10 Things to do in the Cameron Highlands 2026

Welcome to our full and in-depth guide to the best things to do in Cameron Highlands 2026. The Cameron Highlands is a beautiful high-altitude region of Malaysia with tea plantations, strawberry farms, beautiful high-altitude forest and much much more. 

LOADS of things have changed in the Cameron Highlands in the past couple of years so we are excited to share this up to date information with you. BUT please read this guide very carefully and don’t make the same mistake we did (more on that later)

In this guide we will recommend the best things to do in the Cameron Highlands and include all the information you need to plan your trip. In this guide we will give you opening times, prices and top tips to help you plan an amazing trip to the Cameron Highlands.

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Is it worth visiting the Cameron Highlands?

If you are traveling in Malaysia it is definitely worth visiting the Cameron Highlands. There are loads of amazing things to do in the Cameron Highlands and this is a very unique and beautiful part of the world. If you are planning to visit the Cameron Highlands it is worth being aware that many of these activities are quite spread out. If possible, we do recommend having your own transportation. However, if you are not able to provide your own transportation you can take taxis around the area and you can also arrange tours through local tour agents based in Tanah rata. These are very easy to find and there is a range of offices offering a range of different trips, activities and experiences.

Planning a trip? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to travel from Kuala Lumpur to the Cameron Highlands.

Map of the best things to do in the Cameron Highlands

Here is an interactive MAP of THE BEST things to do in the Cameron Highlands. Click on the pins for more details…

1 Visit a strawberry farm 

This is one of the most iconic things to do in the Cameron Highlands. The high altitude of the Cameron Highlands creates a cool wet climate throughout the year. This makes it an ideal location for growing strawberries. There are many strawberry farms around the Cameron Highlands. If you are looking for things to do in the Cameron Highlands take a visit to one of the strawberry farms.

At the strawberry farms in the Cameron Highlands you can learn about strawberry growing, pick your own strawberries, sample decadent treats in the strawberry farm cafe. Most strawberry farms offer treats such as waffles, ice cream, strawberry milkshakes and much more.

It is normally free to visit the strawberry farm itself. However, if you wish to pick your own strawberries you will need to pay based on weight. Expect to pay around RM30 – RM40 to pick a large box of strawberries (500g) 

The most famous strawberry farm in the Cameron Highlands is the Big Red strawberry farm. This is a genuinely impressive strawberry farm, however due to its popularity it can’t get very busy – especially during holidays and on weekends. As an alternative, consider visiting the Healthy Strawberry Farm. This lovely little strawberry farm is small and beautiful and the staff are super lovely too. No list of things to do in the Cameron Highlands would be complete without strawberries. 

2 Have high tea at the Boh tea plantation

Don’t miss our FULL guide on the Boh Tea Centre

Having a high tea is one of the classic iconic things to do in the Cameron Highlands. And the Boh tea plantations are the REAL DEAL. 

There are several different tea plantations around the Cameron Highlands. The cool wet climate makes an excellent environment for growing tea. The tea plantations at the Cameron Highlands normally have beautiful cafes overlooking the valleys with rolling tea terraces. These cafes also serve a selection of very tempting cakes, sandwiches and scones. 

The most popular location for high tea in a tea plantation is THE famous Boh tea plantation. The Boh Plantation has a cafe overlooking the panoramic tea terraces. This cafe serves a range of different types of tea and other drinks. It also serves delicious sandwiches, cakes and of course scones with cream and jam. We recommend getting here early as it can get busy. For a full high tea including drinks and food for a family expect to pay between 50 and 100 ringgit. The Boh Tea plantation is open from 8.30am – 4.30pm (CLOSED mondays)

A visit to the Boh tea plantations is one of the most POPULAR things to do in the Cameron Highlands so be prepared to share the experience with lots of other lovely happy people. 

THEY also have a Tea Factory at the Boh Tea plantations – this is the PERFECT place to learn all of the love and care that goes into a single cup of tea.

3 Visit the mossy Forest

DON’T MISS our full guide to the Mossy Forest

If you are looking for adventurous things to do in the Cameron Highlands consider taking a visit to the mossy Forest. The mossy Forest is a beautiful damp rain forest located at the peak of Gunung Brinchang mountain in the Cameron Highlands.

