Malaysia itineraries - Friendly faces

Borneo and Malaysia itineraries

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

The itineraries 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.

Prices of the itineraries as mentioned below are valid until April 31, 2010 excluding international flights. Peak season rates may apply around Christmas, New Year and other Malaysian national holidays. Supplements are usually around £20-40 per person.

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

Malaysia itineraries - Kuala Lumpur

A taste of Malaysia

Route: Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara National Park - Cameron Highlands - Penang - Langkawi - Kuala Lumpur
Duration 14 days / 13 nights
Price £752 per person, shared minibus
£794
per person, self-drive
Transport Minibus or hire car
Departure Daily, all year round


West Malaysia in a nutshell. During this two-week round trip 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 before continuing on to the lush green tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands and the cultural and historic treasures of Penang to the paradise beaches of Langkawi. You can do this Malaysia itinerary by comfortable minibus, a cheap, effienct and most of all fun way to explore the country and get to know the local Malaysians.

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

Malaysia itineraries - Dense jungle
Malaysia itineraries - Malaysia islands
Malaysia itineraries - Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Travel Plan Choice

Route: Malacca - Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara - Cameron Highlands - Kota Bahru - Pulau Perhentian - Gem Island
Duration 19 days / 18 nights
Price £1188 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Bus, hire car, boat
Departure Daily from March - mid October


This itinerary 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, drive across the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands by hire car and hop onto an open speedboat to the tropical east coast islands where you can spend a couple of days relaxing on a deserted beach. 

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

Malaysia itineraries - Taman Negara
Malaysia itineraries - Tropical islands
Malaysia itineraries - Rope bridge

Jungle, tea and beaches

Route: Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara - Cameron Highlands - Penang - Kota Bharu - Pulau Perhentian
Duration 17 days / 16 nights
Price £910 per person, shared minibus
£990 per person, self-drive
Transport Minibus or hire car
Departure Daily from March - mid October


This 17-day itinerary will take you to all the west coast highlights of our 'Taste of Malaysia' itinerary 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. 

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Malaysia itineraries - Stunning beaches
Malaysia itineraries - Tea plantations
Malaysia itineraries - Singapore

Malaysia overland experience - from Singapore to Langkawi

Route: Singapore - Malacca - Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara - Cameron Highlands - Penang - Langkawi
Duration 18 days /17 nights
Price £1065 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Bus,train and transfers
Departure Daily


See the best of both worlds with this 2 1/2 week itinerary 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 adventure on the tropical beaches of Langkawi.

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Malaysia itineraries - Local flavour
Malaysia itineraries - Get lost in paradise
Malaysia itineraries - Petronas Towers

The Colonial Way

Route: Kuala Lumpur - Taman Negara - Cameron Highlands - Pulau Pangkor - Kuala Lumpur
Duration 9 days / 8 nights
Price £1022 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Private transfers and luxury bus
Departure Daily


This luxury itinerary 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 itinerary.

Malaysia itineraries - Malaysia accommodation
Malaysia itineraries - Pulau Pangkor
Malaysia itineraries - Bako National Park

From longhouses to beach bungalows

Route: Kuching - Bako National Park - Lemanak - Similajau National Park - Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands - Penang - Langkawi
Duration 20 days/ 19 nights
Price £1554 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Hire car, transfers, boat, domestic flight
Departure Daily


An impressive itinerary featuring the best East and West Malaysia have to offer. This combined journey will take you to the jungle tribes and longhouses of Serawak in South Borneo. Back in the 'inhabited' world of Malaysia you'll drink tea among the immense tea plantations before experiencing the culinary delights of Penang and ending your trip on the tropical island of Langkawi. 

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Malaysia itineraries - Cameron Highlands
Malaysia itineraries - Trishaw in Penang
Malaysia itineraries - Bako National Park

Monkey business in the tropical rainforest

Route: Kuala Lumpur - Kuching - Lemanak - Kuching - Bako National Park - Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan - Sepilok - Sukau - Kota Kinabalu - Pulau Tiga - Kuala Lumpur
Duration 13 days / 12 nights
Price £1346 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Transfers and domestic flights
Departure Daily


Historical cities, tropical rainforests, endearing orangutans and paradise beaches. These are only a few of the highlights you'll encounter during this short itinerary through mesmerising Borneo. Discover the jungles of South Borneo and meet the original inhabitants of this area as a guest in a traditional longhouse before travelling north to come face to face with the gentle orange giants in the world famous orangutan refuge centre in Sepilok. Finally, escape to the paradise island of Pulau Tiga for a tropical grand finale. 

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Malaysia itineraries - Culture
Malaysia itineraries - Pulau Tiga
Malaysia itineraries - orangutans

Borneo all the way

Route: Kuching - Bako National Park - Lemanak - Mulu National Park - Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu National Park - Sandakan - Sukau - Pulau Tiga
Duration 20 days/ 19 nights
Price £2016 per person - based on 2 people sharing 
Transport Transfers, domestic flights
Departure Daily

The tropical rainforest and all that makes it special is the focus of this itinerary. You'll visit several incredibly beautiful parks and head deep into the jungle where you'll meet some real head hunters in Sarawak and come face to face with orangutans in north Borneo. After conquering the highest mountain of south-east Asia you'll be able enjoy a few days relaxing on the soft white beaches of Pulau Tiga.

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Malaysia itineraries - Sunset over the sea
Malaysia itineraries - Pulau Tiga
Malaysia itineraries - Playful orangutan

Macaques, jungle boat rides and snorkelling bays

Route: Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu National Park - Sepilok - Sukau - Mulu National Park - Cameron Highlands - Pulau Perhentian - Pulau Lang Tengah
Duration 20 days / 19 nights
Price £1992 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Transport Transfers, domestic flights, hire car
Departure Daily

A three-week itinerary to some of the most spectacular spots on Borneo and West Malaysia. Meet the endearing orangutans, head into the rainforest on a jungle boat trip, enjoy a cup of freshly-picked tea in the highlands and finally settle down on the soft white sands of Lang Tengah, the perfect ending to the perfect holiday.

Click here for a full description of this Borneo jungle adventure.
Malaysia itineraries - Boat trip
Malaysia itineraries - Beautiful beaches
What's included in the suggested Malaysia itineraries?

- 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).

What's not included in your Malaysia itinerary?

- 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

A tailormade itinerary?

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

If you'd like to create your own itinerary by using our modules, then feel free to request your own Travel Plan.

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