Bukit Tinggi Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur: French Village & Adventure Park

A French village 2,700 feet above Malaysia, with horse rides and a 500-metre flying fox

You're picked up from your Kuala Lumpur hotel and driven to Bukit Tinggi's hilltop attractions, starting with Colmar Tropicale's French-inspired architecture and moving through the Japanese Village, horse trails, and either the flying fox or the Botanical Garden depending on your pace. Lunch at a French restaurant or a quieter moment at the Rabbit Farm fits in depending on timing. The driver returns you to your hotel by evening, so you don't arrange transport or navigate the mountain roads yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bukit Tinggi French Village

• Visit Colmar Tropicale French Village
• Explore Japanese Village and dress in kimono
• Experience Japanese Tea House
• Dine at La Cigogne Restaurant
• Enjoy Horse Trail Rides in rainforest
• Try flying fox at Colmar Adventure Park
• Walk through Botanical Garden
• Visit Bukit Tinggi Rabbit Farm

The experience

Colmar Tropicale sits high enough that the air changes the moment you step out of the car. Two thousand feet above sea level, surrounded by rainforest, the temperature drops and the wind picks up, especially at night, and suddenly you're walking past colourful shophouses and brick towers that look transplanted from Alsace. The architecture was inspired by the real Colmar in France, and the effect is disorienting in the best way: every corner reads as Instagram-ready, and unless you mention you're still in Malaysia, people won't believe you.

From there, the day branches into pieces. The Japanese Village sits just five minutes up the road, perched on the hilltop with views of lush green mountains rolling out below. You can rent a kimono and walk the traditional buildings, or head to the Japanese Tea House to learn how to prepare and serve tea the formal way. If you want to move, there are horse trail rides through the rainforest with well-trained horses and instructors who help you pick the right one and navigate the routes to vantage points with countryside views. Then there's the flying fox at Colmar Adventure Park (the longest in Southeast Asia at 500 metres), which lets you glide across the canopy if heights don't bother you.

La Cigogne Restaurant handles lunch if you want to stay in the French theme. The menu leans into authentic French cuisine that's hard to find elsewhere in Malaysia: chicken breast with peppers and onions in light gravy, and other specialities. It's Halal certified, so it works for Muslim guests, and couples often book it for anniversaries. The Botanical Garden offers a slower pace if you need a break: pathways wind past ponds and streams with Koi, and different directions lead to different sections. One path takes you to the Tatami Spa, which offers aromatherapy, body scrubs, reflexology, and outdoor hot spring baths. The Rabbit Farm rounds out the quieter stops: over 200 rabbits, plus guinea pigs, peacocks, and donkeys. Kids can feed and photograph them, or take drawing and painting classes if animals make them nervous.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the driver speaks English and drives an air-conditioned vehicle. The day is long enough to hit three or four stops without rushing, though which ones you choose depends on what appeals to you. Bring layers. The elevation means it gets cool, especially if you're there toward evening.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking driver.
• Entry to Colmar Tropicale French Village, the Japanese Village, Colmar Adventure Park, the Botanical Garden, and the Rabbit Farm are available to explore depending on your pace and interests.
• Meals, kimono rentals, horse trail rides, the flying fox, and spa treatments at the Botanical Garden are separate costs.
• The full day is structured around your preferences, with the driver managing the route and timing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00

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AgesAdult (2 and older) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MALAYSIAN TOURS RIYAS

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see Bukit Tinggi's main attractions without renting a car or navigating the highland roads yourself: the pickup and English-speaking driver handle the logistics, leaving you to decide which stops matter most to you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 2): free.

Can I rent a kimono at the Japanese Village?

Yes, you can rent and wear a kimono while exploring the Japanese Village and taking photos.

Is La Cigogne Restaurant Halal certified?

Yes, La Cigogne is Halal certified, making it suitable for Muslim guests.

What animals are at the Rabbit Farm?

The farm is home to over 200 rabbits, plus guinea pigs, peacocks, and donkeys. You can feed, touch, and photograph them.

What is included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking driver are included. Entry fees to attractions and meals are separate.

Is the tour suitable for families with infants?

Yes, infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children can sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.