Cameron Highlands Tour: Tea Plantations & Strawberry Farms

A full day in the highlands: tea factory, strawberry picking, jungle waterfall and rose gardens

A private tour from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands, a hill resort 1,542 meters above sea level, with hotel pickup, lunch and stops at tea plantations, strawberry farms, flower gardens and a waterfall. The driver chooses which attractions to visit based on operating hours and traffic conditions that day, so the itinerary stays flexible. Maximum 15 travelers per tour. A licensed guide joins groups over 8 passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cameron Highlands private day tour

• Meet and greet at hotel lobby
• Drive through lush jungle to Cameron Highlands
• Stop at Lata Iskandar waterfall
• Visit Ringlet town and learn about Semai tribe
• Visit Bee Farm near Lake of Ringlet
• Tour BOH Tea Plantation and factory
• Visit Healthy Strawberry Farm and pick strawberries
• Stop at Sam Poh Buddhist Temple in Brinchang
• Rest at Golfers’ Café with golf course view
• Return to Kuala Lumpur

The experience

The drive from Kuala Lumpur climbs through lush jungle greenery into cooler air, taking a full morning to reach the highlands. Once there, you stop at working tea plantations: BOH Tea Plantation (the largest in Southeast Asia at 8,000 acres) or Cameron Valley Tea Estate as the backup, where a free guided factory tour walks you through the five steps of tea processing, from sorting to drying. You can walk through the planted rows for photos and sit in the tea shop with a cup and cakes, looking out over the estate.

The day includes a strawberry farm where you pick your own fruit straight from the plants, a stop at Lata Iskandar waterfall (a 25-meter cascade into a granite pool along the main road), and a visit to Rose Valley, which holds 450 varieties of roses plus lilies, gerberas and other flowers. You'll also pass through Ringlet, the southernmost town and hub of the region's vegetable and flower farming, with a short stop to see Orang Asli (Aboriginal) village life and try a traditional blowpipe. A bee farm visit rounds out the morning or early afternoon. You'll learn how honey is made and see royal jelly and pollen production. Lunch is included and eaten at a café with views over the Cameron golf course.

The route itself is narrow with sharp bends, which adds to the sense of traveling through real terrain rather than a manicured loop. Because the driver decides which stops to visit based on what's actually open and traffic flow that day, no two tours follow the same sequence. The round trip takes 10 to 12 hours total. An air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver are included. Bring layers because the highlands stay cool year-round.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur.
• lunch at a café overlooking the golf course.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• free guided tour at the tea plantation showing the five steps of tea processing.
• access to strawberry farms where you pick your own fruit.
• visits to Lata Iskandar waterfall, Rose Valley flower gardens, bee farms and Orang Asli village.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Way to Kuala Lumpur

Is this one for you?The day runs 10 to 12 hours with a long morning drive each way, so it suits travelers who can handle a full commitment and don't mind sitting in a vehicle for stretches. The driver chooses stops based on what's open and traffic that day, which means the itinerary is not fixed. Book this if you're flexible about which exact farms or gardens you see, as long as you get the highlands experience.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the drive time from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands?

The climb from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands takes most of the morning. It's a long ride through jungle, so plan to rest and bring water. The return journey takes the same time, making this a full-day commitment of 10 to 12 hours total.

Can I pick strawberries myself at the farm?

Yes. Healthy Strawberry Farm and Big Red Strawberry Farm both let you pick your own fruit straight from the plants, so you choose bigger and sweeter berries and get the experience of harvesting them yourself.

Is the tea plantation tour included, or do I pay extra?

The tea plantation visit is included in the tour price. BOH Tea Plantation offers a free guided factory tour showing how tea leaves are processed, and you can buy tea and cakes at the shop. Those purchases are on you, but the tour itself is part of the package.

What if BOH Tea Plantation is closed when we visit?

If BOH is not operating (it closes Mondays and runs 9am to 4:30pm other days), the driver will take you to Bharat Tea Estate or Cameron Valley Tea House instead, which offer similar plantation views and tea shop experiences.

How many people will be on this tour?

The tour holds a maximum of 15 travelers. If your group has more than 8 passengers, a licensed guide will join you, subject to availability.

What should I bring for a day in the highlands?

Bring layers: Cameron Highlands sits at 1,542 meters and stays cool year-round, so a light jacket or sweater is useful even on warm days in Kuala Lumpur. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the strawberry farm and tea plantation grounds, and bring a camera for the views and flower gardens.