Taman Negara National Park Tours
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Encompassing 1,677 square miles (4,343 square kilometers) of lush tropical rain forest, Taman Negara is the largest national park in peninsular Malaysia, famous for its rich biodiversity. Sprawling through the peaks and valleys of the Titiwangsa Mountains, it’s one of the oldest rain forests in the world.
The Basics
For many years, Taman Negara National Park was only accessible by boat, and jungle cruises remain one of the most popular means of wildlife spotting. It's possible to take in the highlights on a long day tour from Kuala Lumpur. A typical itinerary includes a boat ride along Tembeling River, a trek to Bukit Teresek (Teresek Hill), and wildlife watching from the suspension bridge Canopy Walkway.
More intrepid travelers can hire a tour guide for treks into the rain forest that vary in length from a few hours to several days. Multi-day tours offer plenty of time for activities such as hiking, rapid shooting (cruises over the river rapids), and exploring Orang Asli settlements, and often include nearby sites such as the Cameron Highlands or the Batu Caves.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Visitors are not allowed to enter the park or fish without the appropriate permit or license, so it is best to go with a guide.
- The national park has a number of accommodation options, including the popular Mutiara Taman Negara resort.
- Bring comfortable hiking shoes, mosquito repellant, sun protection, a light rain coat or poncho, and plenty of water.
- There are few public amenities in the national park, so it’s best to bring everything that you need with you.
How to Get There
Taman Negara National Park is about 155 miles (250 kilometers) northeast of Kuala Lumpur. The main gateway to the park is the small town of Kuala Tahan, reachable by boat. To get there from Kuala Lumpur, it’s around a 3-hour drive to the village of Kuala Tembeling, just outside Jerantut, then a 2.5-hour boat trip to Kuala Tahan.
When to Get There
Peak season runs from May to August; to avoid the crowds, opt for a multi-day tour, allowing you to make an early start before the day tours arrive. The dry season (February to September) is the best time for trekking, while visitors in monsoon season (December to February) are advised to keep a close eye on the weather forecast and only visit with a guide.
Wildlife Watching in Taman Negara
Taman Negara is home to an enormous variety of exotic and endangered species including elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, leopards, and numerous bird and insect species. Night walks and 4WD safaris offer some of the best opportunities to admire the rain forest wildlife, with sightings including nocturnal flowers, glow-in-the-dark fungi, water dragons, and monitor lizards. If you’re really lucky you might even spot a tiger or leopard.
Address: Taman Negara National Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4 Tours and Activities to Experience Taman Negara National Park
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Private Amazing Taman Negara Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur Including Lunch
Explore a tropical rainforest and biodiversity hotspot on a full-day, private tour from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara, and spend the day hiking canopy walkways, meeting members of the Orang Asli tribe, and shooting the park’s white water rapids in a wooden boat. This full-day Taman Negara tour includes pickup and drop-off at Kuala Lumpur hotels, park entrance fees, activities, and lunch, and it’s the perfect way to experience Malaysia’s spectacular nature.
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$169.24
Price varies by group size
From
$169.24
Price varies by group size
4-Day Taman Negara Adventure From Kuala Lumpur
Delve deep into the Malaysian rainforest on this 4-day Taman Negara adventure from Kuala Lumpur. Spot native nocturnal wildlife during a forest night-walk with your guide. Paddle upstream to Lata Berkoh and test your nerve on Malaysia’s longest suspension bridge. Hike up Teresek Hill to Mount Tahan and enjoy stunning views over the dense forest below. Swim in the Lubok Simpon water hole or spot wildlife from a secret hide. Meet local tribe members at the Orang Asli settlement, then splash through thrilling rapids on a white-water rafting trip.
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$1,514.00
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$1,514.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara Pahang National Park - Transfer
Spare yourself the time-consuming public transport journey or the rigors of self-drive with a private transfer from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (1 or 2) to Taman Negara National Park. If your plane arrives before 8am, you can choose to take the scenic route, with a longboat from Kuala Tembeling to Kuala Tahan. Alternatively, your driver will drop you directly to Kuala Tahan.
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$230.67
per group
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$230.67
per group
3-Day Taman Negara Adventure from Kuala Lumpur
Take a walk on the wild side and explore one of the world’s oldest rainforests on this 3-day Taman Negara adventure, including 4-star accommodation, meals and transfers. Cruise down the Tembeling River by motor canoe, then get a taste of local life as you pass traditional ‘kampongs’ and take a jungle survival class. Keep a lookout for colorful birds, monkeys, tapir and wild boar as you enjoy a thrilling night hike through the jungle, then get an aerial view during a treetop canopy walk.
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$1,086.00
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$1,086.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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