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Kelong Acheh Fishing Resort

Kelong Acheh is a Fishing Resort built on stilts, located between Pulau Acheh and Pantai Penyabong near Mersing, Johore. It is a popular resort for visitors from Malaysia and Singapore. If you are coming from Kuala Lumpur, the drive will take you about 6 hours.

You can park your vehicle at the parking lot near the jetty when you arrive at Pantai Penyabong. A boat will ferry you out to the resort.

We normally plan our journey so that we reach Kelong Acheh around 12 pm. On arrival, lunch is normally waiting to be served. The best package to take would be the 3 days 2 nights stay. If possible, plan your stay for weekdays. Weekends are normally packed with holiday makers looking to fish their biggest catch. Even if you are not into fishing, just lazing around enjoying the cool breeze and the 5 meals that are prepared each day would be more than satisfying.

About the place

The rooms are dormitory style and can accommodate 12 pax. If you go in a group of about 7 pax or more, and the palace is not too crowded, they will let your group have the whole dorm to yourselves. There are a number of common bathrooms and toilets located around the resort.

Electricity is available from 7pm to 7 am each day. The sea breeze keeps the place cool so fans or air conditioners are not necessary during the day.  You can charge your phones and other devices at night.

Food is served for breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner and supper. Lunch and dinner will consist of fresh seafood with rice, vegetables and probably eggs. Our last trip there, they had biscuits as well as hot and cold drinks available through the night for those doing night fishing.

The fishing is not too great and also depends on the time of year. There are a number of lucky fishermen hauling up big fish weighing more than 50Kg. Even if you do not catch the record fish you were looking forward to, the feeling of being with nature is satisfaction enough. On our last trip, we were fortunate enough to see a pod of dolphins. One even jumped up about 20 meters away from us. Unfortunately, we did not have our cameras on hand.

In the daytime, you can see lots of bait fish very near the kelong. These are caught to use as bait for the bigger fish.  You may also see barracudas swimming around the stilts. Another common sight is to see Ikan Bawal Mas (Golden Pomfret) swimming past. These fish do not swim in an upright position. Instead, you find them swimming on their side. At night you may see Sotong (squid) darting around in the water where the light shines on it. These squid are not that easy to catch.

What do you need to bring?

Almost all that you need will be provided. There is lots to eat, you can buy beer , soft drinks and snacks from the kitchen. The bedding materials include mattresses, blankets and pillows. There is a fan and lights in each dorm. Basically what you need to bring are your toiletries, chargers, bait and fishing equipment, medicines, an ice box and other personal items.

When are meals served?

That’s the best part about your stay here. There is someone who goes around alerting everyone that the meals are being served. You may be engrossed in your fishing or other activity and suddenly you hear that the next meal is ready. The food is fresh and tastes good.

Is it safe at Kelong Acheh?

Kelong Acheh is situated in-between Pulau Acheh and the mainland, so it is shielded from the worst effects from stormy seas. It is even safe during the North-East monsoon which occurs at the end till the beginning of the year. The only effect you will see other than the daily rain is that the water is brownish. This is due to the mud that is being washed by the rivers from the hills into the sea. But the structure of the place is secure with regular strengthening works carried out during the year.

How do I book a boat to ferry me back to shore?

Just inform the manager or staff of your intention to leave a day before and he will make the arrangements. If you have booked a fixed package, no notification is needed and a boat will be waiting at checkout.

This place is one of my favourite nature spots. Just watching the waves and listening to the sound from the sea is very calming. You can fish to clear your mind of the daily tensions and problems. The management and staff are very friendly and informative. All these makes us want to come back over and over again.

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Kelong Fishing

Give a man a fish and he can eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he can eat for a life time, and what better place to fish than over the sunken wrecks of Malay fishing villages? Known as Kelongs, these stilt houses built over the water were decommissioned 5 years ago but that certainly hasn’t stopped their remains being the best fishing spots that we have!

Guests collect their fishing rods and bait from the dive base around 3pm, and buy any drinks they would like to take along to be kept in an ice cold chiller on the boat

Depart Sea Gypsy Beach, heading around the northwest point of the island and get driven to the GPS tagged Kelong wrecks.

Relax, enjoy the boat and the banter, and if you do happen to catch anything, we’ll cook it for you Sibu style and serve it for your dinner.

Sunset Fishing

Dan’s Nasty Frogmen use Sea Gypsy’s 32’ twin engined speed boats, with canopy for their fishing trips and what better time to run them but at sunset!

Departing Sea Gypsy at 5.30 p.m., we have several fishing spots that we like to visit close by, plenty of time to be settled to watch the sun set.

Anchoring up its time to get serious about the fishing, Dan's Nasty Frogmen will provide all of the equipment, bait and tuition, should it be required and hopefully you will be pulling in something big enough that we can give it to the kitchen to steam with ginger and spring onions and have it for our supper!

