The Great Malaysia Journey
Experience Malaysia’s best tourism offerings — giving you the best of cultures, traditions, foods, nature, wildlife, and more! Your tour will start in Kuala Lumpur, the cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia. You will get to experience the heritage walk at the city’s best cultural landmarks, such as Batu Caves, Jamek Mosque, The Colonial Core, Central Market, Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Little India, as well as Chinatown. You will take a flight to Kuching, the heart and soul of Sarawak, and Mulu to see the best that Sarawak has got to offer! Your journey will then continue to Sabah, the Land Below the Wind, where you will be whisked away to the Nature City of Sandakan — a Land of Natural Abundance! You will get to witness wildlife as well as nature at its very best! Spend the last four days of your trip relaxing at one of the best luxury resorts in Borneo.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore Kuala Lumpur. Perhaps you would like to visit the famous Petronas Twin Towers or see the bustling China Town at night.
Included : Airport transfer & Accommodation
Day 2 : Heritage City Walk
Heritage plays a big part in shaping today’s bustling KL City and it makes perfect sense to restore and maintain these influential spots.
Gain an insight to some centuries-old colonial structures and get inspired by architectural designs. In the heavy traffic of Kuala Lumpur, the best way to discover the old part of the city is by train and/or on foot.
This tour covers Jamek Mosque, The Colonial Core, Central Market, Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Little India, as well as Chinatown.
After lunch, you will proceed by train to Batu Caves. The caves are a Hindu Temple and the main attraction is the huge statue of an Hindu God at the entrance.
To enter the caves, there are 272 steps to climb. You will return to the Hotel in the afternoon.
Included : English Speaking Guide, All entrances & All train tickets
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Tea
Day 3 : Kuala Lumpur - Kuching
Rise and shine! After breakfast, we will arrange for your pick up at your hotel and transfer you to the KL International Airport for your flight to Kuching.
Upon your arrival in Kuching, we will transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free and easy at your own leisure. Perhaps, you can take this time to explore Kuching on your own.
Included : Airport transfer & Accommodation
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4 : Kuching City Tour
After breakfast, you will be taken on a 1/2 day city tour around Kuching City where you will get a chance to visit places of attractions, such as the ornate Chinese Temples, The Cat monument and the Sarawak Museum.
You will also get to experience the Main Bazaar, the China Town Market and other places where you can get exotic Sarawak souvenirs.
Included : Tour, English-speaking Guide & Accommodation
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5 : Semenggoh Orangutan Centre & Traditional Long House
After breakfast, your tour will begin with a scenic drive to the Semenggoh Orangutan Centre from Kuching. Upon arrival, you will have half-kilometer trek to the feeding platform. Feeding times are scheduled every day and during these times, you will get a chance to witness orang utans and their cute antics!
The highlight of the tour is to observe the young orang utans come down from the trees to be fed. Although physical contact is not allowed, you can take as many photos as you like from a short distance. After the feeding time, you can proceed to have a short visit to the Information Centre where photos and exhibits are on display. Here, you can learn more about these endangered animals.
The rehabilitated animals are to be released back into the wild once they are independent and able to find food for themselves. The main goal of the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is: “To rehabilitate confiscated wildlife that have been incapacitated or handicapped due to prolonged captivity by humans, with the objective of releasing them to the forests eventually.“
We continue to to the Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse. During your tour, you will be able to witness everyday activities of the Bidayuh people, such as rice pounding and winnowing, basket and mat-weaving, and bamboo carving, among other things. You will also get to witness the most important structure of the head house, known as the ‘Baruk’, that is situated in the middle of the longhouse. Inside the ‘Baruk’, you will be able to see relics of real human skulls hanging around the fire place. We return to Kuching end of the afternoon.
Included :Tours, English-speaking Guide & Accommodation
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6 : Kuching - Mulu
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Kuching International Airport for your flight to Mulu.
