On a private tour of Malaysia, see remnants of the old Kuala Lumpur in the shophouse-lined streets of Chinatown. The colonial buildings of Merdeka Square stand in stark contrast to the world’s tallest twin buildings, the Petronas Towers. Nonetheless, both represent Malaysia—traditional and modern, indigenous and colonial.
Popular dishes include English afternoon tea with scones, Malaysian laksa and roti canai, and endless rounds of satay fresh off the grill. In Penang, colonial Georgetown’s Lorong Baru food hawker zone serves everything from favourite Chinese congee to Indian-inspired nasi kandar. We can help you delve beneath the surface to understand the Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences, as well as indigenous tribes’. Vibes Group UK experts are skilled at creating itineraries that take guests under and above and beyond to explore this country’s cultural mosaic.
The thrill of island hopping is just one of the many attractions of Malaysia’s Langkawi archipelago. Enjoy golden sunsets and pristine sand beaches while sipping exotic cocktails at beachfront cafés. On the eco-canopy tour of the rainforest, you’ll get breathtaking aerial views from the Sky Bridge, cable car, and even a zip line. Water sports facilities abound, catering to every level of difficulty and fitness.
Malaysia offers excellent snorkelling and diving opportunities. Sipadan, located in the Celebes Sea, just off the coast of Borneo, is world-famous for serious driving enthusiasts. It is home to the world’s last remaining orangutans. Visit the Sepilok orangutan rehabilitation centre in Kinabatangan to meet these shaggy-haired creatures. Those blue eyes never fail to capture the hearts of those who come into contact with them.
Malaysia is a diverse country with everything from mountains to caves. The Cameron Highlands, home to tea plantations and strawberry farms, welcomes you with excellent, fragrant air. The underground limestone cave systems at Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak, including one of the world’s most extended networks of caves, are ideal for an adventurous detour.