With a cold box full of drinks, this excursion is also fun for those just wishing to watch the sun set

Check the What’s On boards in our restaurant for details of the excursions planned for that day, or just come on over to the dive base and have a chat about what you would like to do during your stay at Sea Gypsy Village.

• PADI COURSES
• SNORKELLING
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• KIDS LOUNGE
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VIP Fishing Resort: Where You Can Enjoy a One-of-a-Kind Sea Vacation for Just RM250!

Going on a sea vacation is quite hard to arrange, for some might think a day or two wouldn’t be enough. But at VIP Fishing Village, guests can experience a life at the sea for 2 days and 1 night at only RM250!

Can accommodate up to 50 guests

This high-value resort on the sea, located in Masai, can accommodate about 40 to 50 guests. So, there’s nothing to worry about bumping into a huge crowd.

Provides a variety of entertainment facilities

If you think staying in a resort is kind of boring, might as well think again. As a proof, VIP Fishing Resort has a range of recreational facilities to keep guests entertained. It includes KTV area, billiard area, tea area, mahjong area, and a lot more. Of course, travelers can also enjoy fishing activities!

Just spend RM250

In order to enjoy this kind of vacation, travelers only need just RM250, which is the lowest. The package rate includes meals best for a 2-days-1-night stay.

✅ Afternoon tea

✅ Dinner (hot pot / BBQ)

✅ Breakfast

Day Tour Package

But if you feel returning to home and go back to work right after, no worries, you can enjoy a day tour at VIP Fishing Resort!

Two-Day-One-Night Tour Package

Aside from the different sea experience, the resort also gives you a beautiful scenery as the sun paints the sky beautifully,? as well as other breathtaking views that can be hardly seen in your everyday city life. ?

VIP Fishing Resort

Location: 35, Kong Kong Laut, Masai, Pasir Gudang

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Kelong Paradise Sabak Bernam Claimed

Kelong Paradise Sabak Bernam is a gathering place for anglers or better known as “Fishing Addicts”. The Kelong Paradise Sabak Bernam is about 15 nautical miles from Sabak Bernam. The Kelong Paradise Sabak Bernam also acts as a fishery for the fisherman.

The Kelong Paradise Sabak Bernam also attracts crocodiles, groupers, turtles, stoves, dinners, guests and residents. A certain fish is one of the most popular fish found here. In addition, it is a great place to relax for anglers especially on weekends.

Here too, we can experience the beauty of the sunrise at dawn and sunset at dusk. For the hardcore fishing addicts, Kelong Paradise Sabak Bernam is where they spend most of their time. Their experiences here are wonderful memories for them and may not be easily forgotten.

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Kukup Travel Guide: How To Go To Kukup From Singapore (Kukup Resort Package & What To Do In Kukup)

Kukup is a fishing village built on stilts and located in Pontian district in Johor Bahru.

Fisherman is the main job of the residents here.

Popular for a day trip, Kukup is often occupied with tourists during weekends.

Come and fill your weekend getaways from Singapore or Malaysia in this relaxing and comforting village.

There are plenty of interesting activities which can only be enjoyed here.

There’s something magical about Kukup.

Enter here and it can make your stay lingering in your memory for a long time after you depart.

And in today’s post, I’m going to share what we found with you. Below is the list of post content. Check it out!

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How to Get to Kukup from Singapore

Kukup resort package, most recommended kukup resorts & chalet, kukup seafood.

• What To Do In Kukup

Kukup Golf Resort

1. Singapore to Kukup by Private Car

Trip to Kukup is a bit tiring from Singapore as it’s a long way journey. You may have to switch your vehicles or to get into a ferry in order to reach the destination. Somehow, it is quite hassled and inconvenience if children and elderly come along with you.

To overcome the problems above, SGMTAXI.com , the leading private taxi company in Singapore, is now catering a direct trip from Singapore to Kukup .

The pick-up point could be any place in Singapore. Apart from that, their drivers are expertly trained to ensure your journey a pleasant one.

SGMYTAXI vehicles can easily accommodate up to 7 people!

The SGMYTAXI  MPV fleet  includes:

Price Range:

SG$140 (including the toll fee SG$10)

Any services you wish to experience, they try their best to provide! You can book online for private car service or book through WhatsApp .

Also read: How To Get To Johor Bahru From Singapore

2. Singapore to Kukup by Bus

Buses are offered for budget travellers. In the town of Singapore, take the MRT to Kranji MRT Station where bus services to Johor are offered.

Then, board Causeway Link CW1 to Larkin Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru. The bus will arrive in between 15 to 30 minutes.

The Singapore to JB bus fare costs SG$1.50 and return fare costs RM1.90. Please take note that you have to clear the immigration twice.

When you reach Larkin bus station, switch your bus which heads to Pontian .  After that, take a taxi and you will reach Kukup in 30 minutes.

Also read: How To Go To Pontian From Singapore

1. Kukup Island National Park

Approximately 1km off the coast of Kukup, you can find Kukup Island which is the hideout place of pirates in old times.

