Canopy Walks in Malaysia (Updated 2026)

1. Canopy Walk at KL Forest Eco Park

Bukit Nanas has recently been rebranded as the KL Forest Eco Park or Taman Rimba Eko KL, and a canopy walk opened to the public in May or June 2015. Speaking to tourism officials in KL, they stated that it is scheduled for mid-2015, if all goes well, or even sooner. This means that visitors to Kuala Lumpur can have a unique canopy walk experience here in the heart of the city at Bukit Nanas, now called KL Forest Eco Park. Till then, we await the news of the opening.

KL Eco Park Canopy Walk information
Location: Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur
Length: 200 Meters Long
Above Ground: 15 Metres High
Website: Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park

2. FRIM Canopy Walk 

This is the most easily accessible one in the Selangor area and is about 20-30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur. (Many still think this place is in KL). FRIM stands for Forest Research Institute of Malaysia and is an excellent place to experience what a Malaysian rainforest feels like. The FRIM Canopy Walk is located deep inside, about a 15-minute trek and needs to be accessed by one park ranger.

You will walk 130 meters across and 30 meters above ground level here. There is an entrance charge, which can be found below, and this includes the park ranger guiding you to the canopy walk and back. The trek there is exciting yet easy, as you will encounter flora and fauna along the way. The FRIM Canopy Walk is also about a 20-30-minute drive from KL city, and taxis are familiar with this place.

FRIM Canopy Walk information
Location: Kepong, Selangor
Length: 130 Meters Long
Above Ground: 30 Metres High
Website: FRIM Canopy Walk

*Access: You now need to book a guide from FRIM to visit this place, and the guide can accommodate up to 10 persons for around RM250.

3. Sungai Sedim Canopy Walk

The Sungai Sedim Tree Top Walk is claimed to be the longest canopy walk in the world to date, based on structure, as it is made entirely from steel. This unique canopy walk is located in the Sungai Sedim Recreational Park and the Gunung Inas Forest Reserve in Kedah. The total length of this is almost 1 kilometre, and at its highest point it is 26 metres above ground level.

The longest actual canopy walk in the world is still the Taman Negara Canopy Walk, made entirely of wood and rope, stretching a whopping 510 meters. The Sedim Canopy Walk is 925 meters long, but all in steel. Again, this is an incredible experience if you are a nature lover or bird watcher, as you have more ground to cover in the rainforest canopy.

It is about a 30-minute drive from Kulim town in Kedah. Sungai Sedim, also known as an Eco Camp, offers a variety of outdoor activities and team building.

Sungai Sedim Tree Top Canopy Walk information
Location: Sungai Sedim, Kedah
Length: 925 Meters Long
Above Ground: 26 Metres High
Time: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
Website: Sungai Sedim Tree Top Canopy Walk

Maliau Basin Skywalk in Sabah.

The Penang Hill Canopy Walkway – Image www.perroviajante.com/.

5. Penang Hill Canopy Walk

Another new canopy walk is set to open in 2015, the Penang Hill Canopy Walk, which is currently undergoing a facelift. Update 2023: The new Penang Canopy Walk is now open. This is part of the original 290-meter canopy walk, which was damaged by fallen trees due to a storm in September 2008.

A local Penang private company stepped in to rescue this attraction, and to date, there has been no official news on when it will open. The Penang government issued a press release in mid-2014 announcing a RM15 million makeover for Penang Hill. Only when an official announcement is made, the canopy walk on Penang Hill is still there, just not open to the public.

Penang Hill Canopy Walk information
Location: Penang Hill, Penang Island
Length: 200 Meters Long
Above Ground: Unknown
Other Info: Unknown

Canopy Walk at the Penang National Park – Image: Synergy Tours.

6. Penang National Park Canopy Walk

Located within the world’s smallest national park, Penang National Park features the Penang Canopy Walk in the Teluk Bahang area. To get here, you must go to the end of Batu Feringghi, where it was once called ‘End of the World. The main entrance to the national park is here and is free to enter. However, you must purchase a ticket at the entrance and an optional park guide for the canopy walk.

Once you enter the park, you must trek along the coast path for about 20 minutes to start the canopy walk. Signs along the trails lead you to various parts of the park. It is recommended that you go early to try this. There are local public buses to the national park from George Town. A taxi will cost you RM45 to RM45 one way. This canopy walk is highly recommended for anyone visiting Penang, as it can be quickly done in half a day.

The unique Curtis Crest Canopy Walk at Penang Hill.

7. Curtis Crest Canopy Walk at Penang Hill

This newly opened canopy walk is the most unique in Malaysia. It is a circular treetop walk at The Habitat on Penang Hill, a new Ecotourism attraction. The canopy walk has a staircase leading you up to a 13-meter point and 800 meters above sea level, where you can walk around to see amazing views of Penang Island.

