Rising a majestic 2187m from pristine rainforest in Taman Negara National Park, Gunung Tahan is Peninsula Malaysia's highest peak. In English Gunung Tahan translates as 'Mount Endure' and this is not a climb for the faint-hearted but will be an unforgettable and inspiring achievement. The first successful expedition to the summit of Gunung Tahan was only completed in 1905 from Kuala Tahan, after numerous failed attempts steeped in mystery and superstition fueling the formidable reputation of this great mountain in local folklore. Since these early pioneers, trails have been established and  things  have improved dramatically but Tahan remains a challenge of strength and character.

 

Follow your guide across rushing rivers, through the twisted jungles and scrambling up tree roots as you ascend the steep slopes into the surreal land above the clouds in the Bonsai Forest at the summit. Notice the changes in the tropical rainforest around you as you trek through dense lowland dipterocarp forest with its thick canopy and steaming understor; gradually ascending into upper hill dipterocarp montane forest with magnificent trees rising a lofty 50-60 metres from gullies, their trunks and branches covered in mosses and orchids. Above around 1200m as temperatures plummit you will enter oak laurel forest where lychen and mosses cloak the trees and the canopy reduces dramatically in height allowing for more sunlight and an array of climbers, ferns and palms. As you climb further you will emerge into the magical and mysterious cloud forest and montane heathland with rare and fascinating carnivorous pitcher plants as you approach the summt.

 

 

The return trail from Merapoh to the summit is the shortest and quickest route, you can choose to continue all the way to Kuala Tahan if you have the time or you can choose to run these routes if you are fit (and crazy) enough! Which ever option you choose our experienced guides will be with you every step of the way of your journey.

All climbers who reach the summit will be rewarded with a certificate as a momento to mark their achievement. 

 

Merapoh - Summit -  Merapoh   A 34.9 km trek usually completed in 5 days 4 nights (this can be quicker depending group) - or for running groups in 2 days 1 night

 

Merapoh - Summit - Camp at Gedung - Merapoh   A 56.9 km trek where you will camp at Gedung 11km past the summit, before returning to Merapoh. Camp Gedung has stunning views over Taman Negara and has wreckage of a crashed Japanese fighter plane from WWII.This usually takes 5 days 4 nights.

 

Merapoh - Summit - Kuala Tahan   An 89.4 km trek across Taman Negara National Park to exit at Kuala Tahan entrance, usually completed in 7 days 6 nights 

 

Merapoh - Summit - Fourstep Waterfall - Kuala Tahan   A 139.4 km extended route to Kuala Tahan including a visit to the Fourstep Waterfall which takes 8 days 9 nights

 

(We can arrange transfers back to Merapoh if necessary for non-return routes)

 

All packages include insurance