Travel with SAFRA Adventure Club
Embark on an adventure with SAFRA Adventure Club! This year, we explore six exciting destinations in Asia. Join us as we try out river rafting, kayaking, hiking and trekking!
2019 Destinations
Taipei, Taiwan: Trekking Mt. Hehuan
Hehuanshan, 合歡山, Mt. Hehuan (also called Joy Mountain) is a 3,416m tall mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the boundaries of Nantou and Hualien counties and is within the Taroko Gorge National Park. Mt. Hehuan is a popular destination for the locals; it is also one of the most accessible high altitude hiking trails in Taiwan.
| Venue: |
Taipei, Taiwan |
| Date: |
Mon - Thu, 10 - 13 Jun 2019 |
| Fees: |
$540 (SAFRA Adventure Club)
$560 (SAFRA Member)
$580 (Guest)
*Price inclusive of 7% GST |
Suitable for 10 years old and above
Registration closing on Mon, 20 May 2019.
Tentative Itinerary
| Day |
Activity |
| Day 1 |
- Arrive in Taipei
- Flight arrival before 1pm
- Transfer to Lushan
- Meals: Dinner
|
| Day 2 |
- Transfer to trail head
- Trek to Mt. Hehuan Main Peak (3417m) → Mt. Shimen (3237m) → Mt. Hehuan East Peak (3421m) → back to trail head
- Transfer to Lushan
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
|
| Day 3 |
- Transfer to trail head
- Trek to Mt. Hehuan North Peak (3422m) → back to trail head
- Transfer to Taipei
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
|
| Day 4 |
- Depart Taipei
- Meals: Breakfast
|
Terms & Conditions
- Minimum 6 pax to commence. Participants who have signed up will be notified on the confirmation of the trip 3 weeks before departure date.
- Confirmed itinerary will be emailed to participants 1 week before the trip.
- Trip includes: return airport transfers in Taipei; all land transfers as in itinerary; meals as indicated in itinerary; twin/triple sharing accommodation; guided trek; national park fees and permit; Taiwan insurance on rescue fee by land transfer.
- Trip excludes: flights & taxes; visa fee (if any); single supplement; meals not indicated in the itinerary; all tipping; climbing certificate; personal porters; personal travel insurance; personal expenses; personal travel and trekking gear; emergency evacuation and medical expenses; compensation for damaged or loss of personal items.
- In the event that the trip is cancelled, participant will be duly refunded the registration fee. Kindly note that additional expenses incurred by the participant (e.g. flight and insurance expenses) will not be reimbursed.
- Programme subject to change without prior notice.
Sign up at http://mysafra.safra.sg or at any SAFRA customer service counter.
Surabaya, Indonesia: Trekking Mt. Bromo & Ijen Crater
Conquer Mt. Bromo, the most well-known active volcano in Indonesia. Mt. Bromo sits in the middle of the “Sea of Sand”. Ijen is known for its beautiful electric blue flames which is actually ignited sulphuric gas that burns up to 600 degrees Celsius. This is the largest blue flame area in the world with the flames reaching up to 5 metres high!
| Venue: |
Surabaya, Indonesia |
| Date: |
Mon - Thu, 24 – 27 Jun 2019 |
| Fees: |
$510 (SAFRA Adventure Club)
$530 (SAFRA Member)
$550 (Guest)
*Price inclusive of 7% GST |
Suitable for 15 years old and above
Registration closing on Mon, 3 Jun 2019.
Tentative Itinerary
| Day |
Activity |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Surabaya – Bromo
Upon your arrival in Surabaya Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Cemoro Lawang (4 hours). Enjoy the changing views from road to countryside with mountains, vegetable and fruit farms during the journey. Check in to the hotel and enjoy free time at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Café Lava Hotel or similar |
| Day 2 |
Bromo – Ijen
Morning call at 03:00 AM. Take a jeep to enjoy the beauty of nature and the splendid sunrise at Mt. Penanjakan. Proceed to Mt. Bromo crater through the shimmering sea of sand. Climb up 245 steps of stairs to reach the ridge of Bromo Caldera. After admiring the beautiful panorama, take the jeep back to the hotel for breakfast and freshen up. Check out and continue to Ijen area via Probolinggo by vehicle. Arrive Banyuwangi in the afternoon and proceed to Licin Village.
