Malaysia Holidays: Discover Southeast Asia's Diverse Beauty

The perfect blend of adventure and relaxation

This tropical country has something to interest all holidaymakers, from ziplining over the treetops, kicking back on sun-soaked beaches or wandering through Malaysian street markets.

The state-of-the-art Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, boasts skyscrapers, Chinese markets, Malay Mosques and loads of trendy bars and restaurants.

From the fabulous island of Penang to the magical beaches of Langkawi and the stunning wildlife of Borneo, this beautiful country offers many attractions.

Indulge in Malaysia’s culinary delights, explore the limestone caves of Batu Caves and the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is Malacca. Get in touch with your spiritual side at the enchanting Flower Market or relax on gorgeous beaches in Penang —it’s all possible in our Essentials itinerary.

Explore the wonders of Borneo on our exclusive Explorer itinerary. In this tour, you will head off to Sandakan in Borneo to visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see wild orangutans and sun bears, cruise the Kinabatangan River in search of proboscis’s monkeys, stay in a Rainforest Lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River and enjoy the pristine beaches of Langkawi.

If you’re looking for adventure and wish to see Malaysia and Bali, our Adventurer itinerary is the best option. In addition to visiting Malaysia’s beautiful attractions, you can fly to Yogyakarta to visit ancient temples and then head off to the mysterious islands of Bali and into the Ubud Jungle to experience nature at its best.

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Malaysia

Min Stay
6 days
Best Time to go
February - September
Local Language
Malay (Bahasa Malaysia)
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Currency
The Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
Time Zone
GMT+8. Malaysia is 2 hours behind Sydney
Visa
E-visa available online or on arrival for Australians

Malaysia

The perfect blend of adventure and relaxation

When to Visit Malaysia?

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BATU CAVES

BORNEO

GEORGETOWN

IPOH

LANGKAWI

MALACCA

PENANG PORT

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Malaysia

The perfect blend of adventure and relaxation

When to Visit Malaysia?

highlights

BATU CAVES

BORNEO

GEORGETOWN

IPOH

LANGKAWI

MALACCA

PENANG PORT

Malaysia

Min Stay

Best Time to go

Local Language

Capital

Currency

Time Zone

Visa

Our Malaysia Tours

Head to our desktop site for our interactive weather map

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