11 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia, Prices Included

1.Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

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

Review of the Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara day tour, with rainforest hiking, Orang Asli culture, lunch, river rapids, costs, and practical tips.

“Amazing experience! I recommend it to everyone that wants to do some outside adventure and likes to be in the nature. It was a sweaty and very hard trekking experience but absolutely worth it. We hade the pleasure of having Mushroom as our guide and he was amazing! Very kind fun and knowledgeable. 10/10”

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2.Magical River Trek

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

Trek Malaysia’s rainforest, swim beneath a tiered waterfall, enjoy local meals, and return to Kuala Lumpur after a full day outdoors.

“What a wonderful day we spent with Chen! It was all so perfectly planned, starting with a prompt pick-up from the hotel and then on for a typical Malaysian breakfast, which was so authentic and delicious. The jungle trek itself was a beautiful 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 $58

Hike Bohey Dulang, snorkel around Mantabuan and Sibuan, and enjoy lunch on a seven-hour island tour from Semporna.

“Genuinely a great experience today, staff were incredibly friendly navigating the group both in English and Mandarin. Left the dock promptly beating the crowds to all three islands making it feel like we had the islands to ourselves. Spent the perfect amount of time at each stop and beautiful stops for snorkelling. For those not so comfortable with snorkelling/swimming the guides were excellent in supporting in the water with life jackets and safety rings to support. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone that is looking for adventure!!”

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4.Dragonback Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $77

Trek Dragonback near Kuala Lumpur for jungle trails, city views, a small group, private pickup, brunch, and a friendly guide.

“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

Trek to Sabah’s rare Rafflesia, enjoy a riverside lunch, and ride from Kota Kinabalu with a private English-speaking guide.

“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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6.Langkawi Rainforest Jungle Trekking Tour with Private Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $115

Explore Langkawi’s rainforest at dawn or dusk with a local guide, private transfers, plant knowledge, tea, snacks, and a true jungle trek.

“Was Charged 2200 Ringgit for 4 people while this was available at 600 Ringgits with local operators. Additionally the local operators provide food and are timely, which was not the case with services here; The proposed rain forest tour turned out to be a scam as well as were taken for 2 hours around an estate by the highway.”

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7.Sadir Village Waterfall Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 8 hours · from $154

Trek Sarawak rainforest, cook Bidayuh food, swim at a waterfall, and enjoy lunch near Sadir Village on this active Kuching day tour.

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8.Mulu Headhunter’s Trail – 3 Days Trekking & Cultural Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $394

Trek through Gunung Mulu, visit Clearwater and Wind caves, paddle upriver, and sleep at an Iban longhouse on this demanding 3-day route.

“Much more strenuous than I thought! 11km of hiking on flat ground?! No problem, I thought. Heat, slippery ground, leeches and obstacles such as fallen trees make these 11km a challenge. Never before did 1000m seem so far! The last kilometer Read more”

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9.Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Nature Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $53Best value

Escape Kuala Lumpur for a guided FRIM forest trek through tree arboretums, tropical trails, and optional canopy walking.

“It’s a nice getaway from the bustling activity of Kuala Lumpur! Situated in Kepong, the institute is a green lung and full of interesting plants in a man made jungle that was started almost 100 years ago!”

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10.FRIM Nature Trekking Tour with Batu Caves, Batik & Pewter Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $121

Explore FRIM rainforest, Batu Caves, batik, and Royal Selangor pewter on a private six-hour Kuala Lumpur tour with lunch.

“Excellent tour and very knowledgeable driver/guide as well as rain forest expert. So much valuable and very interesting information shared. Highly recommend this tour as a half day activity when in KL.”

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11.Rafflesia Trek Seekers at Perak (from KL)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $130

Trek from Kuala Lumpur to see rare Rafflesia flowers near Gopeng, with Semai guides, steep jungle trails, meals, and hotel transfers.

“This is definitely one of the most difficult hikes that we have ever been on but it was well worth it to see the rafflesia flower. The guides were wonderful and did their best to make sure that we were safe the entire time and made us feel very welcome.”

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