Accommodation: Ijen Cliff Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 3 |
Ijen – Surabaya
Wake up at 01:00 AM and depart for Mt. Ijen. Ijen Crater shows a special type of volcanic feature common to Indonesia, about 1km in diameter and 175m deep. The crater floor is covered completely by a warm lake, milky bluish green in colour, held back by a dam built many years ago by the Dutch, in order to keep the hot mineral, laden water from raining the crop lands below. At certain part in the crater, you will see the blue fire. Take a hike to the rim of the crater and enjoy the sunrise as the sun rays warm you up. Hike down the mountain and take the vehicle back to the hotel for breakfast. Take a nap until the official check out time and transfer to Surabaya Airport Hotel.
Accommodation: Ibis Budget Surabaya or similar
Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 4 |
Depart Surabaya
Free and easy until transfer to airport.
Meals: Breakfast |
Terms & Conditions
- Minimum 10 pax to commence. Participants who have signed up will be notified on the confirmation of the trip 3 weeks before departure date.
- Confirmed itinerary will be emailed to participants 1 week before the trip
- Trip includes: land transportation as according to programme; 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast (twin sharing); admission and park fees; service of an English-speaking guide; bottled water.
- Trip excludes: flights & taxes; service of airport porter which is chargeable; meals not mentioned in the itinerary; travel insurance; tipping for the guide and driver; anything not specified in the itinerary.
- In the event that the trip is cancelled, participant will be duly refunded the registration fee. Kindly note that additional expenses incurred by the participant (e.g. flight and insurance expenses) will not be reimbursed.
- Programme subject to change without prior notice.
Sign up at http://mysafra.safra.sg or at any SAFRA customer service counter.
Bintan, Indonesia: Hiking in Gunung Bintan
Come explore the little known Gunung Bintan of Bintan Island. Standing at 340 metres tall, this mountain is not widely explored, so you will get to see unique faunas!
| Venue: |
Bintan, Indonesia |
| Date: |
Sat, 6 Jul 2019 |
| Fees: |
$175 (SAFRA Adventure Club)
$190 (SAFRA Member)
$210 (Guest)
*Price inclusive of 7% GST |
Suitable for 15 years old and above
Registration closing on Sat, 15 Jun 2019.
Tentative Itinerary
| Day |
Activity |
| Day 1 |
Gather at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal at 7.00am for the ferry at 8.10am.
Upon arrival in Bintan, transfer straight to Gunung Bintan for the hike. During the trek, be amazed by the trees in the forest that grow 40 metres tall into the sky. Appreciate music of nature and interesting landscapes. Our guide will also share about the interesting facts and highlights of the surrounding flora and fauna. Be rewarded with magnificent 360 degree view when you reach the summit.
After the hike, enjoy a celebratory late seafood lunch at a local restaurant before washing up and spending some R&R time at a local town where you can buy some souvenirs or snacks.
Take the 8.15pm ferry back to Singapore, arriving Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal at 10.15 pm. |
Terms & Conditions
- Minimum 10 pax to commence. Participants who have signed up will be notified on the confirmation of the trip 3 weeks before departure date.
- Confirmed itinerary will be emailed to participants 1 week before the trip.
- Trip includes: return ferry tickets from Singapore to Bintan; ground transportation as per programme; local hiking guide and hike lead; shower facilities; seafood lunch; shopping at local market.
- Trip excludes: meals not mentioned in the itinerary; travel insurance; tourist visa for Indonesia (if required); anything not specified in the itinerary.
