Things to do in Malaysia
Malaysia provides plenty of choice when it comes to activities. Discover the country's rich history with a visit to Malacca or George Town, quaint, multicultural cities with a rich architectural heritage.
Delicious Malay street food is a staple wherever you go and a memorable part of any trip. You could take a food tour around Kuala Lumpur or try fresh seafood in Kuala Terebgganu, where you can also admire exquisite mosques and a mid-19th century fort.
Relax on soft sands lapped by clear waters as you island hop around Langkawi, enjoy a host of water sports or head to Tioman Island for its renowned diving.
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Ideas for experiencing Malaysia
Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Malaysia, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
Malacca City Tour
Being an old colonial town Malacca has a lot of history with a legacy dating back 600 years. Initially it started out as a fishing village then it was used by the Chinese and Indians as a port followed by the Portuguese and the Dutch who used it during the spice trade.
Langkawi island hopping tour
Highlights of Langkawi include the pretty Pregnant Maiden Island, but also various water sport activities such as snorkeling and swimming.
Street food tour in Kuala Lumpur
Enjoy a gastronomic journey of discovery via a walking tour of Kuala Lumpur. Accompanied by your local food guide, the evening tour allows you to sample some of Malaysia’s most famous dishes.
Half day tour of Kuala Terengganu
Explore the interesting city of Kuala Terengganu. Visit its mid-19th-century fort, the sultan's palace and state mosque. A particular highlight is the island of Pulau Duyong, where you can see hand crafted wooden boats being built.
Cooking Course & Market Visit
Besides learning to prepare a traditional Malaysian home-cooked meal, this cooking tour will also allow you to gain an interesting insight into the cultural and social composition of the country.
Kuala Lumpur City Tour
Despite the fast paced development, Kuala Lumpur has managed to draw a fine balance of multi-story buildings, skyscrapers and historical sites amidst lush greenery. The garden city image of KL during the city tour can prove to be extremely fascinating.
Penang City Tour
Among the highlights of the tour is Fort Cornwallis, built on the site of Francis Light's historic landing in 1786, it today houses the Dutch Canon presented to the Sultan of Johore by the Dutch East India Company.
Explore the Cameron Highlands
This fascinating tour covers all the highlights of the highlands. Begin by cruising through the green carpets of Boh Tea Estate - the pioneer of the tea growers in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur Heritage Walking Tour
This tour gives you a hands on experience of Kuala Lumpur from the ground and takes you to some of the lesser known areas as well as the key city highlights.
Petronas Towers Tour
The 88 story Petronas Twin Towers reach 452 meters into the air. On this tour you can walk across the glass bridge between the towers, looking straight down to the ground as you cross!
Taman Negara Night Walk
Be on a look out for nocturnal insects amidst the chorus of the rainforest. There are some hides you can visit and have a small chance of seeing some of the larger creatures that inhabit the rainforest.
Thaipusam Festival
By far the most shocking and spectacular celebration within Malaysia is the Hindu festival, Thaipusam which happens every year in the Hindu month of Thai (January/February) when the constellation of Pusam is in its ascendancy.
Penang National Park
This day long excursion will take you through the mangrove forest of Penang's north-western tip before trekking through the dipterocarp forest of the national park.
Cameron Highlands Half-day Guided Forest Walk
This two-hour walk to Gunung Brinchang, at 6,666 feet above sea level, allows you to discover how the mossy forest plays its part in providing the surrounding area with clean water.