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Eco-Journey (Sepetang)

About Eco-journey (Sepetang)”

In 2026, NSS is launching Eco-Journeys to Kuala Sepetang (West Malaysia) for both the public and educators. Each trip is tailored to its audience and includes:

  • Visits and guided walks to nature areas
  • Interactions with local conservation champions
  • Boat rides to see mangroves and fireflies
  • Ni Siap dyeing experience
  • Chanced wildlife encounters
  • Simple facilitated workshops and reflections

By harnessing NSS’ partnerships with regional communities and NGOs, Eco-Journeys offer a thoughtful and transformative experience that deepens environmental understanding, fosters meaningful connections, and strengthens participants’ sense of stewardship towards our natural environment.

3a) Kiln
6a) Ni Siap

What can you expect?

  1. Learn about sustainable silviculture where mangroves and community coexisted for more than 100 years

  2. Witness high-quality, traditional charcoal-making and efforts to keep this trade alive

  3. Get hands-on with Ni Siap natural dyeing, an alternative livelihood for the future

  4. Marvel at the amassing of fireflies during a boat tour into the mangroves

  5. Explore a century-old inland forest and understand forest restoration

  6. Collaborate with passionate peers through workshops, sharings and reflections

Who It’s For & What You’ll Gain

Eco-Journeys are designed for educators and the public, with programmes tailored to each audience as follows:

Public Professional Development
• Witness community stewardship in action and understand how nature, communities and livelihoods are interconnected.

• Deepen personal understanding of environmental education and sustainability through hands-on experiences and reflection.

• Strengthen appreciation of and commitment to nature with opportunities to give back. 		• Professional development in environmental education and sustainability through understanding of conservation issues, hands-on experiences and guided workshops.

• Witness community stewardship in action and understand how nature, communities and livelihoods are interconnected.

• Translate insights and learning gained to enhance programmes and workplace culture in Singapore.
What makes each Eco-Journey unique?
Public Professional Development
Target Audience General public and individuals interested in learning and experiencing conservation Civil servants, educators, and other professionals seeking structured development
Programme Structure More exploratory in nature, with more briefings and reflections Focus on facilitated workshops for deeper learning and guided development.
Flexibility Beyond the Eco-Journey, participants may choose to extend their travels; Trip leaders will meet participants in the hotel for the first night. All participants will arrive and depart as a group; Trip leaders will meet all participants at Singapore Changi Airport.
Costs Excludes international flights, airport transfers and travel insurance All-inclusive costing with international flights, airport transfers, travel insurance

Upcoming Eco-Journeys (Sepetang)

Mark your calendars!

 

Registration open:

Trip 1 (Public): 25-29 Apr 2026 (Sat-Wed)

Trip 2 (Educators): 20-24 Jun 2026 (Sat-Wed)


Registration coming soon:

Trip 3 (Public): 18-22 Jul 2026 (Sat-Wed)

Registration Details for Trip 1 (Public) 👥

Dates:  25-29 Apr 2026 (Sat-Wed)

 

Capacity: 12-16 pax

For Public, with priority for NSS members


Inclusions:

  1. Transportation within the Eco-Journey (from KL to Sepetang to Ipoh)
  2. Tour and activity fees
  3. Facilitated workshops
  4. Food as indicated (drinks excluded)
  5. Accommodation (twin-sharing; single room subject to supplement and availability)

Cost: $1400

Please note: 5% discount for pairs who sign-up and share the same room during the Eco-Journey

 

Exclusions:

  1. International flights (Eco-Journey starts in Kuala Lumpur and ends in Ipoh)
  2. Insurances
  3. Vaccinations and medication
  4. Personal expenses (drinks, shopping, etc.)
  5. Visa (if applicable)
  6. Others not specified in inclusions
Broad Itinerary (subjected to changes)
AM PM Evening
Day 1
🏨 KL Hotel		 Check-in to KL hotel (booked) 🧊 (4pm)
Intro workshop 🧑‍🏫		 Dinner (self-arrange)
Day 2
🍽️ B, L, D
🏡 Homestay		 Forest Restoration: Forest Research Institute Malaysia 🌳 🚐 to Sepetang Check-in to homestay (with aircon and hot showers)
Day 3
🍽️ B, L, D
🏡 Homestay		 Silviculture: Mangrove education ctr & boardwalk 🌳 Traditional Charcoal making: Charcoal kiln 🪵 Firefly boat tour 🚤
Day 4
🍽️ B, L, D
🏨 Ipoh Hotel		 Alternative Livelihood: Ni Siap dyeing 🙌 Community Visit 🚐 to Ipoh Check-in to Ipoh hotel (booked)
Day 5
🍽️ B		 Closing workshop 🧑‍🏫

Please note:

 
  • Basic level of fitness (e.g. able to walk for an hour, climbing one fleet of steps)
  • Outdoor activities are dependent on weather and tide, and may be cancelled if conditions are unsuitable
  • Meals can be requested to be vegetarian and pork-free, but restaurants are not vegetarian or Halal-certified

Register Now!

 

Sign up via this form by 27 Mar 2026 (Fri) for Trip 1 (Public).

Registration Details for Trip 2 (Professional Development) 🏫

Dates:  20-24 Jun 2026 (Sat-Wed)

 

Capacity: 8-12 pax

 

Inclusions:

  1. International flights (Sin to KL; Ipoh to Sin)
  2. Travel Insurance (basic)
  3. Transportation within the Eco-Journey (from KL to Sepetang to Ipoh)
  4. Tour and activity fees
  5. Facilitated workshops
  6. Food as indicated (drinks excluded)
  7. Accommodation (twin-sharing; single room subjected to supplement and availability)

Cost: $2100

Should you be a teacher, this programme is eligible for MOE PD and school operating funds.

 

Exclusions:

  1. Vaccinations and medication
  2. Personal Expenses (drinks, shopping, etc.)
  3. Visa (if Applicable)
  4. Others not specified in inclusions
Broad Itinerary (subjected to changes)
Day AM PM Evening
Day 1
🏨 KL Hotel		 ✈️ Fly to KL
Check-in to KL hotel
Intro workshop 🗪 		Dinner (self-arranged)
Day 2
🍽️ B, L, D
🏡 Guesthouse		 Forest Restoration:
Forest Research Institute Malaysia 🌳 		🚐 To Sepetang
Check-in to Guesthouse 		Workshop 🗪
Firefly boat tour 🚤
Day 3
🍽️ B, L, D
🏡 Guesthouse		 Silviculture:
Mangrove education ctr & boardwalk 🌿 		Traditional Charcoal making:
Charcoal kiln 🧱 		Workshop 🗪
Day 4
🍽️ B, L, D
🏨 Ipoh Hotel		 Alternative Livelihood:
Ni Siap dyeing 🙌 		Workshop 🗪
🚐 To Ipoh 		Check-in to Ipoh hotel
Day 5
🍽️ B		 Closing workshop 🗪 Lunch (self-arranged)
✈️ Fly home SG

Please note:

 
  • Basic level of fitness (e.g. able to walk for an hour, climbing one fleet of steps)
  • Outdoor activities are dependent on weather and tide, and may be cancelled if conditions are unsuitable
  • Meals can be requested to be vegetarian and pork-free, but restaurants are not vegetarian or Halal-certified

Register Now!

 

Sign up via this form by 18 April 2026 (Fri) for Trip 2 (Professional Development).

Adventure with Purpose

Discover conservation beyond borders with Eco-Journeys.


For upcoming journeys and enquiries, contact [email protected]