- In the event that the trip is cancelled, participant will be duly refunded the registration fee. Kindly note that additional expenses incurred by the participant (e.g. flight and insurance expenses) will not be reimbursed.
- Programme subject to change without prior notice.
Sign up at http://mysafra.safra.sg or at any SAFRA customer service counter.
Bali, Indonesia: Trekking Mt. Batur & Rafting at Ayung River
Paddle down the rapids of Ayung River – one of Bali’s spectacular rivers. Hike up Mt. Batur to witness the beautiful day break over Gunung Agung and explore the summit rim! Finally, end the day with some free & easy time at Kuta Beach.
| Venue: |
Bali, Indonesia |
| Date: |
Sun - Wed, 8 – 11 Sep 2019 |
| Fees: |
$435 (SAFRA Adventure Club)
$455 (SAFRA Member)
$485 (Guest)
*Price inclusive of 7% GST |
Suitable for 12 years old and above
Registration closing on Sat, 18 Aug 2019.
Tentative Itinerary
| Day |
Activity |
| Day 1 |
Meet at Ngurah Rai International Airport for transfer to UBUD Village. Free until dinner time. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Dinner |
| Day 2 |
After breakfast, transfer to the Put-In-Point for Rafting. Commence the standard commercial rafting procedures and raft 9km the wild water of Ayung River. End rafting, wash up and break for lunch. Afternoon transfer back to Batur with optional city tours. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch |
| Day 3 |
After breakfast, transfer to the National Park Gate. Guided trek to the Crater of the active Batur Volcano. End trek transfer to Kantamani for lunch. After lunch transfer to Kuta Beach to check into hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch |
| Day 4 |
Free and easy until transfer to airport
Meals: Breakfast |
Terms & Conditions
- Minimum 7 pax to commence. Participants who have signed up will be notified on the confirmation of the trip 3 weeks before departure date.
- Confirmed itinerary will be emailed to participants 1 week before the trip.
- Trip includes: arrival roundtrip airport transfer; 3 nights in local 2-star hotel (twin sharing); guide fees for trekking; complete rafting arrangement.
- Trip excludes: flights and taxes; travel insurances; what’s not provided in inclusions.
- In the event that the trip is cancelled, participant will be duly refunded the registration fee. Kindly note that additional expenses incurred by the participant (e.g. flight and insurance expenses) will not be reimbursed.
- Programme subject to change without prior notice.
Sign up at http://mysafra.safra.sg or at any SAFRA customer service counter.
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Hiking in Kulen Mountain
Be amazed by the diversity of Cambodia sceneries – forests, villages, waterfalls and many more! Hike through rural villages, witness several amazing sites and spend few nights at the local homestays for an extraordinary experience.
| Venue: |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
| Date: |
Mon - Fri, 25 – 29 Nov 2019 |
| Fees: |
$715 (SAFRA Adventure Club)
$735 (SAFRA Member)
$765 (Guest)
*Price inclusive of 7% GST |
Suitable for 15 years old and above
Registration closing on Mon, 4 Nov 2019.
Tentative Itinerary
| Day |
Activity |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Siem Reap
Transfer to hotel for check in and relax until dinner time at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Siem Reap Hotel
Meals: Dinner |
| Day 2 |
Siem Reap – Kulen Mountain – Preah Kral
Depart early with the Guide with a drive to the base of Kulen Mountain for the start of the trek. Take a hike through dense forest, passing the lingas carved into the rock and waterfalls. Enjoy the great view and a well-deserved lunch at a local village, before continuing to Sras Damrei and the Bat Cave. Return to Preah Kral village and enjoy an authentic local dinner.
Accommodation: Monastery (communal style)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking Distance: 25 KM. Terrain: generally flat. |
| Day 3 |
Preah Kral – Ta Penh Village
Say farewell to the monks and set off on a trek through the forest to a hidden temple. Continues hiking to reach tonight’s homestay at Ta Penh Village. The village has about 200 families, and the majority earns their living through agriculture. Stay with a local host family in their modest home with basic bathroom and toilet facilities. It’s a night of primal / basic stay experience.
