Not-your-everyday Pursuits
Unconventional activities where we put the extraordinary in the ordinary or simply said: “There are so many different ways to cook a chicken!”
Learn ceramic art
From used styrofoam, broken tiles, broken porcelain plates and bowls to a real piece of art! Wanna learn how? Here’s your chance to learn ceramic art. And who better to learn from than Alice Chang-Guerra, known for her amazing artworks. The artist and owner of an art gallery will be conducting a 6-session workshop at her studio in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
Six Saturday sessions run from October 22 to November 26, 2022 at RM2,500 per person; all materials provided.
Indoor/outdoor rock climbing
Whether wanting to try it for the first time, looking for a group/coach to train with, or seeking challenging outdoor ‘walls’ to polish your climbing resume – we have just the right people and locations to deliver an exhilarating climbing experience for you. Suitable for kids and adults, leisure adventure seekers, regular climbers or hardcore adrenaline junkies.
Beginner
A taste of rock climbing
RM150 per person
This programme is suitable for beginners, adults and children, especially those who want to give either indoor or outdoor rock climbing a try, those a little fearful and those who tried but did not quite make a successful climb. Let the sifus calm your nerves and guide you to an amazing climbing experience.
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Includes a 3-hour guided climbing session by experienced coach, ropes, carabiners and anchor gear. Not inclusive of venue entrance fee, climbing shoes and helmet (which are compulsory and can be rented at entry point).
Intermediate
Two-day rock climbing adventure
SGD310/MYR975 per person
Sit back, relax and let the experienced coach guide you as you take on some of the best climbing circuits in Batu Caves – Gua Damai, Nyamuk, Nanyang, White Wall, etc.
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Includes rock climbing guide services, two-night single-room accommodation at The Stripes Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, park entrance fee, airport transfers, return trip between hotel and climbing crags, ropes, carabiners and anchor gear. Excluding all meals, personal insurance, all personal climbing gear: (compulsory) helmet, harness, chalk bag, belay device, climbing shoes / (optional) personal anchor system, slings, locking carabiner.
Day 0
Pick up from KLIA Arrival and check in at The Stripes Hotel (4-star hotel) @ Kuala Lumpur
Day 1
7:30 am Breakfast (not included)
8:30 am Pick up from The Stripes Hotel
9:15 am Arrival and registration at Gua Damai Extreme Park, Batu Caves
9:30 am Gear check and briefing
10:00 am Day 1 Morning Climbing Session
12:30 pm Lunch break (lunch not included)
1:30 pm Day 1 Afternoon Climbing Session
4:30 pm Leave Damai
Day 2
7:30 am Breakfast (not included)
9:00 am Check-out and pick-up from The Stripes Hotel
10:15 am Day 2 Morning Climbing Session
12:30 pm Lunch break (lunch not included)
2:00 pm Day 2 Afternoon Climbing Session
4:30 pm Shower at Damai and leave climb site
5:30 pm Dinner and transport to KLIA for departure
Advance
The Damai Trilogy – 2-day Multipitch Climbing
SGD550/MYR1730 per person
Here’s your chance to polish your climbing resume and attain your badge of honour in multipitch climbing. Bag the top three multipitch climbs at Gua Damai – Good Onion, Redemption Song and Monsoon – and earn your bragging rights! This is a challenging yet thrilling experience for advanced climbers with Level 3 SNCS or the equivalent. Your experienced coach will guide and show you how to navigate the tricky sections along the three circuit routes.
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Includes rock climbing guide services, two-night single-room accommodation at The Stripes Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, park entrance fee, airport transfers, return trip between hotel and climbing crags, ropes, carabiners and anchor gear. Excluding all meals, personal insurance, all personal climbing gear: (compulsory) helmet, harness, chalk bag, belay device, climbing shoes / (optional) personal anchor system, slings, locking carabiner.
Day 0
Pick up from KLIA Arrival and check in at The Stripes Hotel (4-star hotel) @ Kuala Lumpur
Day 1
7:30 am Breakfast (not included)
8:30 am Pick up from The Stripes Hotel
9:15 am Arrival and registration at Gua Damai Extreme Park, Batu Caves
9:30 am Gear check and briefing
10:00 am Day 1 Morning Climbing Session – Redemption Song 73m (5c+,6a+,6b)
12:30 pm Lunch break (lunch not included)
1:30 pm Day 1 Afternoon Climbing Session – Good Onion 78m ( 5c,6a,6b)
4:30 pm Leave Damai
Day 2
7:30 am Breakfast (not included)
9:00 am Check-out and pick-up from The Stripes Hotel
10:15 am Day 2 Morning Climbing Session – Monsoon 68m ( 6a+,6b,6a)
12:30 pm Lunch break (lunch not included)
2:00 pm Day 2 Afternoon Climbing Session
4:30 pm Shower at Damai and leave climb site
5:30 pm Dinner and transport to KLIA for departure
SUP
Stand up paddleboarding or SUP in short, is the latest watersport come fitness craze to have hit our waters. It’s a great outdoor activity that can be done with family, friends or on one’s own. Both hardcore athletes and leisure sports buffs can benefit much from SUP as it helps strengthen muscles and tone the body. Generally, it is beneficial for body, mind and soul health.
