The 6 Best Hiking & Trekking in Malaysia

1.Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

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

A 15-hour Taman Negara day trip from Kuala Lumpur, with rainforest hikes, Orang Asli village time, and Tembeling River rapids shooting.

“This trip is one of the reasons why I wanted to visit Malaisia in the first place. What a better experience than a tour inside the most ancient jungle on earth? Both our driver and our guide were amazing and very informative. I highly recommend this activity. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes!”

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2.Magical River Trek

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

Small-group rainforest hike in Malaysia with waterfall swimming, picnic lunch, and authentic breakfast and Chinese dinner.

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

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

Bohey 3 Islands from Semporna: a 600m hike to Bohey Dulang views, swim stops for snorkeling or DSD scuba, and lunch for about 7 hours.

“The mountain and the view absolutely breathtaking. Going up to the top was tiring but it’s worth it. The guys and really nice even tho they didn’t speak English except for a few words so the communication was really low. A part from that the second island was beautiful and the snorkeling point amazing. The best I had so far in Semporna”

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4.Langkawi SkyTrail Hiking and Cable Car Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · from $65

Hike Langkawi SkyTrail to Mount Matchinchang, then ride the SkyCab and SkyBridge with express access plus SkyDome and 3D art.

“Ali was a great tour guide, friendly and informative. The hike wasn’t rushed at all and the views were incredible. I was the only person on the tour so I certainly felt I got value for money!”

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5.Top of the World – Sunrise Leisure Hike St. Veronica Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $95

A 4-hour sunrise hike to St. Veronica’s Hill from Kota Kinabalu, with pickup, an English guide, breakfast, and big Mount Kinabalu views.

“Kota Kinabalu and Mount Kinabalu are amazing places. Amazing Borneo was also incredible! Five-star hospitality. Louisa, Emily, and all the staff were really friendly. They helped us a lot and provided everything we needed. I highly recommend Amazing Borneo's service!”

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6.2-Night Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge Hiking and Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $1,638

2 nights in Danum Valley rainforest lodge with guided hikes, a 300m canopy walk, and open-top night safaris for wildlife watching.

“I recently had the honor of staying at the Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge and I can honestly say it was everything one could wish for in an ecological wonderland. From beautiful, comfortable rooms, to the friendliest, most efficient staff, to outstanding cuisine, to fabulRead more”

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