Stay: Village Home Stay (communal stay)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking Distance: 15 KM. Terrain: generally flat with gentle undulating. |
| Day 4 |
Ta Penh Village – Preah Angthom Waterfall – Siem Reap
Walk through rice fields and forest to the mountaintop temple of Kra Hom. Proceed to see the reclining Buddha statue and admire the countryside below your feet. Arrive at Preah Angthom Waterfall where you will have lunch. Go for a swim or simply just relax. Transfer to Siem Reap. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous farewell dinner to celebrate your hike achievement.
Accommodation: Siem Reap Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking Distance: 19 KM. Terrain: generally flat with occasional undulating. |
| Day 5 |
Depart Siem Reap
Free and easy until transfer to airport.
Meals: Breakfast |
Terms & Conditions
- Minimum 10 pax to commence. Participants who have signed up will be notified on the confirmation of the trip 3 weeks before departure date.
- Confirmed itinerary will be emailed to participants 1 week before the trip.
- Trip includes: land transportation as according to programme; 2 nights stay in a 3-star hotel (twin sharing); 2 nights stay in a communal stay in a monastery and a home stay; 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners; admission and park fees; service of a English speaking guide and hike assistant; bottled water (500ml) per hiker per hiking day.
- Trip excludes: flights and taxes; meals not mentioned in the itinerary; tourist visa for entry into Cambodia (if required); travel insurances; tipping for the guide and driver; anything not specified in the itinerary.
- In the event that the trip is cancelled, participant will be duly refunded the registration fee. Kindly note that additional expenses incurred by the participant (e.g. flight and insurance expenses) will not be reimbursed.
- Programme subject to change without prior notice.
Sign up at http://mysafra.safra.sg or at any SAFRA customer service counter.
Krabi, Thailand: Kayaking Expedition
Thailand is one of the best places for kayak touring. This trip will take you from the westernised streets of Ao Nang, to deserted islands, amazing limestone landscape, canyons, hidden caves, hidden lagoons and much more! The paddling distance averages from 5 to 15km per day.
| Venue: |
Krabi, Thailand |
| Date: |
Sun - Thu, 1 – 5 Dec 2019 |
| Fees: |
$780 (SAFRA Adventure Club)
$800 (SAFRA Member)
$830 (Guest)
*Price inclusive of 7% GST |
Suitable for 6 years old and above
Registration closing on Sun, 10 Nov2019.
Tentative Itinerary
| Day |
Activity |
| Day 1 |
- Arrive in Krabi
- Shopping and prep for expedition
- Accommodation: Resort
- Meals: Dinner
|
| Day 2 |
- Canyon/Mangrove River Kayaking
- Night Market
- Accommodation: Resort
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
|
| Day 3 |
- Hong Archipelago Islands Hopping
- Accommodation: Wilderness Camping
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
|
| Day 4 |
- Northern Islands Caves & Sinkholes
- Accommodation: Resort
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
|
| Day 5 |
- Depart Krabi
- Meals: Breakfast
|
Terms & Conditions
- Minimum 12 pax to commence. Participants who have signed up will be notified on the confirmation of the trip 3 weeks before departure date.
- Confirmed itinerary will be emailed to participants 1 week before the trip.
- Trip includes: all kayak equipment, guides, national park fees, all land and sea transport costs, safety boat, water, all meals except 2 and all accommodations.
- Trip excludes: flights & taxes; travel insurance.
- In the event that the trip is cancelled, participant will be duly refunded the registration fee. Kindly note that additional expenses incurred by the participant (e.g. flight and insurance expenses) will not be reimbursed.
- Programme subject to change without prior notice.
Sign up at http://mysafra.safra.sg or at any SAFRA customer service counter.
For more information, please contact Jia Zhen at cjiazhen@safra.sg or call 6852 8235 (Mon - Fri, 9am - 6.30pm).
