Malaysia Signature with Borneo
15 days
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Private Guided
Embark on this 15-day eye-opening adventure across Malaysia's two distinct regions - Peninsular Malaysia and the neighbouring Borneo, completed with a varied mix of signature experiences. You will discover the dynamic cities, multicultural heritage, tea plantations and sizzling street food of Malaysian Peninsula, before venturing deep into the heart of Borneo...
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Overview
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Unearth the historical landmarks tucked away in modern skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur
- Discover UNESCO-recognised Malacca and Penang for multicultural heritages and sizzling street food
- Visit the magnificent tea plantations around Cameron Highlands.
- Come face to face with orangutans in Sandakan
- Explore Kota Kinabalu for Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring
- Cruise along Borneo's Kinabatangan River to spot varied wildlife
What's this trip about?
Embark on this 15-day eye-opening adventure across Malaysia's two distinct regions - Peninsular Malaysia and the neighbouring Borneo, completed with a varied mix of signature experiences. You will discover the dynamic cities, multicultural heritage, tea plantations and sizzling street food of Malaysian Peninsula, before venturing deep into the heart of Borneo island, home to rugged mountains, ancient rainforests and rare wildlife. In such a truly diverse country. Alongside local guides, there's much more to be experienced in this truly diverse country than meets the eye.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityKuala Lumpur
End CityKuala Lumpur
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
- Flights: Penang – Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan, Sandakan - Kuala Lumpur (airport tax and fuel fee included)
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Transfers and guide for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival, Kuala Lumpur - Malacca
Overnight: Malacca
Welcome to Malaysia. As you touch down in Kuala Lumpur - the country's metropolitan capital in peninsular Malaysia, meet your guide at the airport for an about 2-hour private transfer to your comfortable hotel in the UNESCO-recognised Malacca. The rest of today is free to relax or explore at your own leisure.
Welcome to Malaysia. As you touch down in Kuala Lumpur - the country's metropolitan capital in peninsular Malaysia, meet your guide at the airport for an about 2-hour private transfer to your comfortable hotel in the UNESCO-recognised Malacca. The rest of today is free to relax or explore at your own leisure.
Day 2 Malacca, UNESCO Heritage Walk
Overnight: Malacca
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, embark on an informative UNESCO Heritage Walk to explore the city's essential sights. You will first discover the colonial architectures that remain from the British, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish occupations...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, embark on an informative UNESCO Heritage Walk to explore the city's essential sights. You will first discover the colonial architectures that remain from the British, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish occupations...
Day 3 Malacca - Kuala Lumpur
Overnight: Kuala Lumpur
Meal: Breakfast
Depart from historically-rich Malacca in the morning and drive back to Kuala Lumpur, a pulsating megacity with modern skyscrapers. You will get amazed and snap Instagram photos in front of the city's most iconic Petron...
Meal: Breakfast
Depart from historically-rich Malacca in the morning and drive back to Kuala Lumpur, a pulsating megacity with modern skyscrapers. You will get amazed and snap Instagram photos in front of the city's most iconic Petron...
Day 4 Kuala Lumpur, Melting Pot of Cultural Diversity
Overnight: Kuala Lumpur
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, embark on an excursion to experience the cultural diversity of Kuala Lumpur. The first stop is the remarkable National Mosque of Malaysia (commonly known as Masjid Negara), the main spiritual cente...
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, embark on an excursion to experience the cultural diversity of Kuala Lumpur. The first stop is the remarkable National Mosque of Malaysia (commonly known as Masjid Negara), the main spiritual cente...
Day 5 Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands
Overnight: Cameron Highlands
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, continue your onward journey to the hilly Cameron Highlands, about a 3-4 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. This stunning countryside location, nestled at elevations ranging from 800 me...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, continue your onward journey to the hilly Cameron Highlands, about a 3-4 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. This stunning countryside location, nestled at elevations ranging from 800 me...
Day 6 Cameron Highlands
Overnight: Cameron Highlands
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up in the charming serenity and get ready for another exciting day. Your guide will lead you on an action-packed adventure by Land Rover into Gunung Brinchang, the second-highest mountain in C...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up in the charming serenity and get ready for another exciting day. Your guide will lead you on an action-packed adventure by Land Rover into Gunung Brinchang, the second-highest mountain in C...
