Cameron Highlands Private Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur: Tea, Strawberries & Waterfalls

Free cancellation

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Duration8h–10h

GroupPrivate

PickupAt your hotel

Explore Cameron Highlands: Tea Gardens, Strawberry Farms & Local Sights

If you’re craving cool mountain air and a break from city life, this Cameron Highlands day trip is for you. You’ll visit waterfalls, pick strawberries right off the vine, sip fresh tea overlooking rolling hills, wander through cactus gardens and find peace at a hilltop temple—all with an easy hotel pickup and comfy ride.

8h–10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Cameron Highlands Day Tour

Visit Lata Iskandar Waterfall
Explore Boh Tea Plantations
Tour Big Red Strawberry Farm
See Cactus Valley
Visit Sam Poh Temple

The Experience

The air changed the moment we left Kuala Lumpur—cooler, almost crisp, with a faint scent of wet earth drifting in through the car window. Our driver, Mr. Lim, chatted about local legends as we wound up the old Tapah road. About two hours in, we pulled over at Lata Iskandar Waterfall. The sound was louder than I expected—rushing water tumbling down granite rocks, kids laughing as they splashed in the shallow pool below. On weekends it gets crowded with families and snack vendors selling fried bananas and sweet corn by the roadside. I grabbed a quick photo before we moved on; the mist clung to my glasses for a second.

Next stop: BOH Tea Plantation. The hills rolled out in every direction, neat rows of tea bushes like green corduroy under the morning sun. We learned from our guide that this place has been here since 1929—founded by a British guy named J.A. Russell who saw potential even during tough times. Walking through the fields, you catch whiffs of fresh leaves and sometimes hear workers chatting in Tamil or Malay as they pick the tender shoots. The tea house up top serves hot cups with scones; honestly, nothing beats sipping local tea while looking out over those endless green slopes.

After that caffeine kick, we headed to Big Red Strawberry Farm above Brinchang town. It’s tucked away behind Star Regency Hotel (watch for the signboards). Rows of strawberries grow on steep terraces—you can pick your own if you want or just sample their homemade strawberry ice cream (I did both). The place also grows salad greens hydroponically; I noticed a few locals buying bags of lettuce to take home.

Cactus Valley was next—never thought I’d see so many types of cacti outside a desert! Some are older than my parents (60 years or more), and there’s way more than just prickly plants here: roses, hibiscus, even peach trees line the paths. You’ll spot gardeners tending to pots or chatting about which flowers are blooming best this month. If you’re into plants at all, it’s easy to lose track of time wandering around.

Our last stop was Sam Poh Temple—a peaceful spot surrounded by bright yellow walls and quiet gardens. Before stepping inside, we slipped off our shoes as a sign asked us to do. Incense hung in the air; monks moved quietly between statues of Buddha and other deities. It felt calm after all the sightseeing—a good place to pause before heading back down to KL.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in KL, an English-speaking driver-guide who knows all the local spots, plus travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for comfort throughout your journey.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by RIYAS TRAVEL MALAYSIA