Malaysia travel advice
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Our Malaysia Vacations
Borneo orangutan vacation
Trekking, wildlife and beach adventure vacation to Borneo
Kuala Lumpur and Sabah wildlife tour
Wildlife adventure in the heart of Borneo
Borneo 8 day tour, the wild heart of Borneo
A unique experience in the untouched, beautiful Sarawak.
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring
The Best of Borneo: Wildlife, Adventure, Idyllic Beaches
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
Borneo tailor made vacations, wildlife & beaches
A luxury tour of the best wildlife & beaches of Sabah
Malaysia vacations, Kuala Lumpur & Tioman Island
Explore cosmopolitan Kuala Lumpur, relax on Tioman Island.
Malaysia food and culture vacation
Discover many of Malaysia's culinary highlights
Malaysia tours, rainforests and beaches
Explore Malaysia staying in sustainable hotels
Borneo and Malaysia vacation, trekking orangutans and rainforest
An active exploration of Borneo
Borneo family volunteering vacation
Encounter orangutans and meet local tribes in magical Borneo
Borneo wildlife vacation, Sarawak
A light trekking and jungle adventure vacation in Sarawak
Family vacation in Sabah
Discover the best of Borneo in just under 2 weeks
Borneo and Malaysia small group vacation
Visit both halves of Malaysia
Malaysia vacation, highlights of the Peninsula
Malaysia old and new staying in eco-accommodation
Borneo Mount Kinabalu Climb Vacation
Adventure vacation to see wildlife and climb Mt Kinabalu
Malaysia tour, Coast to Coast
Highlights and off the beaten track Malaysia
Borneo vacation, Land below the wind
9-day tour of Malaysia's spectacular Sabah State
Malaysia small group vacation
A vacation to showcase the diversity of the Malay Peninsula
Sarawak 5 day cultural tour
Explore Sarawak’s remote and fascinating coastal region
Malaysia rainforest bungalows near Kuala Lumpur
A small orchard resort on the edge of the rainforest
Borneo small group vacation
Head into Borneo's jungles, rivers and villages
Thailand and Malaysia Islands cruise
Some of the worlds most beautiful islands on a stunning ship
Borneo highlights tour, small group
Spiritual ,wild, colourful and mysterious beautiful Borneo.
Orangutan volunteering in Borneo
Volunteer at an orangutan rehabilitation center in Borneo
Malaysia tailor made vacation
Malaysian culture, wildlife & the beaches of Langkawi
Malaysia vegan tour
Vibrant fusion of cultures, religions, geography & cuisines
Tailor made Malaysia vacations
This tailor-made itinerary showcases the best of Malaysia.
Highlights of Borneo group tour
Small-group culture and wildlife tour of Borneo
Clouded Leopards and rare mammals in Borneo tour
The only tour dedicated to all 5 species of cat in Borneo
Advice on homestays
Chloe Mckellar, from our supplier Rickshaw Travel, explains where’s best to homestay: “We find the northeastern part of the Malay Peninsula, within the Kota Bharu region, to be much more authentic than the west with homestays in local villages or within small guesthouses definitely the best way to immerse yourself in Malaysia's Muslim culture.”
Wildlife watching – beyond Borneo
Mark Ord, Southeast Asia specialist for All Points East, shares tips for wildlife fans: “Belum National Forest makes the wildlife reserves of Borneo look like zoos. Wild elephants, monkeys and flocks of hornbills (we stopped counting when we got to 500) make north central West Malaysia a much more authentic environment for animals.”Kuala culture advice
Haanim Bamadhaj, from our supplier The Dusun Nature Resort:“If you’re in KL, No Black Tie and Under 9 are both great underground places for jazz and live music and the KL Performing Arts Centre (Klpac) is the place to be for theatre productions and dance shows.”
Transport advice
Chloe Mckellar, from our supplier Rickshaw Travel:“It's easy to get around Malaysia by coach or by bus with east coast buses tending to be a bit smaller whereas west coast buses are more like National Express coaches. Coaches can get really cold, due to excessive air-conditioning, and journeys can take a long time. Pack accordingly with jumpers, snacks, water and entertainment.”
Our top Malaysia Vacation
Borneo orangutan vacation
Trekking, wildlife and beach adventure vacation to Borneo
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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MALAYSIA TIPS FROM OUR TRAVELLERS
We have selected some of the most useful Malaysia travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation – and the space inside your suitcase.


“It is useful to carry a supply of 20sen coins for the loos in Malaysia.” – John Newham
“It's quite demanding physically in parts, and the rainforest can be chilly overnight – take warm gear for that! Be nice to your guide - they work extremely hard!” – Laura Brodrick
“Go to the night market in Kota Kinabalu, you get a feeling you are in a place very different from England!” – Anna Davies


“This is the perfect place to relax. If you are okay without internet 24/7 (there is limited internet though), and think it is fun to have a gecko in your house that makes jungle sounds, then this is the place for you! You can be as busy or as lazy as you want: there are two swimming pools, opportunities to go birdwatching and jungle trekking - however it's quite fabulous just to sit on the terrace and enjoy the view and the peace and quiet.” – Erika Dutting, who stayed in the rainforest bungalows near Kuala Lumpur
“Don't forget to plug in your mosquito zapper every night. We (ok I) forgot one night and paid the price (though not really too bad). But it showed us how well they work.” – Matthew Murphy