Malaysia G7-Mt. Yong Belar-04March2023

Yong Belar

Mount Yong Belar is a mountain on the border of the states Kelantan and Perak in the Titiwangsa Mountains of Malaysia. Its summit is 2,180 m above sea level. It is approximately 8 km away from Mount Korbu, the tallest mountain of the Titiwangsa Mountains.

 MOUNT YONG BELAR (2181m.a.s.l)

 INFORMATION SUMMARY

  • G7 Ranking: 3rd Highest Peak in Peninsular Malaysia
  • Location: Titiwangsa Main Range, Cameron Highlands (Pahang)
  • Nearest Town: Brinchang (10KM away from Kg. Raja)
  • Final Preparation Area: Kampung Raja
  • Trail Head: Blue Valley Dam
  • Route (RETURN): Kampung Raja – Blue Valley Dam – Camp Cabin – Camp Tudung Periuk – Camp Kasut – Summit
  • Trail Length: 7.2KM one way (give or take 100m)
  • Ascent: 1300m – 2181m
  • Terrain: Logging Trail, Pipe Balancing, River Crossing, Uphill & Downhill, Dry to Muddy Trails
  • Root Clambering
  • Forest Type: Upper Montane Forest
  • Weather: Fair Weather mostly, switching to Tropical Storms at anytime
  • Climate: Hot, Wet & Humid during the day and Cold at night
  • Campsites with H20: Camp Tudung Periuk, Camp Kasut
  • Last Water Point: Camp Kasut
  • Scenic Rating: 6/10 (10/10 being awesome)
  • Cellular Network: Poor to Medium Coverage at the summit for CELCOM, MAXIS & DIGI
  • Duration + Difficulty: 6/10 @ 3D/3N (1 being easy and 10 being very difficult)
  • : 7/10 @ 2D/2N
  • : 8.5/10 @ Dayhike

EVENT DATE: 04 March – 05 March 2023

EVENT DURATION: 2Day2Nights Trip

Meetup Place: Marsiling MRT BUS STOP (near Maxi Cash)
Meetup Time: 08.00pm (Please note we will depart 08:00PM on 03-March-2023)

EVENT COST: 

SGTREK MEMBERS: SGD350/Pax

NON-MEMBERS: SGD375/Pax

(*Minimum group of 7pax and above. Guides Ratio groups of 7pax)

*All camping Tents and ration will be carried by our local porters. Hikers only need to carry their own personal belonging. If anyone wish to engage person porters can contact us.

  • All participants for the this tour need to be vaccinated.
  • Event registration closes 15Feb2023 or before the event gets full. 
  • Do check you have a valid passport/Expiry date for the event, as passport copy will be needed to apply permits.
  • Once the event permits are applied, event cost is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Advised to get travel insurance once you book the event.

STAFF CONTACT: +6592700908 (WhatsApp)

  • Group size minimum 10-14pax – Transportation is Van
  • Group size 21pax and above – Transportation is Coach

Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Meetup and Drive to Cameron Highlands

  • 0800pm Meetup and briefing (Please note we will depart 08:00PM on 03-March-2023)
  • Drive to Cameron Highlands (few stops for breaks along the way)

Day 2: Meetup Guides / Start Hike

  • 0700hrs Breakfast & Final Packing
  • 0800hrs 4WD Ride to trail head
  • 0900hrs Start Ascent
  • Lunch break for 30 minutes
  • 1100hrs Camp Tudung Periuk (Campsite) – Lunch – Summit Attack
  • 1400hrs Camp Kasut
  • 1500hrs Summit Mt Yong Belar
  • 1530hrs Start Descent
  • 1930hrs Camp Tudung Periuk
  • 2100hrs Dinner

 Day 3: End of Hike – Back to Singapore

  • 0700hrs Breakfast & Final Packing
  • 0830hrs Start Descent to Starting Point
  • 1200hrs Sweeper expected to reach Starting Point – 4WD Transfer
  • After the hike the transport will pick-up and drive back to Singapore
  • Lunch/Dinner stop along the way (*at own cost)
  • 11.00pm Estimated Arrival Singapore.

**NOTE
1) The above itinerary is dynamic and subject to change according to team progress & other components

2) Once the permit is applied there shall be no refund or transfer of the slot is allowed.

Package Includes:

1) Professional Mountain Guide
2) 4WD Transfers (Return)
3) Camping Meal (for 2D1N including 1st day Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4) Tent
5) Expedition porter (For company equipment & ration)
6) Expedition crew
7) Permits, permission & reports to relevant authorities
8) Group and external radio communication
9) Expedition formulation and on-site management
10) 2Way Transport from Singapore
11) SGTREK Trek Leader
12) e-Certification of climb

Package Excludes:

1) Group, personal, equipment, belongings, travel or other types of insurance coverage during expedition dates.
2) Personal camping equipment
3) Travel, meals, accommodation and other items not mentioned above prior and after the expedition
4) Emergency evacuation cost
5) Visa to Malaysia
6) Personal Medication
7) Meals other than specified in the itinerary
8) Travel insurance

 Please note the following items to bring on your own:

  • Backpack hike (45L-55L)
  • Gloves / hiking poles
  • Waterproof bags for Rain shelter
  • Long-sleeved T-shirt and long track bottom
  • Warm clothes for night
  • Raincoat or windbreaker
  • 1 pair good shoe for hiking
  • 1 sandal/slipper
  • 1 Hand torchlight or headlamp
  • Personal medication if any
  • Energy Bars/Trail snacks etc.

By Joining this trip, YOU:

  • Acknowledge all the TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://sgtrek.com/terms-conditions/
  • Acknowledge that YOU have read and agreed to RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FORM of (SGTREK) : https://sgtrek.com/sgtrek-indemnity-form/
  • YOU have read all the above paragraphs and YOU know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. YOU hereby assert that your participation is voluntary and that YOU knowingly assume all such risks.
  • YOU acknowledge the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by completing this form and unconditional release of all liability to SGTREK PTE. LTD.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://sgtrek.com/terms-conditions/

For any queries related to the event do contact below person:
Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email : contact@sgtrek.com

This trip is organized by: 
SGTREK PTE. LTD.
Reg. No. 201816267K
STB License No. 03160

Address: 28A, Kandahar Street
Singapore 198889
Email: contact@sgtrek.com
WhatsApp: +6592700908
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