Malaysia food and culture vacation
Two week tailor made tour of mainland Malaysia featuring cookery courses, food markets and guided tours of Malacca, KL and George Town before rounding off rather nicely with five days in Langkawi.
Malacca Kuala Lumpur Hands on cooking course George Town Short flight to Langkawi Five days at the beach
Price
US $5990 including domestic flights only
More info
This price is per person, based on 2 people sharing.
While this price reflects the suggested itinerary (including flights, accommodation and excursions), this trip is 100% tailor-made & a specialist can select the options best suited to your budget.
While this price reflects the suggested itinerary (including flights, accommodation and excursions), this trip is 100% tailor-made & a specialist can select the options best suited to your budget.
Description of Malaysia food and culture vacation
Price information
US $5990 including domestic flights only
This price is per person, based on 2 people sharing.
While this price reflects the suggested itinerary (including flights, accommodation and excursions), this trip is 100% tailor-made & a specialist can select the options best suited to your budget.
While this price reflects the suggested itinerary (including flights, accommodation and excursions), this trip is 100% tailor-made & a specialist can select the options best suited to your budget.
Departure information
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel guides
Our cooking and food vacations guide is guaranteed to get your tastebuds tingling.
From the Cameron Highlands to strolling Penang, let this be your introduction to this less-visited Asian country.
Reviews
1 Reviews of Malaysia food and culture vacation
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 09 Jan 2026 by Jenni Gordon
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang which was not on our itinerary or recommend. Same as the backstreet art murals in KL. We loved the cooking class in KL.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Let them know how much attention you need. Guides sometimes traveled with us from city to city which seemed like an unnecessary expense. Also we were escorted to the airport to be shown the departure lane which was not necessary as we are savvy travelers. We skipped the Cameron Highlands so we could have at least 3 nights in each city except Ipoh - 2 was fine here. In Ipoh make sure to check out the speakeasies Tiga and Caina Bank. I recommend visiting the Batu Caves outside of KL as well as the Perak Cave temple near Ipoh. Stay at a hotel with a pool in Malacca - Malaysia is HOT, HOT, HOT!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Sure. Although they arranged two car for the Singapore-Malacca transfer and for the airport transfer in Langkawi which was not good for the carbon footprint. Campbell House very cool place, but it would be best to know ahead of time that you need to remove your shoes to go to your room - we loved this but might not be for everyone. Sarang Parlor Heritage Hotel - staff was so lovely!
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Guides were good, a couple of glitches but we very much enjoyed our time.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
Throughout your trip many of your excursions are by foot, boat, or cyclo, meaning that environmental impact has been kept to a minimum, whilst still offering the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery and striking history of Malaysia from a relaxing and personal perspective. You are also given a few days at leisure to discover sleepy towns by foot or bicycle at your own pace, rather than including additional touring days be car, to minimise your emissions. Whilst this example itinerary includes a domestic flight, the trip is entirely tailor-made and you have the flexibility to travel by boat instead.Our suppliers are focused on improving sustainability and reducing plastic waste. We are working together with them and the local guides to offer refillable water bottles and reduce offers of other single-use items such as wet wipes or straws on a more widespread basis. We use a number of hotels who work with the Refill not Landfill initiative.
People
We’re committed to making your trip have a positive effect on the destination you’re visiting.What we’re committed to:
Using locally owned, and environmentally and socially responsible, accommodation wherever possible.
Preference for locally owned partners in our destinations, and using local guides and drivers. In Malaysia local guides are used in even the most remote areas thus creating jobs for local people and giving the visitor an authentic learning experience.
Fair wages and conditions for all staff involved in your trip.
Wild and domestic animal protection alongside broader good environmental practice. We avoid promoting or using any artificial wildlife experience where animals are baited or fed in order to gain closer proximity.
Encouraging community-led initiatives from craft shops to restaurants, home stays to wildlife protection. We support a number of independent restaurants who use locally sourced ingredients from nearby farmers.
Supporting a range of on-the-ground charities and projects that work within our destinations.
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