On 31 January 2013, Kukup Island was granted as RAMSAR site by Ramsar Convention (an international treaty which conserves wetlands). Later in 1997, it was declared as a protected national park in Malaysia .

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Kukup Island National Park is a wetland which homes to a wide array of unhabituated mangrove trees.

There are submerged plants, underwater flowers, floating water plants and swamps that you hardly have seen before. This unique habitat comes along with various species of wildlife such as wild boars and mudskippers.

2. Kukup Fishing Village

Kukup Fishing village, which is also called Kukup Laut, is an ancient fishing village with a history over a century. The village was built on stilts right above the sea.

There is only a jetty that connects the village to land. Since the number of tourists has been increasing gradually, many of the houses in the village were designed and changed to resorts and chalets.

The jobs of residents as fishermen and fisherwomen have been passed down from generations to generations. Many tourists visited here just to witness their daily lives.

Kukup Fishing village is popular for its cheap and fresh seafood. Fishmonger, restaurant and hawker stall owner would come here to bid for fresh seafood at the best price.

It’s also a great place for fishing. For the fishing enthusiast, they will have a good time sharing fishing experiences with local fishermen. Besides, visiting a fish farm, sightseeing and boat-touring are some of the activities offered here.

3. Kukup Kelong

Trip to Kukup Kelong (Fish Farm) is normally included in the package offered by every resort in Kukup. The resort will arrange a boat transfer to the fish farm from the jetty.

Also read:  9 Fishing Kelong in Johor  (Fishing Experts’ Top List)

There is a big net in the fish farm to capture sea creatures. All the captives are put in gigantic fish tanks. Here, you can find butterfish, horseshoe crabs, eels, mudskippers, prawns, jellyfish, stingrays and etc.

The farm offers a close distance to look at these cute sea creatures. You can also touch them if you want.

4. Tanjung Piai

Tanjung Piai National Park is a well-known tourist destination in the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia.

It is mostly made up of mangrove and mudflats. As the park is wholly guided by wooden boardwalks, visitors do not have to worry about walking through the swampy mudflats.

There are information boards along the walkway, where visitors can gather the details of the habitat in the park. When the visitors reach a globe-shaped monument, they know they have arrived at the southernmost point in Peninsular Malaysia.

5. Pontian Wholesale Fish Market

Pontian Market is known as a fish market and fish bidding market. This is the place where fishermen sell their harvest.

Regardless of the weather, the market is continuously selling different types of fresh fishes. Sometimes, extremely huge fishes and pretty rare fishes can be found here.

Around 10:30 am in the morning, the market will be flooded with fishmongers, seafood restaurant’s workers, hawker stall owner and customers.

They come to bid for the fresh fishes. There are restaurants opposite the market where customers can request the restaurants to cook up the fishes they have purchased.

1. Kukup One Day Trip

• Depart early in the morning either by bus or private car .
• Upon arrival, board a traditional boat ride that brings you to Pulau Kukup National Park. After that, the boat will bring you to the Kelong Fish Farm to see a wide variety of fishes like sea bass, Archerfish, Pufferfish, jellyfish, flying fish & etc. If you like to bring home some dry seafood, you can get them there!
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• After lunch, buy some local products to share with your relatives or friends.
• Head back to Singapore either by bus or private car.

2. Kukup 2 Days 1 Night (2D1N) Trip

• 11:00am – Upon Arrival, Check In At Resort/Chalet
• 12:00pm – Lunch At Chalet/Restaurant
• 3:00pm – Tea Break
• 6:00pm – BBQ Dinner (satay, squid, prawn, fish, otak-otak, fruit, beverages)
• 8:00pm – Program Begins,  Mahjong Session, Dancing and KTV, Enjoy fireworks and Kongming lanterns, Karaoke & etc (No Time Restriction)
• 10:00pm – Supper
• 7:30am – Breakfast, after breakfast free at own leisure
• 9:00am – Kukup Island National Park Tour, Visit Kukup Kelong (Fish Farms), Buying Local Products
• 12:00pm – Check Out & Lunch At Chalet/Restaurant.

Fill your holidays moments joy and fun with angling activities, seafood hunting experiences, karaoke party and a lot more in Kukup.

It has been proven as one of the favourite destinations among seafood lovers. Even though Kukup is developing rapidly in these few years, still, it remains its originality as a typical fishing village.

The resorts in Kukup are built over water. A long jetty is the only way that links the resort to land. Therefore, the accommodations offered are often called “On the Water Chalet Houses”.

There are many chalets available with doors and windows that open onto the wide blue sea, thus offering unparalleled privacy and serenity.

Both the exterior and interior of the resorts are concisely designed to suit the simplicity of the village.

The rooms come with a television, en-suite bathrooms, complimentary toilet amenities, kitchenette, air conditioning and even karaoke system and mah-jong set for entertainment.

Also read:  15 Best Johor Bahru Homestays

Most of the resorts offer 2 days 1-night tour package which includes transport, lodging and food. However, some impose additional charges on a chartered car to and from Singapore.

