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Malaysia Highlights

Trip Type: Explorer

10 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $2,995.00 /Person
From bustling cityscapes to the blissful countryside to the lush tropical rainforest, this trip showcases the diverse beauty of Malaysia. Across ten days, you’ll …
Malaysia Highlights

From bustling cityscapes to the blissful countryside to the lush tropical rainforest, this trip showcases the diverse beauty of Malaysia. Across ten days, you’ll learn the local way of life as you journey from a local homestay in Penang to the Ulu Muda Forest and into the Cameron Highlands. You’ll play traditional games with the locals, tuck into a home-cooked dinner and mingle among the street stalls. Trek through the jungle to spot elephants, take a cruise through the wilderness and learn about local fishing traditions – this trip offers culture, nature and wildlife delights all in one!

Itinerary

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur

Day 2: George Town

Day 3: George Town

Day 4: Teluk Bahang

Day 5: Ulu Muda Forest

Day 6: Ulu Muda Forest

Day 7: Cameron Highlands

Day 8: Cameron Highlands

Day 9: Kuala Lumpur

Day 10: Kuala Lumpur

Trip Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Metro, Ferry, Boat, Train

Accomodation

Hotel (6 nights), Jungle Eco Lodge ( 2 nights), Home Stay (1 night)

Included Activities

  • George Town - Heritage walking tour
  • Teluk Bahang - traditional games
  • Teluk Bahang - Home cooking demonstration & dinner
  • Teluk Bahang - Fishing village walking tour
  • Teluk Bahang - Silat (martial art) Performance
  • Teluk Bahang - Batik factory visit
  • Ulu Muda - River Cruise
  • Teluk Bahang - Local market visit
  • Ulu Muda - Bukit Labu hike & cave visit
  • Ulu Muda - Hot Spring Saltlick
  • Cameron Highlands - hike in mossy forest area
  • Cameron Highlands - Tea plantation visit
Trip Highlights
  • Stay in an eco-lodge on the edge of the jungle that’s fighting for the preservation of Ulu Muda Forest with research and awareness, low-footprint practices and ecotourism principles.
  • Take not one but two river cruises deep in the Ulu Muda Forest to double your chances of spotting roaming wildlife like elephants as your guide tells you about the native plants and wildlife that call this lush haven home.
  • Slip into the local way of life, staying with a family on a homestay that gives real insight into village culture – play traditional games, learn fishing techniques and tuck into a home-cooked dinner.
  • Explore the rolling green Cameron Highlands, blanketed by tea plantations and strawberry fields, and then trek through the mossy forest to learn more about the unique plants living beneath this sea of moss.
  • Wander the historic mural-lined streets of Georgetown, the vibrant cultural hub of Penang and see the array of contemporary art galleries, boutiques, traditional temples and churches.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: TMSA
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Ends: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Countries Visited: Malaysia

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Destination Details

Malaysia
| 10 Days
| 1 - 12 People