Good roads and driving on the left make a self-drive holiday to Malaysia a great option for couples or families. It's also one of Southeast Asia’s most accessible destinations for a self-drive tour.
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Self-drive holidays in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Travelling the length of the country is particularly easy due to the efficent North-South Expressway. In addition there are a number of other modern highways which connect towns and villages throughout the country.
This way, you can piece together several areas of the country in the most efficient manner while also having the flexibility to make stops and small detours.
It all adds up to make a Malaysia self-drive trip an excellent option worth considering.
A typical first time self-drive holiday in Malaysia could entail starting over the Malay border in Singapore and then heading north, taking in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Malacca and colourful Kuala Lumpur.
Continuing north by car you could stop off at the Taman Negara National Park, thought to be the oldest rainforest in the world and where you can enjoy jungle treks and river cruises. Also accessible by car are the Cameron Highlands which are famous for their stunning scenery and vast tea plantations.
The final part of your self-drive trip to Malaysia could take in another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Penang, before finishing your journey on an idyllic white sand beach in Langkawi.
Remember, this is only an example and we can tailor-make a Malaysia self-drive trip for you in most parts of the country. Below are examples of itineraries which are good for self-drive.
14 days from £2,295pp
Explore the main highlights of Malaysia including Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands and Penang.
Book a holiday to Malaysia and experience vibrant modern cities to remote villages in pristine rainforest. Good roads and driving on the left make self-driving here a great option.