For lunch and dinner, there’ll be a fantastic seafood treat at the famous open-air seafood restaurant and at BBQ sites respectively. For breakfast, simple yet delightful local dishes are served.

You will be visiting the floating fish farms and experiencing fishing during the tour. At night, simply enjoy bonding time with family or friends through singing karaoke or playing mahjong in the chalet. Here, you will find time passing more gleeful than anywhere else.

1. Kukup Oceanic Sky Resort 海天渔舍

• Well-equipped with fun facilities such as Ping Pong table, television (with ASTRO), Mahjong, hammock, karaoke, and automated fishing facilities!
• Experience open-air bathroom.
• Capture your memory at Mural Art Decoration.
• Local Kukup “high tea”: Crispy Prawn Fritters, Green Bean Soup, and etc. will be served once you arrive.
• Enjoy delicious home cook barbecue/steamboat dinner at the resort!
• Cycling in a scenic view in Kukup.

2. The Mangrove Floating Chalet 红树林

• Comfortable and clean
• Two multipurpose halls for parties and family events
• 19 rooms which can accommodate up to 80 people and 31 hotel rooms
• Fishing is available at doorstep
• Karaoke room with wide selection of songs
• Boat trip to fish farm and mangrove forests
• Seafood meals and seafood BBQ

3. Kukup Ocean Resort 海洋休闲屋

• 6 well-equipped bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
• Meals offered: Breakfast: nasi lemak, malay kuih, mee and many more Lunch: seafood lunch Hightea: Homemade fried tofu and fried prawn Dinner: BBQ seafood dinner or seafood steamboat
• Island tour
• Local products shopping
• Boat trip to mangrove swamp forests
• Fishing, playing mah-jong, singing karaoke and riding a bicycle

4. Kukup Seaview 海景休闲屋

• Revel in the breathtakingly beautiful view of the sunset from their private balcony!
• A lot of indoor activities are available such as toys for young children, ping pong table, darts machine, pool/snooker and etc.
• Spacious space for indoor activities.
• The meals are included in the package but do not hesitate to contact the boss for special requests.
• Three types of units are available: sea view, small sea view and the new sea view.

5. Kukup Asina Resort 龟咯星海度假屋

• A new, modern, tidy, cozy chalet at Kukup village.
• Boat ride to the resort is included in the package.
• Thoughtful amenities: Foosball, dart, mahjong and also karaoke system!
• Sitting on their wooden roof furniture (table, chairs, and swing), rejoice yourself with the nice scene.
• There is a mini bar in the living room.
• Centralize air-conditional helps you to kick away the hot weather!
• If you need more activities there, you can purchase Kukup Island Trip Ticket, massage service and also Manicure & Pedicure.

6. Sinar Laut Resort 在水一方冷气度假屋

• Cosy and clean.
• Suitable for friends and families.
• Coffee, tea and mineral water are complimentary.
• You are welcome to host a large party here!
• Biggest room type can fit up to 32 pax of travellers, but it can fit up to 88 pax if you rent the entire resort.
• Night times activities such as firework and release Kongming Lantern.
• Ship transport from jetty is available if you are lazy to walk, the fee is RM10 per person.

7. Kukup Soh En Resort 龟咯咸水港全赢度假屋

• Resort facilities are suitable for families or friends to get closer!
• Seafood appetizing, refreshment, BBQ dinner, local breakfast are all provided to satisfy your taste buds!
• Great owner, great accommodation, great service, and great foods!
• The popular resort is usually reserved early, do book early to avoid disappointment.

8. Kukup Bay 咸水湾民宿

• RM150 for adults and RM100 for children, kids below 4 are free of charge
• Rooms are stylishly furnished and well-equipped with modern amenities
• Staff are extremely nice and friendly
• Special arrangements are made for disabled
• Dartboard machines, pool tables and karaoke are available
• The water dispenser is available
• Wide space for families activities
• 5 meals per day

9. Kukup Hao Qin Resort 豪勤冷气度假屋

• Modern bungalow with well-equipped room facilities
• Transportation to the jetty is provided
• The scenery offered is perfect for photoshoots
• Ideal for family gathering and friends reunion trip
• Provides evening BBQ, karaoke system, LCD TV with Astro channel, and mah-jong entertainment
• Yacht visit to fishing grounds
• Seafood meals provided

10. Kukup Xiang Holiday Home

• Located near the end of Kukup
• Comes with 8 rooms (4 sea view room & 5 standard room), bathrooms, shared kitchen and balcony
• Plasma TV with Hi-Fi, leather sofa and special lighting in living room
• Offer recreational facilities such as bicycle rental, fishing, massage and fitness center.
• 4 meals per day (seafood BBQ and seafood lunch)
• Kukup Kelong Visit

11. Tan Castle 陈堡豪华度假屋

• A new resort starts operating in the year 2018.
• The resort has all good review from customers!
• There is a total of 5 spacious and privacy units in the entire resort.
• First-floor staying capacity is 48 pax, second floor 72 pax and third floor 26 pax.
• Third-floor unlimited sea view unit is a perfect romantic place for you to purpose!

