Malaysia Tour

country:	Malaysia
location:	Malay Peninsula
trip type:	Moderate trekking holidays
departures:	2009: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun
price:	From £580 (14 days) excluding flights. Local payment MYR RM1000 (approx £158). We can arrange flights from the UK. All departure dates are guaranteed

Malaysia holidays

Malay Peninsula holidays

the amazing things you'll be doing

14 days ex Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Taman Negara, jungle trekking, Kuala Terengganu, Perhentian Islands, Kota Bahru, island hideaway

Ethnically and culturally rich, scenic Malaysia awaits.

A multicultural home of exotic birds, abundant marine life, warm tropical waters, delicious cuisine and the world's oldest rainforest, this journey explores the best of Malaysia.

day-by-day itinerary

Day 1:	Kuala Lumpur. The interweaving of Indian, Chinese and ethnic Malay cultures gives Kuala Lumpur its distinct identity and delicious array of cuisines.
Day 2:	Melaka. Explore the city on our trishaw tour that reveals the colonial heritage of this old port town.
Day 3-5:	Taman Negara National Park. A day of travelling takes us to our guesthouse in the Taman Negara National Park, one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Over the next two days we venture into the park, where a canopy walk, longtail ride and jungle trek provide plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife.
Day 6:	Kuala Terengganu. Head into the local market for traditional handicrafts and batik sarongs, and sample some of the fresh seafood this town is known for.
Day 7-9:	Perhentian Islands. Snorkel, hike or simply relax on the white sandy beaches of our coral-fringed island escape.
Day 10:	Kota Bahru. Discover the secrets of local silversmiths or learn the traditional art of batik in this historic centre of Malay culture.
Day 11-12:	Island Hideaway. Stay with our longtime friends in their traditional home on the shores of a picturesque lake. Wake to the sound of gibbon calls, enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and swim in nearby waterfalls.
Day 13-14:	Kuala Lumpur. Don't miss the chance for some last-minute sightseeing. At night, head down to Petaling Street and encounter its hotchpotch of hawkers and street merchants.

small group adventure holiday

This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more)

Because of our small group size, we're able to guarantee departures for all of our trips. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, your trip is guaranteed to go!

highly commended

This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.

Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.

how this holiday makes a difference

Diverse and culturally rich, this trip captures the very essence of Malaysia. From the contrasting cities of ""KL"" and Melaka, to the natural wonders of the world's oldest rainforest and the marine life around the Perhentian Islands, Malaysia has so much to offer the adventurous traveller. We visit the historic old port town of Melaka, where ancient Malay, Chinese and Nyonya traditional ways still abound and contrast with the European influence of a colonial past. The ancient rainforest of Taman Negara provides us with an opportunity to get back to nature, with a jungle trek and a night spent in a large cave. The unspoiled reefs and crystal clear waters of the Perhentian Islands invoke all kinds of peacefulness, which continues as we visit our longtime friends, Aziz and Asiah, on their island homestay just out of Kuala Kangsar.

After the morning call of gibbons, we take a walk through a traditional kampung, rubber plantations and on to a cascading waterfall.The regional cuisine is delicious and there might even be a chance to learn traditional cake making and sampling your efforts for an afternoon tea. On the second night of our stay we sit on the floor of a local home to eat a traditional wedding-style banquet and learn about Malay culture. Wearing a sarong and eating with our right hand are all part of blending into our environment.

Our travel style:

Grass roots travel using local public transport where possible - minimises demand for special tourist vehicles and fuel.
We choose small-scale locally owned accommodation and homestays where available and local restaurants and markets for dining, retaining revenue in local communities.
Our leaders facilitate communication of our values to travellers and local communities, educating them in sustainable tourism practices.
We employ local guides to aid travellers' understanding of local culture and etiquette.
Small groups allow travellers to experience cultures at first hand, offering greater opportunity for cross- cultural understanding.

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