Itinerary
- Day 1
Kuala Lumpur
You'll arrive in Kuala Lumpur and get settled at your hotel. After that, the day is completely open for you to do whatever appeals to you. If you're interested in shopping, Bukit Bintang has several large malls worth checking out, or you can simply relax and get your bearings in the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Bukit Bintang malls
- Day 2
Kuala Lumpur to Malacca
After breakfast, you'll head toward Malacca and start exploring this UNESCO World Heritage city. The morning takes you through St. Peter's Church (Malaysia's oldest Christian church), the Portuguese fortress Porta de Santiago, and St. Paul's Church ruins. You'll also see the historic Stadthuys and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple before grabbing lunch at a local spot. Later, a 40-minute boat trip on the Malacca River shows you historic buildings and fishing villages from the water. Plenty to see in one day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit St. Peter's Church
- Drive past 17th century Chinese cemetery
- Visit Stadthuys
- Visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
- Visit Porta de Santiago fortress
- Visit ruins of St. Paul's Church
- Stroll Jonker Street
- Lunch at local restaurant
- 40-minute boat trip on Malacca River
Landmarks St. Peter's Church Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Porta de Santiago St. Paul's Church ruins Jonker Street Malacca River 
- Day 3
Malacca to Kuala Lumpur
You'll drive back to Kuala Lumpur this morning and begin a city tour with photo stops at the Petronas Twin Towers and Sky Bridge, plus the National Mosque and Royal Palace. The itinerary includes the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Cricket Club before checking into your hotel. That evening, you'll head into Chinatown to browse the night markets, pick up souvenirs, and visit the Sri Mariamman Temple with its fragrant incense. Wrap up with dinner at a local Malaysian restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Malaysian dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Petronas Twin Towers
- Drive up Petronas Sky Bridge
- Photo stop at National Mosque
- Photo stop at Royal Palace
- Visit Sultan Abdul Samad Building
- Visit Cricket Club
- Explore Chinatown markets by night
- Visit Sri Mariamman Temple
- Typical Malaysian dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Petronas Twin Towers Petronas Sky Bridge National Mosque Royal Palace Sultan Abdul Samad Building Cricket Club Sri Mariamman Temple - Day 4
Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Selangor
The morning is free, so you can do whatever you'd like around the hotel or city. In the afternoon, you'll drive to Kuala Selangor to see rural Malaysia with its fishing villages, palm trees, and rubber plantations. Dinner happens at a Chinese fishing village, then you'll take an evening boat trip to watch glowworms light up the mangrove banks before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Chinese fishing village)
Included Activities
- Visit Chinese fishing village
- Dinner at fishing village
- Evening boat trip to watch glowworms
Landmarks Kuala Selangor - Day 5
Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands
You'll head north toward Cameron Highlands this morning. Just outside Kuala Lumpur, stop at Batu Caves to climb 272 steps up to the Hindu temple. Continue north with a stop at Lata Iskandar waterfall. You'll arrive in Cameron Highlands in the afternoon, where the cooler climate and 1,540-meter elevation offer a nice break from the heat below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Batu Caves
- Climb 272 steps to Hindu temple
- Stop at Lata Iskandar waterfall
Landmarks Batu Caves Lata Iskandar waterfall 
- Day 6
Cameron Highlands
After breakfast, take a half-day tour around the village. You'll visit a tea plantation and wander through the local market, then stop at a vegetable and strawberry farm for photos. The itinerary also includes a butterfly farm and rose garden, plus time to walk around Tanah Rata. You'll head back to the hotel afterward, leaving the afternoon free for rest and relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of village
- Visit tea plantation
- Stroll through local market
- Photo stop at vegetable and strawberry farm
- Visit butterfly farm
- Visit rose garden
- Walk around Tanah Rata
Landmarks Tanah Rata - Day 7
Cameron Highlands to Penang
You'll continue toward Penang with a stop at Perka Tong cave temple. After crossing the fourth longest bridge in Southeast Asia, you'll see one of the six Chinese water villages built on jetties. If weather cooperates, spend the evening at a Pasar Malam night market where you can haggle for local handicrafts, jewelry, and T-shirts while sampling food from the market stalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local cuisine at night market stalls)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Stop at Perka Tong cave temple
