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Ride the Awana SkyWay up to Genting Highlands for cool air, panoramic views and a compact hilltop resort experience. This day trip pairs a scenic cable car ascent with temple visits, shopping and easy hilltop walking.
Ride the Awana SkyWay up to Genting Highlands for cool air, panoramic views and a compact hilltop resort experience. This day trip pairs a scenic cable car ascent with temple visits, shopping and easy hilltop walking.
A cool mist presses against the windows as the cable car climbs out of the lowland heat — the rainforest drops away and a different climate takes over. From the gondola the valley unfurls: rubber plantations give way to rising ridgelines and the clustered lights of Gohtong Jaya shrink beneath the slow swing of the SkyWay.
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Operated by Ivy Holidays · Genting Highlands, Pahang
A cool mist presses against the windows as the cable car climbs out of the lowland heat — the rainforest drops away and a different climate takes over. From the gondola the valley unfurls: rubber plantations give way to rising ridgelines and the clustered lights of Gohtong Jaya shrink beneath the slow swing of the SkyWay.
Genting Highlands grew from an idea in the 1960s by developer Lim Goh Tong and now blends highland weather with a complex of hotels, casinos and cultural sites. Geologically the plateau sits on older igneous and metamorphic formations that create steeper slopes and deeply incised streams; the altitude makes the air noticeably cooler than Kuala Lumpur below. Visitors often combine the skyway ride with a short visit to Chin Swee Temple and a wander through Resorts World Genting’s shops and viewpoints.
Expect paved promenades, indoor attractions, and short outdoor overlooks rather than long wilderness trails — the highlight is the aerial approach and panoramic vistas rather than remote hiking. The ride itself is calm but offers rapid changes in perspective: clouds that gather and thin like a mood, a river valley daring you to look down.
Practical guidance: book Awana SkyWay return tickets in advance and arrive early to avoid midday queues. Dress in layers for cooler air at altitude, carry a light rain layer during monsoon months, and allow roughly nine hours round-trip from Kuala Lumpur for transport, cable car time, and a leisurely hilltop visit. Mind signage and local rules; feeding wildlife is discouraged and some temple areas require modest dress.
Yes — the itinerary includes a two-way Awana SkyWay gondola ticket; if Awana is closed the Genting Skyway may be used instead.
Expect roughly 1–1.5 hours each way by vehicle depending on traffic; the full tour is about nine hours including time on the mountain.
The tour is family-friendly; however, some walking and steps are required at viewpoints and temples—strollers may be used but mobility assistance could be limited.
Modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees is recommended for Chin Swee Temple; bring a scarf or lightweight cover-up if needed.
Ivy Holidays operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A cool mist presses against the windows as the cable car climbs out of the lowland heat — the rainforest drops away and a different climate takes over. From the gondola the valley unfurls: rubber plantations give way to rising ridgelines and the clustered lights of Gohtong Jaya shrink beneath the slow swing of the SkyWay.
A cool mist presses against the windows as the cable car climbs out of the lowland heat — the rainforest drops away and a different climate takes over. From the gondola the valley unfurls: rubber plantations give way to rising ridgelines and the clustered lights of Gohtong Jaya shrink beneath the slow swing of the SkyWay.
Genting Highlands grew from an idea in the 1960s by developer Lim Goh Tong and now blends highland weather with a complex of hotels, casinos and cultural sites. Geologically the plateau sits on older igneous and metamorphic formations that create steeper slopes and deeply incised streams; the altitude makes the air noticeably cooler than Kuala Lumpur below. Visitors often combine the skyway ride with a short visit to Chin Swee Temple and a wander through Resorts World Genting’s shops and viewpoints.
Expect paved promenades, indoor attractions, and short outdoor overlooks rather than long wilderness trails — the highlight is the aerial approach and panoramic vistas rather than remote hiking. The ride itself is calm but offers rapid changes in perspective: clouds that gather and thin like a mood, a river valley daring you to look down.
Practical guidance: book Awana SkyWay return tickets in advance and arrive early to avoid midday queues. Dress in layers for cooler air at altitude, carry a light rain layer during monsoon months, and allow roughly nine hours round-trip from Kuala Lumpur for transport, cable car time, and a leisurely hilltop visit. Mind signage and local rules; feeding wildlife is discouraged and some temple areas require modest dress.