12. On The Sea Kukup Chalet 龟咯海上面度假屋

• Located at the corner of Kukup
• Transport service is available
• Chalet facilities: KTV room, concourse, bedrooms, outdoor and indoor activities area and washrooms
• Activities offered: Firework, Fish farm visit, Pulau Kukup National Park visit, karaoke, ping pong, mah-jong, pool game and playing bicycle
• Boating sightseeing experience

13. Starlight Bay 星光灣

• RM150-180 per person
• New, spacious, clean and comfortable
• Can accommodate 60 people and more
• Offers cartoon themed hotel rooms such as Hello Kitty, Doraemon and Mickey Mouse
• Breathtaking sea views especially sunset
• 6 meals provided (2 seafood lunch, BBQ, breakfast, supper and hightea)
• Kongming lanterns and fireworks

14. Sweet Home Holiday Resort

• A few affordable packages include ferry transport to resort
• Owns 4 stilt houses and a multi-purpose hall
• Large space in front of the house for team bonding activities
• Sunset view is extremely stunning
• Breakfast, Seafood lunch, hightea, BBQ dinner, and supper
• Body massage, foot reflexology, manicure and pedicure are available

15. Love Freedom Kukup Resort 爱自由度假屋

• Near to the entrance.
• Delicious and sumptuous meals until you will never feel hungry!
• Bring your preferred DVDs for more karaoke songs!
• Recommended for couples and small family.
• Borrow the bicycle from the owner if you want to experience the local life! (Be careful while cycling around the walkway because the road does not has safety fence.)

16. Kukup Hello Homestay & 阿嬷家 Café 珊瑚海民宿

• 4 cosy and spacious rooms that can stay around 10-25 pax.
• They pay extra attention to food and cooking hygiene!
• Entertainment Facilities: Karaoke, Mahjong, and etc.
• They also own a café at the homestay, is a unique and a special resort at Kukup.

17. Kukup Golden Bay Chalet 龟咯金海湾度假屋

• Mahjong, Karaoke, finishing (remember to bring your own gear) and other fun games in the chalet are free of charge!
• This chalet is located at the end of Kukup village (~25 mins of walking distance), do contact the owner before arriving at Kukup for them to arrange boat transfer services.
• The spacious living hall suitable for company training, school bonding, organization activities or large group team building activities.
• Enjoy the beautiful view of mangroves and floating fish farm.

1. New Kukup Restaurant

Fronting the sea, New Kukup Restaurant is the oldest built-on-silts seafood restaurant in Kukup. It’s clean, well-maintained and you can even enjoy the stunning sea views while dining in here.

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Whatever seafood you desire, be it plums, fishes, prawns or crabs, you’ll find here. The seafood are cooked in various styles of your choice. Appetizing side dished can be ordered here too. Never forget to try their signature drink – iced lime juice with plum, which has a well-blended sour and salty taste.

What to Do in Kukup

1. Play Mahjong & Cards

• Mahjong is provided for adults.
• No additional charges are imposed at the mah-jong set and playing cards provided.
• Feel free to request more sets of playing cards and mah-jong if it’s not enough.
• A cheerful activity which is good to enjoy for all no matter the age.
• Can be enjoyed throughout the stay.
• Most of the chalets come with VOD computerized Karaoke System.

3. Watching mudskippers & crabs during low tide

• Watch mudskippers (walking fish) and crabs in a close distance and discover how they survive, how they move, how they eat and even how they feed on prey.

4. Kelong tour

• Visit to Kelong (fish farm) by taking boat from jetty.
• Boat arrangement will be made by resort.
• Great to fish lovers as lots of fishes can be found here.
• Fish eaten at restaurant or BBQ are normally from here.

5. Sunset watching

• Sunset at Kukup is considered one of the best in Malaysia.
• Numerous ideal spots are offered to watch sunset.
• Never forget to take pictures of this beautiful scenery.

6. Fishing at your doorstep

• It’s possible to fish at the balcony as all chalets are built over sea.
• Bring your own fishing rod or pay RM10 to rent one.

7. Visit Pulau Kukup National Park

• Located at Kukup Island, the mangroves swamps here are one of the biggest in the world.
• Different kinds of flora and fauna can be found.
• Entrance fee is RM5 per person.

8. Kong Ming Lanterns

• Get to enjoy at a very cheap price if wind condition is favourable.
• Originated from China which were used by soldiers during wars.
• Write down your wish on lanterns. Who knows, your wish may come true.

9. Seafood BBQ

• Highlight dishes: Special Marinated Chicken Wings.
• Fish, Otak-otak, Satay, Squid, Fishball, Sausage, Sweet Potato, Prawn Cracker, fruits…
• Steamboat dinner is available as well.

10. Fireworks

• Enjoy colourful and amazing fireworks with your dear ones at night.
• It makes your trip a memorable one.
• Enquire the staff to get the fireworks.

