Malaysia Tours

When the sun goes down at Kuala Selangor, twinkling fireflies light up the berembang trees along the Selangor River. Experience the natural display on a tour from Kuala Lumpur that includes a boat trip, seafood buffet, and round-trip transport from your centrally-located hotel.

Get back to nature with a night away from Kuala Lumpur on a visit to Kuala Selangor. Tour a royal burial ground, an ancient fort and a local fishing village—where you’ll also enjoy a seafood dinner filled with fresh catch—and float through mangroves. Witness the wonder of thousands of glittering fireflies as the sun set and evening falls.

Get out of the city for a day at Genting Highlands on this excursion from Kuala Lumpur. A hill resort north of KL, Genting Highlands is home to an indoor theme park, shopping complex, restaurants, and more, which you can enjoy at your leisure. The cable car ride up the hill is included but all other entrance fees and activities are at your own expense so you can choose what you want to do.

Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.

Discover the delights of the Langkawi Archipelago on this 4-hour jet-ski tour. Hop onto your jet-ski and head onto the Andaman Sea with your guide. Enjoy breathtaking views over the crystal-blue seas and white sands of the Langkawi archipelago. Visit Dayang Bunting Island, widely considered the jewel in the archipelago’s crown. Admire forested hills and rocky outcrops, and hear of traditional island legends. Zoom among rocky outcrops and hidden bays on route to the Fjords, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Make the most of your time on the 13,435-foot (4,095-meter) Mount Kinabalu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site valued for its biodiversity, on a private tour. Visit the Mountain Garden to learn about the flora and fauna of the area and hike uphill to the Canopy Walkway for views over the treetops. Exploring with a private guide means you'll receive undivided attention and benefit from insider knowledge of the natural area.

Venture into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mt Kinabaly and hike across Kinabalu Park in this incredible full-day tour that includes hot springs, rolling hills, epic scenery and birds-eye-views from atop forest canopies. Your expert local guide will take you through some of Malaysia’s most picturesque countryside and point out indigenous flora and fauna along the way. Enjoy a savory local lunch and a relaxing dip in the Poring Hot Springs on this memorable day trip.

Feel the adrenaline rush and get out into nature with an off-road ATV ride in Kemensah, just outside the city. Zoom through the jungle to your choice of destinations: perhaps a 7-tier waterfall, perhaps the Sofea Jane Waterfall, perhaps the Klang Gates Dam, or perhaps a half-day thrill ride along rough terrain and river beds. Besides ATV tickets, your package includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from downtown Kuala Lumpur.

Spare yourself the hassle of wrangling transport and negotiating with boatmen on this comprehensive mangrove tour. Cruise through the mangroves on the Kilim River as you learn about this delicately balanced ecosystem. Along the way, see eagles being fed, explore caves full of bats, visit a floating fish farm, hand-feed stingrays, and enjoy lunch. Tour includes round-trip transfers from the port and selected hotels.

Experience Malaysia’s picturesque nature with this half-day excursion to Kuala Selangor. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Sasaran Beach and marvel at its shallow glassy waters. Watch for marine life like sea clams and snails, pink dolphins and shore crabs, capture amazing photos of the spot where the sky meets the sea, and enjoy a complimentary boat rides.

Spend the day exploring the surroundings of Kuala Lumpur during this full-day private tour. Start out by climbing the 272 steps to the sacred Hindu shrine at Batu Caves. Then head to Melawati Hill to visit the royal mausoleum and see the local silvered leaf monkey. End the tour with a delicious dinner at the Pasir Penambang Seafood Restaurant while watching a beautiful sunset over the Selangor River.

If you’re short on time but would like to experience authentic tropical forest, try this convenient half-day tour to the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. Learn about Malaysia’s indigenous people at the museum, then discover the area’s rich flora and fauna as you stroll the nature trails with a guide. Tour includes round-trip transfers from selected hotels: upgrade for a private tour.

Secure entry to Kuala Lumpur Bird Park—even at busy times—by booking tickets in advance. Sprawling over an impressive 29 acres (21 hectares), the series of aviaries are home to over 3,000 birds from around 200 different species—many of which fly free. Kids will love the education station, with egg incubators and baby chicks, the twice-daily bird show, and the feeding sessions.