Upon arrival at the Mulu Airport, we will meet and transfer you to your accommodation for the night. In the afternoon, you will take your first tour at the beautiful park. You will start on a three-kilometer plank walk through the rainforest to reach the biggest caves system in the world: the Deer Cave and Lang cave
Included : Airport transfer, Accommodation, Entrance Fees & English speaking Guide
Meals : Breakfast
Day 7 : Exploring the caves
Transfer by longboat to Batu Bungan – a Penan Settlement. The journey by longboat to the Wind Cave, with its slender stalagmites and then onto the Clearwater Cave and see the underground river before ending the day with a swim in the clear water springs.
Included : Transfer Fees, Accommodation, Entrance Fees & English speaking Guide
Meals : Breakfast & Picnin Lunch
Day 8 : Mulu - Sandakan
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Mulu Airport to catch your next flight to Sandakan.
Upon your arrival in Sandakan, you will be transferred to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free and easy at your own leisure.
Included : Airport transfer & Accommodation
Meals : Breakfast
Day 9 : Sandakan - Selingan Turtle Island
After breakfast and checking out, you will be transferred to Sandakan Jetty for a one-hour boat ride to Selingan Island. Check-in at the island chalet and spend the day swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear water.
After dinner, you will be divided into small groups, while waiting for the signal from the park ranger for the appropriate time to witness the green turtle laying eggs on the beach.
You will also have the opportunity to witness the eggs being transferred to the hatchery from the nesting site and, later, the release of the baby turtles onto the shore. Overnight stay at the island chalet.
Included : Boat transfer to Selingan Island, Entrance fees, English speaking guide & Chalet accommodation
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 : Sukau - Kinabatangan River
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills and hot Sabah tea!
At 6.00am, you will go on a morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, proceed to have an educational tour at our own in-house Hornbill Boardwalk, located behind the lodge with our in-house naturalist.
In the afternoon, you will proceed to have another river cruise for more wildlife sighting. Overnight stay at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
Included : River cruises & Accommodation at Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 : Sukau - Sandakan
After breakfast, return to Sandakan by boat. You will check into your accommodation for the night and the rest of the day is free at your own leisure. You will be staying in the beautiful area of Sepilok.
Included : English speaking guide, Boat transfer to Sandakan & Accommodation at Sepilok Nature Resort
Meals : Breakfast
Day 13 : Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Sandakan Airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu.
Upon your arrival in Kota Kinabalu, you will be transferred to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Included : Airport transfer & Accommodation
Meals : Breakfast
Day 14 : Kota Kinabalu
Free and easy at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort. Enjoy and relax by the poolside or soak up the sun on the beautiful beach. The hotel is also home to a number of award-winning restaurants.
Included : Accommodation
Meals : Breakfast
Day 15 : Kota Kinabalu
Free and easy at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort. If you want to pamper yourself, the resort is home to an award-winning Spa where you can lie back and decompress.
If you are a golfing enthusiast, you will find haven at the Dalit Bay Golf & Country club, which offers an 18-hole championship golf course. Bordered by the Tambalang and Mengkabong rivers. You will tee-off with stunning views of Mount Kinabalu in the backdrop.
Included : Accommodation
Meals : Breakfast
Day 16 : Departure
It is time to say good bye to Borneo! Transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
It is also possible to extend the length of your stay or go to another destination. Please contact us to customize your package.
Included : Airport transfer
Meals : Breakfast
More Info
Estimated Prices
Luxury – Best Accommodations – Private Tours & Guide.
Date
01.05.19 – 14.12.19
14.12.19 – 31.01.20
01.01.20 – 31.01.20
USD
1300 to 3700
1350 to 3800
1300 to 3500
Superior – 3-4 Star Accommodations – Van & Guide sharing
Date
01.05.19 – 14.12.19
14.12.19 – 31.01.20
01.01.20 – 31.01.20
USD
1300 to 3700
1350 to 3800
1300 to 3500
*Estimated based on min. 2 travellers.
Tour Include
Private English Speaking Guide
Land & Boat Transfers
Meals as listed
Accommodation
Tours
Tour Excludes
Meals that is not listed
Drinks
Personal Expensive