Weekend Hiking Trips from Singapore
Five guided Saturday day hikes in Malaysia with transport from Marsiling MRT, from SGD 129. From a sunrise beach trail to the ropes and ladders of Mount Ophir.
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Leave Singapore before sunrise, climb a Malaysian mountain and be home that night. We arrange the transport, trip leader and timings; you choose the hike, from an easy coastal trail to Mount Ophir.
Upcoming hiking trips from Singapore
Prices are per person and update live. The day hikes run on Saturdays from Marsiling MRT; the two 3-day trips start at the airport in Indonesia.
Play videoGunung Arong Coastal Sunrise and Beach Walk - 800 kCal
Malaysia · 1D0N
Play videoGunung Pulai Waterfall & River Hike - 1200 kCal
Malaysia · 1D0N
Play videoHike Gunung Angsi & Feast at Malacca's Jonker Street - All in 1 Day!
Malaysia · 1D0N
Play videoGunung Datuk Rock Scrambling & Steep Hike - 2000 kCal
Malaysia · 1D0N
Play videoMt Ophir Ladder & Ropes Hike - 4200 kCal
Malaysia · 1D0N
Play videoMount Bromo & Ijen Crater
Indonesia · 3D2N
★ 4.7 (264)Bukit Lawang & Mount Sibayak - Jungle Trekking, Orangutan Spotting, Volcano Sunrise Hike
Indonesia · 3D2N
Why hike with Sotravel
What every day hike from Singapore has in common
Transport and timings sorted
Return transport from Marsiling MRT in a private van or bus, the day's timings and a meal stop before the drive home. You bring a daypack.
Easy to join solo
Book a seat just for yourself. Groups are up to 12 to 14 hikers, and reviews often mention the friends people made on the trail.
A trip leader, plus mountain guides
Every hike has a Sotravel trip leader. On Mount Ophir, Gunung Pulai and Gunung Arong, local mountain guides hike with the group too.
Reserve for SGD 0
On these hikes you can reserve a seat for SGD 0. The trip page shows the payment options for your date.
Which hike fits you?
Prices are the lowest per-person "from" price on 20 October 2026 and include return transport from Singapore.
First hike, short and scenic
Gunung Arong: a jungle climb to sea views at sunrise, then a beach and a river crossing.
Day hike · 7 km · from SGD 169
A waterfall to cool off
Gunung Pulai: a forest climb to the summit and a dip at the waterfalls on the way down.
Day hike · 9.5 km · from SGD 129
Hike, then Melaka food
Gunung Angsi, then dinner and the Jonker Street night market. Gunung Datuk does the same with a steeper climb.
Day hike · 9 km · from SGD 179
Training for a big mountain
Mount Ophir: about 1,100 m of climbing with ropes and ladders. Good practice before Rinjani or a base-camp trek.
Day hike · 11 km · from SGD 229
Five day hikes from Singapore, easiest first
Every upcoming date is a Saturday, with return transport from Marsiling MRT. Times, meals and dates are under "More about" in each section.
Gunung Arong: sunrise, sea views and a beach (Mersing)
- Level
- Beginner
- Distance
- ~7 km
- Climb
- ~250 m
- From
- SGD 169
The gentlest of our day hikes, near Mersing on Johor's east coast. You climb through the jungle in the dark, reach the 273 m summit around sunrise for views over the South China Sea, then follow the coast down to a quiet beach.
Highlights
- Sunrise from the summit, around 6:30am.
- Time to rest or swim at a secluded beach after the hike.
- A river crossing near the end: the water level changes through the day and can reach neck height.
- Back at Marsiling MRT around 6:30pm.
More about Gunung Arong: times, what's included, dates
The day: meet at Marsiling MRT at 12:15am. The private transport reaches the trailhead near Mersing by about 4:30am. You reach the summit by about 6:30am, then take the coastal route down to a secluded beach by about 11am, with time to rest or swim. Early lunch at a local eatery around noon, leave at 3pm and reach Marsiling MRT around 6:30pm.
Included: return transport from Singapore, certified mountain guides and a Sotravel trip leader. Meals aren't included.
Bring: shoes you don't mind getting wet, a change of clothes and a waterproof bag for your phone and passport. You should be comfortable walking in water or swimming.
Next date: Saturday 5 December 2026. Groups of up to 14; the date runs once 6 hikers have signed up.
