Cameron Highlands Day Trip: Tea Plantations & Strawberry Farm

A morning up to the highlands, then tea gardens and strawberry fields instead of the city heat.

A day trip from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands at 1,500 meters elevation, with private air-conditioned transport, a trained driver who doubles as a local guide, and stops at a tea plantation, strawberry farm and local market. The operator includes extra hours at no charge and suggests weekday travel to avoid traffic. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the journey takes between 6 and 10 hours depending on how long you linger at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cameron Highlands day trip from Kuala Lumpur

• Drive 3.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur
• Stop at Lata Iskandar Waterfall
• Pass Orang Asli settlement
• Arrive at Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands
• Visit Bharat Tea or Cameron Valley
• Enjoy tea and dessert
• Explore Big Red Strawberry Farm
• Visit Agro Market for shopping
• Tour Sungai Palas Tea Garden

The experience

The drive from Kuala Lumpur takes about three and a half hours, climbing through the Orang Asli settlement before you reach Tanah Rata in Cameron Highlands. Your first stop is Lata Iskandar Waterfall on the way up. Once in the highlands, the temperature drops to around 20°C, a sharp shift from the city, and the landscape opens into tea fields and vegetable farms that cover the hillsides. Your driver is trained on these routes and knows the stops well. They function as both driver and local guide throughout the day.

The stops themselves are built around what Cameron Highlands is known for. At Bharat Tea or Cameron Valley, you sit down for tea and scones or cakes. Big Red Strawberry Farm sits on a steep slope and includes a petting zoo with rabbits, a flower nursery, and rows of hydroponic strawberries you can pick yourself. A cafe and shop at the top sell fresh berries and local products. Sungai Palas Garden is a working tea plantation about 5 kilometers north of town, with a cafe overlooking the tea fields, an exhibition gallery, a Boh tea shop, and a small museum. The old factory still operates at the back. Note that if you book on a Monday, Sungai Palas closes and that stop is skipped. The Agro Market rounds out the day: a local produce market where you can browse and relax before heading back down.

Transport, fuel, tolls and parking are all included, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with bottled water provided. The operator offers extra hours at no additional charge, which means you can spend more time at any stop without watching the clock. Weekday travel is recommended to avoid heavy weekend traffic on the mountain roads. Children from age 3 can join. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport from Kuala Lumpur.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• all fuel, toll fares and parking fees.
• stops at Lata Iskandar Waterfall, a tea plantation with cafe and museum, Big Red Strawberry Farm with self-picking access, and the local Agro Market.
• extra hours at no charge.

Options for this experience

3 options

A vehicle seating 10 to 18 passengersUp to 15 per booking · 8 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 08:30A minivan or van for groups of more than 5 people traveling together; the 10-seat minivan includes pickup

6 Seater VehicleUp to 4 per booking · 8 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 08:30A 6-seat MPV or SUV, for travelers numbering fewer than 5 people; pickup is included

Price for 1 or 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · 8 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 08:30Travel by sedan, compact car, or SUV if you are only one or two people; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years): free · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 4.90

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosman Arie KL Exec Taxi Services

Is this one for you?Book on a weekday if you can. The mountain roads are lighter and the full day unfolds without traffic delays eating into your time at the tea gardens and farms. The driver's local knowledge means the stops connect naturally without you having to navigate between them or ask what is worth seeing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years): free. Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands?

The drive takes about three and a half hours one way, climbing through the Orang Asli settlement before reaching Tanah Rata in Cameron Highlands.

Can I pick strawberries myself at the farm?

Yes, Big Red Strawberry Farm allows self-picking of hydroponic strawberries for purchase, and a cafe and shop at the top sell fresh berries and other local products.

What happens if I book this trip on a Monday?

Sungai Palas Garden tea plantation closes on Mondays, so that stop will be skipped and replaced with more time at the other attractions.

Is the driver just a driver, or do they provide local knowledge?

The driver is trained on the routes and acts as a tour buddy and local guide throughout the day, not just transportation.

What's included in the price?

Private air-conditioned transport, bottled water, fuel, toll fares and parking fees are all included. Entry to the tea plantation, strawberry farm and market are covered as part of the stops.