- Cross bridge to Penang
- Visit Chinese water village (pile dwelling)
- Evening stroll through Pasar Malam night market
Landmarks Perka Tong cave temple Penang Bridge Pasar Malam night market 
- Day 8
Penang
This day explores historic Georgetown. You'll see the reclining Buddha statue at Wat Chayamangkalaram temple and visit the ornate Burmese Dhammikarama temple (built in 1803, the first Buddhist temple on Penang). Walk through the 'Street of Harmony' where a church, Chinese temple, Hindu temple, and mosque stand peacefully together. Check out the beautiful wood carvings at Khoo Kongsi, make a brief visit to Fort Cornwallis, then have lunch at a local restaurant at your own cost. The afternoon is yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Chayamangkalaram temple and reclining Buddha statue
- Visit Dhammikarama temple
- Explore Street of Harmony
- Admire wood carvings at Khoo Kongsi
- Stop at Fort Cornwallis
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Wat Chayamangkalaram Dhammikarama temple Street of Harmony Khoo Kongsi Fort Cornwallis - Day 9
Penang to Kuching
You'll transfer to Penang Airport this morning for a domestic flight to Kuching. Once you arrive and settle into your hotel, you'll take a city tour to get oriented and familiar with this Sarawak capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Kuching
- Day 10
Kuching
After breakfast, you'll drive inland to Semenggok Nature Reserve, a conservation park where you can watch orangutans being fed up close. You'll then learn about jungle plants and medicinal herbs at the Borneo Diversity Center. Later, visit a traditional stilted longhouse of the indigenous Bidayuh families to learn how they live. Lunch happens at the longhouse, and you'll head back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Bidayuh longhouse)
Included Activities
- Visit Semenggok Nature Reserve
- Watch orangutan feeding
- Visit Borneo Diversity Center
- Visit Bidayuh longhouse
- Learn about Bidayuh way of life
- Lunch at longhouse
Landmarks Semenggok Nature Reserve Borneo Diversity Center - Day 11
Kuching to Bako National Park
After breakfast, you'll drive from Kuching to Bako and take a half-hour boat trip into the national park (weather and tides permitting). Hike through the park to see local flora and fauna. If you're lucky, you might spot silver-crested langurs, macaques, and proboscis monkeys (found only on Borneo). Your guide can help you pick from several hiking trails depending on your fitness level and interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Partly as packed lunch)
Included Activities
- 30-minute boat trip into Bako National Park
- Hiking through Bako National Park
- Wildlife spotting opportunities
Landmarks Bako National Park - Day 12
Bako to Kota Kinabalu
You'll have an early pickup to get to Kuching Airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. After arriving, you'll drive through rice fields to Monsopiad Heritage Village where the chief welcomes you. A local guide shows you around, you'll taste local specialties, watch rice wine production, and learn the traditional way of making fire.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Village tour with chief at Monsopiad Heritage Village
- Taste local specialties
- Watch rice wine production
- Learn traditional fire-making
Landmarks Monsopiad Heritage Village - Day 13
Kota Kinabalu to Poring Hot Springs
You'll head to Poring Hot Springs, famous for its thermal springs and the Canopy Walk, a suspension bridge and platform system high in the rainforest canopy. You'll experience the jungle from about 30 to 40 meters up. After lunch at a local restaurant, you can take a dip in the hot springs if there's time. Then you'll transfer to simple accommodation outside the park for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Canopy Walk experience in rainforest
- Access to hot springs
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Dip in hot springs
Landmarks Poring Hot Springs Canopy Walk - Day 14
Poring Hot Springs to Kinabalu National Park
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Kinabalu National Park at the base of Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest mountain. Once there, take a tour through this botanical park to see unique plants and animals. You'll have lunch, then head to your hotel with the afternoon free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Tour through Kinabalu National Park
- Flora and fauna exploration
Landmarks Kinabalu National Park Mount Kinabalu - Day 15
Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to the airport for your departure. Alternatively, if you've booked a beach hotel separately in Kota Kinabalu to extend your stay, you'll transfer there instead. This marks the end of the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