This canopy walk is also perched at the hill’s highest point and was completed in early 2017. The treetop walk is also named after an English botanist, Charles Curtis, the first superintendent of the Penang Botanical Garden.

8. Mulu National Park Canopy Walk

One of the oldest canopy walks in Malaysia is the Mulu National Park Canopy Walk, situated in Mulu, Sarawak, Borneo. There are accommodations available at Mulu, ranging from budget to luxury, and a fee applies to enter the national park. Most travellers would stay around the parking area and take a longboat ride to the park entrance.

The Mulu Canopy Walk is located about a 20 to 30-minute trek into the park, following the elevated wooden walkways. The canopy walk also crosses a river and joins the trail in another section. These trails also lead to the world-renowned Mulu Caves, where you can see the magnificent caves and do bat watching in the evenings. This is one of the highly recommended canopy walks to experience in Sarawak for outdoor and nature lovers.

Mulu National Park Canopy Walk information
Location: Mulu, Sarawak
Length: 480 Meters Long
Above Ground: 25 Metres High
Time: 7.00 am to 4.00 pm
Website: Mulu National Park Canopy Walk

9. Batang Ai Canopy Walk at Sarawak (Closed Down)

Sadly, not many people have visited this unique canopy walk in Sarawak, as it was located at the only Hilton Resort in a Longhouse style at Batang Ai National Park, which is the Batang Ai Canopy Walk. This unique canopy walk is highly private and remote, located behind the longhouse resort, about a 30- to 45-minute trek into the national park.

This is also considered Malaysia’s shortest canopy walk. Still, the bonus here is the 40-meter viewing platform, which lets you take in the natural wonders of the national park with amazing views. This experience is generally only for Hilton Batang Ai guests, as no walk-ins are accepted, so you need to stay here to try this canopy walk. Many travel agents in Kuching sell this package, and you can contact them. Please note that the Batang Ai National Park is about 5 hours from Kuching.

Batang Ai Canopy Walk information (CLOSED)
Location: Batang Ai, Sarawak
Length: 60 Meters Long
Above Ground: 30 Metres High
Time: 7.00 am to 4.00 pm
Website: Batang Ai National Park Canopy Walk
Entrance: For Hilton Longhouse Guests Only
Update: This walk is closed because the resort was also closed.

10. Taman Negara Canopy Walk (Upgraded in 2023)

The Taman Negara Canopy Walkway is claimed to be the longest canopy walk in the world, based on the original specifications of a canopy skywalk made from wood and ropes. However, reports indicate that many sections have been run down and need repairs. This would be on your itinerary if you’re going to Taman Negara, as the distance is quite impressive and the walkway’s height is over 40 meters. Over 10,000 species of flora and 600 species of fauna are available for just about any nature lover. It is recommended to spend 3 to 5 days here.

Taman Negara Canopy Walk information
Location: Taman Negara, Pahang
Length: 510 Meters Long
Above Ground: 45 Metres High
Time: 11.00 am to 2.45 pm
Time: Friday 9.00 am to 12.00 noon
Website: None

11. Poring Canopy Walk

One of the most popular canopy walks in Sabah is, in fact, the Poring Canopy Walk, located just before Mount Kinabalu. This is also a significant stop for tourists visiting Kinabalu Park, especially on the route back to Kota Kinabalu. The journey here takes about one hour and usually with a tour company in KK.

This is also the highest canopy walk in Sabah, at 43 meters, overlooking the beautiful rainforest. The length is an average of 175 meters, and the main attraction in the area is the Poring Hot Springs, which is the first thing you will see when you get there. The canopy walk is a 15-minute walk up the hill from the hot springs.

Poring Canopy Walk information
Location: Poring, Sabah
Length: 175 Meters Long
Above Ground: 43 Metres High
Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Website: Poring Canopy Walk

12. Danum Valley Canopy Walk

This is one of the most exciting and tree-friendly canopy walks I have been on. The Danum Valley Canopy Walk also showcases a unique multi-tier canopy walk system. This means you can climb a spiral wooden staircase around the tree to the next station of the canopy and walk at one end.

This is the mecca of canopy walks here in Sabah for nature and bird watchers. Words alone cannot describe the experience here; therefore, you should do it yourself. One needs to book a stay at either of the two accommodations offered here to experience the canopy walk at Danum Valley in Sabah. Walking in is not available here.

Danum Valley Canopy Walk information
Location: Danum, Sabah
Length: 300 Meters Long
Above Ground: 26 Metres High
Website: Danum Valley Canopy Walk
Entrance: Only for guests at Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) or Danum Valley Field Centre Guesthouse.

