Malaysia made real

Highlights

• Take an insightful guided walking tour through Kuala Lumpur
• Explore the architectural heritage buildings of old KL
• Slurp noodles alongside the locals in vibrant Chinatown

Summary

Encounter the wonderful diversity of the city on this guided, half-day KL walking tour. Learn about the city’s past and present while exploring an eclectic blend of architectural structures. Then soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Little India and Chinatown neighbourhoods, rubbing shoulders with the locals while sampling traditional snacks.

Highlights

• Bust KL streets riding a chauffeur-driven Vespa.
• Dive deeper into the local culture by visiting a night market.
• An unforgettable journey to explore Kuala Lumpur like a local.

Summary

Discover the enchanting nightlife of Kuala Lumpur in a unique and stylish way, riding a chauffeur-driven Vespa through the bustling streets and narrow alleys of this vibrant city. This tour offers an opportunity to experience the diverse cultural and culinary scenes of Kuala Lumpur, sampling mouth-watering Malaysian-Chinese and authentic Malay cuisine at local food streets. The tour culminates with an exciting night out at a hotel or a local nightspot, where you can enjoy live music and immerse yourself in the local nightlife.   

Highlights

• Feast on Penang’s best dim sum at a popular local shop
• Explore a historic wet market for a glimpse of daily life
• Venture down quiet laneways to discover Penang street art

Summary

Take a closer look at Penang and discover local secrets away from the tourist trail. Join city’s residents as they go about their morning activities, visiting a historic wet market and tucking into fresh dim sum. Then explore quiet laneways where modern street art compliments Penang’s charming heritage buildings.  

Highlights

• Escape to the historical and beautiful town of Beaufort by local train
• Take in the local sights of this colonial and war town
• Indulge in a local lunch at Earth Park Resort with spectacular beach views

Summary

Travel by local train to the historical town of Beaufort, a short distance from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Learn all about the significance of the town in WWII, take in local sights by walking and indulge in a delicious lunch with sea views. 

Highlights

• Cross the Sarawak River for a fabulous cycling tour
• Experience the contrasts of modern Kuching and rural villages
• Rub elbows with the locals while dining on street food

Summary

Hit the road for a Kuching bike tour filled with villages, vistas and tasty treats. Cross the Sarawak River by traditional sampan and pedal through Malay Village for a glimpse into rural lifestyles and culture. Cap off the adventure with a delicious street food meal at a popular local market.

Highlights

• Discover the history of Portuguese in Malacca
• Visit the famous “Flor De La Mar” Museum
• Enjoy classic Portuguese seafood dishes

Summary

Albuquerque, also known as the Lion of the Seas, still riding high after his victory of Goa, and determined to bring the small and economically weak country of Portugal fame and riches through a combination of bravado and military prowess, landed in Malacca in 1611 and set in place the next steps that would transform Portugal into an international trading empire. Venture into the tomes of history and go in depth into Malacca's key role in Portugal expansion. The arm of Albuquerque still reaches out through time, and dining upon classic Portuguese seafood dishes in a praca alongside the living descendants of his compatriots shines a spotlight on the tangible impact that a small group of sailors can have centuries on. 

Highlights

• Witness a superb example of colonial architecture
• Get lost in the numerous cobblestone alleyways
• Learn about James WW Birch, Perak’s first British resident

Summary

Take a walk on Ipoh’s Heritage Trail to discover the rich history of this old colonial town and the capital city of Perak. Originally a village Ipoh is now alive with boutique cafes, street art and a rich heritage trail.

Highlights

• Discover Niah Caves and its archaeological site
• Learn about the past inhabitants through prehistoric wall drawings and human remains
• Experience Iban culture with lunch at the longhouse with traditional dancing

Summary

Take a day trip to the hidden beauty of Niah National Park, the site of the Niah Caves and Archeological site. Learn about inhabitants of the caves from thousands of years ago before taking a 4km roundtrip trek to see prehistoric wall drawings and human remains dating back 40,000 years. Join in the local Iban Longhouse community with lunch and a cultural dance.

Highlights

• Explore the award-winning landscaped gardens set out over 8 acres of secondary jungle.
• Cook tasty Malay, Nyonya and Indian dishes with the help of professional chefs.
• Discover the hidden secrets of art and nature in Penang.

Summary

Be mesmerised by the unique uses of exotic plants and herbs on an introductory tour of the Tropical Spice Garden before partaking in a cooking class to cook tasty Malay, Nyonya or Indian dishes. Then, discover a hidden side of Penang where there’s an eclectic mix of art and nature.  