11. Body & Foot Massage

• Helps you to release stresses.
• Leaves you soothed, relaxed and restored.
• Some resort does not include massage in their packages, so kindly inform the staff if you need it.

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12. Enjoy local home cooked food & seafood

• All the seafood you desire, they can cook for you.
• They will cater to your every culinary need.
• Get to enjoy home-like dishes and it’s extremely delicious.
• Seafood can be cooked in various styles of your choice.

13. Nintendo Wii

• Book with the resort in advance as they need to prepare for it.
• Can be enjoyed alone or in a team based on the games.
• Bonding time with friends and family.
• Can be tiring as it requires a lot of movements. However, it is an interesting activities.

Set within 312 acres of grasslands, Kukup Golf Resort satisfies your joy of golf with their 18 holes golf course .

Atsumi Kawase, an outstanding golf course designer from Japan has designed the panoramic golf course which was inaugurated in 1993. Exciting water hazards, bunkers and unlimited round of golf await you to challenge them.

Kukup Golf Resort is located in Pontian, Johor, which can be reached within 45 minutes’ drive from Singapore. Stay at their villas enveloped in lush nature and is well-equipped with modern conveniences to complete your golf fun.

After full day of golfing, dine and rest in their Café Terrace Restaurant. It offers fine dining experience by serving exquisite tastes of local and western delights in its elegant atmosphere.

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Besides golf course, Kukup Golf Resort features lap pool, spa, VIP lounge, fitness centre, playground, squash court, tennis court, tennis table and a lagoon pool. Take advantages and pleasure in enjoying the facilities offered. It makes your dream vacation becomes real.

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Pulau ubin island boat tour + kelong visit, cruise out to sea on an exhilarating boat tour and explore the northeastern waters of singapore with a knowledgeable tour guide. check out sights you never knew existed in singapore on this off-the-beaten-track experience.

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The boat adventure begins at the SAF Yacht Club, where we will board a speedy catamaran and cruise out to the Northeastern waters of Singapore. Led by a knowledgeable tour guide who has navigated the waters of Singapore for years, participants are in for an eye-opening journey.

We will explore in-depth the unique sights seen out at sea, such as the different traditional methods of fishing (Kelong versus fishnet fishing from boat) and the structural built of various types of Kelongs (floating fish farms). We will also share interesting fun facts about Singapore’s history with regards to the surrounding islands, using imagery of the past.

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The highlight would be an actual visit to Smith Marine Kelong, the first Floating Seafood Restaurant in Singapore located just off the coastal waters of Pulau Ubin. Here, city-dwellers can enjoy a rustic experience on one of the last remaining Kelongs in Singapore and get the rare opportunity to purchase fresh fish straight from the farm.

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Top 10 hikes in Malaysia

Feb 25, 2022 • 12 min read

The ascent of rugged Mt Kinabalu is Malaysia's most famous hike © R. M. Nunes/Shutterstock

Hiking in Malaysia is the perfect way to get away from the country’s teeming cities and get close to the sights, sounds and sensations of Southeast Asia’s oldest tropical rainforest. Malaysia's quintessentially tropical sea-meets-jungle terrain is best appreciated from the top of its forest-clad mountains.

The Malaysian peninsula is split in two by the 2183m (7162ft) Titiwangsa Range – the last refuge for the country's elusive population of wild tigers and Asian elephants. This hilly backbone fractures into dozens of lesser hills and peaks spilling all the way to the jungle-backed coastline, where more foliage-clad islands await.

Across the South China Sea in the Malaysian part of Borneo, more mountain ranges and limestone massifs soar above the verdant rainforests of Sabah and Sarawak , offering still more chances to get off the beaten track and test your limits.

Ready for some sweaty tropical workouts? Then lace up your hiking boots, bring plenty of water, and don’t forget to pack a pair of leech socks... Here are the 10 best hikes in Malaysia.  

Mt Kinabalu, Sabah

Best high-altitude multi-day hike.

8.5km (5.25 miles), 2 days, easy to moderate

Rising like a pointy fang from the jungles of northern Borneo, Mt Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest peak, and it's a sacred site for the indigenous Kadazan-Dusun people of Sabah. The clouds that seem to perennially shroud its 4095m (13,435ft) summit – known since colonial times as Low's Peak – are believed to be formed from the resting souls of their ancestors.

Getting to the top of Low’s Peak is a physically challenging but relatively straightforward climb starting from the Timphoon Gate, beyond the flower-studded park that covers the lower slopes of the mountain. The trail winds up through mossy forests draped with orchids and clumps of pitcher plants and colorful stands of rhododendrons up to 3000m (9843ft), where hikers spend the night at one of several rest houses. 

The final push for the summit involves a 2am start, timed to deliver hikers to Mt Kinabalu’s barren, wave-like tip as the sunrise explodes in myriad shades of purple above a quintessentially Malaysian awan karpet (carpet of clouds). 

Penang Hill, George Town

Best urban hike.

