other. This authentic experience of uniting with the world around you will be the most strong and beautiful memory you ever had. It’s worth to try!
Sri Tanjung Leisure Farm Activities
The farm provides a vast variety of activities, such as: • feeding animals; • enjoying nature; • contact with different animals; • tours for students and children; • Purchase of the natural products of the farm, such as geese, turkeys or chickens.
Such weekends is not only a great way to relax and have fun but also an opportunity to show your kids an untouched nature around them. A lot of different animals and plants they never saw in their life and enjoy all activities that are impossible for big cities.
Moreover, this open farm can increase your knowledge about wildlife and nature in Malaysia, sesame family bonding and provides excellent memories about family holidays in Johor.
Sri Tanjung Leisure Farm Ticket Prices
Adults – RM 10.00 Children – RM 8.00
How To Get To Sri Tanjung Leisure Farm
Since the farm is located not in the center of the state, you’ll need a car or a taxi to get there. Unfortunately, there are no buses or transfers from the closest town to the farm.
Eco Farm in Kulai, Johor
8. Green Valley Eco Village
The best way to unite with wildlife and get a closer look at modern villages, farming and agriculture is to visit a real eco village, where real people live according to the rules of nature.
The Main Principles of Green Valley Eco Village
First of all, what is it – the eco-village? Green Valley Eco Village – is an extraordinary place, where people: • live closer to nature; • integrate various aspects of ecological design, permaculture, green planting and production, community building practices, and much more; • Ensure the well-being of all life form into the indefinite future.
In a few words, people here care about animals, plants, ecology, and future, creating with their own hands a real model of a stable, healthy, simple lifestyle.
Since 2008, the place is open for tourists, study visits and exchange programs, so everyone who feels love and passion to nature can fulfill it here.
How To Get To Green Valley Eco Village
Green Valley Eco-Village is located 5 minutes’ drive from Senai International Airport and is next to Palm Resort Golf and Country Club. The detailed map you can find on the official website. It will take approximately 30 minutes to get here from Singapore or Johor Bahru City.
Address: Lot 4119, Mukim Senai Kulai,BT 18, Saleng 81000 Kulai. Johor, Malaysia Email:[email protected]
9. Star Fish Leisure Farm
Situated 1.8km off Jalan Sengkang, Star Fish Leisure Farm is found right beside the railway track.
First established in September 2015 as a farm literally surrounded by nature, Star Fish Leisure Farm is now the perfect destination for recharging your mind, body and soul.
2D1N and 3D2N tour package is now offered by the farm with the conditions of a minimum of 10 persons per traveling group. Meals included afternoon tea are included in the package.
Activity In Star Fish Leisure Farm
As most of the visitors travel in a group, team building activities are provided to enhance team dynamics, facilitate communication and build trust among the team members. For instance:
Kayaking
Cycling all around the leisure farm
Net fishing
ATV riding
Karaoke
River tubing
Pingpong
Camping
Star Fish Leisure Farm Accommodation
They provide 2 different kinds of accommodation:
Kampung Silthouses
Floating chalets
*Get ready for natural showering experience as hot water is not provided. The water you bathe is obtained directly from the well and mountain.
How To Get To Star Fish Leisure Farm
The tour package provided by Star Fish Leisure Farm has excluded transport to and fro the farm. Therefore, you need to go there on your own.
Now, SGMYtaxi is offering transport service the farm from Singapore at affordable prices. They are dedicated to serving you throughout the journey. Reserve a private car online to ride with them.
Address: Lot 2168, Senai-Kulai, 81000 Kulaijaya Johor, Kulai, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6016-778 2208 Ticket price:
2D1N: RM158 (Adults), RM118 (4-12 years old kids)
3D2N: RM288 (Adults), RM216 (4-12 years old kids) Facebook
Eco Farm in Muar, Johor
10. HS Farmstay
The mission of HS Farmstay is to educate people especially children in conserving and preserving the environment. The visitors get to enjoy the wonderful nature and learn to appreciate it through series of activities provided.
