3 Oct – 3 Oct 2026
SGD 169
Gunung Arong Unlock: Coastal Sunrise and Beach Walk
Trade your usual Singapore weekend for a mini adventure across the border. We’re heading into Johor to take on Gunung Arong — a short but rewarding jungle hike with steep climbs, rope-assisted sections and sweeping views over the South China Sea. The best part? This isn’t just an up-and-down summit hike. When weather and tides allow, we’ll traverse the mountain and descend towards the coast, swapping jungle trails for sea views and a beach finish. It’s a full little adventure packed into one day — and a great first taste of hiking beyond Singapore
core memories
Group pic! 
Sunrise at the summit. 
Beach reward at the end of the hike. 
Short river crossing that (may) get up to your neck level!
trip category
unlock:
learn new skills together in a space of no judgement — a sport, matcha farming, even horse-riding.
Physicalityactive · 3/5
easychallenging
3/5 · active — full days on your feet with real elevation — you'll feel it
Downtimebusy · 2/5
back-to-backslow
2/5 · busy — most days are full, with the odd pocket of free time
a little preparation, a lot of possibility
is this trip for me?
No experience needed, but you do need decent fitness.
A sunrise summit followed by a steep coastal descent, a river crossing and beach walking. Expect a full morning on your feet, not just the climb up.
Pickup
1:00 am
Total trail time
About 4 h
Ascent
1.5–2 h
Descent + beach
1.5–2 h
Total distance
~6.5–7.5 km
Elevation gain
~250–300 m
Rope sections
Yes, several
Finish
Beach walk
River crossing up to chest or neck depth, depending on the tide — you need to be comfortable in water. No swimming needed; you hold a guide or rope.
what the rating really means
Fitness
Like going up and down 25+ storeys of HDB stairs, several times — your legs need to handle both.
Technical
Use your hands and ropes on steep sections, and climb over large rocks both up and down.
Comfort zone
Mud, insects, deep water, and a very early start.
A little village wandering, a jungle climb, then the sea waiting on the other side. Plan for about 4 hours on the trail: 1.5–2 hours up, and another 1.5–2 hours down and along the beach. The climb gets steep, with big roots, wooden steps and large rocks to clamber over. You'll use ropes on slippery slopes before reaching the 274 m summit. Coming down deserves just as much energy and care: you'll climb back over rocks and use your hands and ropes to lower yourself over loose dirt and roots. Your knees and tired legs will feel this bit, so it's a steady-footing kind of morning, not a stroll downhill. There's also a river crossing that can reach your chest or neck, depending on the tide — being comfortable in deep water matters here. With a 1am pickup, you'll be doing it all on little sleep. Lunch is not included.
- Walk up the stairs in your block or office to the top floor — about 20 storeys — then walk all the way back down with steady legs?
- Feel comfortable in a pool where the water is above your chest, or tread water for 30 seconds?
- Step up onto a knee-high wall or kerb, then lower yourself back down — 10 times in a row?
- Haul yourself up a ladder or a steep bank using your arms?
- Get up at 1am and stay on your feet until the afternoon?
If one of these feels shaky now, you've still got weeks to work on it. Tell us and we'll help you get there.
Loved Arong? Gunung Angsi is a lovely next step — a longer rainforest climb to build stamina for both the climb and the descent.
nobody gets left behind.
Local guides lead the crossing and adjust the route for safety. We take a steady pace with time for careful footing on the descent, finishing with beach walking.
what's included and not
Flights are not included for any of our trips. Please refer to the How to Get There slide above to plan arrival and departure dates for your flights.
what's inside
- Private round-trip transport from Singapore (Marsiling MRT Station)
- Forestry Permit
- Licensed Forestry Guide
- Basic First Aid support
- StrayCat Leader
what's not
- Meals, snacks & drinks — please bring your own snacks and water!
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal hiking gear & equipment
- Personal expenses
- Any activities or services not stated under inclusions
after you book
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