5.8km (3.6 miles) round trip, 4–6 hours, moderate

Mention Penang , and most will think of the street art, hip cafes and colonial architecture of its capital George Town , not the forested hills stretching from the town limits to the northwestern corner of the island. This natural wonderland covers 12,481 hectares of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, but most visitors see just the small section around Penang Hill – colonial Malaya’s first hill station, famed for its views over the Straits Sea and the Malaysian mainland.

Since 2021, this expanse of forest has been protected as Malaysia's third Unesco Biosphere Reserve. The most popular way to reach the 830m (2723ft) summit is on one of the world’s steepest funicular railways, but we recommend taking the scenic route via the tangle of interconnected jungle trails that snake their way up the hill from Penang Botanical Gardens . You can also start the hike from Penang City Park (aka Youth Park), or from Moongate, a circular Chinese gateway that was once the gateway to a millionaire’s estate.

The most straightforward route is the Heritage Trail, a knee-grinding staircase ascent that follows the steep tracks of the funicular railway, but it's more rewarding to take more circuitous jungle trails. There's a good chance of encounters with endangered and endemic flying lemurs, dusky leaf monkeys, hooting macaques and a staggering 144 different types of orchids.

If you have the time and stamina, after reaching the top of Penang Hill, you can continue for a further five hours through dense dipterocarp forest to the top of 725m (2378ft) Laksamana Hill, Penang’s second-highest peak. Wind up by descending to the beaches at Teluk Bahang for a well-deserved rest, before taking the Rapid Penang bus back to George Town.   

Bukit Beruang, Melaka

Best easy day hike.

5km (3.1 miles) round trip, 2–3 hours, easy to moderate Rising above the Portuguese churches, Chinese shrines and river-facing guesthouses of former Dutch enclave, Melaka , Bukit Beruang (Bear Hill) doesn't seem like a tough hike. The summit is just 116m (381ft) above sea level. But it all depends on which of the three trails to the summit you take. For the easy option, walk up via the 2.5km (1.5 mile) paved road to the telecommunications tower that dominates the hilltop.

If you want something more fun, two sweatier and more inspiring trails climb through thick walls of forest on the other side of the hill. Pick up these well-marked paths in either Taman Bunga Raya or Taman Muzzaffar Height. However you reach the top, proceed from the tower to the nearby lookout point known as "Eye on Melaka," where the historic streets loom into view.  

Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill)

Best hill station hike.

20km (12 miles) round trip, 10 hours, moderate

Malaysia’s second-oldest hill station opened in 1884 at the top of 1250m (4101ft) Bukit Larut, also known as Maxwell Hill. This steep range of viridian hills stands like a protective fan above the exquisite lake town of Taiping . The route to the top of Bukit Larut wasn’t a very attractive affair until the end of 2021, when the organizing committee responsible for the yearly Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival opened three new summit paths through the jungle, as an alternative to the paved road used by jeeps.

These trails snake from the base of the mountain to the Box, one of the old colonial bungalows that pepper the atmospheric mist-covered summit of the hill, and the skeletal Telecom Tower that dominates the far side of the ridge. To make the climb, you'll need a RM10 (US$2.40) permit and a mandatory guide (RM15/US$3.60).

At 350m (1148ft), take a stop at the sloshing Ranting Waterfall before making a steep ascent through ancient dipterocarp forests that thicken as the trail climbs into the clouds. Beware of the leeches, and don’t forget to carry a raincoat, as bouts of heavy rain are almost daily occurrences in Taiping. The bungalows on the top are open for group stays, or you can camp (RM20/US$4.80) near the waterfall or at the bottom of the hill.

Gunung Tahan, Taman Negara National Park

Best multi-day jungle trek.

55km (34 miles) round trip, 6 to 7 days, hard

The best – and toughest – way to explore the rainforest wonderland that is Taman Negara is to cross it on foot, via the 2187m (7175ft) summit of Gunung Tahan , the highest point in Peninsular Malaysia. Ringed by the world’s most ancient rainforest, this is serious wildlife-spotting country, and you'll need a guide to escort you (RM1200/US$287 for up to seven days), plus camping equipment and enough food supplies to last for a week.

The best way to tackle this adventure through elephant, tiger and tapir territory is to enter and exit from Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara’s main entry point. Alternatively, you can come in and out via Sungai Relau, the national park’s northwestern entrance near the town of Merapoh. Shorter and easier four-day, three-night treks that combine a jeep ride and a hike to Gunung Tahan’s summit also start and end here.

Broga Hill, Kuala Lumpur

Best hike near kuala lumpur.

3.4km (2.11 miles) round trip, 90 minutes, easy

The quaint village of Broga, near Semenyih, has a 400m (1312ft) hill that attracts a steady stream of enthusiastic hikers from Kuala Lumpur . It only takes 30 to 45 minutes to reach the treeless hilltop with its undulating sea of lalang grass, but the climb is steep in places and the walk will get your heart pumping.

