8 amazing outdoor activities in Malaysia – Seeking thrills

If you are planning on spending a few days in Putrajaya, go for a hot air balloon ride. Incidentally, staying at a hotel near Putrajaya Sentral will help you move around the city easily. A typical hot air balloon ride lasts about 45 minutes or a little longer. Looking at the city from the perspective of a bird will send a pleasant thrill down your spine. Once you've explored the city from above, don't forget to grab a bite to eat at one of the hotels such as Dorsett Putrajaya.

Cursing through the currents as water droplets drench you and the force of the river pulls you in deeper is a blissfully adventurous experience. You can enjoy this particular sport in Kuala Kubu Bharu, just about an hour's drive away from Kuala Lumpur. You'll enjoy paddling across the river under the watchful eye of your skilled guide.

Taman Negara is one of the oldest rainforests in the world. The forest hides many secrets and shelters majestic tigers and plenty of birdlife. On your trek across the wilderness; you'll be able to enjoy looking at the enormous flowers of the Rafflesia plant and walk across the canopy in the national park.

Endau-Rompin National Park is an ideal place for a camping trip. There are numerous camping sites set in beautiful locations in the park. Once you've set up camp, go tube rafting and trek across the jungle with your friends. Don't forget to bring plenty of camp food to enjoy as well as stories to tell under the stars.

Wherever you go in Malaysia, you'll find plenty of caves to explore. The Great cave in Gua Niah in Miri, Sarawak was a human settlement 40,000 incredible years ago. There is also a painted cave where you can admire ancient wall paintings and wonder at the lives of humans who painted those images. The painted cave also shelters ruins of boat-shaped coffins.

The Sungai Sedim Canopy Walk is located near Kulim in Kedah. The 925-meter-long walk is considered the longest canopy walk in the world. The rainforest down below offers wonderous sights to capture as you brave the heights.

Mount Kinabalu in Sabah is a challenging climb. It is after all the tallest mountain in Malaysia. You'll trek through a lowland rainforest, montane forest and a cloud forest as well as subalpine meadow before you can reach the top. It will be a journey of surprises and natural beauty at its best. The climb would take about two days, but you won't need to be a pro to scale the heights. Although, you should be fit as a fiddle to even consider the ascent.

The hilly terrains of the trails, designated by the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia in Kepong call out to true mountain biking lovers. The view as you pedal along will make the trip worth your while.