10 Best Things To Do in Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale
Bukit Tinggi also known as Berjaya Hills is a favourite spot for locals and visitors coming down from Genting Highlands. Sitting at an elevation of 800m/2,700 ft, the Berjaya Hills resort is well known for its French inspired village, Colmar Tropicale, Japanese Gardens, Botanical Gardens, luxury resort (The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort) and world class golf course.
What time is Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale open?
As Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale is a resort, it is always open to visitors. However, if you wish to visit the other attractions here such as the Japanese Garden, Botanical Garden, Adventure Park or the Rabbit Farm then we suggest visiting around 9.30am preferably on a weekday to beat the crowds coming in.
How much is the entrance fee to visit Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale?
The entrance fee to visit Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale is RM 14 per adult & RM 7 per child (ages 4-12). The ticket entitles you to visit the Japanese Village, botanical Garden & the Rabbit Park, so make sure to keep it with you as you will be required to show the tickets at each attractions.
* Make sure to check Colmar Tropicale’s website for the latest promotion and ticket pricing.
How to visit Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale?
If you are travelling from Kuala Lumpur, it would take around an hour to reach Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale.
If you are driving here from Kuala Lumpur, you will need to drive on the MRR2 Highway all the way to Gombak, which is where the Karak Highway starts towards the East Coast & Bukit Tinggi.
You will then need to follow the signboards to Genting Highlands and pass through a toll before embarking on your journey up the windy mountain roads. There will be an exit to Berjaya Hills on the left, roughly 8km later so make sure not to miss it.
Follow the road until you pass the guardhouse, and then continue driving until you see a ticket booth which is around 6km away.
The roads will then split up at a T-junction whereby the left lane will lead towards the Japanese Garden and the right lane will take you to Colmar Tropicale resort.
We suggest visiting the Colamar Tropicale resort first as you can expect huge crowds to come in the late afternoon.
There are plenty of parking to choose from at the basement areas of Colmar Tropicale and Le Chevalier, so you don’t have to worry about parking. Click here to get the directions to Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale.
If you’re looking to rent a car, you can check out SoCar as they offer one of the best rates in town.
Taking a taxi/e-Hailing ride such as Grab/Airasia Ride is another popular option for those who want to avoid all the hassle of navigating yourself. Just make sure to enter Colmar Tropicale as your destination to avoid arriving at the wrong location. Click here to get the best rates for AirAsia Ride!
For those who prefer to take public transport, you can take the shuttle bus/van from Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur which departs 4 times a day (morning, afternoon, evening and at night).
How to visit the attractions at Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale?
Since the distance between most of the attractions at Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale are not within walking distance, a complimentary shuttle is provided for visitors that purchased the entrance tickets. Alternatively, if you are driving here, we suggest driving to the other attractions to save time, rather than waiting for the transport shuttle.
For those that want to use the transport shuttle, you can find the waiting area which is located just beside the entrance of Colmar Tropicale. The transport shuttle takes visitors between Colmar Tropicale to the Rabbit Park, Quarters and the Japanese Tea House.
Can I stay overnight at Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale?
Yes, should definitely spend a night or two here at Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills. There are 3 main accommodations here for visitors to choose from:-
1. Colmar Tropicale
- Designed after a French themed village in the Alsace region
- Main attraction of Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills
- Suitable for families and large groups
- Free entertainment is provided at night in the form of dances and street performances at the town square
2. The Chateau
- Chateau Spa and Organic Wellness Resort offers guests a luxurious stay and top spa treatments in Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills
- The premium resort is located on a small hill opposite of Colmar Tropicale
- The only resort at Berjaya Hills with a salt-infused water for health benefits
3. Golf & Country Club
- 18-hole championship course located on the highlands of Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills
- The Gold & Country Club also has a hotel consisting of 22 suites and 12 chalets in the clubhouse
Useful Tips
- Make sure to come early if you plan to visit all the attractions at Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills as you can expect the crowds to come in the late afternoon
- If you are driving here, take extra precaution as the roads leading up to Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills are steep and windy
- Expect to do a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing a comfortable pair of trainers and attire
- Make sure to carry along your camera to snap memorable photos
So what are the 10 Best Things To Do in Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills Colmar Tropicale?