There are stunning views over the Kuala Lumpur skyline and the surrounding Klang valley from the grassy plateau, but the place can get packed, especially on weekends. It’s best to climb on a weekday and at sunrise to beat the crowds. Aim to start by 6:30am to catch the sunrise at around 7:15am. If you have any energy left, a path leads from the summit to 675m (2215ft) Gunung Tok Wan, a more challenging hike through jungle scenery (but without the valley views).

The Pinnacles, Gunung Mulu National Park

Best adventure hike.

4.8 km (2.9 miles) round trip, 4–5 hours, hard

Tucked into the densely-forested interior of northern Sarawak, the giant caves and turbid streams of Gunung Mulu National Park thoroughly deserve their status as a Unesco World Heritage Site . One of the highlights of a visit to this stunning reserve is the tough hike up 1750m (5740ft) Gunung Api to marvel at the Pinnacles – a series of razor-sharp limestone outcrops that look like petrified flames, some rising 50m (164ft) from the jungle floor.

The first stage involves a 9km (5.6 mile) slog through a dense, flat area of dipterocarp forest to reach Camp 5. From this basic riverside shelter, the hike proper will start the next day at the crack of dawn. Hikers who fail to reach the upper slopes quickly enough may be turned back by guides, as they're not considered fit enough to carry on with the extreme final climb to the Pinnacles viewpoint at 1200m (3937ft). The vertigo-inducing final stretch, via a series of impossibly-perched metallic staircases, will test your calves and your nerves.

Panorama Hill, Pahang

Best hike for sunrise views.

4.8km (3 miles) round trip, 1–2 hours, easy

The Sungai Lembing river is a well-known destination for eco-tourism in southeastern Pahang state , and Panorama Hill is its main drawcard. One of the main reasons people flock to this 271m (889ft) viewpoint is its perfect location – the summit is only 150m (492ft) away from the main road, via a well-manned flight of stairs that can be climbed in just half an hour.

To beat the crowds, start hiking as early as 6am to reach the ridge summit by 7am, as the sunrise paints the clouds in tones of purple before the mists dissolve to reveal the Sungai Lembing valley and the karst outcrop containing the Buddhist Charas cave .

Batu Punggol

Best offbeat hike.

244m (800ft) round trip, 2 hours, hard

Sacred to the Murut people of southwestern Sabah, this rocky outcrop is not for acrophobics. Batu Punggol is only accessible by a canoe ride along a jungle river, followed by a strenuous hike through untamed rainforest to reach the base of the crag. The reason for coming here is to attempt the scary, two-hour ascent of this lonesome limestone pinnacle, which sticks up like a rocky thumb above a carpet of hooting jungle.

Batu Punggol is best reached from the Orou Sapulot ecotourism project with the help of local guides, who can steer you up the tricky last stretch of this almost vertical ascent over bare, sharp rocks. It’s certainly a testing workout, but the views from the top stretch as far as Kalimantan in Indonesia and are well worth the adrenaline and sweat it takes to reach the top.

Tawau Hills Park

Best hike for wildlife-spotting.

26km (16 miles) round trip, two days and one night, easy to moderate

Offbeat Tawau , Sabah's southern frontier city, has grown in status as a hub for natural adventures and wildlife-spotting in recent years. The climb to the volcanic summit of 1240m (4068ft) Mt Lucia starts right from the headquarters of Tawau Hills Park , and you'll see rare hornbills, supersized jungle insects and Bornean frogs along the trails.

Reaching the top of Mt Lucia involves a day-long slog up a well-marked trail, following a forested mountain ridge strewn with large trees. At the summit, hikers can stay overnight with local park rangers in a rustic but comfortable chalet that's a great base for night hikes. Look out for Malay civets, Sambar deer and other night critters.

You may be stirred from your slumbers by the whoop of a gibbon, or the echoing coo of the rare helmeted hornbill, before you make a call on whether to return to the park headquarters or stay longer and continue hiking for another 4km (2.5 miles) to reach 1310m (4298ft) Mt Magdalena.

Tips for hiking in Malaysia

When it comes to the rainforest, you don’t play play (mess around), as they say in these parts. Never set out on a hike without letting someone know where you are going – you really don't want to get lost with nobody looking for you. Even better, hire a guide - they're recommended for a reason, especially in Borneo.

Here are some more essential tips.

• Always carry plenty of drinking water (or a water filter to purify water as you go). More popular trails may have rest stops for hikers where you can find water, but carry plenty of your own just in case.
• Trails are generally maintained by locals rather than by the authorities, so don’t expect clear signage and comprehensive facilities. Make sure you are clear on the route before you set off, or take a local guide.
• Always carry a fully charged smartphone (and ideally a backup power bank) and load it with offline GPS applications such as Maps.me , Gaia GPS or Relive , which all have excellent mapping covering the most popular trails in Malaysia.
• Never set off on your own. At ground level, the jungle looks like a wall of continuous green and it's very easy to miss a turn and get lost. Plenty of local hikers head out to the trails on any given day, and there are several Facebook hiking groups where you can find friendly trail mates.

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