Things to Do in Malaysia

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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.

Or head north through the luscious colonial Cameron Highlands to experience how tea is made before a relaxing break on the delicious palm fringed shores of Langkawi. We can arrange private guides and drivers to take you through a multitude of enchanting vistas. The national Park of Taman Negara is an eco-lover’s dream, if you yearn for adventure and wildlife the national parks and rainforests are bursting with treks, wildlife and conservation project for you to help out with and really feel that you are helping to make a difference. You can explore traditional villages and visit colorful markets, join a fun cycling tour to get a bit more off the beaten track and really get to experience the real Malaysia.

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Longhouse Experience & Waterfall Trek

Batang Ai, Borneo, Malaysia

Borneo is still home to a number of indigenous tribes. Spend some time with the Iban tribe, learning about their history and way of life. Your visit will take you to the Iban longhouse, where once the whole community would have slept under one roof.

Petaling Street Heritage Food Walk

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Spend a few hours enjoying the sites, smells and flavors of Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown area. This is a fun but fairly gentle introduction into Asian streetfood. You will also have the opportunity to visit nearby temples.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Hornbill Boardwalk

Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia

Accompanied by the lodge's in-house naturalist, take a stroll along the Hornbill Boardwalk, keeping a eye out for the wildlife that can often been seen around the property.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Kelenanap Oxbow Lake

Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia

Start early this morning and take a boat cruise up the Kinabatangan River to the Kelenanap Oxbow Lake. The early morning is a great time to spot wildlife, and experience the rainforest coming alive as the sun rises.

Abai Jungle Lodge - Tree Planting Project

Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia

Join in a local tree planting project to encourage more growth and wildlife on the riverbanks. After planting a tree you will be invited to enjoy a simple lunch with the locals and you can also explore their village.

Bako National Park

Kuching, Borneo, Malaysia

Only 37 kilometers from Kuching, Bako is Sarawak's oldest national park. Renowned for its biodiversity, the park offers a wonderful opportunity to see an amazing array of Borneo's flora and fauna.

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.

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 meters long, and reaches 26 meters 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.

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.

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Longhouse Experience & Waterfall Trek

Batang Ai, Borneo, Malaysia

Petaling Street Heritage Food Walk

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Hornbill Boardwalk

Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Kelenanap Oxbow Lake

Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia

Abai Jungle Lodge - Tree Planting Project

Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia

Bako National Park

Kuching, Borneo, Malaysia

Batu Caves & Royal Selangor Pewter Tour

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Canopy Walk

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Night Safari

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia

Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Rainforest Trek

Danum Valley and Tabin, Borneo, Malaysia