2024 Malaysia Hikes in July/August

Hello all. Dan here, co-founder of Gunung Bagging.

After a very successful 5-week trip to Malaysia in 2023, I have put together a 2024 itinerary for July and early August. As permits need taking care of early and some treks require 4WD to reach the trailheads, I have opened these trips to other participants and registration will close early, probably April 2024. You are welcome to join the trips below, assuming plenty of experience and a good level of fitness. Specific dates/further info is available on request:

1. Borneo (Sabah). Day-hike (traverse) on Crocker Range to Minduk Sirung (2,081m). Start/finish in Kota Kinabalu. National Park guide. Pleasant forest hike along a high ridge. Monday 1st July 2024. 150 RINGGIT EACH (including transport from/to Kota Kinabalu). JUST 2 SPACES REMAINING. 

2. Borneo (Sarawak). 3 days at the world-famous Mulu Park for the Mulu Pinnacles (1,179m) hike. National Park guide. No camping. Popular and with good reason. Start/finish Kota Kinabalu Airport or Miri Airport. SORRY, FULL! Early July 2024

3. Borneo (Sarawak). 5-day expedition from Bario to Batu Lawi (2,046m) hike. Local expert guides. Rarely undertaken, and one of the most scenic, iconic spots in Southeast Asia. We aim to reach the top of the female peak. 4 nights in shelters/camping. Start/finish Miri Airport. SORRY, FULL! Early July 2024.

4. Peninsular Malaysia. 3-day hike to Gunung Benum (2,107m), one of Peninsular Malaysia’s 4 Ultra-prominent peaks. This is a compressed version of what is normally a 4 or 5 day trek, as the easier route in from the west remains closed. 2 nights camping. Local guide. You need to be fit and fast for this compressed version. Saturday 13th – Monday 15th July 2024, must be ready for 7am start on 13th. 350 RINGGIT EACH including 4WD, guide, permits. 5 SPACES REMAINING. OPEN.

5. Peninsular Malaysia. Day hike to Gunung Irau (2,110m), highest in Cameron Highlands. Via Mossy Forest entrance. Fairly easy but muddy. Local guide. OPEN. Tuesday 16th July 2024. 140 RINGGIT EACH. 6 SPACES REMAINING.

6. Peninsular Malaysia. 2-day hike to Gunung Rabong (1,538m), a little-known peak near Gua Musang that is on the edge of Taman Negara National Park and has great views at the top. 1 night camping. Local guide. OPEN. Mid July 2024.

7. Peninsular Malaysia. 3-day hike to Gunung Chamah (2,171m), one of Peninsular Malaysia’s G7 peaks. 2 nights camping. Local guide. OPEN. Friday 19th – Sunday 21st July 2024. 360 RINGGIT EACH including permit, guide, 4WD. 11 SPACES REMAINING.

8. Peninsular Malaysia. Half-day hikes to Gunung Kerunai (1,000m) and Gunung Alai. Both very scenic with amazing views but not very high so suitable for the fit but inexperienced. No camping needed but headtorch and 2am start required. Local guide. OPEN. Monday 22nd July 2024. 100 RINGGIT EACH. 6 SPACES REMAINING.

9. Peninsular Malaysia. Day hike to Gunung Arang Para (999m), the site of a former colonial plantation and bungalow. Rarely visited, rough trail, but of considerable historical interest. No camping needed. Local guide. SORRY, FULL! Late July 2024.

10. Peninsular Malaysia. Half-day hike to Bukit Kledang (808m). This one is a popular jogging spot for Ipoh residents, not very high, suitable for the fit but inexperienced. Again, of historical interest as there was once a hill station here. No camping needed. No guide needed. OPEN and FREE. Wednesday 24th July 2024.

11. Peninsular Malaysia. Half-day hikes to Gunung Baling and Gunung Pulai (620m). Both very short and scenic with amazing views but not very high so suitable for the fit but inexperienced if you have a head for heights as the trails are steep. No camping needed. Headtorch and 2am start required. Local guide. OPEN. Late July 2024.

12. Peninsular Malaysia. 2-day hike to Gunung Ulu Sepat (2,161m) via Lasah, one of Peninsular Malaysia’s G7 peaks. 2 nights camping. Local guide. OPEN. Saturday 27th July – Sunday 28th July 2024. 310 RINGGIT EACH including guide, permit, 4WD. 15 SPACES REMAINING.

13. Peninsular Malaysia. Day hike to Gunung Telapak Buruk (1,193m) and plane crash site.  No camping needed. Local guide. OPEN. Tuesday 30th July 2024. 80 RINGGIT EACH. 3 SPACES REMAINING.

14. Peninsular Malaysia. Day hike to Bukit Baginda (450m).  Half-day hike to a stunning ‘wave rock’ formation. No camping needed. Local guide. OPEN. Wednesday 31st July 2024. 50 RINGGIT EACH. 4 SPACES REMAINING.

15. Peninsular Malaysia. Day hike to Gunung Besar Hantu (1,462m). No camping needed. Local guide. OPEN. Thursday 1st August 2024. 80 RINGGIT EACH. 2 SPACES REMAINING.

16. Peninsular Malaysia. 3-day hike to Gunung Yong Yap (2,168m), one of Peninsular Malaysia’s G7 peaks, plus Bubu and Tok Nenek. 2 nights camping. Local guide. OPEN. Friday 2nd August – Sunday 4th August 2024. 230 RINGGIT EACH including guide, permit, 4WD. 6 SPACES REMAINING.

17. Peninsular Malaysia. Bukit Unyang (730m) dayhike near KL. OPEN. Monday 5th August 2024. 50 RINGGIT EACH. 6 SPACES REMAINING.

18. Peninsular Malaysia. Long day hike with night-time start to Gunung Rajah (1,685m). No camping needed but a very long day-hike with head-torch and stamina essential. Local guide. OPEN. Tuesday 6th August 2024, very early start around 2am. 100 RINGGIT EACH. 6 SPACES REMAINING.

19. Peninsular Malaysia. Bukit Lagong (575m) dayhike near KL. OPEN. Wednesday 7th August 2024. 50 RINGGIT EACH. 6 SPACES REMAINING.

20. Peninsular Malaysia. Bunga Buah (1,430m) dayhike near Genting Highlands. OPEN. Thursday 8th August 2024. 50 RINGGIT EACH. 6 SPACES REMAINING.

These are all not-for-profit trips where the costs are split equally between participants and in rare cases where there is a shortfall the costs will be covered by Dan of this website so the hikes will go ahead even with a small group. You therefore participate at your own risk and are encouraged to get relevant travel insurance – especially if you are not a Malaysian citizen. Given how time-consuming planning is, these deposits are non-refundable except in the event of us having to cancel.

I put a huge amount of time and effort into running this site, maintaining it, and arranging trips such as this, and contributions/donations of whatever size are always received gratefully towards a project that is not likely to ever be profitable!

Please email danpquinn AT gmail DOT com with expressions of interest in joining the hikes.