Singapore Adventurous Nature-Lovers (SANL)

### 📍 Event Details

📅 Date & Time: 23 Jan 2026 @ 18:30 pm
📍 Location: KOREA PLAZA @ Samsung Hub #01-02
3 Church Street, #01-02 Samsung Hub, Singapore 049483
*Korea Plaza is managed by the Korean Tourism Organization
🚶 Just a 4-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT (Exit F)
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### 🎒 Why Travel With Us?

Since 2017, we’ve been crafting unforgettable hiking and cultural adventures in Korea. Our trips include:

1. 🚍 Private Licensed Tourist Coaches
2. 🧭 Certified Local Guides
3. 🍲 All Meals Included (restaurant quality!)

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Let’s hit the trail together—see you at Korea Plaza! 🌿🥾

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Min. 8 pax to confirm.

This is a wonderful hiking area located in the heart of the Johor rainforest. These 2 lagoons of Seri Alam offer stunning scenery, dense jungles and birdlife galore. Lots of spots to capture Instagram-worthy spots along the trail, including panoramic vistas of the quarries.
You can’t miss the opportunity to explore an abandoned granite quarry in Johor, which offers an eerily beautiful post-apocalyptic scene for photographs. Venture a bit further, and a gorgeous blue/green lake reveals itself within this mini canyon.

Hiking to the Seri Alam Blue and Green Lake is worth considering for several compelling reasons:
🌊 1. Unique Twin Lakes (Blue & Green)

• The Blue Lake has a surreal turquoise colour due to mineral deposits.
• The Green Lake contrasts with a deep emerald tone.

Both are former quarry sites turned scenic lakes — a rare natural transformation.
🥾 2. Beginner-Friendly Hike
The hike is relatively manageable, making it accessible to beginners and families. However, proper hiking footwear is still recommended.
🏞️ 3. Beautiful Nature and Photo Ops
Surrounded by lush forest, the area offers great panoramic views.
Ideal for photography, especially during early mornings or golden hour.
Wildlife and flora are abundant — great for nature lovers.
🚫 4. Off-the-Beaten-Path
Not overly commercialised or crowded like the more famous Malaysian trails. A quiet escape into nature just outside Johor Bahru.
⚠️ 5. A Bit of Adventure
Some trails may involve minor climbs or navigating slightly overgrown paths. Adds a small sense of adventure without being dangerous (weather-dependent).

Cost, SGD
Min 8 pax to confirm. Max 28
8 pax and above: $ 98

Inclusive :

• 2-way Air-Con Coach, *Minivan if less than 22 pax*
• Pickup & Return from/at Marsiling station
• Licensed local guides with Walkie talkie [1 to 7 hikers ratio]
• SANL Founder, TS Chua
• Fresh fruits, piping hot coffee & Tea [wide selection] during lunch time at the summit
• Entrance Fees

Exclusive :

• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• All personal expenses & lunch
• All others not mentioned above

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲

• 6.30 am Pickup from Marsiling
• Cross Custom
• Enjoy a local, authentic breakfast & pack lunch [BYO]
• Meet at the trailhead & start Hike
• Lunch with fresh fruit, piping hot coffee and tea provided
• End hike & shower [RM5] at a sports complex
• If time permits - cafes!
• Drive to Johor's famous Sunday Night Market - Permas
• Return to Marsiling ~ 9.30 pm

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Why should you hike this?
If you don't have time to read through, just watch this video
1. Stunning Scenic Views
Both Selantai and Mawar offer panoramic landscapes—ridges, valleys, and serene waters—that make every step rewarding.
2. Beginner-Friendly Trails
The routes are generally manageable, making them great for casual hikers, families, or anyone wanting an enjoyable, not overly strenuous adventure.
3. Peaceful Natural Environment
You’ll experience fresh mountain air, quiet forests, and lakeside calm—perfect for escaping city noise and recharging.
4. Accessible Yet Adventurous
They offer the feeling of a real outdoor seaside & Coastal adventure without requiring long travel times or advanced hiking skills.

