Cameron Highlands Day Trip: Strawberry Farm & Tea Plantation

Lata Iskandar Waterfall cascades 25 meters into a granite pool on the way up to the highlands.

A private guided day trip from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands takes you through five stops (a waterfall, a strawberry farm, a tea plantation, a cactus valley and a Buddhist temple) with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and can be customized to match your interests. Food and drinks are not included, so plan to buy meals or bring your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cameron Highlands day trip

• Hotel pick-up in Kuala Lumpur
• Visit Lata Iskandar Waterfall
• Explore Boh Tea Plantations
• Tour Big Red Strawberry Farm
• Visit Cactus Valley
• See Sam Poh Temple
• Return to hotel in Kuala Lumpur

The experience

The driver picks you up from your Kuala Lumpur hotel in the morning and heads toward the highlands, stopping first at Lata Iskandar Waterfall about 25 kilometers before Ringlet. The water drops 25 meters over granite slopes into a small pool below, and the walk to the base takes only a few minutes, though weekends draw crowds of local visitors, so timing matters if you want quieter photos. From there the route climbs into cooler air, and the temperature shift alone signals you've left the city behind.

The tour hits four farm and garden stops across the highlands. Big Red Strawberry Farm sits on a steep hillside overlooking Brinchang town and grows strawberries and organic vegetables. Cactus Valley holds one of the largest cactus collections in the region, with some plants over 60 years old, plus roses, fuchsia, bird of paradise and apple trees. BOH Plantations, founded in 1929, spreads across the landscape as one of the oldest tea gardens in Malaysia. You walk through rows of tea plants and see how the leaves are processed. Each stop is a working farm or garden, not a museum, so you're moving through actual cultivation rather than a staged display.

Sam Poh Temple, built in 1972 and the fourth-largest Buddhist temple in the country, closes out the day. The bright yellow walls surround a serene courtyard with a large Buddha statue inside, along with Chinese and Buddhist statues throughout the halls. Remove your shoes before entering the temple buildings. The driver then takes you back to your hotel, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening depending on how long you spent at each stop. The tour is flexible enough to linger where you want.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• an English-speaking professional driver.

Before you book

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

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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 10 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 tour if you speak English comfortably and want a private vehicle and driver for the day. The commentary comes from your driver, not a separate guide, so the pace and stops stay flexible to your interests.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What is Lata Iskandar Waterfall like when I get there?

Lata Iskandar Waterfall cascades 25 meters over granite slopes into a small pool, located about 25 kilometers before Ringlet on the way to Cameron Highlands. The walk to the base is short, though weekends bring crowds of local visitors.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, depending on how long you spend at each of the five stops.

What do I need to know before entering Sam Poh Temple?

Sam Poh Temple requires you to remove your shoes before entering the temple halls. The temple is serene and well-maintained, with Buddhist and Chinese statues throughout and incense burning in the background.

Does the price include meals or drinks?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price, so plan to buy meals at the farms or bring your own refreshments for the day.