PutraBioXplore 2018

EXPLORATION OF MALAYSIA’S ECOSYSTEMS

A Journey of 700 Miles in 7 Days offers an exploratory fun-filled, well-paced biology adventure with experienced biologists of the Department of Biology, UPM. The firsthand experience you can’t miss!!!. Explore the beauty of flora and fauna in Malaysia by traversing the five (5) main Malaysian Tropical Ecosystems.Malaysia is one of the world’s megadiverse countries. II meanders through various ecoregions of tropical rainforests, seas, freshwater regions, peat swamps, mangroves and highlands. Tropical rainforests envelope 59% to 70% of Malaysia's total land spread with 11.6@ retaining its pristine abundance. Ecosystemic study of species abundance is a health indicator of nature and predictor for inter-connectedness of biotic and abiotic life within the physical and chemical environment.

PROGRAMME PACKAGE  INCLUDES

Programme fee    : 800 USD / RM3000 (including accommodation, transportation & food)

Group Insurance  : Global Coverage Insurance (GCI)

CLOSING DATE

 1^ST July 2018

*Payments made before 1^ST May 2018 are eligible for early bird discount of 50 USD

WHAT WE PROVIDE?

 

1. Healthy Staple Food representing the culinary heritage of the tropical ecoregions for all 6N/7D
2. Free Flow of Water for all 6N/7D (please bring water bottles)
3. Global Coverage Insurance (GCI) during tenure of program (Day 1 till Day 7)
4. Transportation & Homestay Accommodation for all 6N/7D.

 

 

 

WHAT YOU MUST BRING?

 

CLOTHES

 

1. Clothes for Daytime Outdoor Trekking & Tracking
2. Sleepwear
3. Rainwear
4. Decent swimsuits
5. Footwear: hiking/walking shoes, easy-on shoes, water shoes
6. Jacket/Extra layers for warmth (Genting Highlands is 1865m elevation)
7. Gloves
8. Hats
9. Enough of innerwear. (Laundry facilities may be limited)
10. Small blanket or pillow (if necessary)

 

PERSONAL ITEMS

 

1. Sunscreen
2. Insect Repellant
3. First-Aid Kit Prescription Medicines
4. Toiletries, Tooth Brush & Soap

 

OTHER ITEMS

 

1. Stationeries
2. Notebook
3. Sketch Book
4. Camera
5. Phone Charger with Universal Adapter
6. Power Bank
7. Headlamps/Flashlight with Batteries
8. Water Bottles
9. Trash Bags to avoid littering in nature pristine ecosystems
10. Paper Tissues (Dry & Wet)
11. Extra Food/Edibles (if needed)