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From the first paddle stroke in a mangrove creek to the last sunset over Desaru Beach, South Malaysia Tour 7 Days is made for outdoor lovers. If this is the side of Malaysia you are looking for in your dream trip, keep reading to plan it all with Asia King Travel!
South Malaysia Tour 7 Days is made for outdoor lovers
South Malaysia has already been blessed with a warm tropical climate that is suitable to visit all year round. But in case you want nature at its best, months from February to August are a winning choice.
This is when the sun lasts longer; at the same time, rain clouds seem to take a back seat. As a result, every day here feels like an open invitation to explore the outside world. Without a doubt, it’s the perfect backdrop for a Johor Bahru outdoor adventure, no matter what activities you are joining in.
Senai International Airport marks the first chapter of your Johor Bahru outdoor adventure. After a short drive, you’ll arrive at Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest. At the entrance, two paths branch off, and today you choose the one on the left, which leads to Gunung Pulai Waterfall.
Here, the sound of rushing water might reach you before the view does, and just a few minutes later, Gunung Pulai Waterfall appears right in front of your eyes. Most families' trips will stop at the lowest level of this cascade to have a picnic, as the terrain itself is easy enough to be comfortable for all ages. But if you want to take in the view from a more unique perspective, you will have to climb up a stair that hugs the waterfall.
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Day 1 of South Malaysia itinerary begins at Gunung Pulai Waterfall
By late afternoon, you are going to enter the nearby town of Kulai and settle into a local homestay. For dinner, you should expect Johor specialties such as laksa Johor or nasi briyani gam. Then you’ll rest up for tomorrow’s trek into the forest.
Morning in Kulai starts slowly among the hum of village life outside. After a hearty breakfast, you return to Gunung Pulai, but this time your path leads deeper into the jungle. The trail begins beneath trees whose thick canopy filters the sunlight into green patterns on the forest floor.
With each step, sounds from the outside world fade, replaced by steady rhythm of your footsteps. After a steady climb, you reach one of the mountain’s scenic viewpoints. From here, the view stretches over hills like a deep green ocean to the horizon.
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Day 2 takes you deep into the heart of Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest
You will then stop for lunch right in the forest. It may be just a simple picnic, but after a long morning’s trek, every bite will taste infinitely better. Once you’ve rested, you follow a different route that reveals even more hidden corners of the forest before the trail leads you back to the park’s entrance.
Around the same time as the previous day, you reach your homestay in Kulai with tired feet and a full-filled heart from a day in nature’s company. The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Day three of your Johor Bahru Tour 7 Days is all about swapping jungle trails for a different kind of thrill. After a quick breakfast, you head to Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park.
In the morning, you visit Adventure Park. Some ropes and ziplines weave between tall trees while they wait for you to come and test your strength. You might start small with an easy obstacle course to get your muscles warmed up. After that, you advance to trickier challenges that sway and tilt with every step. The final test comes in the form of a zipline. This sends you gliding across the park.
Under the blazing sun, the Water Park becomes the star of the day
As the afternoon kicks in, especially when the sun is high, it’s time for Water Park to shine. The cool splash of Wave Pool would give you a sense of relief after morning’s actions, but don’t get too comfortable, since rides like Yellow Wave will have you plunging steep drops before you’ve even caught your breath.
Also, don’t forget to wander into the Sports & Leisure Park, where the energy shifts from wet and wild to playful and competitive. Drift karting quickly becomes your go-to attraction. And you’ll soon realize there’s something addictive about how tyres squeal as you try to master the perfect turn.
By the time the sun starts to dip, you’ve had a full day of adventure that makes your mind already replaying all highlights again and again.
After an action-packed day at Austin Heights Water and Adventure Park, our South Malaysia itinerary takes a gentler pace on the morning of day 4. You might want to enjoy the comfort at the hotel, as you surely need a rest to recharge your energy.
On the other hand, some of you will prefer wandering around the city center in order to witness how local life happens daily.
In the afternoon, you pack up and head to the countryside for Kota Tinggi Firefly Park
By late afternoon, you pack your bags and gather in the lobby. This time, the ride takes you to the countryside towards Kota Tinggi Firefly Park.
