Cameron Valley Tea House 1 – Plantation Walk And More
Cameron Valley Tea House 1 is one of 3 such teahouses under Bharat Tea Plantations Sdn. Bhd. where you can walk down to the tea plantation from the roadside tea house.
It’s not free to enter the plantation but what’s nice is that there is a buggy service (extra charge) available for those with walking difficulties.
Want to know more about what to expect here? Keep on reading.
Highlights
On-site Café / Tea House
Walk down a few steps from the main road and you’ll reach this simple open-air café that overlooks the Bharat tea plantations.
We’ve only tried the teh tarik here before and it’s much too sweet for our liking so if you’re thinking of getting some, ask them to cut down on the sugar. Masala tea is a popular item on the menu.
The menu features finger food like nuggets and fries. But they also have spaghetti, nasi lemak, waffles, pies, scones, and cakes available.
To be fair, we think there are tastier pastries and cake elsewhere (for example, The Lord’s Café or Cado Café) but it is alright if you’re here for the views.
Tea Plantation
After paying the respective fees, you can either walk down to the tea plantation following the clear path.
Or wait your turn for the buggy service that takes visitors up and down the tea plantation in less than 5 minutes one-way.
ATV Ride
Mid-way down the hill, there is an ATV rental station for those interested in trying out this activity.
They are not in the best shape so take it slow.
These ATV tours are guided by a staff and usually take less than 30 minutes to complete.
Mini Waterfall
You can see this waterfall from the top of the hill but walking down to it takes about 15 minutes.
The manmade waterfall is much smaller in person. And there’s a bridge that goes over it.
Riverside Café
If you’re not in a rush to fill your tummy, there is another place to get refreshments at the bottom of the hill.
Some of the outdoor seats overlook a nice clear stream.
We’ve not tried anything from here before so we can’t comment on how their food and drinks compare to the café at the top of the hill.
The truck stall sells ice cream for RM10 each.
Kampung House Replica
If you want, you can walk all the way up to the sign for Cameron Valley Tea that is in the middle of the tea plantation.
Before that trail begins, there is a wooden replica of a traditional Malay-style village house.
Visitors can sit inside if they want to.
Entry Fees
If you’re planning to walk down to the tea plantation, it will cost RM4.
For those aiming to take the buggy service, it costs RM15 per adult and RM7 for kids between 4 to 12 years old.
Different colored wristbands will be given to you to wear depending on which you purchase. You will need to get in line for the buggy service after getting your wristbands.
Getting Here
While this tea house has its own visitor car park, they fill up fast. If you don’t want to deal with having to look for alternative parking, one way around that is to book a private tour service.
Our private day trips from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands can well include Cameron Valley Tea House 1 as one of the stops in our flexible and customizable itineraries.
For more information, WhatsApp Explore Camerons.
Things To Note
- This is not a wheelchair-friendly site
- Early mornings have fewer tourists
- There’s a small gift shop next to the café
- Expect there to be a lot of flies at the cafe. Flies are common almost everywhere in Cameron Highlands, especially when there has been a lot of rain.
- Very crowded during peak holidays (e.g., school holidays)
- Café has limited vegetarian options (if any at all)
- Toilets (costs 20 cents to use per person with no provided tissue paper) mid-way up the hill are in a more acceptable condition than the ones beside the stream
Conclusion
Besides BOH Sungai Palas Tea Plantation, Cameron Valley Tea House 1 is also very popular with tourists.
There is more to see and do at this plantation even if it is not free to enter the tea plantation. Moreover, you can’t visit their tea processing plant.
Another alternative tea plantation you might be interested in if you hate crowds in general, is BOH Habu Tea Plantation.
Cameron Valley Tea House 2
Cameron Valley Tea House 2 has more seating than Cameron Valley Tea House 1 (and more attentive service in our opinion). The tea houses are within walking distance from each other. And you can walk or take the buggy service to the bottom of the tea plantation from either tea house.
Cameron Valley Tea House 3 (And Kuala Terla Plantation)
Cameron Valley Tea House 3 is spacious with top decking. And beside it, is Kuala Terla Plantation which is the first tea plantation that you can visit if you take the new route from Ipoh. It too offers ATV rentals but also 4×4 jeeps that you can ride through the plantation. This plantation has a small hilltop spot that you can rest at.
