Christmas & New Year Tours in Malaysia and Singapore

This 11-day trip covers three destinations and starts at Singapore's Botanic Gardens UNESCO World Heritage Site and the National Museum from 1887. In Kuala Lumpur, you'll see the National Monument and Independence Square, then go up the famous Petronas Twin Towers for city views. Later, cruise on the Singapore Cable Car at Marina Bay for sunset, then fly to Kota Kinabalu to visit the Sabah State Mosque and Signal Hill Observatory Platform. The trip wraps up with a barbecue lunch on Manukan Island and sea walking around colorful coral reefs off Sapi Island.

Celebrate New Year's by checking out Malacca's UNESCO-listed historic core, where you'll wander through the colorful Jonker Street antique markets and see the famous pink Stadthuys Building. In Kuala Lumpur, walk through Independence Square past the Sultan Abdul Samad building and soak up the festive vibe in Chinatown near Sri Mahamariamman Temple.

Ring in the New Year as you travel through Langkawi's beaches, check out Georgetown's UNESCO street art, and catch the waterside celebrations at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. You'll climb the 272 colorful steps to Batu Caves' Hindu temple with its 140-foot Lord Murugan statue, then bike through Penang to try the Indian and Malaysian street food fusion. Later, ride a Vespa through Kuala Lumpur's night markets before flying to Singapore. This 8-day trip is designed for ages 18-35 and includes stays at Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi plus that internal flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.

Ring in the New Year at Marina Bay with fireworks lighting up the Petronas Twin Towers skyline, then cruise the Singapore River through the lively Arab Quarter and Chinatown during the festive season. Check out the illuminated Batu Caves Hindu temple during the holidays and take the Awana Skyway cable car up to Genting Highlands' festive resort.

Perfect for Christmas and New Year celebrations, this 8-day culinary trip features a welcome dinner in Singapore's Little India hawker centers, a purpose-driven meal at Kafe Basikal Tua empowering Kuala Lumpur's visually impaired community, and a traditional steamboat dinner in Cameron Highlands using local farm-fresh produce.