Malaysia · Jungle Expedition

3-Day Penang to Kuala Lumpur Tour with Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara

3 Days Round trip from 39000 Cameron Highlands Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the vast tea plantations of Cameron Highlands and enjoy photo opportunities over the rolling hills
  • 02 Encounter an ethnic aborigine village in Taman Negara and gain insight into their lifestyle
  • 03 Watch fire-making and blowpipe demonstrations by the natives
  • 04 Explore Taman Negara with a special Nature Guide in the jungle
  • 05 Join a night jungle walk to spot smaller animals such as civet cats, slow loris, snakes, spiders, and scorpions
  • 06 Bonus stop at Orangutan Island, subject to availability

This interesting tour covers major tourist destinations in Malaysia and is easily accessible by road. Experience the vast tea plantations of Cameron Highlands, the virgin rainforest of Taman Negara, and aborigine villages scattered through the park, with insight into their lifestyle. It also includes cultural and city highlights such as Batu Caves and Kuala Lumpur's colonial landmarks.

At 7 pm, join your Nature Guide for a night jungle walk to spot smaller animals such as civet cats, slow loris, snakes, spiders, and scorpions, and watch nocturnal animals come to the salt lick.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara, Batu Caves
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Penang to Cameron Highlands Tea Country

  1. At 8 am, meet and greet at your Penang hotel lobby before departing for Cameron Highlands, a hill resort known for its large tea plantations, farmlands, and scattered aborigine colonies.

  2. Enjoy a bonus stop at Orangutan Island, subject to availability.

  3. In Cameron Highlands, sip tea while seated at an elevated tea cafe and watch the rolling hills below, with plenty of opportunities for photos.

  4. Visit the vegetable market to see the various vegetables, fruits, and flowers grown in the Cameron Highlands.

  5. Continue to a flower market and a cactus garden to see the various plants grown in Cameron Highlands.

2
Day 02

Cameron Highlands to Taman Negara Rainforest Adventure

  • At 7 am, depart for Taman Negara. On arrival, your Nature Guide will take you on a trekking spree to reach the viewpoint for a stunning view of Gunung Tahan, Malaysia's highest mountain.

  • Catch a boat for rapids shooting as the boatman negotiates the gushing waters on the way to an aborigine village.

  • Watch fire-making and blowpipe demonstrations done the native way.

  • Your Nature Guide will share facts and taboos of Taman Negara.

  • You can interact with the natives through the Nature Guide.

  • Trek to a mesmerizing rainforest waterfall for a cool dip, a therapeutic stress reliever.

  • At 7 pm, join your Nature Guide for a night jungle walk to spot smaller animals such as civet cats, slow loris, snakes, spiders, and scorpions, and watch nocturnal animals come to the salt lick.

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Day 03

Taman Negara to Kuala Lumpur via Batu Caves

At 8 am, depart for Kuala Lumpur with a bonus stop at the iconic Batu Caves. Climb 272 steps into the temple of a Hindu deity honored during festivals. Ladies should have their knees and shoulders covered. Then drive to Independence Square, a UNESCO Heritage site. See colonial buildings such as the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, St Mary's Church, Jamek Mosque, the Old Railway Station, and the National Mosque. Continue with a drive through Little India and Chinatown. End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 39000 Cameron Highlands 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return transfers with complimentary pick-up from hotels

  • Boat ride

  • Jungle trekking

  • Waterfall dipping

  • Aborigine village visit

  • Fire-making and blowpipe demonstration

  • Taman Negara Nature Guide services

  • Chauffeur-guide services

What's Not Included

  • Alcohol

  • Hotels and meals

What to bring

  • Good walking shoes

  • Insect repellant

  • Changing clothes

  • Torch light with extra batteries

Know before you go

  • Bring identification papers; a copy will do.

  • Carry some spare cash for purchases.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
All hotel lobbies
Tour start
39000 Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in 39000 Cameron Highlands.

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