GETTING AROUND - CAMERON HIGHLANDS
The Cameron Highlands is a wonderful walking destination with many opportunities to get out and explore. Walking is one of the best ways to see the area, for example, visitors can take a tour of the famous Boh Tea Plantation and walk to spectacular hidden waterfalls and through the enchanting Mossy Forest. The main town of Tanah Rata is the base for exploring the Cameron Highlands area, the town can be explored on foot easily where restaurants, shops, banks and more can be found.
By TaxiThere are plenty of taxis available in the main town of Tanah Rata. They can be found outside hotels, shops, and tourist attractions. A taxi can be the fastest and easiest way to get around and fares cost around RM15 for a short ride. Three hours of sightseeing can cost about RM75. Taxis are the only way to get around the town at night and are available from about 6:00 am until 10:00 pm.
By CarRenting your own car when visiting the Cameron Highlands can be a good idea in order to explore the region on your own at your own pace. Cars can be rented from the Kuala Lumpur airport where visitors can make the drive to the highlands on their own time and be flexible and stop along the way.
By BusShuttle buses leave from Tanah Rata traveling through Brinchang to Kampung Raja costing around RM2. There is a local bus that runs on the hour and travels between the bus station in Tanah Rata to Bringchang, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla, and Kampung Raja. The bus fare costs around RM2 and can increase by distance, the last bus leaves at 6:30 pm, the first starts at 6:30 am.
By BicycleBikes can be rented from most of the hotels found in the main town of Tanah Rata and taking a bike ride around town can be a great way to explore.