Holiday to Malaysia
| country: | Malaysia |
| location: | Malay Peninsula |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 5 Oct, 16 Nov, 28 Dec 2009: 8 Feb, 22 Mar, 3 May, 14 Jun, 26 Jul, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 29 Nov |
| price: | From £360 (14 days) excluding flights. Local payment US $150. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Whether you're feeling relaxed or feeling adventurous Malaysia is the answer, naturally!
This trip will delight you with the modern bustle of Kuala Lumpur, the stunning tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands, the 130 million year old Taman Negara Rainforest, and the unspoilt perfection of lush tropical rainforest and palm-fringed white-sand beaches on Langkawi island.
This trip will delight you with the modern bustle of Kuala Lumpur, the stunning tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands, the 130 million year old Taman Negara Rainforest, and the unspoilt perfection of lush tropical rainforest and palm-fringed white-sand beaches on Langkawi island.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Kuala Lumpur. Arrive and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2: | Kuala Lumpur. A free day to wander through this fantastic city with its interesting mix of cultures and colonial influences. You may like to take an optional trip through the surrounding countryside and visit the famous Batu Caves. |
| Day 3: | Taman Negara. We travel by bus and boat to Taman Negara National Park, probably the oldest rainforest on earth. With 4,343 sq km of virgin jungle the park is a haven for hundreds of species of wildlife, exotic birds, fish and plants. |
| Day 4: | Taman Negara. A full free day for optional activities such as canoeing, canopy walking, trekking, bird watching and so on. |
| Day 5: | Taman Negara. A second free day for more activities or just relax in the beautiful surroundings. |
| Day 6: | Cameron Highlands. Travel south into the spectacular hill country of the Cameron Highlands. |
| Day 7: | Cameron Highlands. A full free day to take jungle walks, visit tea plantations and spice gardens or just relax in the chalet-style accommodation. |
| Day 8: | Penang. We spend the day travelling across the mainland to the island of Penang. |
| Day 9: | Penang. A full free day to uncover the island’s colonial past and explore the superb Chinatown, reputedly the finest in Asia! |
| Day 10: | Langkawi. Today we catch a ferry to the idyllic and vibrant island of Langkawi. |
| Day 11-13: | Langkawi. Three days to wander the beaches or relax by the pool. There are plenty of optional watersports available as well as excellent seafood to enjoy. |
| Day 14: | Kuala Lumpur. Today we travel back to the capital. Tour ends on arrival. |
travellers' tales
We made lots of friends and something exciting happened every day. There were many highlights on the holiday from trekking and canopy walking in Taman Negara to snorkelling in the beautiful Perhentian islands... an experience of a life time. (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its 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 new people as well as seeing new places.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
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Malaysia is a natural melting pot of cultures and, although predominantly Muslim, is a great example of how religious diversity can co-exist. This tour gives travellers an understanding of the traditional lives of the Malay people and the real story behind the Muslim culture.
We spend almost all of the nights in small family run hotels and encourage travellers to eat in small local restaurants ensuring that a vast amount of the revenue from our visits stays with local people. The tour utilises a variety of transport – including public buses, trains and river boats – where there is a great chance to meet and chat with locals going about their daily lives. We also head into the Taman Negara National Park – pristine rainforest that is home to a wealth of flora and fauna. Here our visit provides income for remote local communities by way of the hotels and guides we use and our park entrance fees help conserve this ancient rainforest. While in the national park and on the unspoilt Perhentian Islands our tour leaders ensure that our groups always behave in an environmentally responsible manner. |
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