Gunung Pulai: forest trail and waterfalls (Johor)
- Level
- Beginner
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Climb
- 600 m
- From
- SGD 129
Our lowest-priced day hike and the latest start: meet at 6:30am, on the trail by about 9am. A road climbs gently into the forest, then a steeper trail over roots leads to the 654 m summit. You come down a different way, past waterfalls where you can take a dip.
Highlights
- Packed lunch at the summit, around 1pm.
- A cold dip at the waterfalls on the way down.
- Mountain guides hike with the group.
- Dinner at a restaurant in Johor, back around 10pm.
More about Gunung Pulai: times, what's included, dates
The day: meet at Marsiling MRT at 6:30am. The private transport reaches the base of Gunung Pulai around 9am. You reach the summit by about 1pm for a packed lunch, then go down a different route past the waterfalls, finishing around 4:30pm. Dinner at a restaurant in Johor from 5pm (you order and pay for your own), leave at 8pm and reach Marsiling MRT around 10pm.
Included: return transport from Singapore, official mountain guides and a Sotravel trip leader. Meals aren't included.
Hikers say: plastics aren't allowed on the trail, so pack lunch and water in reusable containers. Bring swimwear or a change of clothes for the waterfall.
Dates: 28 November 2026; 6 February, 24 April, 1 May, 19 June, 7 August, 30 October and 13 November 2027, all Saturdays. Groups of up to 14; a date runs once 6 hikers have signed up.
Gunung Angsi and Jonker Street (Negeri Sembilan & Melaka)
- Level
- Beginner
- Distance
- 9 km
- Climb
- 600 m
- From
- SGD 179
A solid first mountain that still gets your heart rate up. The Bukit Putus trail starts gently, then gets steeper and muddier, with roots and a little scrambling near the 825 m summit. After the hike, the group drives to Melaka for dinner and the Jonker Street night market.
Highlights
- The shortest time on the trail of the five: 3 to 4 hours.
- Packed lunch at the summit, around 12:30pm.
- Dinner and the night market on Jonker Street from about 5pm.
- Back at Marsiling MRT around midnight.
More about Gunung Angsi: times, what's included, dates
The day: meet at Marsiling MRT at 5am. The private transport reaches the base of Gunung Angsi around 9:30am. You reach the summit by about 12:30pm for a packed lunch and are back down by 2:30pm, then drive on to Melaka, arriving at Jonker Street around 5pm for dinner and the night market. Leave Melaka at 8:30pm and reach Marsiling MRT around midnight.
Included: return transport from Singapore and a Sotravel trip leader. Meals aren't included, so bring a packed lunch and snacks.
Bring: shoes with good grip, plus a change of clothes and slippers for Melaka. Hikers describe the trail as muddy, especially after rain.
Dates: 31 October and 28 November 2026, both Saturdays. Groups of up to 13; a date runs once 7 hikers have signed up.
Gunung Datuk: rock scrambles and a summit ladder (Negeri Sembilan)
- Level
- Improver
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Climb
- ~600 m
- From
- SGD 199
Shorter than Angsi but steeper. The first half is rough, with loose soil, roots and boulders where you use your hands, before metal ladders lead onto the granite summit rocks and a wide view. You come down the same way, then head to Melaka for dinner and Jonker Street.
Highlights
- 4 to 5 hours of hiking, with a packed lunch at the summit.
- The steep descent is the tricky part, especially after rain.
- A Peranakan dinner in Melaka, then the Jonker Street night market.
- Back at Marsiling MRT around midnight.
More about Gunung Datuk: times, what's included, dates
The day: meet at Marsiling MRT at 5am. The private charter bus reaches the base of Gunung Datuk around 9:45am. You reach the summit by about 12:30pm for a packed lunch and are back down by 3:30pm, then drive to Melaka for a Peranakan dinner around 5pm and the Jonker Street night market. Leave at 8:30pm and reach Marsiling MRT around midnight.
Included: return transport from Singapore and a Sotravel trip leader. Meals aren't included.
Hikers say: there can be a lot of bees at the summit, so long sleeves help. On two past dates the trail was closed for an event, and the group hiked nearby Gunung Angsi instead.
Next date: Saturday 7 November 2026. Groups of up to 13; the date runs once 7 hikers have signed up.
Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang): ropes, ladders and the KFC (Johor)
- Level
- Challenging
- Distance
- 11 km
- Climb
- 1,100 m
- From
- SGD 229
Our toughest day hike, and one to train for. You climb Mount Ophir, also called Gunung Ledang (1,276 m), by the Lagenda (Sagil) route: about 9 hours on the trail, with ropes, metal ladders and rock faces near the top, a stretch hikers call the KFC (Killer Fitness Centre).