Highlights

• An insight into the ancient art of songket weaving practised by Tanoti
• Spend the day with a congregation of Sarawakian women weavers
• Hand-weave a simple piece of songket fabric to bring home as souvenir

Summary

Luxury is redefined as each fibre is touched by hand. Artisans of Tanoti indulge in ancient craft and create enchanting hand weaves. Boutique songket atelier, Tanoti, houses a community of master weavers and designers in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Each artisan revering the glory of their heritage. Each Tanoti piece celebrating mastery in craftsmanship. Soul becomes infused into the Tanoti piece, and so unequivocally, luxury enters a new realm.

Highlights

• Discover Malacca’s ethnic mix
• See Kuala Lumpur’s highlights
• Explore the dense and rich Taman Negara Rainforest
• Admire the lush tea plantations in The Cameron Highlands
• Tour Penang Heritage sites

Summary

Discover the best of Malaysia on a short but insightful tour. Travel from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur to Malacca ending your journey in Penang, taking in the historic, cultural, and natural wonders of this diverse country. Wander Kuala Lumpur’s bustling street markets, cycle through Penang’s quiet countryside, hike to highland tea plantations and explore the dense jungle of Taman Negara.  

Highlights

• Get to know Malacca’s colonial history
• Sip the umami flavoured white coffee of Ipoh
• Learn about the Peranakan culture
• Go on a heritage and culinary tour in Penang

Summary

Taste the unique and varied cuisine of west Malaysia and get to understand how the different ethnicities influenced the city’s food, architecture and culture. Get to know all about the history of the Peranakans through tasting the dishes, walking past streets and visiting iconic landmarks and museums.   

Highlights

• Learn about Hindu culture in Malaysia
• Explore Gua Temperung Caves of Ipoh
• Taste famous dishes of Ipoh
• Retreat to a homestay at Kuala Kangsar
• Discover quirky Georgetown of Penang

Summary

Travel overland on a discovery of west Malaysia like none other. Learn all about the ethnic Indians and Malays in Malaysia with visits to Little India and homestay experiences. Discover Malaysia’s colonial past and traditional crafts on workshops with artisans of hand crafted joss sticks.

Highlights

• Experience the raw beauty of Borneo
• Visit Orangutan's Sanctuaries
• Experience the bat exodus at Mulu National Park
• Trek to the canopy walk to enjoy views of the rainforest
• Cruise the Kinabatangan River
• Relax in the tropical ambience on an idyllic island getaway.

Summary

For anyone who has ever dreamed of experiencing the raw, undiluted beauty of Borneo, this is the perfect opportunity to see its highlights. Visit once-feared headhunters in their longhouse dwellings, explore vast caves shrouded in dense tropical rainforests, spot endemic species on Mount Kinabalu, cruise the spectacularly biodiverse Kinabatangan River for sightings of rare animals and relax on a tropical island. This is the very best of Borneo.

Highlights

• See Borneo’s UNESCO landmarks
• Climb majestic Mount Kinabalu
• Seek out Borneo’s exotic flora
• Explore Mulu’s remarkable caves
• Watch Deer Caves’ bats at dusk

Summary

Go wild with a fabulous adventure through Borneo’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the remarkable caves and exotic wildlife that fill Mulu National Park. Then lace up the hiking boots for a challenging hike up Mount Kinabalu, being rewarded with spectacular views from the ‘top of Borneo’.

Highlights

• Iconic sites of Kuching city
• Semenggoh Orang Utan Wildlife Center
• Serian City’s traditional open-air market
• Traditional crafts of Lachau Village
• Meet and learn about the Iban people in Batang Ai

Summary

Discover the mystical traditions and history of Sarawak from its city Kuching to remote Batang Ai. Get to know all about the traditional lives of the friendly Iban people living in longhouses and be entertained with dances and ancient hunting methods.

Highlights

• Immerse in Danum Valley rainforest
• Spot variety of wildlife
• Trek to 200-year-old Coffin Cliff
• Night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife
• Chance to see wild native Bornean orangutan

Summary

Explore the unique and tranquil sights and sounds of Borneo’s oldest rainforests, Danum Valley. Discover the pristine rainforest by foot, bathe in its rivers, spend time bird spotting and learn about the 320 species of trees found in just one hectare of jungle. Catch a glance of the Bornean orangutan from one of the most spectacular Canopy walkways in Sabah.

Highlights

• Explore spectacular biodiversity hotspots
• Cruise through rainforest on a riverboat
• Spot rare and endemic wildlife
• Hike the iconic Danum Valley
• Spot incredible nocturnal wildlife

Summary

For anyone who has ever dreamt of experiencing the raw natural wilderness of Borneo firsthand, this is the ultimate journey. Wander through primordial rainforests which have existed in their current state for more than 130 million years. Cruise on a riverboat through remote stretches of virgin rainforest in search of wildlife and head out under cover of darkness to experience the jungle’s mysterious night shift.