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Malaysia itineraries

Our Malaysia itineraries are independent holidays in Malaysia that we've created by stringing together a selection of our bite-sized Malaysia tours.

These holidays in Malaysia have been put together based on their geographical location and combination of activities. You might start your trip with an adventurous jungle trip and spend the last few days relaxing on a tropical island. Some itineraries will include the major highlights of Malaysia; others will take you off the tourist trail. During all of our Malaysia itineraries, you'll travel by local transport including comfortable (luxury) coaches, domestic flight and occasionally train.

We have carefully selected small-scale, well-maintained and authentic accommodation that best reflects the character of the area. In many places you'll stay in a private bungalow and in the cities you'll stay in small mid-class hotels within walking distance of all the sights. For more information visit our accommodation page.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us. You can request an itinerary using our quote request form.

Prices for Malaysia and Borneo itineraries below are valid until 31st March 2012. These prices are based on two people travelling (excluding the price of International flights). Prices for departures beyond this date and for International flights are available on request. For departures during peak seasons (e.g. summer holidays, Christmas and New Year) supplements may apply.

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Holidays in Malaysia A taste of Malaysia

Duration 14 days / 13 nights
Price £718 per person, shared minibus
£839
per person, self-drive
Transport Minibus or hire car
Departure Daily, all year round

Highlights: Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara national park - Cameron Highlands tea plantations - Penang - Langkawi beaches - Kuala Lumpur

West Malaysia in a nutshell. During this two-week round holiday in Malaysia you'll get to know the many faces of Malaysia and visit all the highlights of the country. Starting in the lively metropolis Kuala Lumpur you'll travel to Malaysia's most famous jungle Taman Negara before continuing on to the lush green tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands. Next you will visit the cultural and historic treasures of Penang before travelling to the paradise beaches of Langkawi. You can do this Malaysia itinerary by comfortable bus/minibus, which is a cheap, efficient and most of all, a fun way to explore the country and get to know the local Malaysians. Alternatively you could choose to hire your own car to visit the sights, which will give you much more flexibility during your Malaysia trip.

Click here for a full description of this holiday in Malaysia.

Holidays in Malaysia - Holiday in Malaysia
Holidays in Malaysia - Holiday in Malaysia
Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysia holiday package

Holidays in Malaysia

Malaysia Travel Plan Choice

Duration 19 days / 18 nights
Price £1346 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Minibus / Bus or hire car, boat
Departure Daily ONLY between March - mid October

Highlights: Malacca - Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara national park - Cameron Highlands tea plantation tour - Kota Bharu - Pulau Perhentian beaches - Gem Island

This holiday in Malaysia follows the route we like to travel ourselves. It includes well-known sights with the less-discovered east coast, travelling by different modes of transport. You'll explore colonial Malacca by bike, travel to Malaysia's most famous jungle Taman Negara before you drive across the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands. Hopping onto an open speedboat to the tropical east coast islands you’ll spend your last few days relaxing on a deserted beach.

Click here for a full description of this Malaysia holiday package

Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysia holiday package
Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysia holiday package
Holidays in Malaysia - Holiday to Malaysia

Holidays in Malaysia Jungle, tea and beaches

Duration 17 days / 16 nights
Price £897 per person, shared minibus
£1077 per person, self-drive
Transport Minibus or hire car
Departure Daily from March - mid October

Highlights: Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara national park - Cameron Highlands tea plantations - Penang - Batik painting workshop - Pulau Perhentian beaches

This 17-day holiday in Malaysia will take you to all the west coast highlights of our 'Taste of Malaysia' trip as well as the east coast paradise islands. En route to your island getaway you'll visit a traditionl kampung where you'll be welcomed by your friendly hosts. You can do this itinerary by minibus with driver in which you'll travel with a small group of other passengers, or by private hire car. 

Click here for a full description of this holiday to Malaysia.

Holidays in Malaysia - Holiday to Malaysia
Holidays in Malaysia - Holiday to Malaysia
Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysia holiday

Holidays in Malaysia

Malaysia overland experience - from Singapore to Langkawi

Duration 18 days /17 nights
Price £1044 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Bus,train and transfers
Departure Daily, all year round

Highlights: Singapore - Malacca - Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara national park - Cameron Highlands tea plantations - Penang - Langkawi beaches

See the best of both worlds with this 2 1/2 week Malaysia holiday across Singapore and Malaysia. You'll visit the two iconic Asian cities, kicking off in the thriving and meticulous Singapore before travelling by train across the Malaysian countryside to the colonial town of Malacca and on to the towering skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur. Next is a boat trip into the world's oldest rainforest, into the highlands to the tea plantations and on to the cultural, culinary island of Penang. You'll end your overland Malaysia adventure on the tropical beaches of Langkawi.

Click here for a full description of this tour of Malaysia holiday.

Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysia holiday
Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysia holiday
Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysian holiday

Holidays in Malaysia The Colonial Way

Duration 9 days / 8 nights
Price £724 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Private transfers and luxury bus
Departure Daily, all year round

Highlights: Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara national park - Cameron Highlands tea plantations - Pulau Pangkor beaches - Kuala Lumpur

This luxury holiday in Malaysia will take you to the highlights of Malaysia in 10 days, staying in unique, exclusive accommodation. You'll experience the pristine jungle and the immense tea plantations before relaxing on the island paradise of Pulau Pangkor. Want to travel comfortably and spend your days and nights in luxury? Then you'll definitely want to travel.... The Colonial Way. 

Click here for a full description of this short Malaysia holiday.

Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysian holiday
Holidays in Malaysia - Malaysian holiday

What's included in the suggested holidays in Malaysia?

- All accommodation with breakfast as described. Sometimes other meals are included, check the daily itinerary for details.
- Transport as described in the daily itinerary, or car hire with pick-up and drop-off costs.
- Excursions and organised visits as described, sometimes with guide. See daily itinerary for details.
- Where necessary, assistance from our local agent (available 24 hours a day).
- Watertight financial guarantee: we hold both UK ABTA and ATOL licences giving you complete peace of mind.

What's not included in our holidays in Malaysia?

- International return flights to Malaysia. You can book these separately, see our flights page.
- Airport taxes and local departure tax
- Eco-tax for most of the islands, which have been designated protected Marine Park. Usually just a couple of pounds to be paid on arrival on the island.
- Optional excursions like snorkelling trips or jungle walks on the islands
- Travel Insurance, we recommend you arrange adequate insurance including medical and cancellation cover.

Tailor-made holidays in Malaysia?

It's possible to customize our holidays in Malaysia. Perhaps you'd like to treat yourself to different hotel, or add a few extra days on the beach?
We can change these holidays in Malaysia to suit your personal requirements, just let our friendly Malaysia travel specialists know what you want when you complete the quote request form.

If you'd like to create your own Malaysia trip by using our bite-sized Malaysia tours (modules), then feel free to request your own Travel Plan.

Drop us an email or call us on 01273 322054 to discuss your Malaysia travel ideas with us.



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