Highlights
- An overnight start: leave Marsiling MRT around 11:30pm and start hiking at 7:30am.
- Licensed mountain guides from the national park, about 1 guide for every 7 hikers.
- Lunch at the summit is included.
- Back at Marsiling MRT around midnight, depending on traffic.
More about Mount Ophir: how hard, what's included, dates
The day: meet at Marsiling MRT around 11:30pm and sleep on the way. Breakfast stop in Tangkak at about 5am, registration at the Gunung Ledang National Park office at about 6:45am and the climb starts at 7:30am. You reach the summit around noon for lunch, start down at 1pm and reach the bottom around 4:30pm. Dinner in Tangkak, leave around 8:30pm and reach Marsiling MRT by about midnight, depending on traffic.
How hard: our trip page rates it 7.5/10 and not for novices unless you're fit and train for it. Expect a steep jungle trail, roots and about 1,100 m of climbing, and the ropes and ladders need upper-body effort. Several hikers found the descent harder than the climb, and hiking poles help.
Included: return transport from Singapore, a licensed mountain guide from the national park (about 1 guide for every 7 hikers), lunch at the summit and a Sotravel trip leader. Breakfast and dinner aren't included.
Hikers say: the park office checks the items you carry up and back down, so nothing is left behind as litter.
Dates: 27 March, 15 May, 3 July, 18 September and 13 November 2027, all Saturdays. The dry season, March to September, has steadier weather; from October to February expect rain and slippery ropes and ladders. Groups of up to 12; a date runs once 8 hikers have signed up.
Day hikes from Singapore compared
From our trip pages and itineraries on 20 October 2026. Times are approximate and depend on traffic at the border.
| Level | Distance (return) | Climb | Hiking time | Meet / back at Marsiling MRT | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunung Arong | Beginner | ~7 km | ~250 m | ~4 hours | 12:15am / ~6:30pm | SGD 169 |
| Gunung Pulai | Beginner | 9.5 km | 600 m | 5–6 hours | 6:30am / ~10pm | SGD 129 |
| Gunung Angsi | Beginner | 9 km | 600 m | 3–4 hours | 5am / ~midnight | SGD 179 |
| Gunung Datuk | Improver | 6.8 km | ~600 m | 4–5 hours | 5am / ~midnight | SGD 199 |
| Mount Ophir | Challenging | 11 km | 1,100 m | ~9 hours | 11:30pm / ~midnight next day | SGD 229 |
"Level" is how each trip page rates the hike. Prices are the lowest per-person price on 20 October 2026 and include return transport; the trip cards above show live prices. Mount Ophir and Gunung Arong leave around midnight.
Where each hike is and how long the drive takes
- Gunung Arong: near Mersing on Johor's east coast; about 4 hours from Marsiling MRT to the trailhead.
- Gunung Pulai: Johor; about 2.5 hours from Marsiling MRT to the start of the trail.
- Gunung Angsi: Negeri Sembilan, via the Bukit Putus trail; about 4.5 hours to the trail, then an hour and a half on to Melaka.
- Gunung Datuk: Negeri Sembilan; about 4.5 to 5 hours to the trail, then about an hour on to Melaka.
- Mount Ophir: Gunung Ledang National Park, Johor; about 4.5 hours by road, with a breakfast stop in Tangkak.
Drive times come from each trip's schedule and include the border crossing.
Weekend hikes by plane: Bromo and Sumatra
Two 3-day trips for one day of leave. You book your own flights from Singapore; the trip starts and ends at the airport.
Mount Bromo & Ijen Crater (East Java)
- Level
- Beginner
- Length
- 3 days, 2 nights
- Group
- Up to 14
- From
- SGD 299
Fly to Surabaya for two of Java's best-known volcano hikes. Ijen is a pre-dawn walk of about 3 km up a wide gravel road to the crater rim and its emerald acid lake. At Bromo, you watch the sunrise over the caldera, cross the Sea of Sand and climb about 250 steps to the crater.
Highlights
- Land in Surabaya by 10am on day 1; the guide meets you at the airport.
- Trekking poles and headlamps are provided.
- 2- or 3-star hotels and daily breakfast are included.
- Back in Surabaya around 4pm on day 3.
More about Bromo & Ijen: the 3 days, dates
The trip: day 1 is a 7-hour drive from Surabaya to Ijen. On day 2 you set off around midnight for Ijen, reach the crater rim by dawn, then drive about 6 hours to Bromo. Day 3 starts at 2:30am for sunrise at Penanjakan, then the walk to Bromo's crater, and you're back in Surabaya around 4pm. A 4-day version adds tandem paragliding over Malang.