The clean and well-managed HS Farm is suitable for family gathering and school field trip as it takes the children in cities approaching nature in a comfortable way. Children can even feel and touch the plants and animals they usually seen on books and televisions.
Activities In HS Farm
Take pleasure in the excellent facilities provided by HS Farm. Also, enjoy plenty of activities offered such as:
Pony Farm visit
Kelulut Farm visit
Coconut Farm visit
Ride on horse (Children)
Cycling around the farm
Play in kids pool
Spa
BBQ
Buy souvenirs at the on-site shops
Fish at the on-site fishing pool (equipment is provided)
HS Farm Accommodation
4 types of accommodations with different capacity are offered:
Extra Large Room (8 occupancies)
Group Room (40 occupancies)
Large Room (7 occupancies)
Medium Room (6 occupancies)
How To Get To HS Farm
Book a ride at SGMYTAXI and the experienced driver will drive you to HS Farm directly. You can even stop by the places you desire along the ride. Their services will definitely meet your satisfaction.
Address: PTD 4116,Parit Pajar, Jalan kesang,84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6012-613 7723 Facebook
Eco Farm In Yong Peng, Johor
11. Wansern Organic Farm & Eco Park
Spread over 7 acres of the organic farm, Wansern Organic Farm & Eco Park brings visitors to a new environment specially designed for organic farming.
The open visiting hours are from 9 am to 5.30pm. In 2012, The Skim Organic Malaysia (SOM) has validated the products grown on the farm.
Soil cooling system is one of the technologies used into the farm. It helps to maintain the soil temperature and enhances the water holding capacity of roots. Eventually, crops with high nutrient value can be produced.
Activity In Wansern Organic Farm & Eco Park
The activities offered will take you closer to nature. These activities include:
Organic vegetable farm visit- learn the differences between non-organic plantation and organic plantation.
Swiftlets’ home visit- get to know the behaviour and habitat of swiftlet.
Visit the production department- gain insight into the process system.
Buy some vegetables and swallow’s nest products at the product showroom.
How To Get To Wansern Organic Farm & Eco Park
SGMYtaxi, the leading private car company in Singapore is willing to serve you. The transport rates are equivalent with the services offered.
They provide luxury fleets and friendly drivers who are familiar with the routes to Wansern Organic Farm & Eco Park.
Whether you’re from Johor or Singapore, you can enjoy the services with only a call away. Return taxi can be reserved together.
Address: Lot 721, 722, 723, Jalan Desa Putih 11, Taman Desa Putih, Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6013-713 7981 Facebook
Extra: Vision Eco Farm (Kluang)
Operated by Mr. Ho since seventeen, Vision Eco Farm aims at producing crops without using pesticide. Realized that farming without pesticide has little profits in the market, in 1996, he starts to engage in organic farming.
Photo credits: travelmalaysia.me
Through organic farming, they are able to grow environmental friendly fruits and vegetables and simultaneously maintain a well-balanced ecosystem. Currently, Vision Eco Farm has developed over 4 farms all around Malaysia. But here we only focused on the one at Johor Bahru.
Sprawling over 130 acre, the farm mainly produces sugarcane products. Visit here and you get to know the process of manufacturing sugars in an organic way.
Activity In Vision Eco Farm
Seminar was given by Mr. Ho to promote environmental awareness of visitors (Kindly inform the authorities in advance)
Take a tour around the farm, gain insight into the process of organic farming
Products of Vision Eco Farm
Few examples of fresh vegetables and fruits they grow are:
Kangkung
Sugarcane
Choy Sum
Bean Plant
Lettuce
Organic Aloe Vera
Fresh sugarcane juice
Organic sucrose
Organic products from the farm can be bought at particular organic shops in Malaysia.
How To Get To Vision Eco Farm
Vision Eco Farm is suitable for one day trip for family and friends. Book a return private car through sgmytaxi.com as they provide outstanding transport service. The experienced local driver will pick you up at the place you have designated on time.
Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm is the first and only organic rice farm in Malaysia. With over 260 acres of rice farming land, it’s not just a farm, but also an eco-friendly, peaceful resort for the whole family.
Since 2005, this place provides ‘free & easy’ and ‘packaged’ farm stays, where you can not only enjoy a wilderness, but also numerous activities for every interest and hobby.
KOREF Activities
The rice farm is situated at the fringe of the tropical rain forest and offers a wide range of real-life eco outdoor activities inclined to its nature. There are nearly 40 different activities for adults and children, but there are only the 10 most popular of them:
1.) Mountain climbing (two mountains are available – Gunung Lambak, which is 510m above sea level and Gunung Belumut. This mountain is 1,1,010m high). 2.) Seasonal hands-on rice farming weeding, rice transplant, harvest and winnow. 3.) Bamboo-rafting. 4.) Drum-raft construction, launch and steer. 5.) Boat rowing. 6.) River crossing (actual or simulated). 7.) Star gazing and astronomy. 8.) Hands-on fish-catching (and release) in the pond. 9.) Night jungle trail and after-dark field exploration. 10.) Field cooking.
The simplest way is to take a car. You can download a map from the official website or just follow this simple instruction: Take an Exit at Ayer Hitam from the North-South Highway.
After the toll station, turn right at the t-traffic junction, travel along Kluang-Jalan Mersing trunk road to Kluang Town; then, after approximately 36km, you will reach the Kahang Village. Move on for another 7km and cross the Kahang Bridge. After approximately 200m, you’ll see the signboard indicating the entrance to the Farm.
Moreover, you can take a train from Singapore to Kluang (the trip will take 2 hours), use a bus (detailed instructions are on the farm’s website) or, if you want a fast and easy trip, hire the private car service.
Address: 43 Km, Jln Kluang-Mersing, 86700, Kahang, Kluang, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6012-720 8158 Opening Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
All packed up to go for a dive or you’ve always wanted to get a diving license but doesn’t know where to go?
Tioman Island is the next destination in your to-dive list!
Listed as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, it is best known for its famous scuba diving spots filled with sponges, sea corals and shipwrecks.
Here, we’ve provided the complete guide to diving in Tioman Island that you definitely do not want to miss.
Pack your bags and get ready to dive!
Tioman Diving Season
So, now you know one of the best islands to dive but do you know the suitable season for a dive?
Tioman Island, like the rest of Malaysia is a tropical country with low humidity, hot weather and occasional rainfall throughout the rest of the year. It is best to ensure the right season to dive.
1. November till February
Monsoon Season.
It brings strong waves and unusually high tides during those time.
Diving is not allowed.
2. March till October
Dry Season
The warm water in the seas brings out the richness of the marine life.
Possible to dive
3. Mid March till May and September till Mid October
Below is the map of the common dive sites around Tioman Island. This will give you some information of the whereabouts of the dive site and help to plan your trip effortlessly.
5 Best Dive Sites Around Tioman
Do you yearn to be surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and a wide variety of fish?
With so many dive sites for divers to choose from, catering to each interest; from macro diving to wreck explorations for advanced divers- you’ll be spoilt for choice! Do not miss out the best activities to do in Tioman Island!
So, you’re not sure which dive sites you should explore? Here’s what you must not miss with 5 best dive sites in Tioman, just for you!
No divers should ever miss this because it has the most impressive reefs in the area.
It is home to an abundance of beautiful hard corals, soft corals, sea fans, sea sponges and small critters attracting thousands of fishes that macro divers will fall in love.
2. Renggis Island
One of the top famous dive site and it can get really crowded. A magnificent array of beautiful corals hard and soft- surround the reefs, in a symbiotic relationship with the aquatic life (moray eel, angel fish, puffer fish and sting ray).
Also, you may spot some sea turtles and black tip reef sharks. This site is usually used for training dives and night dives due to its rather low depths.
