Discover Malaysia’s vibrant cities, cool highlands, ancient rainforest and tropical shores—with batik painting, street food tasting, tea plantation visits, rainforest tribe encounters, wildlife spotting, and relaxing on Penang’s cultural beaches.
- See the iconic Petronas Towers
- Try batik-painting or crafting pewter
- Stay in one of Malaysia's oldest rainforests
- Drink afternoon tea in the highlands
- Take a boat ride to Monkey Beach
- Take a jungle trek & meet the Temiar tribe
In Kuala Lumpur, soak up the buzz on a cycling tour, marvel at the iconic Petronas Towers, try batik painting and craft your own pewter keepsake, then savour unforgettable street food by night. Visit the striking Batu Caves before witnessing magical fireflies along the riverbanks of Kuala Selangor.
Escape to the Cameron Highlands for rolling tea plantations, farm visits, and a classic afternoon tea with sweeping views. Then, venture deeper into the heart of Malaysia’s ancient tropical wilderness, the Belum-Temenggor Rainforest, where you stay among one of the world’s oldest ecosystems, meet the Temiar tribe, and search for wildlife on guided jungle walks.
End in Penang, where culture and nature combine—from exploring Gua Tempurung and visiting Entopia Butterfly Farm to a scenic boat ride to Monkey Beach.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Depart UK
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. -
Day 2: Arrive in Kuala Lumpur & Food Tour
Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, transfer to your accommodation and relax by the pool or start exploring the city. Book a food tour this evening, where a local guide can take you to Jalan Alor to sample street food. -
Day 3: Pewter Crafting & Batik Painting
You're free to spend the morning at the pool, head to a nearby waterpark, or explore many of the city's vibrant markets and shopping malls.
This afternoon offers a hands-on introduction to some of Malaysia’s traditional crafts – pewter-making and batik painting. Learn about these crafts before tapping into your own creativity, making some keepsakes to take home.
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Day 4: Free Day – Melaka, Batu Caves or Exploring Kuala Lumpur
Today is free to continue exploring Kuala Lumpur or head south to Melaka, historically known as Malacca, for an immersive cultural and historical tour of the UNESCO-listed city.
You could also visit the iconic Batu Caves, that are more than 400 million years old; ascend the famous 272 colourful steps, encounter playful monkeys, and explore the limestone caves. On your return to the Kuala Lumpur, stop for a seafood dinner and ride a boat upstream to witness a spectacular display of fireflies across the mangroves.
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Day 5: Travel to Cameron Highlands & Afternoon Tea
Leave the city behind and travel north to the cool mountain air of the Cameron Highlands. After your journey, enjoy afternoon tea at a charming, Tudor-style country house - The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant. -
Day 6: Cameron Highlands Tour
Explore the Cameron Highlands today — visit the breathtaking Sungai Palas BOH Tea Plantation, colourful flower gardens, strawberry farms, and local honey bee farms, while enjoying the region’s cool climate and scenic mountain landscapes. -
Day 7: Travel to Belum-Temenggor Rainforest
Today is a journey of contrast, taking you from the cool mountain landscapes of the highlands to the heart of Malaysia’s ancient, tropical wilderness, and one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. -
Day 8: Rainforest Adventure
Enjoy a full day adventure in Royal Belum State Park, starting with a scenic boat journey across Temenggor Lake where you can look for Asian elephants, hornbills and playful otters along the shoreline. Take a jungle trek, stop at Sungai Kooi Waterfall and meet the Temiar tribe, for a fascinating cultural encounter to learn insights into their traditional forest lifestyle. -
Day 9: Travel to Penang via Gua Tempurung Cave Temple
On route to Penang, stop at the mining town of Ipoh. Here, visit the Gua Tempurung cave temple, a large cave system where Buddhist statues and shrines are nestled amongst striking rock formations. -
Day 10: Family Fun in Penang
Today, visit Entopia Butterfly Farm and Penang National Park for a boat cruise around the coast to Teluk Duyung, also known as Monkey Beach; here, enjoy a picnic and some time to relax. -
Day 11: Day at Leisure in Penang
On this free day, you can join a trishaw street art tour, wander the UNESCO-listed streets of Georgetown, or spend the day at Batu Ferringhi Beach to end your time in Malaysia. -
Day 12: Depart Kuala Lumpur
Depart from Penang Airport to fly home to the UK.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 8+
- Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
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Dates & Prices
Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.
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| Year | From | To | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Options |
| 2026 | 1 Jul | 31 Aug | 11 days | £3,295 | £1,995 | 13 days | £4,195 | £2,775 | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 1 Dec | 31 Dec | 11 days | £3,575 | £2,245 | 13 days | £5,275 | £3,745 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 1 Mar | 30 Apr | 11 days | £3,375 | £1,995 | 13 days | £4,295 | £2,795 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 1 Jul | 31 Aug | 11 days | £3,475 | £2,125 | 13 days | £4,445 | £2,875 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 1 Dec | 31 Dec | 11 days | £3,775 | £2,295 | 13 days | £5,475 | £3,795 | Book or Enquire |
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