Good to know: the blue-flame area inside Ijen's crater is temporarily closed, and the itinerary changes when a crater is closed. Most departures run Friday to Sunday, so you need about one day of leave. Singapore passports are visa-exempt in Indonesia for tourist stays of up to 30 days.
Dates: 7 November 2026, then 16 dates between 26 March and 26 November 2027. A date runs once 4 travellers have signed up.
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Bukit Lawang & Mount Sibayak (North Sumatra)
- Level
- Beginner
- Length
- 3 days, 2 nights
- Group
- Up to 16
- From
- SGD 319
Fly to Medan for a sunrise hike on Mount Sibayak, a volcano with a rocky crater rim, and a jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park, home to wild orangutans. You float back down the river on a traditional raft.
Highlights
- Sibayak: 2 to 3 hours and about 4 km before sunrise, then hot springs.
- Jungle trek: about 6 hours and 5 to 7 km on uneven ground.
- Breakfast and lunch on days 2 and 3, plus fresh fruit on the trek.
- An English-speaking guide throughout.
More about Bukit Lawang & Sibayak: the 3 days, dates
The trip: fly into Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) for Medan and drive to Berastagi (Brastagi) for the first night. Day 2 starts with the Sibayak sunrise hike and the hot springs, then Bukit Lawang. Day 3 is the jungle trek and the raft, then back to the airport. Rooms are twin-share, and the guesthouses in Bukit Lawang have no air-conditioning.
Next date: Friday 16 April 2027. The date runs once 6 travellers have signed up.
More time off? Our longer hiking trips from Singapore need a few days of leave: Mt Merbabu in Java (4 days), Mt Pulag in the Philippines (4 days), Fansipan in Vietnam (5 days) and Mount Rinjani in Lombok (5 days).
Before you go
What to bring on a day hike in Malaysia
- Weather
- 24–32 °C, humid
- Wettest
- Oct–Feb
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months
- Lunch
- Bring your own
The trails are hot and humid all year, usually 24 to 32 °C, and from October to February rain makes them muddy and slippery. Only Mount Ophir includes lunch, so pack food for the others, and expect to get wet.
Packing list
- Your passport, valid for more than 6 months on the day you enter Malaysia.
- Shoes with good grip, and a poncho or rain jacket.
- A packed lunch, snacks and plenty of water.
- A change of clothes and slippers for the drive home.
Extras for each hike
- Mount Ophir: hiking poles for the descent, and some rest beforehand, as you set off around 11:30pm.
- Gunung Arong: a waterproof bag for your phone and passport for the river crossing.
- Gunung Pulai: swimwear for the waterfall, and reusable containers, as hikers report plastics aren't allowed on the trail.
- Gunung Datuk: long sleeves, as there can be bees at the summit.
- Gunung Angsi and Gunung Datuk: clothes to change into for the evening in Melaka.
Money: bring Malaysian ringgit for meals and snacks; meals aren't included, except lunch on Mount Ophir.
Crossing into Malaysia from Singapore
Entry rules for a day hike, checked on 20 October 2026 against official sources.
| Visa | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) | Passport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore passport | Not needed · up to 30 days | Exempt | Valid 6+ months on entry |
| Malaysian passport | Not needed | Not needed | Valid passport |
| Other passports | Depends on nationality | Submit before arrival | Check the rules for yours |
Carry your physical passport on every hike. Malaysia's MyNIISe app allows QR-code clearance at some checkpoints, but you still need the passport with you, and damaged passports may be refused. Permanent residents and pass holders in Singapore travel on their own passport, so check the rules for that nationality before you book.
Sources (checked 20 Oct 2026)
- Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Malaysia travel page: no visa for Singaporeans for up to 30 days; Singapore passport holders are exempt from the MDAC at all entry points; passports must be valid for more than 6 months at entry; damaged passports may not be accepted; MyNIISe QR clearance still requires your physical passport.
- Immigration Department of Malaysia: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card and visa requirements by country.
- Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Indonesia travel page (Bromo and Sumatra trips): Singapore passport holders visiting as tourists may enter for up to 30 days under a visa exemption.
What hikers say
Reviews from Sotravel hikers on the trips on this page. Reviewers receive a small travel credit for leaving a review, whatever their rating.