3. Chebeh Island
Another one of the fantastic dive site, suitable for all levels of divers, the formation of rocks and underwater scenery will leave you in awe.
Home to a school of barracudas and trevallies and some sightings of manta ray and whale shark during the migration season (around April and October).
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4. Labas Island
This site has many wondrous caverns around, thus depicting a piece of Swiss cheese- like a maze, one can swim through the deep trough or glide along with the dense corals.
As you go deeper into the site, you may spot turtles, sharks and angel fish.
5. Sawadee Wrecks
A former Malaysian Navy Warship was sunken in 2012 to create an artificial reef alongside two old fishing vessels (Sawadee Wreck), home to families of lionfish, pufferfish and also a tiny octopus.
This dive site is more suited for advanced and leisure divers, where the large openings allow divers to enter and explore the wreck from the stern to bow.
So, remember this best dive sites so you won’t miss any of the spectacular views underwater.
4 Best Dive Centre In Tioman
Are you eager to jump into the sea now after getting to know the beautiful dive sites?
Wait… you’ll need scuba tanks, scuba mask, a diving suit and a license! Where to get all this stuff, you may ask?
Here it is, the 4 best dive center that provides all your necessary diving equipment that is readily available- hassle-free!
1. Amigo Dive Centre Juara Tioman
The only 5 star PADI dive center located at the east side of Tioman Island.
Price Starting From: You can check the prices on official Facebook page. You may contact them directly to get a better price list.
Dive Centre Highlights:
The only dive operator on the east side of the island.
The less explored dive sites are suitable for macro divers.
The dive sites ranged from shore, rocky slope, sandy slope and submerged reef.
PADI Discover Scuba, a course for ‘Introduction to Scuba Diving’.
PADI Recreational Dive courses; Open Water, Advance Open Water, and Rescue Diver.
PADI Specialty courses; Altitude Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Photographer, Enriched Air Diver, Search and Recovery Diver
PADI Professional courses; Divemaster, Instructor Development, Rescue Diver, Master Instructor.
Has inbound and outbound dive tours
Provide snorkelling trips.
Amigo Dive Centre Juara Tioman
Location: Kediaman 1, Kampung Juara, Pulau Tioman, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6014-612 2032
Email: [email protected] Facebook
2. B&J Dive Centre
The oldest dive centre in Tioman Island and provides technical wreck diving.
Provide dive course packages that include accommodation.
Provide a list of accommodation and able to assist in booking for you.
In Air Batang
Tioman Dive Resort (own accommodation)
Tioman House Bungalows
Cozy Inn
Fiqthya Chalets
In Salang Bay
Salang Pusaka Resort
Salang Indah Resort
-> Offer PADI courses, Children Scuba Diving, Fun Dive, Tec Diving Courses, PADI Professional Courses, and CCR Rebreather Course. -> Exploring the wrecks around Tioman Island in deep water between 55m and 69m depth.
HMS Repulse
HMS Prince of Wales
Submarine 016
Submarine KXVII
HMS Banka Minesweeper
MV Seven Skies Supertanker
Aur Tanker
B&J Dive Centre
Location: Kampung Air Batang (ABC) and Jeti Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +609-419 1218 (ABC) / +609-419 5555 (Salang)
Email: [email protected] Facebook
3. Tioman Dive Centre
A renowned diving centre that not only offers a full range of diving course but also leisure diving.
Price Starting From: You may direct contact them via contact below to get the exact price.
Dive Centre Highlights:
Offers a full range of diving courses.
Offers 20 spectacular dive sites for leisure diving.
PADI Bubblemaker designed for young children aged between 8-9 years old.
PADI Discover Scuba designed for beginner divers and to experience diving.
PADI Scuba Diver course, an alternative to Open Water Course if you’re short on time.
PADI Recreational Dive courses; Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver.
PADI Professional courses; Divemaster
Provide a list of accommodation options but you will need to book them by yourself.
