2D1N Camping, Basic Survival Trg + Selantai & Mawar Coastal Hike @ Mersing
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Seaside living, the rustic style: 2 easy yet scenic coastal hikes, 1 night camping by the sea, learn some basic survival skills & cook your own dinner with team effort.
INTRODUCTION
The Selantai and Pulau Mawar hike in Mersing, Johor, is a short yet scenic coastal trail renowned for its dramatic rock formations, crystal-clear blue waters, and tranquil, untouched beaches. The route passes through coastal shrubs, sandy stretches, and rocky outcrops before reaching the iconic “Heaven’s Gate (天堂之门)” rocks at Pulau Mawar—one of the area’s most photogenic spots. It’s an easy-to-moderate hike suitable for beginners, offering beautiful sunrise views and a peaceful, nature-rich escape by the sea.
Drone video of Heaven's Gate: CLICK
People flock to Pulau Mawar undoubtedly for the Heaven’s Gate view – a huge rock arch that opens to the view of the South China Sea. In Malay, it is also known as Gerbang Laut or in Chinese, “天堂之门”, which means “Door to Heaven”. Don’t be deceived by the photo; the actual rock arch is a lot bigger than it looks.
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Pulau Mawar is located at the tip of Pantai Mawar beach, just a 30-minute drive north of Mersing Town/Jetty. Many years ago, it was indeed an island separated by a small strait from the mainland. However, after years of alternating high and low tides, a sandbank forms, connecting Pantai Mawar to Pulau Mawar. So, it is not a Pulau, an island anymore – totally accessible on foot!
Bukit Selantai is a short but rewarding coastal hill hike known for its sweeping sea views and peaceful natural setting. The trail climbs gently through light forest and rocky terrain before opening up to panoramic vistas of the coastline, offshore islands, and turquoise waters. Suitable for beginners with a moderate fitness level.
The hiking video
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Cost, SGD: $ 245 / pax [2 pax in a tent]
- Extra SGD 15 for a single tent
- Min 15 pax to confirm. Max 28
- Early bird of $ 30 for the first 15 pax - will be rebated when final group size exceeds 20 pax
- Kids aged below 12 in 2026 get $5 discount
Cost Includes :
- 2-way Air-Con VIP Coach
- Private vehicle Pickup from & Return to Marsiling MRT station
- Certified & licensed mountain guides for 2 hikes
- Campsite rental with shower facilities
- Three-man tent for 2 pax [Washed]
- Pack lunch for day 1 hike - Selantai, 2 km
- Field Cooked BBQ dinner & breakfast
- Fruits, Kopi & Tea [day 1 lunch on the summit]
- Basic skills training: fire-starting, water filtration, simple first aid bandage
- Entrance & permit fee
- First aid kit by the guide
- Radio communication equipment
- SANL Founder, TS Chua
- Our Management & Operational costs
Excludes :
- Meals not stated
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- All personal expenses
- All others not mentioned above
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- DAY 1️⃣ => 6.30 am departure from Marsiling Station bus stop - Cross Custom
- 2.5 hours drive to Mersing
- Quick stop to pack local breakfast & toilet break
- Meet at the Selantai trailhead & start Hike [bag leave in our private coach]
- Enjoy a packed Lunch by the guide with fruit, hot kopi & tea provided at the summit
- End hike - transfer to campsite for shower - set up tent
- Basic survival training
- Enjoy the seaside and sunset
- DIY & team-cooked dinner: BBQ and team effort for Bonfire
- Enjoy the cool night sea breeze and the starry night
- DAY 2️⃣
- Breakfast cooked by the guide
- Dismantle the tent & pack up
- Hike to Pulau Mawar - Haven's Gate, 2 km
- Drive to Mersing town for a shower & get your own lunch
- Reach Marsiling
📌 Important: Ensure you have valid travel insurance
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