Escape bustling Kuala Lumpur and experience a more relaxed pace of life in pretty Kuala Selangor on this evening sightseeing tour. With round-trip transport from selected Kuala Lumpur hotels included, cruise through the peaceful Kampung Kuantan and spot colonies of fireflies twinkling in the evening darkness. Learn the secrets of top attractions including 18th-century Fort Altingsburg, and stop for dinner in a local seafood restaurant.

Escape Kuala Lumpur’s heat and noise for a refreshing day in the Genting Highlands on a private tour for your group of up to six people. You’ll get sweeping views across the lush hill station as you enter the Genting Highlands on the Genting Skyway cable car, then enjoy the flexibility to tailor the day to your private group as you visit Chin Swee Caves Temple, Bukit Tinggi, and more.

Combine two adventurous trips—caving and white-water rafting—on a full-day trip from Kuala Lumpur to Gopeng. You’ll start by tacking a fun mix of rapids and calm water on the Kampar River, then go underground to explore the jungle cave of Gua Tempurung, where you’ll find a maze of limestone formations that stretch deep into the forested hills.

Spend the day in paradise during this day trip to Manukan Island near Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a range of activities during your beach sojourn, ranging from beach volleyball to sunbathing to snorkeling and more. Additional amenities like the island’s nearly 1-mile-long (1.5-km) walking trail, optional side visit to Sapi or Mamutik Island, and an included barbecue lunch help ensure a memorable day.

Escape the city and journey to the paradise islands off the coast of Kota Kinabalu on a hassle-free day trip to Manukan Island. Let a guide take care of transfers, entrance fees, and activities as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the white sands and crystal-clear waters of the island. You'll have chance to snorkel and hike in the jungle, and benefit from the in-depth knowledge of a guide.

Visit Semenggoh Orangutan Centre, a wildlife centre dedicated to rehabilitating orangutans, on a half-day tour from Kuching. Alongside your guide, you’ll embark on a short hike through the rain forest in order to watch the semi-wild orangutans at feeding time. Learn about the 20 orangutans who live in the surrounding forest, many whom arrived injured or orphaned, and admire the surrounding fauna. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Spend a day getting up close to some of Borneo’s incredible native wildlife on this must-see tour for animal lovers. Explore Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned orangutans. Stroll down the boardwalk through the rainforest and see them feed from the platform. Visit Lab Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary to see these indigenous monkeys in their natural habitat, before going to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. That’s not all: other stops include a hilltop temple with panoramic views and the vibrant Sandakan Central Market.

Experience the beauty of Kiulu’s countryside during a quad bike tour from Kota Kinabalu, an ideal choice for thrill seekers and nature lovers. Alongside a guide, you’ll get off the beaten path, conquer off-road terrains, and drive throughout traditional villages, where you’ll stop to learn about local culture and traditions. Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off, and refreshments are included.

On this handy trip, travelers to Kuala Lumpur can experience a quieter, more rural lifestyle in Pulau Ketam. This island is within easy reach of the capital, and this tour makes it easy to get there, on a ferry. Visit a number of interesting sites with your guide—including a mosque, parks, and fishing villages—and enjoy a local lunch. This is an easy way to escape the hustle of Kuala Lumpur for a day.

Discover the magnificent nature surrounding Kuala Lumpur on a full-day tour that includes a firefly cruise through Kuala Selangor’s mangrove forests. A series of sightseeing stops covers a wide range of landscapes, from the white sands of Redang Beach to the lush Sekinchan rice fields and Bukit Melawati, a historic seaside fort that’s home to silvered leaf monkeys.

See the sights of Penang while avoiding stuffy tour buses or public transport turmoil on this small-group tour. Visit significant spiritual sites like Dhammikarama Burmese Temple and Wat Chayamangkalaram, home of the city’s immense Reclining Buddha. Stroll along the boardwalk at Batu Ferringhi Beach and take a drive around the ruins and colonial remnants of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Georgetown neighborhood. Get from destination to destination in an air-conditioned small-group transport, with your own driver to tell you the stories of the city.