The Cameron Highlands is a unique area of Malaysia. Its cooler temperatures and wetter weather provide lush green landscapes and many species of plants. Cameron Highlands is most famous for its great hiking trails and tea plantations that reaches as far as the eye can see, precisely organized into rows that form a beautiful pattern and symmetry across the rolling hills.
Escape the heat of Penang, or the busy streets of the capital Kuala Lumpur, by visiting the highlands. And start the day with an amazing sunrise tour that you will probably never forget!
Who doesn't love a beautiful sunrise rolling over the hills? With cotton-like clouds floating here and there. That is what you will see with this Sunrise Cameron Tour. Discover Cameron delicately crafted this tour so that not only you get the hilly chills and the cool air, but also enjoy the epic sunrise that Cameron Highlands has to offer.
Along this tour, you will be bathed in the glorious rays of sunrise and watch cotton clouds roll along the hills of Cameron Highlands. Then take a tea break after the short hike at a cafe with a tea factory. Get your taste buds tingling with Cameron Highlands' best tea brand. Savor the hot tea with amazing views that will leave you breathless.
Stand in the fresh cool air with the wind blowing against your faces. Then witnessed the sun sneaking a peek through the clouds and casting its light directly on the mountains to mark the start of a new day.
The Sunrise Cameron Tour will take you to some of the amazingly beautiful places in Cameron Highlands. Here are the tour highlights!
Mossy Forest
As you step into Mossy Forest, you will be in wonder for sure. The rich and bright green moss fills up the forest on every edge. Be sure to stop once in a while and take in the views. This moss-choked forest was ranked fifth place on Lonely Planet's list of Most Instagrammable Forests In The World and looked straight out of the Lord Of The Rings or Avatar scene. Thinking of getting the perfect Instagram shot? This is a must to see on tour!
As the name suggests, Mossy Forest is a lush area in the highland forest where moss has encapsulated the landscape. Given its elevated position at 2032 meters above sea level in Mount Brinchang, the chilly and moist atmosphere makes it a perfect environment for exotic plants such as moss, ferns, spices, and orchids.
Mossy Forest is also called a Cloud Rainforest as the mist settles here, giving it a mysterious, surreal ambiance.
Tea Plantation
We all know that the best tea in Malaysia only grows in Cameron Highlands. The minute we roll the windows down to get the cool air, we see hills and hills of tea plantations. From left to high, way up the hills, we see tea plantations. Stop at one of the vast green tea plantations in Cameron Highlands while on this tour! Do not forget to take a few pictures and wonder at the beautiful sight of tea!
The Cameron Highlands is the largest tea producing area in the whole of Malaysia! BOH Tea Plantation, meaning ‘best of highlands,’ is one of the most famous and largest tea plantations in Southeast Asia. The 8,000-acre plantation was founded in 1929 by a British businessman named J.A.Russell.
BOH Plantations own most of the tea estates up in Cameron Highlands. The best tea plantation in Cameron Highlands is arguably the Sungai Palas estate owned by BOH, as the drive into the valley is lovely.
Walk between the tea hedges, along the walking route, and take part in the tea factory tour. Finally, get a delicious cup of tea from the teahouse overlooking the plantation. Beautiful!
Tea Cafe
Almost all Malaysians know what a good cup of tea should taste like. And that is why Cameron Highlands serves the best tea in Malaysia. Start the day right with a wonderful cup of steaming hot tea. Choose from a variety of flavors from strawberry to chai or even lemon and blackberry. If flavored tea is not your cup of tea, you can always choose conventional black tea. Be sure to check out the vast hills of tea plantations. Watch tea pickers make their way through the bushes to get the right leaves. Check out the delicious desserts at the cafe too! From scones and jams to cakes and tarts, you will be spoilt with choices.
Tea Factory
What is tea without a tea factory tour! Check out the factory tour before sipping a cup of tea. You will get to watch these amazing workers shift and sieve the tea to get the right tea leaves. Then they roast it perfectly so that you can have the right amount of "UMPH"!
During your tour, you will be able to see the different manufacturing processes involved in tea production. This includes where the leaves are fed, the treatment of the tea leaves, and the leaves' packaging process. Your tour guide will also talk you through the history of Boh Tea and how the business has evolved throughout the years. Feel free to ask any questions you have in mind to the guides, and they will be more than happy to explain.
The temperatures in the highlands are always pleasant and mild, with an average between 21-25 degrees. The best time to see the tea plantations at their finest is during the monsoon season from November to February. However, rain is normal throughout the year. The best time to visit the Cameron Highlands is from February to April.
Best time for Activity :
- Cameron Highlands weather all year round is pleasant
- If you wish to witness the greenery in full bloom, you must visit during monsoon season (Nov and Feb)
- November: Best month to visit Cameron Highlands
- February - April: Weather gets a little dry compared to monsoon season, but still enjoyable
What to Bring / Travel Tips :
- Walking / Hiking Shoes: Recommended for you take good comfortable shoes with you on this tour
- Breathable Shirts: It can be quite hot outside when the sun is out. Be sure to carry with you multiple breathable shirts that you can wear when you are out and about
- Outer Shell Jacket: An outer shell jacket is great for when it is rainy or a little windy outside
- Water Bottle: Stay hydrated with your water bottle
Additional Information :
- Quality of experience depends on the weather condition
- Sungai Palas Boh Tea Factory/Cafe is closed on Mondays
Mossy Forest Entrance Fee (MYR):
Category |
Malaysian |
Non-Malaysian |
Adult (Age 13 - 59) |
RM 10 |
RM 30 |
Child (Age 4 - 12) |
RM 5 |
RM 15 |
Senior (Age 60 and above) |
RM 5 |
RM 30 |
Infant (Age 3 and below) |
Free |
Free |
Special Needs |
Free |
Free |