getting to taman negara

map and directions

Getting to Taman Negara need proper planning and costing. We try to assist you by simplify the information based on your point of departure. Currently transportation cost can contribute up to 45% of  your package price, therefore we hope the solutions can be find to make holiday at Taman Negara is more affordable and value for money.

In this website, we will cover 2 most popular departure point to Taman Negara:-

• From Kuala Lumpur
• From Singapore

Please contact us for assistance if your point of departure is other than the above mention location.

from kuala lumpur

• method 01- comfort
• method 02- budget
• method 03- self drive

taman negara super highway

Method 01: Comfortable & Leisure Journey
Route:  Kuala Lumpur (Coach)- Kuala Tembeling (Boat)-Kuala Tahan

Please follow 3 easy steps:

Catch daily coach from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Tembeling
Please refer schedule as follow, choose your preferred departure point, you can contact direct the operator or contact us for seat booking.

Catch a boat from Kuala Tembeling Jetty to Kuala Tahan.
Upon arrival at Kuala Tembeling Jetty, proceed to Wildlife Department counter for Park Entry Permit and Camera License registrations. Then you can buy a boat ticket to Taman Negara from authorized  counter below. You can have a light lunch while awaiting for your boat departure. ( Boat journey will takes 2 1/2 to 3  hours and NO toilet break!! Make sure you go to the restroom before boarding the boat.)

Proceed for accommodation registrations
After 2 1/2-3 hours scenic river view journey, below are your last boat stop over. Make sure you left nothing because mostly the boat will return back to Kuala Tembeling.

There will be a short briefing upon arrival. If you already buy the package, just follow the instruction given by the tour operator but if you don't have any, either you can proceed to survey the accommodation by walk ( please refer sleep section for guidance) or you can buy the package from the operator.

There's no bellman or porter service at the arrival point, so make sure you have proper backpack to carry your luggage. This is because you have to "climb-walk-climb-walk" start from the river bank until to the resort pick up point ( please refer sleep sections as only a few resort provide pick up service, the rest you have to walk direct to resort ).

Our advise is simple-

• Simplify your "items". Just bring the necessary items for your adventure holidays.
• Booking your accommodations  in advance arrival especially during peak period to avoid disappointment and frustration. This matters will spoilt your holidays.
• Expect the Unexpected! Please aware that Taman Negara is far away from town which is everything is completed. Do not expected the high quality of food, accommodations or services since majority of the local people do not have proper educations and trainings. So it's our job to educate them.

Method 02: Budget & Adventure Journey
Route:  Kuala Lumpur (Intercity Bus)- Jerantut (Jungle Bus)-Kuala Tahan

Please follow 3 easy steps:

Catch daily intercity bus from Kuala Lumpur to Jerantut town
Please refer schedule as follow, choose your preferred bus company and departure point, you can contact direct the operator or contact us for seat booking.

Catch a "jungle bus" from Jerantut town Jetty to Kuala Tahan.
Upon arrival at Jerantut bus station, proceed to check the bus availability. It is easy to identify the bus; look for Taman Negara sign and just hop in. No need to buy ticket at the counter as normally the driver cum conductor will collect and issue the ticket at your seat before the bus leaving. The journey will take 1 1/2 hours and very often stop over to pick up passenger. NO toilet break and the road is slightly "Roller Coaster"!! Make sure you go to restroom before departure.

Proceed for accommodation registrations
After 1 1/2 hours adventure road journey, the bus will stop at Kuala Tahan Bus stop. Normally there will be nobody awaiting you upon arrival unless you already make prior arrangement with your accommodation. You have no choice, just walk to your preferred accommodations ( refer sleep section for guidance).

Available Now.. Daily Intercity Express Coach from Jerantut, the getaway of Taman Negara... to Kuala Perlis ( Langkawi Island). Please contact us for detail...

If you have sufficient number of members, just charter your own coach. It's much cheaper.

Road map to Taman Negara

Are you're looking for 4WD off-road adventure? Explore the road between Kuala Tahan and Kg Mat Daling.

Method 03: Self Drive
Route:  Kuala Lumpur - Temerloh-Padang Piol-Kuala Tahan

This is the best method if you are traveling in small group and already familiar with Malaysia road. A little bit tiring but it save your cost a lot.( Comparison: Method 01 at RM78 per person/ Self Drive at RM80 for 5 person). Please follow the directions below:

• Take East Coast Expressway
  From city of Kuala Lumpur, heading to Gombak Toll Plaza. From here enjoy easy drive for about 1 1/2 hours. Please observe the Taman Negara signboard on your left sides 15 minutes after you pass the Exit 816 of Lanchang.
• Exit 819 at Temerloh Toll Plaza, Take Road 98
  Slow down your car and exit at Temerloh Toll Plaza. After paying the toll, turn right heading to Jerantut town about 45 minutes. Do not turn left since it will head you to Temerloh town.
• Turn right at Jerantut Traffic light
  Slow down your vehicles if you already passed Road and Transport Department check point, Local schools and petrol stations. Upon approaching the traffic light, your landmark here is a new mosque on your right side. Turn right and heading about 10 minutes for Padang Piol junction.  ( It is advisable to check your vehicle fuel level, tyre and engine before proceed the journey to Taman Negara. You can refill fuel, check engine and tyre at Jerantut town.) If you wish to use boat service, just turn left and follow the Kuala Tembeling Jetty road sign. Parking is provided at your own risk!
• Turn Left Proceed for Kuala Tahan
  Slow down your vehicles after passing the bridge crossing Sungai Pahang. Your land mark here is a timber factory or "sawmill". From the main road, turn left and just straight follow the resort signboard. Please drive carefully due to road conditions and palm oil lorry.
• Arrival at Kuala Tahan and proceed to accommodations
  Parking should be no problem if your accommodations at Kuala Tahan village. You have to leave your car at Kuala Tahan common parking if your accommodations at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort. ( So far there's no cases of stolen or vandalism to guest vehicles at Kuala Tahan common parking area.)