Swiss Cottage Resort
Cheers Chalet
Tioman Cabana
Coral Reef Resort
Babura SeaView Resort
Persona Island Resort
The Berjaya Resort
Tioman Dive Centre
Location: Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman Island, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6013-886 2978
Email: [email protected] Facebook
4. Bayu Dive Centre
A youthful dive centre that features a look at the Snake Eels (Ophichthidae) in their natural habitat.
Provides leisure dives that includes; shore, boat and night dive.
There’s a range of PADI courses to choose from: Discover Scuba, Open Water Scuba, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response and last but not the least, Divemaster.
Get the chance to admire snake eels during one of the shore dives.
Offers course packages that includes accommodation so you don’t need the hassle to find on your own.
When you book one of the packages, it includes ferry return trip from either Tanjung Gemuk or Mersing Jetty to Kampung Genting Jetty (excludes Marine Park tax).
Bayu Dive Centre
Location: Genting Bayu Chalet, Kampung Genting, Pulau Tioman, 26800 Kuala Rompin, Malaysia
Contact: +6014-756 0092
Email: [email protected] Facebook
Tioman Diving Course Package
Do not know which diving course is suitable for you? PADI, the world’s largest recreational diving and dive training organization provide a wide range of courses from beginner to instructor level.
Here we have enlisted a few courses that cater to suit different requirements.
At the same time, PADI includes dive courses for those who wished to take a step further to become an instructor or work as a career.
The price of a divemaster course is range about MYR 3,500. You may contact the dive center directly for further inquiry on other professional dive courses.
PADI Professional Dive Courses:
PADI Master Scuba Diver
PADI Instructor Development Course
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
PADI Specialty Instructor
For the bold and adventurous, and ready to discover wrecks lying at the bottom of the sea. Here are some special diving courses for you.
Some courses require you to acquire certain skills and certificates.
For example, the Rescue Diver Course requires you to have the skillset and certificate in both; Advanced Open Water Diver and Emergency First Response.
You may contact the dive centre for further information on the type of course that interests you.
The island may be a stone throw away but you definitely can’t swim all the way there! Getting to the island itself still requires a ferry or a speedboat.
There are two jetties in Mersing that travels to Tioman Island; Tanjung Gemok Jetty and Mersing Jetty, but the journey from Singapore to the jetty has many different options which we’ve opted for your convenience.
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Non-sharing rides
Experienced, friendly drivers & punctual and keep on track with customer’s schedule
Drivers familiar with local traffic conditions and alternative road
Vehicle thoroughly checked before travelling
Comfortable, spacious with ample legroom
No additional or hidden cost
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2. Bus From Singapore To Tioman Island (via Tanjung Gemok Jetty)
If you’re travelling on a budget, there are other options that don’t burn a hole in your pocket and are equally comfortable too.
Here, 3 operators that schedule coaches to Tanjung Gemok Jetty from Singapore.
We highly advise alighting at Tanjung Gemok Jetty because it has more stable ferry schedule compared to Mersing Jetty and they’re only 40 minutes apart.
The time taken to travel doesn’t differ much from self-driving and you should be able to arrive at your destination within 4 hours from Singapore.
No matter which bus/coach you pick, you’re advised to arrive at the bus/coach departure station at least 30 minutes before the departure time. Similarly, for return trip too!
Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty
2.1 KKKL Singapore
Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 6:00am
SGD$39/pax
Bugis MRT Exit D
Daily 6:30am
SGD$39/pax
2.2 Diamond Coach Singapore
Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
The Plaza Singapore
5:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Novena Square Singapore
6:00am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Serangoon Nex MRT Station Exit E
6:20am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Woodlands Singapore
6:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Step 2: Take Ferry From Tanjung Gemok Jetty To Tioman Island
Once you’ve arrived at Tanjung Gemok Jetty, you will need to take a ferry to Tioman Island.
Now only BlueWater ferry operator operate from Tanjung Gemok Jetty to Tioman Island.
