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Malaysia's Ultimate Adventure

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From Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kuala Lumpur

    Start point
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Petaling Street Market visit
    • River of Life exploration
    • Group dinner at Jalan Alor
    • Bukit Bintang exploration
    Landmarks
    Petaling Street Market
    River of Life
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  2. Day 2

    Kuala Lumpur to George Town

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk with leader in George Town

    Optional Activities

    • Hidden temples exploration
    • Little India visit
    • Self-paced street art tour
    Landmarks
    George Town
    Little India
  3. Day 3

    George Town

    Included Activities

    • George Town heritage walking tour
    • Pinang Peranakan Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Kapitan Keling Mosque visit
    • Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple visit
    • The Clan Community of Penang visit
    • Wonderfood Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Pinang Peranakan Museum
    Kapitan Keling Mosque
    Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
    Wonderfood Museum
  4. Day 4

    Teluk Bahang

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner prepared by homestay hosts)

    Included Activities

    • Batik factory visit
    • Traditional games
    • Fishing village walking tour
    • Home cooking demonstration and dinner
    • Silat martial arts performance
    Landmarks
    Teluk Bahang
  5. Day 5

    Teluk Bahang to Ulu Muda Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared by locals at Lake Muda Jetty)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise with wildlife spotting
    Landmarks
    Ulu Muda Forest
    Lake Muda Jetty
  6. Day 6

    Ulu Muda Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch by the river)

    Included Activities

    • Bukit Labu hike with expert guide
    • Salt-lick hot springs visit
    • River cruise
    Landmarks
    Bukit Labu
  7. Day 7

    Ulu Muda Forest to Cameron Highlands

    Optional Activities

    • Local market exploration
    • Traditional Malay cuisine
    Landmarks
    Cameron Highlands
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  8. Day 8

    Cameron Highlands

    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Malay breakfast from local street stall)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through mossy forested area with guide
    • Tea plantation visit and learning experience

    Optional Activities

    • Cameron Floral Park visit
    • High tea at Jim Thompson Tea Room
    Landmarks
    Cameron Floral Park
    Jim Thompson Tea Room
  9. Day 9

    Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur

    Optional Activities

    • Petronas Twin Towers observation deck visit
    • Sultan Abdul Samad Building visit
    • Optional farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Petronas Twin Towers
    Sultan Abdul Samad Building
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  10. Day 10

    Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

    Landmarks
    Kota Kinabalu
  11. Day 11

    Dusun Village

    Meals
    Lunch (Welcome lunch at homestay with hosts), Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner with fresh vegetables from local farm)

    Included Activities

    • Local vegetable farm visit
    • Village cultural performance
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu
    Dusun Village
  12. Day 12

    Dusun Village

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kundasang local vegetable market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Poring Hot Springs visit
    Landmarks
    Kundasang Market
    Poring Hot Springs
  13. Day 13

    Kinabalu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mt Kinabalu trek Day 1: Timpohon Gate to Laban Rata
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu
    Timpohon Gate
    Laban Rata
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  14. Day 14

    Kinabalu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mt Kinabalu trek Day 2: Laban Rata to Summit and descent
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu Summit
  15. Day 15

    Kinabalu National Park to Kinabatangan River

    Included Activities

    • Sunset wildlife boat cruise
    • Night jungle walk
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
    Bilit
  16. Day 16

    Kinabatangan River

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning wildlife boat cruise
    • Kinabatangan community guided journey
    • Fish trap making and traditional craftsmanship
    • Afternoon wildlife boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  17. Day 17

    Kinabatangan River to Sepilok

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit

    Optional Activities

    • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre visit
    • Rainforest Discovery Centre visit
    Landmarks
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center
    Rainforest Discovery Centre
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  18. Day 18

    Sepilok to Turtle Island

    Included Activities

    • Turtle hatchery visit
    • Turtle egg-laying observation

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Turtle Island Marine Park
    Sandakan
  19. Day 19

    Turtle Island to Sandakan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Local market city tour
    • Agnes Keith House visit
    • Sandakan War Memorial visit
    • St Michaels & All Angels Church visit
    Landmarks
    Agnes Keith House
    Sandakan War Memorial
    St Michaels & All Angels Church
  20. Day 20

    Sandakan

    End point
    Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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