With seven national parks and 75 per cent of the land covered in forest, Malaysia is an excellent destination for trekkers and nature lovers. Most of the parks and wildlife reserves have recognised trails and organised tours are easy to arrange.
Among the top trekking destinations are Gunung Mulu National Park and the recently discovered Sarawak Chamber. The 32 mile-long Clearwater Cave is only accessible by boat and the trek to the top of Gunung Tahan Mountain takes several days. The Kinabalu National Park in Sabah has been a long-time favourite, mainly due to the spectacular Mount Kinabulu. At 13,452ft, it is Southeast Asia’s highest peak and regularly attracts tourists for the easy climb to the top
From small day hikes, to overnight backpacking adventures, heading into the great outdoors to go hiking is one of the best ways to explore nature. Small day hikes can provide great scenery with little effort, while longer trails reward you with spectacular views, less people, and unique wildlife sightings. This relatively cheap (and sometimes free) activity is a great way to slow down and experience a destination, especially in the middle of a packed vacation schedule. Hiking with kids? Start with a small day hike – trailheads for short hikes are usually close to the parking lot, making it easy to head back for any supplies. Want to venture out on a longer hike?