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- 2-hour lessons for beginner and intermediate levels are available on Saturdays and Sundays.
RM115 per person
Session 1 – 8am to 10am
Session 2 – 10:30am to 12:30 am
(Weekday sessions can be arranged – minimum 4 pax)
Includes:
SUP board, paddle and leg lease
Life jacket
2-hour lesson with coaching
Free use of toilets, shower and parking facilities
Cafes are located nearby within the vicinity.
- 3-hour river/open water SUP sessions for advanced level are available via appointment/pre-booking.
RM165 per person / RM135 per person with own board
Session 1 – 9am to 12noon
Session 2 – 4pm to 7pm
Includes:
SUP board (depending on rate), paddle and leg lease
Life jacket
Free use of toilets, shower and parking facilities
A healthy light meal
Briefing before start of activity
Outdoor sports insurance
Mangrove kayaking
Unlike a regular kayaking activity, mangrove kayaking is somewhat special. It provides for an educational eco-adventure experience that piques all your senses. As you paddle slowly along the river and through the mangrove, take in the sight and sounds of flora and fauna, ask questions about the wildlife and learn from your trained nature guide. Along this magical journey where you meander through the pristine natural environment, you’ll discover why mangroves are important to our ecosystem.
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RM165 per adult (age 13 and abv)
RM115 per child (age 3 to 12)
Includes:
Kayak and paddles
PFD/life jacket
Healthy light meal onboard kayak
Mangrove forest educational tour by trained nature guides
Briefing and short tutorial on paddling
Free use of toilets, shower and parking facilitie
Outdoor sports insurance
Doggie-day Thursdays
Fur-kids need as much love and attention as human children. Similarly, new experiences do wonders for both. So if junior has already experienced kayaking, why not take man’s best friend for a doggie-day-out, river kayaking for a change. Thursdays are reserved for small to medium-sized dogs and their owners but they’ll need to bring along their own pet’s PFD/life vest, dog food and pet insurance.
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RM200 – 1 dog + 1 dog-owner
Add RM20 for additional guest without dog
Anytime between 7am and 7pm
Includes:
Coffee/tea
Drinking water
Sandwiches (additional food can be arranged at extra cost)
PFD/life jacket for dog owner
Outdoor insurance for dog owner
Use of toilet, shower, dining & rest area
Shower area for dog
House rules
Floating house
Ever wanted to just get away from all the noise and hectic pace of city life? Well here’s a chance to stay onboard a floating house/pontoon for one night and enjoy the natural serene and peaceful environment that offers raw living spaces. Whether on a solo sojourn away from the bustling city, a quiet getaway with your loved one, or gathering with friends or family to enjoy a private party; the entire space which can accommodate max 20, is yours for 2D/1N at just RM1800.
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Check in at 2pm and check out the following day at 12noon.
Facilities:
Hostel-style accommodation with mosquito nets
Toilet
Shower room
Electricity
Piped water
Platform for games and activities
Dining table and chairs
House rules
Private sunset cruise on a classy sailing yacht
Gather family, friends or colleagues and jump on board to experience all that a classy monohull sailing yacht has to offer. Besides the feeling of total bliss, revel in the many amazing photo opportunities with awesome backdrops of the marina; a remote island stop; sun, sand and the Andaman sea; the scenic Gunung Machinchang; even the ‘Jalur Gemilang’, the sailboat which was used by Dato Azhar Mansor, the first Malaysian to sail solo around the world in 1999; and more.
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- RM2100 per sea trip
- Max 10 pax
- Not inclusive RM8 per head for passenger embarkation fees to be paid at the dock before boarding.
- Clean drinking water provided throughout trip.
- Add RM35 per head if opt for dinner onboard.
- Welcome to bring halal F&B otherwise.
- Kayaks and giant floats available for use during swim in the sea at a remote island along journey.
- Bluetooth speaker onboard for guests to enjoy their selection of music.
- Experienced skipper/captain.
- Meeting point Telaga Harbour Petronas Station 4pm.
- Ending approx. 8pm Telaga Harbour Petronas Station.
- Yacht sails rain or shine unless it storms where trip will be resched.
- RM400 for booking fee with balance payment to be made a week before sail date.