INTRODUCTION
The Selantai and Pulau Mawar hike in Mersing, Johor is a scenic coastal trail known for its dramatic rock formations, clear blue waters, and quiet, untouched beaches. The route passes through coastal shrubs, sandy stretches, and rocky outcrops before reaching the iconic “Heaven’s Gate (天堂之门)” rocks at Pulau Mawar—one of the area’s most photogenic spots. It’s an easy-to-moderate hike suitable for beginners, offering beautiful sunrise views and a peaceful, nature-rich escape by the sea.
Drone video of Heaven's Gate: CLICK

People flock to Pulau Mawar undoubtedly for the Heaven’s Gate view – a huge rock arch that opens to the view of the South China Sea. In Malay, it is also known as Gerbang Laut or in Chinese, “天堂之门”, which means “Door to Heaven”. Don’t be deceived by the photo; the actual rock arch is a lot bigger than it looks.
=> Read more here
Pulau Mawar is located at the tip of Pantai Mawar beach, just a 30-minute drive north of Mersing Town/Jetty. Many years ago, it was indeed an island separated by a small strait from the mainland. However, after years of alternating high and low tides, a sandbank forms, connecting Pantai Mawar to Pulau Mawar. So, it is not a Pulau, an island anymore – totally accessible on foot!

Bukit Selantai is a short but rewarding coastal hill hike known for its sweeping sea views and peaceful natural setting. The trail climbs gently through light forest and rocky terrain before opening up to panoramic vistas of the coastline, offshore islands, and turquoise waters. Suitable for beginners with a moderate fitness level.
The hiking video
For drone video, click

Local breakfast - offers a variety of stalls with local Malaysian eats — similar to other food courts in Kota Tinggi.

Dinner: We will explore Century Street Food Court as it is Full of Choices. This is a Relatively New Food Court/Hawker Centre. It is located about 600m away from KSL City Mall. Really Big Place, this is an open-air modern-style Hawker Centre with Plenty of seating and Plenty of Stalls that are more focused on Familiar Local Malaysian Cuisines. Many stalls with a myriad of food. Clean, airy and spacious. The stall owners were mostly friendly. It opens till 2 am.

1 foodie commented, "The food prices here are comparable to those in KL and PJ. Feeling glad that they sell Carlsberg here at RM19 per bottle, reasonable."
"This location is cool and breezy. There is such a wide variety of food that I have difficulty in choosing what to eat." => "ordered Family Ong Ban Mee soup. Their herbal soup is cooked with Angelica sinensis - Dang gui, goji berries and mani cai. Herbal soup tastes strong, not bitter. Their pork is well marinated and tender. Their ban mee is cooked al dente and tastes QQ."

Cost, SGD
Min 8 pax to confirm. Max 28
8 pax and above: $ 120 / pax

Inclusive :

• 2-way Air-Con VIP Coach, *Minivan if less than 20 pax*
• Private vehicle Pickup from & Return to Marsiling MRT station
• Certified & licensed mountain guides
• SANL Founder, TS Chua
• Fruits, Kopi & Tea [during lunch on the hike]
• Entrance Fees & Any permit cost needed
• First aid kit by the guide
• Radio communication equipment
• Our Management & Operational costs

Excludes :

• Own meals
• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• All personal expenses
• All others not mentioned above

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲

• 6 am departure from Marsiling Train Station bus stop
• Cross Custom
• Enjoy local breakfast & pack lunch [BYO]
• Meet at the trailhead & start Hike [tide dependent]
• Own Lunch with fruit and kopi & tea provided
• End hike
• Wash up
• Drive to Johor's unique food Saturday night Market -
• Reach Marsiling ~ 10 pm

📌 Important: Ensure you have valid travel insurance

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Date: 3 - 9 FEB 2026
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Click on the links below to learn more about each highlight.
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The underdog of Sakura heaven - tropical Thailand rivals the blushing scenes you’ll see in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea for beautiful cherry blossoms! Found mainly in Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai, the cool weather in the high altitudes works to their advantage. Besides Cherry Blossom, we are also going to many colourful flower parks & gardens where spring Flowers blossom.