from singapore

• method 01- comfort
• method 02- self drive

Method 01: Comfortable & Leisure Journey
Route:  Singapore (Train)- Jerantut/ Kuala Tembeling (Boat)-Kuala Tahan

Please follow 3 easy steps:

Catch daily train service from Singapore to Jerantut
There are no coach services direct to Jerantut or Taman Negara. The most convenience transportation is by train which  depart daily from Tg Pagar Railway Station, Singapore heading to Tumpat of Kelantan. For visitors to Taman Negara, your stopover will be at Jerantut town of Pahang.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB or Malayan Railways) runs train services with comfortable sleeping berths which beats sleeping on a coach anytime! There are 2 classes of berths: 2Plus (coach has 8 private cabins, 2 berths per cabin with washbasin) and 2nd class (coach as 40 berths, 20 upper & 20 lower with common washrooms). Click here to check the latest timetable and fares.

Singapore to Jerantut:
Ekspres Timuran (departs 6pm, arrives 2:24am).
2nd class berth:
RM46.50 upper berth (RM29.50 child)
RM49.00 lower berth (RM32.00 child)
Contact #: +65 62225165 or +65 62213390.

KTMB KL call centre:
+603-22671200

KTMB Johor Bahru:
+607-2234727

KTMB Singapore:
+65-62225165
+65-62213390

Your next steps is depends on your budget. If cost is your concern, just hang around at the railway stations for a few hours.( toilet facilities and food stall is open and available at the railway station car park ) At 05:10am you may proceed for 5 minutes walk to nearby bus stations. Catch the 1st Jungle Coach departure to Kuala Tahan at 05:30am and reach Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara at 07:30am.

If you need more relax and scenic journey, please do advance transit arrangement with us or other related operators.( Normally the arranggement will include cost of transit hostel, breakfast, transfer to Kuala Tembeling and Taman Negara). Upon arrival at Jerantut Railway Stations you will be greet by the representatives of the operator then transfer by van to transit fan hostel for rest and relax. At 08:00am get your breakfast before transfer to Kuala Tembeling Jetty at 08:30am. By 09:00am the boat will leaving Kuala Tembeling Jetty to Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara.( Boat journey will takes 2 1/2 to 3  hours and NO toilet break!! Make sure you go to the restroom before boarding the boat.)

Arrival at Kuala Tahan and Proceed for Accommodation
After 2 1/2-3 hours scenic river view journey, below are your last boat stop over. Make sure you left nothing because mostly the boat will return back to Kuala Tembeling.

There will be a short briefing upon arrival. If you already buy the package, just follow the instruction given by the tour operator but if you don't have any, either you can proceed to survey the accommodation by walk ( please refer sleep section for guidance) or you can buy the package from the operator.

There's no bellman or porter service at the arrival point, so make sure you have proper backpack to carry your luggage. This is because you have to "climb-walk-climb-walk" start from the river bank until to the resort pick up point ( please refer sleep sections as only a few resort provide pick up service, the rest you have to walk direct to resort ).

Method 02: Self Drive
Route:  Singapore- Kuala Lumpur - Temerloh- Padang Piol-Kuala Tahan

Self drive might take a long hours (12-14hours) and tiring but practical if you are planning to go for other places before of after visiting Taman Negara. The shortest route but tricky is by following JB-Yong Peng-Segamat-Gemas-Temerloh-Jerantut-Taman Negara road. But if you plan for easy route and leisure drive, you may heading and overnight at Kuala Lumpur first. Then just follow above "Self Drive Method from Kuala Lumpur "to Taman Negara.

The above method also applied if you are traveling by chartering you own coach.

immigrations

When travelling between Singapore & Malaysia by coach, you'll have to get down twice - firstly at the immigration of the country you are departing where you can leave your bags on the coach (just bring passports & valuables), and secondly at the immigration of the country you are entering where you'll have to bring all your luggage with you. Thus, it's a good idea to travel light. Note your coach number and markings, as you'll need to find and board the right coach after checking out of immigration.

getting around in

taman negara hq

Boat Crossing send and pick up visitors from Taman Negara HQ to Kuala Tahan Village

There's only two method in getting around Taman Negara, either by walk or by boat. Kuala Tahan village is separated from Taman Negara HQ by the Tembeling Rivers. Most of the nature and adventure activities only available at Taman Negara while 95% of the accommodations is located at the village. You have no choice but to cross the river to get involve for almost all of the activities. The only transfer available is by using public crossing boat operated by local people. You can easily differentiate the crossing boat with the activities boat. Most of the crossing boat using metal or fiber material while the river activities boat using wooden material. The fare is only RM1.00 per crossing per person. To get the boat crossing is easy, just go to any designated floating restaurant and shout "crossing!". Definitely the will pick you up. The operations time start at 07:30am and end at 10:30pm. Make sure you've arrange with the boat driver or guide if your activities finished after 10:00pm. If not, you'll stuck at the jetty in the middle of the night!