Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, and enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25C and rarely falling below 12C year round. The area is popular for it’s tea plantations and jungle walks.

Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after Independence, which literally means “national park” in Malay. The total area of Taman Negara is 4,343 km².

Pulau Payar

Island 1h south of Langkawi with the status of Marine Park. An area of island is set up for snorkeling and diving trip.

Tours can be booked at any major resort and various small travel agencies on Langkawi and from Penang. Trips there usually include Transportation from the accommodation to Kuah and from there it’s about 1h ride with a speed boat. On the Pulau Payar you have a few hours to snorkel around the quite impressive corals and the busy underwater life around it.
Prices for snorkel trips range between RM180 and RM300 depending on whether a lunch packet is included and other further services…