Bisected by 500 kilometres of sea, Malaysia is a true melting pot of cultures, with Chinese, Malay, Indian and European influences. Whilst the Peninsula offers frenetic cities, street art, tea plantations and some of the world’s best street food, Borneo is home to ancient rainforests, rare wildlife, rugged mountains and some of the world’s best scuba diving. Like magnets, these two different worlds combined, making Malaysia one of Asia’s most attractive destinations.

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Classic Peninsula Malaysia

7 day / 6 night itinerary

Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands – Penang

Classic Borneo

7 day / 6 night itinerary

Kota Kinabalu – Kiau – Sepilok – Sukau

Luxury Borneo

11 day / 10 night itinerary

Kudat – Kota Kinabalu – Danum Valley

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KL’s Urban Charm Food Tour

Kuala Lumpur

Start the tour by trying a signature local dessert made with shaved ice. Next, we visit the centre of KL’s Indian community and savour delicious flatbread and curry. Later, we walk further up the road to taste tender and juicy beef meatballs served in hot soup inside a 70-year-old restaurant. End the evening on a triumphant note by sampling claypot chicken rice, which is undoubtedly one of the most popular Chinese dishes in Malaysia.

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This evening’s culinary journey is a diverse exploration of Malaysia’s Chinese, Indian and Malay heritage and takes you through the food courts and frenetic streets of Kuala Lumpur to try some of its best food.

Batu Caves Cultural Exploration Tour 

Kuala Lumpur

Take the train out of KL Sentral station to explore one of Malaysia’s most important Hindu temples which lies within an impressive cave system. Here your guide will help you understand the religious roots of Hinduism in this diverse nation. After working up an appetite in the caves, arrive at one the city’s busiest streets, Jalan Masjid India, lined with an array of delicious food before sitting down to enjoy your feast.

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On this tour we visit not just Batu Caves, but a lesser-known and captivating temple, that is based on three teachings of Chinese philosophy. An authentic local lunch served on banana leaf is also a highlight of this tour.

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