In short
- Foreigners pay RM30 per adult and RM15 per child.
- Malaysians pay RM10 per adult and RM5 per child.
- Payment at the gate is strictly cash only.
In this article
You must pay the official entry ticket to access the elevated wooden boardwalk. This fee goes directly to the Pahang Forestry Department to maintain the pathway. Tour operators rarely include this cost in their Land Rover packages.
What is the mossy forest entrance fee for foreigners?
Foreign tourists pay RM30 per adult and RM15 per child.
The child rate applies to ages 3 to 12. You pay this fee directly at the entrance gate upon arrival. Make sure you count your exact group size to hand the correct amount to the ticketing officer.
How much is the ticket for Malaysians?
Malaysian citizens pay RM10 per adult and RM5 per child.
The child rate applies to ages 3 to 12. You may need to show your MyKad at the ticketing counter to prove your citizenship. Have it ready as you approach the gate to secure the local rate.
Can I pay by credit card at the gate?
No, payment for tickets at the entrance gate is strictly cash.
Card terminals and e-wallets are not accepted at the checkpoint. Bring enough Ringgit to cover your entire group's entry fees. Some tour guides will collect this cash from you in advance to speed up ticketing.
Do Land Rover tours include the entrance fee?
Most tour operators exclude the entrance fee from their package price.
You will pay RM50 to RM100 per person for the mandatory 4WD transport and guide service. Read your tour inclusions carefully. Expect to hand the cash for your entry ticket to your driver before entering the forest.
What other costs are required to reach the forest?
You must pay for a registered 4WD Land Rover to bypass the checkpoint.
Private vehicles are banned past the upper road checkpoint. Tours depart from Brinchang or Tanah Rata and take 30 to 45 minutes each way. You cannot drive your normal car to the entrance gate to save money.
Are there additional fees inside the forest?
No, your entrance ticket covers access to the main attractions inside the boundary.
This includes the elevated wooden walkway and the observation tower near the peak. Keep in mind that combo tours visiting other sites may require separate entry fees at those specific locations.
Questions travellers ask
Are kids free to enter Mossy Forest?
Children aged 3 to 12 pay a reduced rate. This is RM15 for foreigners and RM5 for Malaysians.
Do I need cash for the Land Rover tour?
You usually prepay for the Land Rover transport online. However, you must bring physical cash (Ringgit) to pay the Pahang Forestry Department entrance fee at the gate.
Where does the entrance money go?
The fees are collected by the Pahang Forestry Department. The money helps maintain the elevated boardwalk, which protects the fragile roots below.