Book your ticket in advance to avoid any frustration. You may book it online to secure your tickets. Check the Tioman ferry schedule to plan your itinerary and ensure you have a smooth journey.
3. Bus From Singapore To Tioman Island (via Mersing Jetty)
Another popular option for travellers to travel from Singapore to Mersing is by bus. These buses provide more timeslot, especially for those who prefer to travel at night.
The night schedule is suitable for those who wish to catch the first ferry the next morning, but you’ll need to stay one night in Mersing.
There are 2 operators that schedule buses to Mersing Jetty or Mersing Bus Terminal from Singapore.
Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
3.1 KKKL Singapore
Singapore To Mersing Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 6:00am
SGD$39/pax
Bugis MRT Exit D
Daily 6:30am
SGD$39/pax
Katong V Mall
Daily 10:30pm
SGD$39/pax
Singapore To Mersing Bus Terminal Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 10:00pm
SGD$39/pax
Katong V Mall
Daily 10:30pm
SGD$39/pax
Note: 6 mins walk to Mersing Jetty from Mersing Bus Terminal
3.2 Diamond Coach Singapore
Singapore To Mersing Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
The Plaza Singapore
5:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Novena Square Singapore
6:00am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Serangoon Nex MRT Station Exit E
6:20am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Woodlands Singapore
6:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
With so many online booking sites, you can get yourself a preferred seat (aisle, window, single seat) and avoid any disappointment. You may book them in advance at the various sites; redbus, catchthatbus, myexpressbus, easybook and busonlineticket.
Step 2: Take Ferry From Mersing Jetty To Tioman Island
When you arrive at Mersing Jetty, you’ll come across a Bluewater Express ferry or Cataferry that will bring you to Tioman Island.
If you prefer to drive to Tanjung Gemok Jetty or Mersing Jetty yourself, the journey is pretty straight forward.
The time taken to travel from Singapore to the jetty takes an average 3.5- 4 hours, depending on the traffic conditions, time and season.
You can either drive your own car from Singapore or rent a car from Malaysia. Although, it can be strenuous to drive long hours and requires you to pay the parking fee and petrol, but driving is leisure (to some).
From Singapore, you’ll head over to Woodlands and cross the immigration. Once you’ve cross the border and entered Johor, use the EDL highway instead of Jalan Tebrau so as to avoid any traffic congestion.
From here on, look out for the direction that leads to Kota Tinggi and then to Mersing. Follow that direction and you’ll soon see the signs directing you to Tanjung Gemok. Once you’ve reached Tanjung Gemok, you’ll be able to find the signs leading you to the jetty.
After a few minutes, you’ll find an open space carpark at the jetty where you can park for MYR10 per day.
Route: Singapore –> Woodlands Causeway –> Johor Bahru –> Kota Tinggi –> Mersing –> Tanjung Gemok –> Tanjung Gemok Jetty.
Always plan your diving trip few weeks before arriving in Tioman because the dive centres need to make all the necessary arrangements to appoint a dive master for you, hence planning everything beforehand is vital.
Enquire for more information, the friendly crew of each dive centres are always ready to assist. Speak to them over the phone or via email if you’re unsure which dive course you’re able to take.
It is better to book a full board package such as ready-made packages that include lodgings.
Some dive centres provide a list of accommodations that are within easy reach of the centre itself.
If you’re wearing glasses, it is best to have a special goggle with prescription lenses so you can have a clear vision of the underwater world. Unfortunately, not every dive centres in Tioman have it, hence is easier to purchase it at a dive shop in the mainland before heading to Tioman.
The availability of ATM are scarce and credit cards can only be used in certain areas. Instead, cash is widely used in the island, so make sure to prepare enough cash in MYR currency.
If you’re not used to the movement of the boats when it crashes into the waves- seasick- you can inform the dive instructor and they will provide some anti-motion sickness pills. However, please notify the instructor if you have any allergy.
Tioman is a duty-free zone where tobacco, alcohol and chocolates are much cheaper than mainland.