Highlights
▐≡► Khun Chang Khian Highland Agriculture Research Centre: They planted cherry blossoms in the area in a bid to boost tourism. And we must say that it worked; many avid wanderers flock to this secluded nature retreat every year to frolic in its fields and witness blossoming clouds of pastel pink.

▐≡► Doi Tung: Being there feels like you’re in Switzerland. From the well-manicured royal gardens to the Swiss-inspired Royal Villa where the late Princess Srinagarindra made her home – it’s a place full of history, meaning, beauty & culture.

▐≡► Doi Mae Salong has evolved into a botanical tourist attraction, drawing hopeful travellers from all walks of life. The area is also a hotspot for cherry blossom viewing. From December to January, expect your world to be awash in a breathtaking shade of pink. Among many Chiang Rai attractions, Doi Mae Salong is one of the most popular places tourists visit in winter because of its low temperature at the top.

▐≡► Singha Park: A Quintessential Flower Garden in Chiang Rai is a spectacular flower garden that every tourist must visit at least once.

▐≡► Doi Pui is a neighbouring peak on the same granite base as Doi Suthep. The Hmong Village at Doi Pui has a market and an impressive garden. be sampled at the open-air cafe overlooking the gardens.

▐≡► Doi Ang Khang: Due to its remoteness, it is one of the most unique places in Thailand where you can experience the breathtaking and untouched nature of the mighty mountain region. One of the most beautiful places to see the Thai Sakuras, the Wild Himalayan Cherry Blooms.

▐≡► Doi Inthanon National Park, the Rooftop of Thailand, is one of the most popular national parks. It is famous for its waterfalls, few trails, remote villages, viewpoints, birdwatching and the all-year-round cold weather at higher elevations.

▐≡► Chiang Mai Night Markets - Sunday Markets in the cool months of Jan/Feb are the best times & a must-visit attraction. It is well known for its bustling markets with vendors hawking everything from fresh produce to street food and colourful handmade clothing.

Go here for more highlights
Hmong Village @ Doi Pui
The White & Blue Temple & Singha Park
Doi Tung Mountain Garden
Roi Jai Rak Market
Chiang Mai Weekend Market

Who is suitable?
Anyone who is active and can walk ~ 3km. Only a light hiking route, many nature walks.

Land Cost
Min 8
8 and above SGD 1,298
18 and above SGD 1,000
Twin-share basis, single room + SGD 165
Sign up via a deposit of $ 300

In𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀
✅ English-speaking tour leader
✅ Both-way Airport transfers on Scoot
✅ Private van with dedicated drivers
✅ 6 nights' hotel/resort on twin share
✅ All Meals as stated
✅ Daily luggage transfer
✅ Entrance fees to all attractions stated in the itinerary
✅ Local travel Insurance

Excludes Personal expenses & guide Tips

Can I join alone?
Yes, if you would like to share a room, as our price quoted is for twin-sharing. We will do our best to pair you up with other travellers of the same gender who are looking for the same. But if you are the last Solo to join and all the roommates are paired already, be prepared to pay for a single room. We are unable to guarantee the quality or character of your roommate. If you prefer to have your room, please specify that when signing up & make the extra top-ups.

Plan & Meals
DAY 1 ⏩ 3 FEB 🔆 Arrive - Welcome lunch - Doi Pui - Khun Chang Kian [L/D]
👉 B/L/D for DAY 2 - 6
4 FEB 🔆 Chiang Rai white & blue temple - Singha Park & Sunset
5 FEB 🔆 Doi Tung Royal Garden - Doi Mae Salong tea plantation
6 FEB 🔆 Hill Tribe morning fresh Market - Roi Jai Rak Garden & market
7 FEB 🔆 Doi Ang Khang - Sticky waterfall
8 FEB 🔆 Doi Inthanon boardwalk through the forest - nature hike at Pha Dok Sieaw waterfall to a village. Drive back to Chiang Mai. Check in, farewell dinner - WEEKEND market
DAY 7 ⏩ 9 FEB 🔆 Depart [B]

✈️ Appointed flights: Scoot to arrive at 11 am

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