Tekek - Juara Trailhead — Attraction in Tioman

TIOMAN TRAVEL TIP — JUARA TO TEKEK BY MOTORBIKE 🛵 Just did the trip from Juara to Tekek by motorbike, and here’s the truth:

✅ The road is fully paved and in excellent condition. ✅ Locals ride motorbikes back and forth between the two sides with no problem. ✅ It’s steep in some parts, but totally doable if you’re careful.

🚫 BUT… you’ll hear this a lot:

“It’s not safe.” “You can’t go by motorbike.” “It’s forbidden.”

🧠 Why? Many locals work with the 4x4 transport service charging RM150 per ride. If tourists start using motorbikes, they lose business. So, they scare tourists into thinking it’s dangerous or not allowed — but it’s not true.

💡 I did it, it’s safe, and I saw many locals doing the same. So if you're confident and experienced, rent a motorbike and go explore freely.

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Much to consider here...

Read several reviews before attempting. It is very badly marked, signposted, findable. It involves going past water tanks that seem like private property. The signs are pictured. Even then you have to choose the most likely path where there seems no path at all. You know you're in the right place when you see a big grey pipe to follow. Follow it to the right. Shortly after this, you will go up some steps. If you don't, start again. Some describe it as moderate. I'd describe it as hard...it's more the heat and humidity that get you though.the route down is less gruelling, but has 2 or 3km of steep road. I say do it, taking plenty of water and stopping at Ali's Waterfall on...

Nice jungle trek but not easy to find. Go through the gate to the water tanks (it looks like it’s not a place visitors should enter). There is a clearing to the left and behind the large water tank and that’s where the trail starts. There is a sign but it’s small and near impossible to find however if you go up the hill through the clearing you’ll find the power lines on the ground and that’s what you’ll follow. It’s a mixture of steps and dirt paths. I didn’t go all the way to Juara, just to the top and back, but it was very nice. Trail is just good enough to be usable but bring insect repellent and lots of water. It’s cooler higher up but heat/humidity/lack of breeze in the lower part...