13. RDC Canopy Walk 

Located in Sepilok, Sandakan, the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), commonly called, houses the country’s first steel-framed canopy walk and possibly one of the most advanced in the world. This was the highlight for bird watchers in Sabah, as it is here that you can spot several endemic birds. The RDC also offers a botanical garden, nature trails and an excellent place for a weekend getaway here at the Kabali-Sepilok Forest Reserve.

14. Bukit Gemok Canopy Walk

At the Tawau Hills Park on the east coast of Sabah, you will find the Bukit Gemok Canopy Walk, a mere 20-minute drive from Tawau town. At the Bukit Gemok Forest Reserve entrance, you will need to hike up for about 45 minutes to an hour to the start point of the canopy walk here. Bukit Gemuk translates as Fat Hill and offers nature lovers a chance to explore the area where you can trek, hike, and do bird watching. From Tawau town, you can grab a taxi, which will cost you about RM30  to RM40 one way. This is a reminder to make return arrangements with your taxi, as no public transport is available here. There are basic facilities, such as washrooms and shelter huts, in the area.

Canopy walkway at Tawau – Image from www.etawau.com.

15. Tawau Hills Park Canopy Walk

Another canopy walk in Tawau is the Tawau Hills Park Canopy Walkway, located in the park and about 1 kilometre from the entrance. However, this canopy walk has had problems for most of the time over the last few years. The best thing is to contact Sabah Parks or ask at the entrance if the walk is open before heading there. There have been many cases where visitors have trekked only to find the door padlocked. Tawau Hills showcase the world’s tallest rainforest trees, and visitors can see these here at Tawau Hills Park.

The canopy walkway at Madai in Kunak, Sabah.

16. Madai Caves Canopy Walk

The Madai Caves Canopy Walk is located in Kunak, Sabah, at the Madai-Baturong Forest Reserve near the famous Madai Caves. This canopy walk is sometimes closed for repairs, and it is best to check with the park rangers or office if it is open on that day when you visit. Madai is well known for the beautiful Madai Waterfalls, which are about 40 meters high, and the Madai Caves, one of the Bird’s Nest Caves. Many locals and foreigners come here to experience the rainforest, waterfalls, caves, and canopy walk, about a 30-45 minute trek. The Madai Canopy Walk also crossed a river and was closed for maintenance in 2012, with no recent updates since then. Best to double check before heading here.

Madai Canopy Walk information
Location: Kunak, Sabah
Length: 119 Meters Long
Above Ground: 40 Metres High
Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Website: Sabah Tourism

17. Merapoh Canopy Walk (Sungai Relau Treetop Walk)

This new addition, the Merapoh Canopy Walk (Sungai Relau Treetop Walk), opened on 1 April 2023. This canopy walk is located at the westmost part of Taman Negara in Pahang. This treetop walk is a metal structure that can accommodate multiple people and is the first canopy walk to cater to wheelchair users. The total length of the Metapoh Canopy Walk is 612 metres, and it has five platforms and one main viewing tower.

Sungai Relau Treetop Walk
Taman Negara Pahang, Sungai Relau,
Merapoh, 27210 Kuala Lipis, Pahang
Entrance Fee: Free from 1 April to 30 September
Length: 612 metres

18. Perlis Canopy Walk

In early 2026, FRIM Malaysia opened the Perlis Canopy Walk at Teak Eco Park, within the Mata Ayer Research Station (SPF). This newly revamped experience lets visitors go on guided twilight and night walks, offering a rare glimpse into the forest’s nocturnal life. Not only that, it is an experience to do a treetop walk at night. This is the latest canopy walk to be included in this master list.

Perlis Canopy Walk Information – Titian Kanopi FRIM Mata Ayer (also known as SPF Mata Ayer)
Address: Stesen Penyelidikan FRIM Mata Ayer, KM 21, Jalan Dam Timah Tasoh, 02100 Padang Besar, Perlis.
Phone: +60 4-938 1569 / +60 4-938 1570 (FRIM Mata Ayer Station).
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

This list of the best canopy walks in Malaysia was compiled by David Hogan Jr of MalaysiaAsia, who actively travels around the country, exploring birdwatching and nature. David also writes for David Explores, a multi-lifestyle website focusing on many other genres.

Conclusion

Of all the canopy walks listed here, I have been to 80% over the years of my exploration. The Sedim Tree Top Canopy Walk in Kedah, Madai Caves Canopy Walk, Tawau Hills Canopy Walk, and the Taman Negara Canopy Walk are next on my list when given a chance.

For the outdoor and nature lover, I hope you will have the opportunity to experience some, if not all, of the Canopy Walks in Malaysia. If you have visited some of them, let me know your feedback.