Attractions, Trails & Things to Do at Bako National Park

Every recorded attraction at Bako National Park — from Bako's most famous landmarks to lesser-known trails and viewpoints. Filter by type or browse the full list.

Beach

Telok Assam Beach

The main beach at Bako National Park HQ. A sheltered bay with clear water, ideal for swimming, and lined with...

Easy Free
Trail

Lintang Trail Loop

Bako's most popular and diverse trail, traversing all seven major vegetation types including pitcher plant forest...

Easy 5.50 km Free
Viewpoint

Bukit Gondol Summit

The highest point in Bako at 262 m, offering panoramic views over the peninsula, South China Sea, and Mount...

Challenging 3.80 km Free
Trail

Tanjung Rhu Trail

A varied coastal trail combining cliff-top viewpoints, forest sections, and the famous Batu Boats sea-stack rock formations.

Moderate 3.50 km Free
Trail

Mangrove Boardwalk (Telok Assam)

A flat, easy boardwalk through mangrove and nipah palm forest — the single best location in Bako for proboscis...

Easy 1.50 km Free
Viewpoint

Bako Cliff Viewpoint

Dramatic clifftop viewpoint overlooking the South China Sea with views of Bako's distinctive sandstone sea stacks...

Moderate 2.00 km Free
Other

Batu Boats (Batu Kapal) Sea Stacks

Iconic sandstone sea-stack formations visible from the Tanjung Rhu trail and from the park's coastal waters. Named...

Moderate 3.00 km Free