Discovered by British surveyor William Cameron in 1885, Cameron Highlands resembled England and it was a favourite colonial haunt in the 19th century. With its cool fresh air and fertile soil, the British turned the highland into a prestigious retreat and later planters adorned the mist-covered mountain sloped with tea, vegetables and flowers.
For more than 100 years, the 1800m above sea level plateau has been popular in offering respite to holidaymakers trying to escape Malaysia’s lowland heat. The fresh mountain air will reveal just how treasured this mountain hideout is, especially for those who want to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the cities.
Tour Itinerary
* 9.00am – Pick up at hotel in Ipoh. Introduction, trip briefings and safety procedures.
* 10.00am – Part of the joy of holidaying in Cameron Highlands is the journey itself. Cruise Simpang Pulai – Blue Valley highland route and enjoy a visual feast of untouched montane rainforest and aborigine villages dotting the roadside.
* 11.00 noon – Visit the famed Tudor-styled Olde Smokehouse and comb Tanah Rata town on foot to soak in its local demeanour.
* 1.00pm – Enjoy a splendid local lunch in Brinchang that includes the local delicacy “steamboat” that requires one to self-cook fresh vegetables and assorted dished in a boiling hot pot of chicken soup.
* 2.00pm – Make a pit stop at Kea’s Farm bazaar to mingle and watch local farmers trade highland produce like fruits, flowers, honey and vegetable. Located approx 10 mins ride from Brinchang town, Kea Farm is the oldest and largest farming community in Camerons Highland.
Another must-do here is to take a stroll along the village’s narrow path and view spectacular fruit and vegetable planting terraces. Villagers are friendly and always really to offer insights on highland agriculture.
* 3.00pm – Trek the rutted trail of Sungai Palas tea plantation and sip the freshest tea brewed at BOH’s quaint teahouse. View rolling hills blanketed by moist tea scrubs that were planted since 1929 by by J.A. Russel, a British businessman during the British colonial era in Malaya.
He was optimist of the tea plantation business due to huge demands despite of the world-wide Great Depression at that time. As a result of the potential, he applied for and was granted a concession of land for his first tea garden in Habu, Cameron Highlands and subsequently nurtured the plantation to be the largest one in South East Asia.
* 6.00pm – Ride back to Ipoh.
Travelers can expect a day of some easy-going walks and a private journey that enables one to see and cover more places in 1 day. The excursion is suitable for the young and old as needs for safety and steadfast guidance are kept firmly in mind.
Couples, families and friends traveling together will have a good balance between activity and relaxation. Lunch will be enjoyed in a small holder restaurant that’s hygienic and only uses locally sourced ingredients.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- One meal during excursion.
- Private English-speaking guide.
- Private transport to all destinations & activities
Please note that all trips are private-type and require a minimum of 2 people to operate; surcharge applicable for 1 person trip. Discounts are available for self-drive, groups, retirees, students, families and nature clubs.
All packages are ex-Ipoh, a town 200km north capital Kuala Lumpur (KL) and 150km south Penang. To reach Ipoh from KL, hop on the daytime hourly bus services available at KL Puduraya bus station. The ride takes 2 hrs and cost USD4.20 one way, air con.
Recommended bus services are Transnasional, Plusliner or Sri Maju. Hotels are cheap in Ipoh as the town is non-touristy. YMCA offers basic room for USD11.80, budget hotel USD24 air-con room, 3 star hotel USD47 room and 4 star hotel USD80 room.
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