At an elevation of 2032m the mossy Forest is made up of small wiry trees covered in moss and vines. The mossy Forest has aptly been called the Avatar Forest. We love the range of beautiful unique fauna that you can see in the mossy forest. This unique ecosystem results from the consistently cool climate at these high altitudes. Under these conditions the trees grow more slowly compared to low-altitude rainforest. This creates a very strange, eerie and beautiful environment to explore.

The mossy Forest Reserve has a wooden walkway leading through the trees, this is to protect the environment from tourism. There are several points where you can sit down and look out over the beautiful view. It is not possible to drive all the way up to the mossy Forest.

If you attempt to drive up to the peak there is actually a check point where you will be stopped on the way. The main way to get up to the mossy forest now is to take one of the approved jeeps up the hill. Alternatively grit your teeth and walk up. 

If you want to visit the mossy forest you need to pay for a Jeep which will take you from the Nova Highlands Hotel all the way to the mossy Forest. You do not need to book these in advance. Just turn up (earlier in the day is better) and speak to a driver. It is likely to cost around RM20 – RM30 (roughly £4 – £6 or $5 – $8) to take a jeep to the mossy forest (return journey). You will probably have around 1 hour to explore the area – arrange this with your driver.  

Alternatively you can arrange tours which include a visit to the mossy Forest. There are several tour operators based in Tanah rata offering trips but include the mossy Forest. You will also need to pay the entrance fee to visit the mossy Forest out of all of the things to do in the Cameron Highlands this is one of the more expensive experiences.

Prices to enter the Mossy Forest Reserve: 

Adults 13 years old and up RM30 (around £6 or $8)

Children 12 years and below RM15 (around £3 or $4) 

No infant tickets available (yeah that’s a bit tight!)

4 Stay at the charming Lake House Hotel

If you are looking for classy and luxurious things to do in the Cameron Highlands consider a stay at the charming Lakehouse Hotel. This historic hotel is situated in a tudor style building with absolutely stunning traditional interior design and furnishings.

The Lakehouse hotel is the epitome of colonial style and elegance. Expect open fires, relaxing bath tubs, cozy and luxurious furnishings and fresh delicious food here. The Lake House hotel offers a range of rooms and suites for different travelers. They are able to accommodate up to 4 people in the family suite which has one large double bed and 2 single beds. We absolutely love the use of beautiful wooden antique furniture giving this property a genuine and authentic ambiance. 

The Lakehouse hotel is situated in stunning well kept grounds with a beautiful garden. It is also conveniently located a few kilometers south of Tanah rata. This is a great location to access the beautiful Cameron Valley – the perfect place for trekking. If you have the budget and if The Lakehouse hotel is available this comes highly recommended on our list of things to do in the Cameron Highlands.

5 Go trekking in the Cameron Valley tea plantation

One of our favorite things to do in the Cameron Highlands is to go trekking in the tea plantation. An amazing spot to go trekking in the tea plantations is in the Cameron Valley. The Cameron Valley tea plantations are very beautiful. There are a couple of tea houses overlooking the Cameron valley where you can buy cakes, hot drinks and scones. 

If you walk down into the Cameron Valley you can follow small trails winding through the tea terraces. There is also a river running through the middle of the Cameron Valley with a small waterfall and an area where you can sit down and buy more tea! If you are planning to go trekking in the Cameron Valley you can either do a small walk through the plantations just to enjoy the fresher and beauty of the area. Alternatively you can trek further into the hills around the camera and Valley to enjoy more of the scenery and challenge yourself with a longer route.

Be aware that the climate in the Cameron Highlands is cool and it often rains so come prepared for the weather. There is a small entrance to go trekking in the Cameron Valley. It costs RM3 (12 years and older) to enter the Cameron Valley tea plantations (this is roughly £0.60 or $0.80)

6 Find the world’s largest flower

If you are looking for unique and intrepid things to do in the Cameron Highlands it is possible to arrange trips to search for the incredible Rafflesia flower.

