{"id":26589,"date":"2018-05-08T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=26589&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=26589"},"modified":"2025-03-13T02:37:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:37:03","slug":"travel-experiences-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/travel-experiences-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"7 next-level travel experiences to have in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>From iconic mountain climbs to once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, <a href=\"\/malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Malaysia<\/a> offers some of the world\u2019s most incredible travel experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are several standouts that will stay with you long after savouring your final <em>nasi lemak<\/em>. Here are seven of the best to add to your itinerary:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Summit Mt Kinabalu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26985\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26985\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu-pax-trek.jpg\" alt=\"Mt Kinabalu, Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu-pax-trek.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu-pax-trek-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu-pax-trek-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu-pax-trek-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On top of Mt Kinabalu. Image by Tappasan Phurisamrit<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rising a whopping 4095 metres above the jungles of Sabah, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/guide-to-climbing-mt-kinabalu-borneo\/\">Mt Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia<\/a>, and offers one of the region\u2019s most popular hikes. The <a href=\"\/malaysia\/classic-borneo-159848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dramatic climb<\/a> through an array of incredibly diverse ecosystems is typically completed over two days, with hikers overnighting in a mountain hut before making the final push to the summit in time for sunrise. On the way down, you can opt to take the <a href=\"\/adventures\/kinabalu-via-ferrata-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">world\u2019s highest via ferrata route<\/a>, which was fully repaired following the 2015 earthquake.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>EXPLORE MALAYSIA ON A SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE WITH INTREPID<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Hang out with orangutans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26984\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26984\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sepilok_orangutans.jpg\" alt=\"Three orangutans in Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sepilok_orangutans.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sepilok_orangutans-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sepilok_orangutans-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sepilok_orangutans-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hanging out. Image by Ian Stuart.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are few wildlife experiences more life changing than seeing a fuzzy orange orangutan swinging through the jungles of Borneo or Sumatra. The survival of these highly intelligent mammals, whose habitats are declining at an alarming rate, can largely be credited to the pioneering work of sanctuaries, including <a href=\"\/search?keyword=sepilok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre<\/a> in Sabah and the <a href=\"\/search?keyword=Semenggoh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semenggoh Nature Reserve<\/a> in Sarawak. You can observe orangutans living free at both sanctuaries, swinging through the trees, and enjoying fresh fruit on the central feeding platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/wildlife-conservation-borneo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: TURTLES AND ORANGUTANS: WITNESSING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN BORNEO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Eat your way around Penang<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26989\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26989\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_452129773-e1525653679475.jpg\" alt=\"Street food stall in Penang, Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_452129773-e1525653679475.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_452129773-e1525653679475-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_452129773-e1525653679475-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_452129773-e1525653679475-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the food. Image by Elena Ermakova.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Reflecting its multi-ethnic population and strategic geographical location, Malaysia\u2019s cuisine is one of the world\u2019s most tantalisingly diverse. While you can eat well anywhere in Malaysia, the sheer volume of hawker stalls, food courts and restaurants in George Town, the capital of Penang, make it the ultimate destination to unleash your inner foodie. From steaming satay sticks to rich Indian-style curries and endless varieties of <em>kuih<\/em> (dessert pastries), you won\u2019t go hungry here. Thanks to George Town\u2019s heritage architecture, elaborate temples, and colourful street art, you won\u2019t get bored either.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Sleep over at a traditional longhouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26983\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26983\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sarawak_longhouse.jpg\" alt=\"Iban longhouse, Borneo\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sarawak_longhouse.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sarawak_longhouse-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sarawak_longhouse-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_sarawak_longhouse-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sarawak longhouse. Image by Faiz Zaki.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sarawak is famous for its longhouses, the traditional homes of the indigenous Iban people that typically accommodate several dozen (!) families at a time. Some Iban chiefs now open their traditional wooden dwellings to visitors hankering for a taste of longhouse life. If you\u2019re lucky enough to visit \u2013 or better yet, stay the night in one \u2013 it\u2019s considered good manners to bring a gift. Rather than opt for rice wine or sweets, check with your guide to ensure your gift is both useful and responsible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SPEND THE NIGHT AT A TRADITIONAL LONGHOUSE ON THESE INTREPID ADVENTURES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Scuba dive in Sipadan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26988\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_160594853-e1525653604597.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Sipadan, Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_160594853-e1525653604597.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_160594853-e1525653604597-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_160594853-e1525653604597-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_160594853-e1525653604597-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Underwater wonderland. Image by think4photop.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Divers travel from all over the world to experience the incredible array of marine life that can be spotted at the dive sites of Sipadan, which is located just off the southeast coast of Sabah in what\u2019s known as the Coral Triangle \u2013 home to more coral species than anywhere else on Earth. Most visitors stay on the neighbouring island of Mabul to dive the technicolour reefs by day, and swing in hammocks and swap dive stories by night.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID\u2019S NEWSLETTER FOR COMPETITIONS, TRAVEL INSPIRATION &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Explore Gunung Mulu National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26986\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26986\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_48965617-e1525653406200.jpg\" alt=\"The Pinnacles, Gunung Mulu NP Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_48965617-e1525653406200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_48965617-e1525653406200-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_48965617-e1525653406200-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_48965617-e1525653406200-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pinnacles. Image by Rafal Gaweda.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are caves, and there\u2019s <a href=\"\/malaysia\/wild-sarawak-159852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gunung Mulu National Park<\/a>. This UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Sarawak is famous for its limestone formations, from The Pinnacles that jut out of the forest canopy like giant white daggers, to the Clearwater Cave, thought to be the world\u2019s largest interconnected cave system. There is some amazing wildlife to be spotted in these parts too, from eight species of hornbill to 27 species of bat, super-cute tarsiers, gibbons and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/malaysia-rainforest-world-music-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: MALAYSIA\u2019S RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL: THE COOLEST EVENT YOU\u2019VE NEVER HEARD OF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Spot turtles on Pulau Selingan <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26987\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26987\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_68367781-e1525653502841.jpg\" alt=\"Pulau Selingan, Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_68367781-e1525653502841.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_68367781-e1525653502841-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_68367781-e1525653502841-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_68367781-e1525653502841-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Turtle Beach. Image by PhilMacDPhoto.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never seen a wild turtle \u2013 or simply love turtles \u2013 a visit to this island off the <a href=\"\/malaysia\/sabah-adventure-159851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">east coast of Sabah<\/a> will blow your mind. Come nightfall, under the guidance of a ranger, you can spot enormous green turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs, and watch researchers release cute baby hatchlings they work to protect from the turtles\u2019 main threat: humans. During the day, you can don a snorkel and spot turtles swimming around the reefs that fringe the island.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready for a next-level experience in Malaysia? <a href=\"\/malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Join us on a small group adventure now<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Feature image by Sinseeho via Shutterstock.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysia is home to several standout experiences, but these seven will stay with you long after you savour your last nasi lemak. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15946,"featured_media":26982,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[455,1313],"tags":[86,102,372,292],"class_list":["post-26589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","category-guides","tag-borneo","tag-malaysia","tag-street-food","tag-wildlife","ipf_theme-wildlife","ipf_region-malaysia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Malaysia Travel: 7 Things to See and Do | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Malaysia offers some of the most incredible travel experiences in the world. 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