Caminhada de Meio Dia em Rafflesia ou Excursão à Natureza Escondida de Lojing

A beautiful, serene, and off-the-grid experience. MoonRiver Lodge was quiet and offered everything a nature lover would look for. We arrived late at 7 PM in Lojing, and the staff kindly waited for us with a steamboat dinner. Beware of the very hungry cat who will come around meowing like a siren, haha 🐱. The food served was all fresh, tasted home-cooked, and we loved how sweet the cherry tomatoes were! The staff was also polite and attentive to all our needs. The journey up to Lojing Highlands was an interesting one – we went with our driver Adi in a Toyota Hilux off the beaten track to the starting point, and crossed streams to finally see the Rafflesia Kerrii. It’s an experience to be remembered. Wear long pants that you can roll up, proper hiking shoes, and don’t be afraid to get your shoes wet. Adi and the Orang Asli guide looked out for my dad and helped him get through the stream crossing. Along the way, the guides also pointed out the Rafflesia Kerrii bulbs that are going to bloom. Accommodation-wise, it was a rustic room we stayed in, much like a campsite. The shower water pressure was strong, which is wonderful after the hike and for washing mud off your shoes. Simple and no-frills. We’d recommend this place for someone looking to be away from the hustle and bustle, and who doesn’t mind traveling up from Cameron Highlands to Lojing (about an hour’s drive; look for taxis willing to bring you up at the Tanah Rata Freesia Bus Terminal). Enjoy!

Comenzamos con un recorrido en 4x4 por el bosque. Luego tuvimos una exploración reveladora en las selvas con guías muy bien informados. Muy recomendable para una caminata corta y fácil (aproximadamente 1 hora).

What an amazing experience! We were picked up from Moonriver Lodge just after 9am by our guide in a 4x4 and driven to the starting point of the trail (about 20min). We had to cross two rivers and walk for a hour to see the Rafflesia flower and lots of buds. It was magical. Our guide was always making sure we were safe and helped with the river crossings. This experience will stay with us forever. Please note: you need some level of fitness for this tour.

Kami memandu kira-kira 1 jam dari Cameron Tana Rata dan tiba di Moonriver Lodge. Dari sana, kami dijemput oleh pemandu dengan kenderaan pacuan 4 roda. Perjalanan pergi balik ke hutan Lojing mengambil masa kira-kira 3 jam, melalui sungai dan hutan tebal untuk mencari Rafflesia. Pemandu Orang Asli tahu di mana bunga-bunga itu mekar. Secara keseluruhan, ia adalah perjalanan yang menyeronokkan, mencabar dan tidak dapat dilupakan untuk keluarga. Pakai kasut bertutup dan seluar panjang! Kami melihat 4 Rafflesia! Pengalaman yang menakjubkan dan hebat.

Wunderbare Reise und eine schöne Tour💮 mit netten Guides. Alles war bestens organisiert. Uns gefiel der Shuttle zum Startpunkt. Nächstes Mal gerne wieder🤗

A wonderful tour. An interesting drive to the trail with rafflesia in the back of a pickup truck. A pleasant experience. The local guide knew the area well and led us along a beautiful trail right to the flowers. We were very lucky and saw a rafflesia bud and then double flowers. I highly recommend it.

The trek was amazing! Our Orang Asli guide and especially the young lady that accompanied us were great. We went through the forest (no river crossing) and it was a proper hike, medium+ intensity. Saw 4 rafflesia along the way! Our only suggestion is that the Moonriver Lodge to be more mindful about this program. We arrived there at 8:45 as suggested and it was deserted. Our driver (who was also great) arrived at 9:15ish. A bit disorganized on the lodge's side. Carry water, mossie repellant and maybe a bit of a light snack, and be ready to get muddy. Overall we would recommed this to anyone who wants to see rafflesia and likes a nice trek in the forest. The meetup point (Moonriver Lodge) is FAR from everywhere so budget extra for your Grab, leave your accomodation accordingly (takes 1 hr from Tanah Rata to get to Moonriver) and ask your driver to pick you back up around 12:30-13:00 because you won't be able to get a Grab back from Moonriver to your accomodation. Many thanks for the young lady (Aisha? Sorry I don't know how to spell your name ^^ ) who made this trek extremely special for us!

loved every single thing about the experience and especially grateful to the guides for being so helpful and knowledgeable and cheerful. Definitely recommend and would do it again myself. Many thanks

This tour became one of my favorite memories in Malaysia! I stumbled upon it while feeling a bit restless in Cameron Highlands, searching for something truly unique—and it did not disappoint. A quick tip: book a taxi in advance, as the meeting point isn’t in Cameron Highlands itself. Once I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by Asyida and her father, Edi, who were exceptional hosts—friendly, caring, and genuinely passionate about the experience. They made sure I was safe throughout the hike, which was much appreciated since it had rained the night before, making the terrain quite slippery. One of the unexpected highlights was Edi’s thoughtful gesture—he went out of his way to drive us through the Orang Asli village, even though it wasn’t part of the tour, simply because he noticed my curiosity. The only downside was the lack of communication from the operator beforehand. Since it was raining, I wasn’t sure if the tour was still happening, and unlike my usual experiences with Klook (where I receive direct confirmations), I had to call the operator myself the night before to check. Despite that small hiccup, this tour was absolutely worth it—a truly immersive and authentic adventure. If you're looking for something off the beaten path with incredible hosts, this is it!

We liked this trekking. The road was not difficult, although sometimes we had to go uphill. We saw growing rafflesia. The guide, a good-natured, friendly and very polite man, said that he spoke English very little, but he told us a lot and it was informative. Thank you very much!