Day 7 Cameron Highlands - Penang
Overnight: Penang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, hit the road for a 3.5-hour drive to Penang. Check in to your hotel and get rested up before heading out in the afternoon for a guided Heritage Walk to dig into the city's rich history. Start by expl...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, hit the road for a 3.5-hour drive to Penang. Check in to your hotel and get rested up before heading out in the afternoon for a guided Heritage Walk to dig into the city's rich history. Start by expl...
Day 8 Penang
Overnight: Penang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning is reserved for a hands-on culinary experience to discover the secrets of Malaysian cuisine. Set off on a short drive into a lush valley to the Tropical Spice Garden, home to over 500 varieties of herbs,...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning is reserved for a hands-on culinary experience to discover the secrets of Malaysian cuisine. Set off on a short drive into a lush valley to the Tropical Spice Garden, home to over 500 varieties of herbs,...
Day 9 Penang - Kota Kinabalu
Overnight: Kota Kinabalu
Meal: Breakfast
Travel onward by a short domestic flight to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's Sabah state. Upon landing, you will be collected from the airport and transferred in a private vehicle to your hotel. Check-in and relax for the rest of the day.
Meal: Breakfast
Travel onward by a short domestic flight to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's Sabah state. Upon landing, you will be collected from the airport and transferred in a private vehicle to your hotel. Check-in and relax for the rest of the day.
Day 10 Kota Kinabalu, Kinabalu Park with Poring Hot Spring
Overnight: Kota Kinabalu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Venture out on a full-day excursion into the unspoiled wilderness of the UNESCO-protected Kinabalu Park. This morning, set off on a scenic two-hour drive along mountainous roads passing quaint villages a...
Day 11 Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan
Overnight: Sandakan
Meal: Breakfast
Leave Kota Kinabalu behind as you fly to Sandakan. On arrival, you will be taken to your hotel where you will have the rest of the day at leisure.
Meal: Breakfast
Leave Kota Kinabalu behind as you fly to Sandakan. On arrival, you will be taken to your hotel where you will have the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 12 Sandakan - Kinabatangan River
Overnight: Kinabatangan River
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, head for Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, where you may spot semi-wild Orang Utan at the free-roaming area and its feeding platform (around 10a.m). Move forward to the nearb...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, head for Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, where you may spot semi-wild Orang Utan at the free-roaming area and its feeding platform (around 10a.m). Move forward to the nearb...
Day 13 Kinabatangan River
Overnight: Kinabatangan River
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, kick off with an early morning boat ride along the Kinabatangan River to the U-shaped Pitas Oxbow Lake, with the chance to see the local wildlife emerging from their nighttime hideawa...
Day 14 Kinabatangan River - Danum Valley - Abai - Sukau
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savor a leisurely morning before checking out of your lodge and cruise up the river again to Sukau village. Along the way, hopefully, you will be able to spot prolific wildlife, like the wild orangutan, pygmy elephant, birds, and ...
Savor a leisurely morning before checking out of your lodge and cruise up the river again to Sukau village. Along the way, hopefully, you will be able to spot prolific wildlife, like the wild orangutan, pygmy elephant, birds, and ...
Day 15 Sukau - Sandakan - Kuala Lumpur, Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. You will take a boat ride back to Sandakan, followed by a road transfer to the airport. From there, you will fly back to Kuala Lumpur for your homebound flight.
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. You will take a boat ride back to Sandakan, followed by a road transfer to the airport. From there, you will fly back to Kuala Lumpur for your homebound flight.
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Last Updated: 2/20/2025
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flight arrival in or departure from Kuala Lumpur
- Visa Application & Visa Fee
- Payment Transaction Fee
- Gratuities to the guides and drivers
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary
- Excess Baggage Charge for flight
- Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests
Accommodation
- Kuala Lumur: Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection or similar
- Malacca: The Majestic Malacca or similar
- Cameron Highlands: Strawberry Park Resort or similar
- Penang: The Prestige Hotel or similar
- Kota Kinabalu: Hilton Kota Kinabalu or similar
- Sandakan: Sepilok Forest Edge Resort or similar
- Kinabatangan River: Abai Jungle Lodge or similar
- Sukau: Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge or similar
Note: is shared in double/twin room. Single supplement applies.
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Meals Included
14 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 5 dinner
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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