You might make it here before boat departure time at 8:30 PM. As a result, you have enough time to enjoy a few optional activities in the park, like crafting personalised love locks and releasing sky lanterns.
When it is finally your turn, life vests will be handed out as soon as you step on the boat. The first flash of firefly might come so faintly that you have to doubt your eyes. Then another appears, and another, until entire clusters begin to shimmer in the dark.
As we drift further, thousands of fireflies then create a glowing ribbon that floats through the black night. A quiet sense of awe rises within you as if you have been shifted into some old fairytale.
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You’ll have time for optional park activities, like sky lantern releases
After over an hour gliding through Johor River; the boat eventually turn back. From there, you board the coach again for a drive to your next hotel, which is not far from Desaru Fruit Farm. Day 4 of South Malaysia itinerary has ended.
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After a night cruise at Kota Tinggi Firefly Park, you can indulge yourself with a good sleep when Day 5’s plan starts quite late in the morning. Around 9:30 AM, your South Malaysia journey continues eastward along the Lebuhraya Senai - Desaru Expressway. In just under an hour, the busy streets would give way to the fresh scent of grass from rural farmland.
Here comes your next stop, the Desaru Fruit Farm. A local guide will lead you to visit every corner of this farm. First of all, you might come across rows of tropical trees heavy with seasonal fruit. Then, there are shaded nooks where bees hum around their wooden hives. This walk through nature aims to give out a hands-on lesson about sustainable farming.
Your stop on Day 5 of South Malaysia itinerary is the Desaru Fruit Farm
What’s more, you’ll get to taste ripe fruit straight from trees. Just picture the crisp bite of amra on your tongue and how sweet pineapple juice running down your fingers, it might be the best fruit experience you’ve ever had. Another highlight at Desaru Fruit Farm is watching how cocoa beans are prepared for chocolate. And if you long for more fun, you can hop on an ATV for a ride across the fields or pause to feed the friendly goats at Petting Zoo.
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You can hop on an ATV for a ride across Desaru Fruit Farm
On your way back, you definitely should stop by the farm’s mini market for a bag of fresh fruit as a perfect dessert to end your fifth day in South Malaysia.
You will wrap up day six with a visit to Desaru Beach. This coastal area is quite near your previous day’s destination so it doesn’t take too much time to commute.
In the early morning, when the tide is still low, you will go out to unravel how rich Desaru Beach’s biodiversity is. As you wander along the coastline, you might discover a hidden world beneath your feet with many marine creatures, including limpets, barnacles, sand anemones, and brittle stars.
Discover a variety of marine creatures as you explore the tide pools along the Desaru coast
Whenever you want to end your exploration, you can come back for fresh coconut water and then immerse yourself in the gentle waves of Desaru Beach.
By noon, charming aroma from nearby seafood restaurants seems to be irresistible. Hence, you will share your lunch with friends here. And the beautiful shore would be the best background to remind you why Malaysia's travel destinations like Desaru Beach are so beloved.
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Nothing can keep you from loving Desaru Beach
The afternoon is reserved for some light sports and fun on the sand. If you crave more adrenaline, Desaru Beach has plenty of water sports, from banana boat rides to wakeboarding. You can rent all the necessary equipment for each sport easily here. With that being said, there is nearly nothing can stop you from enjoying the best moments at Desaru beach.
As the sun began its slow descent, you should prepare for a beachside barbecue. With fresh ingredients and sound of waves lingers in the atmosphere, it felt like the perfect finale to our South Malaysia Tour 7 Days adventure.
After nearly a week of exploring South Malaysia’s travel destinations, it’s time to pack your bags and come back home. As you leave your hotel and make your way to Senai International Airport, those past six days will replay in your mind about golden beaches, lush fruit farms, and the friendly faces you’ve met along the way.
If time permits, treat yourself to a light meal at Senai International Airport
If your flight schedule allows, you should definitely enjoy a light meal with a cup of coffee at any café near the airport. It’s the final moment to live in the relaxed charm of South Malaysia before you step onto the plane.
South Malaysia Tour 7 Days promises to give you the best memories of your lifetime. Now it’s your turn to experience it all. Let Asia King Travel handle every detail so you can focus on living the moments. Your Johor Bahru outdoor adventure starts here.
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