Bukit Tinggi French Village Tour: Colmar, Japanese Village & More

A day across three countries without leaving one Malaysian hill town

A seven-hour guided tour of Bukit Tinggi, a hill town in Pahang's Bentong District, visiting Colmar Tropicale French Village (with Alsace-inspired architecture), Japanese Village (where you can rent a kimono and learn traditional tea preparation), the Botanical Garden, and the Rabbit Farm with over 200 animals to feed and photograph. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking driver, and air-conditioned transport are included. Entrance fees to attractions are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bukit Tinggi attractions

• Visit Colmar Tropicale French Village
• Explore Japanese Village and dress in kimono
• Learn traditional Japanese tea preparation
• Dine at La Cigogne Restaurant
• Enjoy horse trail rides in rainforest
• Experience flying fox at Colmar Adventure Park
• Walk through Botanical Garden
• Visit Rabbit Farm and interact with animals

The experience

What makes Bukit Tinggi work as a single day is that each stop is a complete world unto itself, stacked on a hill 2,000 feet above sea level. Colmar Tropicale sits at 2,700 feet and recreates a quaint French town with colourful shophouses and brick towers inspired by Colmar in Alsace: the weather here runs cold and windy, especially at night, so the European feel is not just visual. Five minutes away by car, the Japanese Village sits on the hilltop and opens onto views of lush green mountains. You can rent a kimono to wear while exploring the traditional buildings, then head to the Japanese Tea House to learn how to prepare and serve tea the traditional way.

The day also holds quieter stops. The Botanical Garden offers a shift in pace with pathways, ponds, and small streams filled with koi. Different routes lead to different sections, including the Tatami Spa if you want to add a treatment. The Rabbit Farm houses over 200 rabbits plus guinea pigs, peacocks, and donkeys. All of which you can feed, touch, and photograph. Drawing and painting classes are available if younger visitors need a quieter activity. La Cigogne Restaurant, a halal-certified French eatery, is listed as an option for lunch, serving dishes like chicken breast with peppers and onions. It's also noted as suitable for couples marking an anniversary.

The tour runs seven hours total with hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking professional driver, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to the attractions and any meals are paid separately. The route is designed for all fitness levels, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or travel in a pram or stroller.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking professional driver.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full seven hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:30

Book up toStart time

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by RIYAS TRAVEL MALAYSIA

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit multiple themed villages in one day with a guide. The seven-hour itinerary moves through each site quickly rather than allowing extended time at any single attraction.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What is Colmar Tropicale actually like?

Colmar Tropicale is a French-themed village built at 2,700 feet above sea level and surrounded by rainforest. The architecture (colourful shophouses and brick towers) was inspired by the real Colmar in Alsace, France. The weather is cold and windy, especially at night, which adds to the European atmosphere.

Can I wear a kimono at the Japanese Village?

Yes, you can rent a kimono at the Japanese Village and wear it while exploring the traditional buildings and taking photos. The village also has a Japanese Tea House where you can learn how to prepare and serve Japanese tea in the traditional way.

What animals can I see and interact with at the Rabbit Farm?

The Rabbit Farm is home to over 200 rabbits, plus guinea pigs, peacocks, and donkeys. You can feed, touch, take photos of, and play with the animals. Drawing and painting classes are also available if you prefer a quieter activity.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. La Cigogne Restaurant, a halal-certified French eatery in Bukit Tinggi, is listed as an option where you can order dishes like chicken breast with peppers and onions, but you pay separately for any meals.

Do I need to pay extra for entrance to the attractions?

Yes, entrance fees to Colmar Tropicale, the Japanese Village, the Botanical Garden, and the Rabbit Farm are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at each site.