Reviews from Sotravel travellers, shared after their trip. Reviewers receive a small travel credit for leaving a review, whatever their rating.
Hiking trips from Singapore: your questions
Have questions? We got the answers!
Which hike is best for beginners?
Gunung Arong is the gentlest: about 7 km with roughly 250 m of climbing, ending on a beach after a river crossing. Gunung Pulai and Gunung Angsi are also rated beginner-friendly but climb about 600 m, so expect to sweat. Gunung Datuk is steeper and suits improvers. Leave Mount Ophir until you've trained: our trip page says it isn't for novices unless they're fit.
How hard is the Mount Ophir hike?
Hard. It's about 11 km return with roughly 1,100 m of climbing and around 9 hours on the trail, with rope sections, ladders and rock faces near the 1,276 m summit. Our trip page rates it 7.5/10. "This is not for beginner with no training," wrote Julia B. after our March 2026 hike; she turned back about an hour below the summit and says hiking poles are a must for the descent. Licensed park guides go with the group, about one for every 7 hikers.
When is the next Mount Ophir hike from Singapore?
As of 20 October 2026, the public dates are 27 March, 15 May, 3 July, 18 September and 13 November 2027, all Saturdays; the trip page shows live availability. To get ready, our Gunung Pulai page suggests it as practice for Mount Ophir, and its next date is 28 November 2026.
Gunung Angsi or Gunung Datuk: which is harder?
Gunung Datuk. It's shorter (about 6.8 km return against 9 km) but steeper and rougher, with boulders to scramble over and ladders onto the summit rocks, and its trip page rates it for improvers. Gunung Angsi starts more gently and is rated beginner-friendly, though it gets muddy. Both days end with dinner and the Jonker Street night market in Melaka.
Where do we meet, and when are we back?
Every day hike meets at Marsiling MRT station, and a private van or bus takes the group to the trail and back. Meeting times: 6:30am for Gunung Pulai, 5am for Gunung Angsi and Gunung Datuk, 12:15am for Gunung Arong and around 11:30pm for Mount Ophir. You're back between about 6:30pm (Arong) and midnight, depending on traffic at the border.
Do I need a passport, visa or arrival card for Malaysia?
Bring your physical passport. Singapore passports don't need a visa for stays of up to 30 days, are exempt from the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) and must be valid for more than 6 months when you enter. Most other passports must submit the MDAC before arrival, and some need a visa, so check the rules for your nationality. The "Before you go" section above links to the official sources.
What's included, and what do I pay for on the day?
Every day hike includes return transport from Marsiling MRT and a Sotravel trip leader. Mount Ophir, Gunung Pulai and Gunung Arong also include local mountain guides, and Mount Ophir includes lunch at the summit. Other meals aren't included: bring a packed lunch and snacks, and budget for the meal stop before the drive home.
Can I join on my own?
Yes. You book a seat for yourself, and groups are up to 12 to 14 hikers with a trip leader. Hikers must be 18 or over. "I was a bit worried at first as I am introverted and my friend fell ill last minute," wrote Su L. after Gunung Pulai in May 2026, "but … everyone else was really friendly and I had a great time."
What happens if it rains or a trail is closed?
Expect rain at some point between October and February, when trails get muddy and slippery; Mount Ophir's ropes and ladders are hardest then. Pack a poncho and shoes with good grip. Trails occasionally close: on two past Gunung Datuk dates the trail was closed for an event, and the group hiked nearby Gunung Angsi instead.
Is my date confirmed? Can I reserve without paying?
A date runs once it reaches its minimum group size, 6 to 8 hikers depending on the hike, and the trip page shows whether it's confirmed. You can reserve a seat for SGD 0: we charge a 20% deposit automatically when the date is confirmed, and the balance closer to the hike. The exact payment dates and the cancellation policy are shown before you pay.
How do I get to Mount Bromo from Singapore?
Fly to Surabaya (SUB); the direct flight takes about 2.5 hours. Our Mount Bromo & Ijen trip starts at Surabaya airport, so land by 10am on day 1 and the guide meets you there. Transport, 2- or 3-star hotels, breakfasts, trekking poles, headlamps and a certified guide are included; flights aren't. Singapore passports are visa-exempt in Indonesia for tourist stays of up to 30 days.
Do you run longer hiking trips?
Yes, for a few days of leave: Mt Merbabu in Java (4 days), Mt Pulag in the Philippines (4 days), Fansipan in Vietnam (5 days) and Mount Rinjani in Lombok (5 days). They're linked under "More time off?" above, and each trip page has its dates.
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