If you are hoping to find the Rafflesia flower in the Cameron Highlands it is strongly recommended that you book onto a guided tour. The local guides will help you navigate safely to find these impressive flowers. The Rafflesia flower is a very unusual and unique species. It is famous for being the largest flower in the world. This flower is also parasitic, and it is carnivorous too – that means it digests insects. It is well-known for its strange and pungent odor. What is particularly remarkable about the Rafflesia flower is the fact that it spends most of its life growing and then only Blooms for a very short period of time (normally around 5 days). This flower is also extremely rare and difficult to find. Despite the best efforts botanists have struggled to get the Rafflesia flower to grow in any conservatories or artificial locations. They only tend to grow in the tropical wild in certain locations with very specific and unique conditions. 

The best way to see the Rafflesia flower is to book a tour in Tanah rata. It is likely to cost around RM150 per person (around £30 or $40). Be aware but this is quite a challenging and intrepid expedition and it is not recommended for young children unless they are very competent at walking. Come dressed for jungle trekking and bring plenty of water and mosquito repellant. The cost of the tour should include transportation and the total length of the tour will take 4 to 5 hours depending on how easy it is to find the Rafflesia flowers. 

We do recommend booking the tour 4-5 days in advance if possible. This is necessary because the tours can get quite busy at times and the tour agent will need to check with the local guides but flowers are available to see.

7 Visit the Cameron Highlands Lavender Farm 

A visit to the lavender farm is one of the more unique things that you can do in the Cameron Highlands. The lavender farm is a fantastic place for exploring and photography. The intense purple at the lavender makes for a very impressive view. We also love the unique things that you can get at the lavender farm. Don’t miss the incredible purple lavender ice cream. The lavender farm at the Cameron Highlands also grows other beautiful colorful flowers and plants. It costs RM15 (around £3 or $4) for adults to visit the lavender garden and RM10 (around £2 or $2.50) for children 5 years and older. It is also possible to pick your own strawberries at the lavender farm in the Cameron Highlands. 

8 Get sentimental at the Time Tunnel

If you are looking for nostalgic things to do in the Cameron Highlands consider a visit to the time tunnel. The time tunnel is a memorabilia museum dedicated to collectibles and artifacts, many of which date back to the pre-war era. The time tunnel is set up in a creative and immersive way to enable you to experience the historical items in context. As an indoor activity the time tunnel is also a great option for a rainy day. Entrance to the time tunnel is also very affordable at RM8 (around £1.60 or $2.00)

9 Grab some lunch at the Smoke House Hotel & Restaurant

If you are looking for memorable things to do in the Cameron Highlands consider having a traditional meal at the Smokehouse hotel and restaurant. The Smokehouse has a historic tudor style country house which has been welcoming guests since 1937.

The exquisite restaurant at the Smokehouse Hotel serves delicious, fresh and traditional English-style food. At the Smokehouse restaurant you can get everything from high tea and scones to delicious Fresh waffles with strawberry, roast dinners, incredible creamy soups, bangers and mash (sausages and mash potato), full English breakfasts and more. The food is impeccably prepared with fresh ingredients and using traditional time-honored recipes.

Due to the beautiful location and quality of the food at the Smokehouse restaurant is one of the more expensive things to do in the Cameron Highlands. Expect to pay RM30 – RM80 for most dishes here. 

YOU CAN ALSO BOOK A STAY at the AMAZING Smoke House Hotel

10 Enjoy the amazing food in Tanah Rata

If you are looking for things to do in the Cameron Highlands don’t miss the amazing food culture in Tanah rata. Tanah Rata is the main town in the Cameron Highlands and has a range of restaurants serving different kinds of food including Chinese, Malay and Indian food. We were particularly impressed with the Indian food in Tanah rata and we would recommend this on my list of things to do in the Cameron Highlands. The Indian restaurants are open throughout the day and serve a range of different curries, naan bread and tandoori chicken sets. The Indian restaurants in Tanah rata also have a fascinating range of Indian drinks and he’s available. For example you can normally find drinks like mango lassi, fruit shakes and masala tea.

What MISTAKE to avoid at the Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands has become increasingly popular with Malaysians in the past few years. This is now a top tourist hotspot for locals to visit during the Malaysian holidays. Many of the Things to do in the Cameron Highlands are overcrowded during busy periods and there can be VERY long traffic jams in the area too. 

TOP TIP – if you are struggling to find accommodation in the Cameron Highlands it is probably NOT a good time to travel there.

The Cameron Highlands can get very busy during public holidays, school holidays and at weekends. If possible we recommend avoiding the Cameron Highlands at these times – especially during public holidays.