Highlands of Malaysia

Cameron Highlands, Ipoh Limestone Cliffs, Penang Hill

Return Flights | Van | Walks | Culinary Experiences | Relaxation | ADVENTURE TRIP of a Lifetime

“From Misty Peaks To Island Heights – Cameron Highlands, Ipoh, and Penang Hill, Where The Mountains Always Call.”

Tour Pricing and Details

• 6 Days/ 5 Nights
• 4 Star Hotel Twin Share
• Single Supplement Room + $400
• Peak Season and Holiday Surcharge + $200
• Full Board Flights, Travel, Transport, Breakfast Only Meals, Off The Beaten Adventures*
• For All Ages, Seniors and Children Friendly

Tour Itinerary Summary

• Day 1: Cameron Highlands
• Day 2: Cameron Highlands
• Day 3: Ipoh
• Day 4: Penang
• Day 5: Penang
• Day 6: Flight from Penang to Singapore

 

 

Small Group Tours

• Group of 10: $1600 nett/ person
• Transportation: 12-seater Toyota HiAce high roof van with driver
• Minimum group size: 6 persons

Large Group Tours

• Group of 40: $1200 nett/ per person
• Transportation: 40-seater bus with driver
• Minimum group size: 20 persons

Service Inclusions

• Round-trip budget flight from Singapore to Ipoh and Penang to Singapore via Air Asia, Scoot or similar (weight limit 10 kilograms carry-on only, no check-in luggage.
• *Optional additional check-in luggage can be pre-purchased on the return flight from Penang to Singapore
• Transportation via van, jeep or bus with driver for adventure activities.
• Accommodation for 5 nights in 4 star hotel twin-share rooms
• Meals: Breakfast Only, Lunch and Dinner on your own
• Welcome and send-off by a MAT Singapore tour leader
• Services of an English-speaking tour guide accompanying adventure activities
• Provision of daily water bottles
• Entry tickets to tourist attractions and national parks
• ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, S please see itinerary

Service Exclusions

• Personal travel insurance (mandatory with proof)
• Excess baggage charges
• Driver and tour guide tips ($5 Singapore dollars per person per day)
• Medication, health-related problems, evacuation and rescue in emergencies
• Laundry, beverages, phone calls, or other personal expenses
• Extra expenses due to lost or delayed luggage, theft or loss of personal belongings or documents, acts of nature, natural disasters, weather conditions or unforeseen events etc.
• Anything not mentioned above

Customized Tours

For customized tours catering to solo travellers, couples, families, friends, school groups, interest groups, or corporate groups with your preferred travel duration and date of travel, please email us for a personalized quotation. Feel free to contact us via email or WhatsApp +65 90094494 for details on available dates and pricing information.

Looking for a Tour Guide/ Driver

Looking for an experienced and dedicated tour guide or driver for tours in Malaysia? Mountain Adventure Travels provides reliable, professional tour guides and drivers for both walking tours and scenic road journeys across Malaysia breathtaking landscapes. Their Singapore Malaysia team is known for delivering safe, insightful, and engaging experiences tailored to solo travelers and groups, ensuring every adventure is unforgettable. The Singapore based company has also built a strong reputation for repeat tour guides in Malaysia consistently praised for expertise and thorough care on each trip. With every Malaysia tour, travelers benefit from exceptional local knowledge and seamless organization.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: Flight Singapore to Ipoh

Departure: Singapore Changi Airport
Arrival: Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh, Malaysia

Airport pick-up by Mountain Adventure Travel Representative and road trip adventure to Cameron Highlands

Check into your accommodation and immerse yourself into the fresh mountain air of the highlands

FREE AND EASY, explore the town on your own

Driving time: ~2 hours, Distance: 100 km
Height: 1,440 meters (4,720 feet)

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner On Your Own

Hotel: Zenith Hotel Cameron, Copthorne Cameron Highlands, Strawberry Park Resort or similar.

DAY 2: Full Day Cameron Highland Tour

MORNING

Join a guided Jeep Tour to the Mossy Forest

Travel by 4WD to the mystical Mossy Forest near Gunung Brinchang. Walk the boardwalk above the cloud-forest floor, surrounded by ancient, moss-draped trees. Look for rare flora like pitcher plants and orchids, and take in stunning mountain views from the boardwalk and summit.

AFTERNOON

Walk among lush tea fields and learn about tea production on a factory tour. Enjoy panoramic mountain views and have a fresh cup of tea at the hilltop cafe. Snap photos and browse for tea-themed souvenirs. Head to a second tea estate if desired, like the Bharat Tea Plantation or Cameron Valley Tea House, for different scenery and tastings.

Stop at Mount Brinchang Viewpoint reaching 2,032 meters (6,666 feet). The Mossy Forest in Cameron Highlands is a mystical, cloud-shrouded rainforest perched high near Gunung Brinchang, Malaysia’s second-highest peak. Visitors stepping into the forest are greeted by dense greenery, gnarled trees, twisting vines, and carpets of moss that blanket every surface. The cool, misty air, ancient trees, and fairytale landscape make it a dream destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers alike. This ancient montane cloud forest is home to rare plants, orchids, ferns, pitcher plants, and fascinating wildlife—making it a vital ecosystem teeming with biodiversity.

Visit a local market (such as Kea Farm Market) for fresh strawberries, vegetables, or souvenirs.

Optional: Brief stop at a Butterfly Garden or Strawberry Farm for family-friendly activities.

Return to Tanah Rata for a late lunch or snack at a local cafe. Stroll along Tanah Rata’s quaint streets, or visit a site like the Time Tunnel Museum if time allows. Wind down your day with tea and scones in one of the colonial-style cafes or relax at your accommodation, reflecting on the mountain scenery.

