If you’re the sort who carries your own Tupperware everywhere and recycles your trash, then eco-resorts might already be on your radar when travelling. Such places offer the chance to get away from the city, be close to Mother Nature, and take part in activities that are generally regarded as more environmentally friendly.
One such place located just across the JB checkpoint is Sinar Eco Resort. Here, you’ll get to enjoy farm-to-table dining, meet farm animals, and even hop on a river cruise to learn more about your surroundings.
The resort is nestled in the heart of an oil palm plantation.
Image credit: Sinar Eco Resort
For those driving to JB, Sinar Eco Resort is about an hour away from Tuas Second Link, traffic notwithstanding.
If you’re taking public transport to JB, you can opt to be picked up from certain malls in JB such as AEON Mall Bukit Indah and Johor Bahru City Square for S$150. Given its remote location, there’s even a service to pick you up from your home in Singapore for S$180 to save you the hassle of making the journey yourself.
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Those looking just to make a day trip can gain admission to the resort from 9am-6pm daily for RM40/adult (~S$11.53) and RM30/child (~S$8.65). The price includes animal feeding at the farm, a tractor tour, and use of the swimming pool.
From animal feeding to cow milking, the resort offers a variety of sessions to interact with its 100 feathery, furry, and scaly residents.
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Starting from RM15 (~S$4.29), a wide variety of other activities are also available for both day-trippers and those intending to stay the night.
Image adapted from: @boon.fivewind via Instagram, Sinar Eco Resort
These include horse riding lessons to cater to your equestrian dreams, eco rafting, and KTV in their lounge.
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If you crave something with a little more horsepower, you can quench your need for speed on their ATVs and buggies as you race around the dirt track. Do note that drivers need to be at least 16 years old in order to operate the ATVs and buggies.
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Archery is also available for those who’d like to try nailing bullseyes.
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For those wanting a little more peace and serenity, kayaking is a great option, where you can slowly clear your head as you row your boat gently down the stream. Twin kayaks are also available, should you want some company.
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If today’s not arms day, you can hop aboard the river cruise and gaze upon the rich biodiversity of the area. Night cruises are available too, should you want to relax under the thousand stars. If you’re lucky, you can even spot an elusive firefly or two.
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Given the wide range of activities available, it’s possible you’d want to stick around for more than a day. Before you reach for your sleeping bags and wonder where you can set up camp for the night, relax; the resort offers accommodation where you can recharge your batteries after a long, action-packed day.
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Repurposed from retired shipping containers, the Luxury Container Room comfortably sleeps 2. Each of the 8 units boasts views of the surrounding greenery, thanks to their large windows. They also come with creature comforts such as queen-size beds, hot showers, and air conditioning.
Furthermore, each room booking is inclusive of 4 meals per person – tea and dinner, plus breakfast and lunch the next day.
As practitioners of the farm-to-table concept, the resort serves vegetables that are grown organically using hydroponics.
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Whether it’s a hearty breakfast to start the day right or a midday pitstop to fuel up for your afternoon adventures, the cafeteria is the go-to place for your meals. With its expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, coupled with the wide variety of cuisines available, you can be sure to make your friends drool as you take those perfect #foodporn shots for the ‘Gram.
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As night falls and temperatures drop, chill out and watch charcoal embers rise to the heavens as the staff whip up barbecue delights, such as chicken wings, satay, and sausages.
With its lush, verdant greenery, wide range of activities, and cushy accommodations, Sinar Eco Resort can easily give other, more well-appointed resorts a run for their money, all while staying environmentally friendly.
What’s more, they are currently running a promotion, with prices for a 2D1N package starting at RM250 (~S$72).
Cover image adapted from: Sinar Eco Resort
Last updated 14th November 2023.
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