Proposed Itinerary - What we will be doing on the trip!

Day 1 - Sunday, 18th April 2010

Depart ISKL for Mersing, Johor

Arrive in Mersing, ferry transfer to Tioman island

Upon arrival, ISKL group met by EFT (Eco-Field Trips) biologists

Lunch upon arrival at Paya Beach Resort

Check-in and settle down

Explore kampong, local gardens, and secondary forest to mangroves

Introductory snorkel

Dinner

Presentation by EFT biologist on "Coral Reefs and Mangroves"

Evening orientation (expectations / rules / safety while on the island)

Day 2 - Monday, 19th April 2010

Breakfast

Tides determine order of activities- high tide needed for Mangrove snorkel

Snorkeling- focus on invertebrate life and Fish ID

Lunch

Snorkel into coastal mangrove

Dinner

Presentation by EFT biologist on "Rainforest and Conservation"

Reflection on day’s activities / Journal response

Day 3 - Tuesday, 20th April 2010

Breakfast

Boat Charter to Mukat

Trek to campsite- set up camp, pitch tents, dig latrine, and food waste pit.

Explore campsite- "South Pacific Movie Waterfall"

Picnic lunch at campsite- prepared by students

Explore Rainforest- flora/fauna, conservation status of rainforest

Jetty Jumping

Dinner- prepared by students

Reflection on day’s activities / Journal response

Forest Night Hike with EFT biologists

Day 4, Wednesday, 21st April 2010

Breakfast

Prepare packed lunch to take on Hike.

Hike to Mukut village- oldest kampong in Tioman, then on to base of Towering Peaks

Return to campsite

Jetty Jumping /Waterfall fun

Rainforest Challenge

Campfire Dinner- Marshmellows, skits etc.

Day 5, Thursday , 22nd April 2010

Breakfast

Packup tents, bury latrine and food pit, collaboratively in teams collect goods and take to Mukut Jetty.

Ferry transfer to Mersing, pick up primary bags, eat lunch

Join ferry from island to Tanjong Gamok

Depart for ISKL –

Arrive at ISKL