This itinerary gives a mix of nature, local culture, and iconic mountain views—a perfect day in Cameron Highlands.

Driving time: ~3 hours, Distance: 30 km
Height: 1,440 meters (4,720 feet)

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner On Your Own

Hotel: Zenith Hotel Cameron, Copthorne Cameron Highlands, Strawberry Park Resort or similar

DAY 3: Drive from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh

Departure: 10.00am from hotel

Immerse yourself into the historic town of Ipoh

FREE AND EASY, explore the town on your own

Driving time: ~2 hours, Distance: 100 km

Ipoh Cultural Experiences

Explore Perak Cave Temple and other limestone cave temples like Sam Poh Tong and Kek Lok Tong, showcasing spiritual art and natural beauty within limestone hills.

Visit the Han Chin Pet Soo Museum, a restored Hakka clan house revealing the lives and history of tin miners and local Chinese communities. Walk the Ipoh Heritage Trail to admire colonial-era architecture, historic landmarks like the Ipoh Railway Station, Birch Memorial Clock Tower, and vibrant street art on Concubine Lane.

Discover Ho Yan Hor Museum, highlighting the history of a famous local Chinese herbal tea brand and its social impact. Enjoy the Ipoh Mural Art Trail, featuring colorful murals that depict local stories, culture, and everyday life. Experience local cultural roots through guided tours at the Han Chin Pet Soo Museum and interactive heritage sites.

Ipoh Culinary Experiences

Sip on Ipoh white coffee, a local specialty served in traditional kopitiams (coffee shops) such as Old Town White Coffee. Savor dim sum and local breakfast in classic eateries around the Old Town. Taste traditional Malaysian Chinese dishes, including dishes featuring fresh farm produce and local flavors. Sample Ipoh’s famous snacks like tau fu fah (tofu pudding) and other street food delights in local markets.

This itinerary blends nature, history, and culinary delights for a memorable day in Ipoh’s limestone mountain setting.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner On Your Own

Hotel: WEIL Hotel, Hotel Excelsior, Travelodge Ipoh, M Boutique Hotel or similar

DAY 4: Drive from Ipoh to Penang

Departure: 10.00am from hotel

Immerse yourself into the burstling metropolis of Penang

FREE AND EASY, explore the town on your own

Driving time: ~2 hours, Distance: 150 km

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner On Your Own

Hotel: The Palm Suite at Lava Mansion, Amari SPICE Penang, Gurney Bay Hotel or similar.

DAY 5: Full Day Penang Tour

Experience breathtaking views at Penang Hill, which boasts six distinct peaks, with the highest soaring to 833 meters (2,732 ft) above sea level. Hop aboard the historic Penang Hill Funicular Railway—Southeast Asia’s first and longest funicular train—whisking visitors from the base to the summit in just minutes while tracing over a century of engineering marvel. Take in a sweeping 180° panorama of George Town from the spectacular SkyWalk and SkyDeck, all while enjoying the cool, refreshing breezes that make Penang Hill a perfect spot for sightseeing and relaxation.

Penang Cultural Experiences

Visit the Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Khoo Kongsi Clan House to explore the rich heritage of the Peranakan & Chinese communities through architecture and artifacts.

Wander through George Town’s UNESCO-listed streets to absorb its rich multicultural history via colonial buildings, temples, street art, and heritage museums. Explore interactive and unique museums like the Wonderfood Museum that highlight Penang’s vibrant culinary culture and history. Admire religious diversity with temples like Kek Lok Si Temple, one of Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temples. Attend cultural festivals or visit cultural hubs showcasing Penang’s mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and colonial traditions.

Penang Culinary Experiences

Enjoy authentic Penang street food at hawker centers and night markets, including must-tries like Char Kway Teow, Asam Laksa, Hokkien Mee, and Penang Rojak. Experience food at iconic spots like Gurney Drive Hawker Centre, offering a wide range of local delicacies in a lively atmosphere.

Taste Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine which combines Chinese and Malay flavors, widely available in many heritage cafes and restaurants. Try local fruit, teas, and snacks found in markets and local eateries, providing a perfect complement to cultural explorations.

These points highlight the rich heritage and vibrant food culture unique to both Ipoh and Penang, making them fascinating destinations for cultural and culinary tourism.

Driving time: ~2 hours, Distance: 50 km

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner On Your Own

Hotel: The Palm Suite at Lava Mansion, Amari SPICE Penang, Gurney Bay Hotel or similar

DAY 6: Penang to Singapore

Departure: Penang International Airport, Malaysia
Arrival: Singapore Changi Airport

Morning free and easy till departure to airport

Driving time: ~1 hour, Distance: 27 km (16 miles)

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner On Your Own.

DISCLAIMER & ITINERARY CHANGE NOTICE

At Mountain Adventure Travels, your safety is always our number one priority. We design each journey with care, but when traveling through mountain and remote regions (such as Pakistan, India, Nepal, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia and beyond), nature and local conditions can sometimes take us by surprise.

Events like heavy rain, snow, floods, landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), damaged roads, protests, or even flight cancellations may require last‑minute adjustments. In such cases, our expert guides will do their best to provide safe and enjoyable alternatives—whether that means rerouting, rescheduling, or modifying activities.
We kindly ask all guests to remain flexible and understand that these changes are beyond our control. Any additional costs (e.g. hotels, transport, or flight rebooking) are the traveler’s responsibility, and no refunds are possible for missed services. To travel with peace of mind, we strongly recommend comprehensive insurance that covers delays, cancellations, and natural events.

Thank You For Embarking On An Unforgettable Journey To The Highlands of Malaysia With Mountain Adventure Travels.

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