Malaysia · NATIONAL PARKS
Good national park trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Trek ancient Taman Negara, meet the Orang Asli, eat jungle-side lunch, and race Tembeling River rapids on a long day from Kuala Lumpur.
“Very busy and long day. I would have preferred to delve deeper into the rainforest and not use manmade pathways. I get it makes it easier for people to navigate but it just doesn’t feel authentic. I enjoyed the boat trips. It’s a worthwhile day out.”
Trade Kuala Lumpur for Taman Negara’s jungle, Orang Asli traditions, boat rides, and rapid shooting on a long but rewarding day trip.
“The trip to Taman Negara one of the best of my staying in Malaysia and the best of my life. We did a one day trip from Kuala Lumpur but I would suggest to stay 1 or 2 days there. We were picked up very early in the morning from our driver Janar, one of the most decent person I have ever met. Everything was very professional. It was a pleasure to have met him. He was very helpful during the whole trip, providing us information and lovely discussions. A big THANK YOU from the heart for everything.”
Search for frogs, snakes, spiders, and other night creatures on a small-group walk at Kubah National Park near Kuching.
“Our flight was delayed and so we thought we'd have to cancel last minute. Lucian kindly agreed to meet us an hour later than originally planned or to move the tour to another day. We ended up meeting 1 hour later and got a private tour. LuciRead more”
Review of the Taman Negara day tour from Kuala Lumpur, with jungle trekking, river rapids, Orang Asli village visit, costs, and practical tips.
“The place is a park so in the floor they made a path with stairs up to the top of the mountain, we didn’t see any animal and it was all stairs, guide don’t help you at all! I asked him if he could go slowly and he said yes but he didn’t, he doesn’t Read more”
Review of Bako National Park from Kuching, with wildlife, boat rides, hiking, guide quality, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Puoi andare al parco anche da solo , ma senza una guida fati solo una bella passeggiata. Ti spiega ogni cosa che stai vedendo e ti aiuta nell’avvistanento degli animali. Noi abbiamo avuto la fortuna di vedere le silver monkeys e solo da lontano quelle proboscide. Pranzo buonissimo . Parco tenuto molto bene e tutto il personale si vede che è gentile , sorridente e disponibile . Ad avere tempo sicuramente alloggiare nel parco deve essere bellissimo”
Pick a coast, a cave or a kitchen.
