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Malaysia Highlights and Events
Travel in Malaysia with Intrepid
Buzzing cities, idyllic islands, exotic ports and lush highlands combine to create magical Malaysia. Home to a collision of cultures, you can eat roti for breakfast and feast on fragrant curries for dinner; admire mosques in the morning and temples in the afternoon; and visit remote villages as well as towering skyscrapers – it’s all possible in Malaysia.
Experience Malaysia's highlights on these trips
Classic Malaysia & Borneo
19 days
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USD $3,960CAD $3,770AUD $3,640EUR €2,860GBP £2,320NZD $4,660ZAR R30,180CHF FR3,520* Total price tool tip
Borneo Family Adventure
11 days
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USD $1,815CAD $1,815AUD $1,760EUR €1,430GBP £1,099NZD $2,305ZAR R16,485CHF FR1,760* Total price tool tip
Wild Sarawak
11 days
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USD $1,596CAD $1,516AUD $1,476EUR €1,164GBP £936NZD $1,888ZAR R12,236CHF FR1,436* Total price tool tip
Sabah Adventure
12 days
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USD $1,743CAD $1,646AUD $1,593EUR €1,256GBP £1,008NZD $2,040ZAR R13,215CHF FR1,545* Total price tool tip
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Highlights
- Ride a trishaw through the winding streets of Melaka
- Sip tea in Malaysia’s verdant Cameron Highlands
- Ride a longtail boat in the Taman Negara National Park
- Swim in the cool waters of the Pulau Payar Marine Park
- Snorkel over reefs full of colourful fish in the Perhentian Islands
- Get steamy in the Poring Hot Springs
- See the historic mosques, temples and shophouses of Penang
- Cool off in the waters near Kota Kinabalu
- Trek through Mulu National Park's virgin forest
- See the baby turtles of Turtle Island
- Experience sunrise from the summit of Mt Kinabalu
- Relax on the sandy shores of Pulau Langkawi
- See the stunning Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur
- Sample tasty local delicacies in Kota Bharu
- Shop and snack at Kuala Lumpur’s exciting night markets
- View a traditional Malay dance performance in Kuala Lumpur
- Relax on the stunning beaches of Sabah
- Enjoy warm Malaysian hospitality while on a lakeside homestay
- Meet the orangutans of Sepilok
- Visit the temples and markets of Sandakan
- Discover exotic animals in lush Kinabalu National Park
- Walk along the infamous Headhunters' Trail
Festivals and Events
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- January 17, 2014 View available trips in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur’s Batu Caves light up in honour of the Hindi deity Subramaniam (also known as Lord Murugan). Pilgrims arrive after sunset and watch as brave individuals thread hooks and skewers through their body to carry decorative steel arches to the Gods. This is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!
Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.
Malaysia's Top Picks
You have to climb 272 steep stairs to enter Kuala Lumpur's Batu Caves
Top 10 Culinary Experiences of Malaysia
- Baba Nonya Banquet: The port town of Melaka is known for its unique Baba Nyonya style food. A fusion of Straits Chinese and Malaysian food (with hints of Portuguese, Thai and Indian), chowing down at a Nyonya restaurant is an elaborate affair filled with spicy flavours and tangy sauces.
- Savour a Street Eat: The streets of Malaysia are filled with locals pushing street carts selling everything from hand-made roti to fresh fruit, delicious satay and steaming bowls of laksa. Malaysian street food offers convenience, variety and flavour on a budget.
- Taste Some Tea: Traditional tea is made a little differently in Malaysia. Order ‘teh tarik’ and watch as your condensed-milk tea is frothed and cooled by being poured dramatically between two metal cups, which are held metres apart.
- Tuck Into a Hot Curry: Beef Rendang is a Malay culinary favourite and is made at home, served at restaurants and prepared for special occasions. This spicy curry is packed with lemongrass, cinnamon, cloves, chilli and melt-in-your-mouth beef — an unforgettable fusion of flavours!
- Seek Out Cool City Eat Streets: The hip cafes and bars of Kuala Lumpur are a great place to mix with locals and connect with modern Asian culture. Head to the Jalan Bukit Bintang area in KL and check out the new-age teahouses, cool cafes and international dining options.
- Down a Luscious Lassi: With a large Indian population, it’s not hard to find a refreshing Lassi when in Malaysia. Made from yoghurt and fresh fruit, sipping a cool Mango Lassi is the ideal antidote to a humid summer’s day.
- Relish Some Rice: Chicken–rice is a favourite with locals and travellers alike. Available at small neighbourhood eateries, night markets and from street carts, this option is a great, low-cost meal for travellers on the go.
- Slurp a Bowl of Laksa: Chicken, prawn, tofu and fish; there are many different varieties of spicy laksa to try while in Malaysia. Noodle types and ingredients may vary around the country - a good excuse to try laksa in every town you visit.
- Chill Out With a Coconut: Quench your thirst with a fresh coconut juice. Sold at roadside stalls and on beaches, a straw is simply slipped into a stripped back coconut for a refreshing post-swim pick-me-up.
- Feast on Roti: No visit to Malaysia is complete without encountering roti. Walk down any busy street and the sight of people kneading roti dough at street stalls and shop windows will be common. Often served with lentils, potatoes, onions and rice, roti is an excellent option for vegetarians looking for a meat-free meal.
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Malaysia at a glance
- 14
- Kuala Lumpur (population 1.1 million)
- 28.7 million
- Bahasa Malaysia
- MYR
- (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
- Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)
- +60
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