Got your long-awaited holiday thwarted by the re-emergence of the recent Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)?
Fret not, you can still go on that much-needed break to destress with nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Here we’ve listed 5 beautiful retreats surrounded by lush flora and fauna in the Klang Valley area, so you don’t even need to go far away for a holiday!
An hour away from KL city and nestled in Hulu Langat is a charming 3-acre orchard and animal farm with beautiful lodges by a stream. Among the activities guests can use or take part in; the campfire, BBQ pit, and hiking around the lush area. Take note that there is no TV, internet, and phone signal. Tanah Larwina accommodates a minimum of 8 pax with additional charges for up to 16 pax.
Address: Batu 23, Jalan Sungai Lui, Kampung Paya Lebar, 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor
Rates: RM1600 ++ (per night)
Open yourself up to nature with an accommodation that’s designed to be transparent and open to its surrounding. Set within a 5-acre tropical rainforest, these ‘tree houses’ have 2 swimming pools, a BBQ pit and a paved route for jungle trekking. There is also a waterfall and plunge pools about 30 minutes away by foot!
Address: Serendah FS, 43300, 48200, Selangor
Rates: From RM320 (2 pax) to RM1940 (10 Pax) with many room options and weekday/weekend dates to pick from.
If you’re looking for something more private and homey like a quiet bungalow in the middle of nature, then Daun Retreats has several options for you to choose from. The Gerimis Senja Villa fits 15 pax and has 3 bedrooms, kitchen, infinity pool, lounge/tv area, BBQ pit and table tennis. Rates are from RM1100 to RM1800 per night depending on dates picked. Kasturi Cabin accommodates 6 pax and rates start from RM600 to RM900 per night with about the same facilities as the previous villa. Norehan’s Place bungalow is for larger groups of 20 pax and the rates starts from RM1000 to RM1300 per night.
Address: Batu 17 3/4 Dusun Tua, 43100 Ulu Langat, Malaysia
Rates: RM600 – RM1800 per night
This unique chalet type retreat in Banting (near KLIA) is built almost entirely out of bamboo materials. Designed for families, company retreats, and weddings, there are a host of activities to do like the Tarzan Swing, Bamboo Rafts, Diving Platform, Giant Jenga, Beach Volleyball, Flying Fox, ATV, Archery and more.
Address: No.2, Jalan Bukit Tadom, (Kampung Orang Asli) Kampung Labohan Dagang, 42700 Banting, Selangor
Rates: RM275 to RM310
Set at the edge of a historical colonial era town called Kuala Kubu Bharu is Sarang by The Brook, where guests can live in shipping containers that have been transformed into comfy accomodation nestled in a tropical garden and a landscaped saltwater swimming pool. Guests can also do their own BBQ, join the Night Jungle Experience, the Magical River Trek, White Water Rafting Experience and more at an additional cost.
Address: Jalan Seruling 20, 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor
Rates: RM180 to RM230 per night (2 pax)