Malaysia's Jungle Railway Adventure

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Journey through the lush interior of Peninsula Malaysia on the historic Jungle Railway

Climb aboard one of South East Asia’s most iconic rail journeys on this 10-day adventure from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. Rolling past tropical forests, rural villages and limestone cliffs, you’ll experience the beauty and cultural heritage of the less travelled reaches of Malaysia. Kick off in vibrant Kuala Lumpur, then head to Ipoh to stand beneath a giant Buddha statue in Perak Cave Temple and uncover the stories of Old Town. Swap the trees for coral reefs on a snorkelling trip to the Perhentian Islands, then get back on track to Taman Negara to learn jungle survival skills with Orang Asli tribes. After uncovering Melaka’s rich history by trishaw, wrap it all up with satay and char kway teow in Singapore’s hawker halls.

Map of Malaysia's Jungle Railway Adventure including Malaysia and Singapore
Trip code: TMSJ
Start
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
End
Singapore, Singapore
Destinations
Singapore, Malaysia
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Train, Private Vehicle, Metro, Boat, Trishaw, Public Bus
Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights)
Days
10
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
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This trip generates 74 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip

  • Embrace a slower pace of travel on Malaysia's 100-year-old Jungle Railway. Chug through dense jungle, along river valleys and past misty hills – all while watching life unfold in traditional villages along the way.
  • Hike through rainforests in Taman Negara and meet the Orang Asli, one of Peninsular Malaysia’s last Indigenous groups. Discover their ancient forest survival skills, from traditional hunting techniques to the secrets of living in harmony with the jungle.
  • Visit two UNESCO cities. Uncover the history and creativity of Ipoh’s Old Town as you explore murals, old-style buildings and narrow alleys lined with antique shops, then dive into Melaka’s spice trading past as you zip through its heritage streets on a trishaw.
  • Day trip to the tropical Perhentian Islands for a snorkelling adventure. Swim in crystalline waters, explore colour-popping reefs and snorkel among curious clownfish, parrotfish, rays and maybe even turtles.
  • Eat your way around Lau Pa Sat, one of Singapore’s oldest and most celebrated hawker markets, set against a skyline of shiny high rises.

Itinerary

Map of Malaysia's Jungle Railway Adventure including Malaysia and Singapore

Inclusions and activities

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel (9 nights)

Included activities
  • Ipoh - Perak Cave Temple
  • Ipoh - Old town walking tour
  • East Malaysia - Jungle Railway Experience
  • Tanah Merah - Perhentian Islands day trip & snorkelling
  • Taman Negara - Jungle trek & Teresek Hill
  • Taman Negara - Orang Asli Tribe visit
  • Melaka - Heritage walk & trishaw sightseeing tour
  • Singapore - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Singapore - Hawker Market street food crawl

Optional activities
  • Taman Negara - National Park Jungle Night Walk - MYR65

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Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip involves some long travel days, early starts and using a mix of trains and buses to get around. Trains are comfortable and often decked out with air-conditioning and toilets.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent if you are interested.
2. Your full passport details will be required no later than 45 days prior to your departure in order for us to book train tickets. Extra expanse may incur if this is provided late or details are incorrect.

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Malaysia's Jungle Railway Adventure
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EUR €1,670