5 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia Worth Booking

1.Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 395 reviews · 15 hours · from $177Our pick

Spend 15 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara for a guided Teresek Hill trek, local lunch, Tembeling River rapid shooting, and a visit to a Bateq Orang Asli village. Guides such as Mushroom and Kopi bring the forest to life. Expect humidity, stairs, a long drive, and a soaking boat ride.

“Overall the trip was very enjoyable and kopi our guide very good. The trip transfer from the hotel was dreadful. Kambeterom the driver nearly went off the road several times”

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2.Magical River Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $117Top rated

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 6am with guide Chen for a full-day Malaysian rainforest trek. Walk rivers and bamboo thickets, swim at a multi-tiered waterfall, eat a picnic lunch, shower at a B&B, and finish with an early Chinese dinner. Moderate fitness is needed.

“The most amazing and memorable day! This tour will be a highlight of our trip in Malaysia. Chen is an excellent guide, his knowledge and care for the jungle was amazing! The waterfall was absolutely stunning after the hike. You do need to be Read more”

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3.Bohey 3 Islands Hike, Snorkel/Dive Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · 7 hours - 450 minutes · from $58Best value

From Semporna, cruise to Tun Sakaran Marine Park for the 600-meter Bohey Dulang hike, two snorkel or beginner scuba stops, and lunch on a quiet island. Guides speak Chinese, English, and Malay. Bring cash for park fees, sturdy shoes, and a waterproof bag.

“we had an amazing day island hopping and diving!! the guides were very attentive, fun, and helpful every step of the way. Din was a great dive master who is wonderful with first time divers. would highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Dragonback Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $77

Join Ben Cheah for an early morning Dragonback Trek from Kuala Lumpur. A small group of up to six hikes for 2.5 to 3 hours through local jungle to a ridge with KL views on one side and forest on the other, followed by brunch and a ride back.

“Our family (with 8 and 10yo kids) had a wonderful time hiking Dragon Back with Ben! Ben was quick to pick up on our interests and abilities, adjusting and tailoring the experience for us. We had good conversations, and he shared insights iRead more”

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5.Tambunan: Rafflesia Flower Trekking with Rustic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Travel from Kota Kinabalu with guides such as Jacob or Vanessa to search for a blooming Rafflesia in Tambunan. Expect a seasonal jungle walk, flower briefing, photography, private transport, and a rustic riverside lunch. Blooming conditions can change, so the trek route may vary.

“Our Rafflesia tour was an unforgettable experience thanks to our guide, Jacob. Although we booked the tour at the last minute, the tour company kindly accommodated us and kept us updated via WhatsApp about the Rafflesia blooming status, which made us feel well prepared and reassured. Thanks to their support, we were fortunate enough to see four Rafflesia flowers in bloom. Despite the rain, Jacob accompanied us into the mountains and made us feel safe and confident throughout the trek. Jacob speaks excellent English and has deep knowledge of Tambunan and the Rafflesia. His engaging conversation made the drive feel very short, and his careful driving allowed us to relax…”

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