Malaysia's Ultimate Adventure

Malaysia's Ultimate Adventure
Explore a land of natural beauty and rare wildlife on this 20-day adventure in Malaysia. From bustling cityscapes to the blissful countryside to the lush tropical rainforest, unique animals and tribal villages, Malaysia has something for everyone. Experience the very best of mainland Malaysia and Borneo – hike in the Ulu Muda rainforest, climb Mt Kinabalu, share some laughs with your local village hosts and watch sea turtles lay their eggs with an expert local ranger by your side. Each moment of this incredible small group adventure will give you a fascinating insight into Malaysia.
Activities
Explore a land of natural beauty and rare wildlife on this 20-day adventure in Malaysia. From bustling cityscapes to the blissful countryside to the lush tropical rainforest, unique animals and tribal villages, Malaysia has something for everyone. Experience the very best of mainland Malaysia and Borneo – hike in the Ulu Muda rainforest, climb Mt Kinabalu, share some laughs with your local village hosts and watch sea turtles lay their eggs with an expert local ranger by your side. Each moment of this incredible small group adventure will give you a fascinating insight into Malaysia.
Activities
- George Town - Heritage walking tour
- Teluk Bahang - traditional games
- Teluk Bahang - Home cooking demonstration & dinner
- Teluk Bahang - Fishing village walking tour
- Teluk Bahang - Silat (martial art) Performance
- Teluk Bahang - Batik factory visit
- Ulu Muda - River Cruise
- Teluk Bahang - Local market visit
- Ulu Muda - Bukit Labu hike & cave visit
- Ulu Muda - Hot Spring Saltlick
- Cameron Highlands - hike in mossy forest area
- Cameron Highlands - Tea plantation visit
- Dusun Village - Guided village walk
- Dusun Village - Cultural performance
- Dusun Village – Local Vegetable Farm Visit
- Kundasang - Market Visit
- Mt Kinabalu National Park - Mt Kinabalu Climb
- Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise
- Kinabatangan River - Night jungle walk
- Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise
- Kinabatangan River - Fish Trap Making & Story Telling
- Kinabatangan River - Dawn Wildlife Cruise
- Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Turtle Island - Turtle Island Marine Park
- Turtle Island - Turtle Hatchery Visit
- Stay in an eco-lodge on the edge of the jungle that’s fighting for the preservation of Ulu Muda Forest with research and awareness, low-footprint practices and ecotourism principles.
- Take not one but two river cruises deep in the Ulu Muda Forest to double your chances of spotting roaming wildlife like elephants as your guide tells you about the native plants and wildlife that call this lush haven home.
- Explore the rolling green Cameron Highlands, blanketed by tea plantations and strawberry fields, and then trek through the mossy forest to learn more about the unique plants living beneath this sea of moss.
- Climb Mt Kinabalu – the literal pinnacle of all treks in South East Asia – with local guides whose families have trekked the mountain for generations, witnessing a stunning sunrise after a morning hike.
- Join a local ranger and witness the special life cycle of sea turtles coming ashore on Turtle Island to lay their eggs on the beach, with the hatchlings making a dash down the beach to their new life.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Kuala Lumpur | ||
2 | George Town | ||
3 | George Town | ||
4 | Teluk Bahang | ||
5 | Ulu Muda Forest | ||
6 | Ulu Muda Forest | ||
7 | Cameron Highlands | ||
8 | Cameron Highlands | ||
9 | Kuala Lumpur | ||
10 | Kota Kinabalu | ||
11 | Dusun Village | ||
12 | Dusun Village | ||
13 | Kinabalu National Park | ||
14 | Kinabalu National Park | ||
15 | Kinabatangan River | ||
16 | Kinabatangan River | ||
17 | Sepilok | ||
18 | Turtle Island | ||
19 | Sandakan | ||
20 | Sandakan |