1. Visit the French village, Colmar Tropicale
Any trip to Bukit Tinggi is not complete without visiting Colmar Tropicale. The French village, Colmar Tropicale, colourful castles, street performances and cool weather are among the many reasons why you need to visit Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills.
2. Climb to the top of Colmar Tropicale’s tower
Located at the end of Colmar Tropicale’s French village, the castle’s tower is the best place to get a bird’s eye view of Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills. To get up to the view point, you will have to scale up a flight of stairs which might be a little bit tiring for some, but the view at the top is definitely worth it.
3. Visit the World’s First Japanese Tea House in the Tropical Rainforest
Located 10 minutes from Colmar Tropicale is the Japanese Village. The Japanese Village comprises of a tea house, botanical gardens, koi ponds and rock pools for visitors to explore. The main highlight of the Japanese Village is the Japanese Tea House which is the first of its kind in a tropical rainforest. Both the Japanese Tea House and the Botanical Gardens are open daily from 9.30am – 5pm.
Before reaching the Japanese Village, you will be required to walk uphill another 5-10 minutes from the carpark/shuttle drop off.
If you’ve always wanted to try out the kimono, then you’re in luck as the Japanese Tea House provides kimono rentals for a small fee of RM20. You can use the kimonos and take as many photos as you like at the tea house.
Besides that, you can also participate in the Japanese tea ritual which is conducted several times daily at the tea house.
4. Take a stroll at the Botanical Garden – Japanese Village
Also located at the Japanese village is the Botanical Garden which has a 1 km trail around the the park. Take a stroll here and enjoy the lush greenery of the flowers, exotic plants and herbs.
5. Dine at the Ryo Zan Tei Japanese Restaurant
After doing all that walking around, why not stop by for some lunch at the Ryo Zan Tei Japanese restaurant, which is also located at the Botanical Garden. Open from 12pm – 5pm, Ryo Zan Tei is the only Japanese restaurant in Malaysia located 3,500ft above sea level in the tropical rainforest of Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills.
Here, you will get to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the tropical rainforest whilst enjoying the scrumptious Japanese food.
6. Relax at Tatami Spa – Berjaya Hills Resort Bukit Tinggi
Why not pamper yourself by getting a relaxing massage or a hot bath at Tatami Spa which is situated at the Japanese village. The spa offers the ultimate bathing experience; Furo bath and Onsen bath to relieve your tense muscles and give you complete relaxation.
7. Feed and cuddle rabbits at the Rabbit Park – Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills
The Rabbit Park located around 10 minutes from Berjaya Hills is easily accessible via the safari shuttle provided by the resort. The park has a small collection of hamsters, fishes and rabbits, which visitors can feed and pet.
There is also a small playground for the kids to play. If you didn’t purchase the Colmar Tropicale entrance fee tickets then you will be required to purchase a ticket from the Rabbit Park to enter the Rabbit Park. The Rabbit Park in Berjaya Hills Bukit Tinggi is open daily from 10am – 5.30pm.
8. Go on a horse trail ride – Berjaya Hills Horse Trails
Have you ever wanted to ride a horse but never got a chance to do so? Not sure how to ride a horse? Don’t worry as the professional instructors are ready to help at Berjaya Hills Horse Trails.
The horses kept here are well trained and consists of the Quarter horse, Australian stock and Palomino Sisters just to name a few. There are a few different horse trails which you can choose from; Jungle Ride, Golf View Ride, Picnic Ride and the more adventurous Creek and River Ride.
9. Explore Adventure Park – Berjaya Hills, Bukit Tinggi
If you don’t find any of the activities challenging enough, you can always explore the Adventure Park which is located near to the entrance of Colmar Tropicale resort. Flying fox, rock climbing, canopy walks, high rope obstacle course and paintball warfare are the activities available here for you to try out.
10. Take up the challenging 18-hole Berjaya Hills International Golf Course
If you’re a golfer, why not take up the challenge at the 18 hole Colmar Tropicale golf course. The cool mountain breeze and scenic views makes golfing here relaxing and peaceful. Voted Top 20 Best Golf Course in Malaysia, the Colmar Tropicale golf course provides great service and facilities for their golfers.
Have any experience or tips on travelling in Bukit Tinggi/Berjaya Hills? Or are you planning a trip soon? Let us know and share your thoughts and questions in the comments section. We’d love to hear from you!
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