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Things to Do in Malaysia

Where do we start with the love of this country and what there is to do here? Discovering the metropolitan Kuala Lumpur is a good starting point before heading off to explore the dense Borneo Rainforest, where you can walk through the treetops on the suspended canopy walkways looking out for pygmy elephants and orangutans before enjoying some respite on one of Sabah's beautiful outer islands.

Hot air ballooning over the Serengeti

Langkawi, Malaysia

Soar over the Serengeti's savannah plains in a hot air balloon at dawn, watching wildlife beneath you & finishing with a champagne bush breakfast.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Rainforest Trek

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

Accompanied by your expert guide, trek through the pristine primary rainforest of the Danum Valley. This is one of the oldest rainforests in the world, filled with wonderful wildlife, astonishing plants, tumbling waterfalls and mysterious rock pools.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - River Cruise

Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia

Take a cruise along the Kinabatangan River, keeping an eye out for the local wildlife, which can include crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, hornbills and sometimes even the elusive orangutan.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Canopy Walk

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

An adventure along Borneo Rainforest Lodge's canopy walk is often one of the highlights of a stay here. This suspended walkway is 300 metres long, and reaches 26 metres high at its peak, offering a different perspective into the rainforest.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Night Safari

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

Hop into the back of an open-air truck for a night safari; a great time to see nocturnal primates such as the slow loris, flying red squirrel, samba deer, and civets. Your guide will use a strong torch to search for wildlife as you bump along the track.

Tabin - Lipad Mud Volcano

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

During your stay at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, visit the Lipad Mud Volcano. This active volcano provides an important mineral salt lick for the many mammals and birds in the area.

Forgotten Trails of Kuala Lumpur City

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is often regarded as very much a contemporary city, with modern streets and towering skyscrapers. This tour aims to go behind the scenes, and explore more of the local life within Malaysia's capital.

Half Day City Tour of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

For first time visitors to KL this tour is a great introduction to the city taking in the main attractions of the melting pot of a city.

Tabin - Early Morning Bird Walk

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

Early in the morning, set off for a walk to try and spot some of the wonderful birdlife that can be found around the Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

Tabin - Dusk Drive

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

As the dusk sets in, venture out in the jeep to see if you can spot any of the reserve's daytime wildlife nesting down for the evening, or the nocturnal animals beginning to emerge to search for food and water.

Batu Caves & Royal Selangor Pewter Tour

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This half day tour will take you to the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, where you will visit Malaysia's most prestigious pewter factory as well as the Batu Caves; one of the country's most iconic and holy sites.

Tabin - Lipad Waterfall

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

After breakfast, travel by vehicle to the 'core area' of the reserve, stopping off en route for some wildlife spotting and photography opportunities before starting your trek into the rainforest to visit the Lipad Waterfall.

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