Naturally Malaysia Tour

A great combination of relaxation and adventure. This trip will delight you with the modern bustle of Kuala Lumpur, the stunning tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands, the 130 million year old Taman Negara Rainforest, and the unspoilt perfection of lush tropical rainforest and palm-fringed white-sand beaches on Langkawi island.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Maximum Group Size: 18
Arrival Transfer: Not included
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader and local representatives
Transport: Local bus, public ferry, taxi
Activities: Walking or riding bikes, rainforest options like canopy walks, wildlife spotting (from hides),canoeing, jungle walks. Optional watersports like snorkelling, diving and swimming
Accommodation: 14 nights simple hotels
Meals: Not included. Allow approx $8 per day
Entrance Fees: Not included. Allow approx $30
Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Diverse cultural mix of Kuala Lumpur
• Colonial heritage and Penang's famous Chinatown
• Taman Negara Rainforest
• Idyllic tropical beaches of Langkawi Island
• Hill-stations of the Cameron Highlands
• Mouthwatering local cuisine

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1, KUALA LUMPUR: Arrive and transfer to hotel.

Day 2, KUALA LUMPUR: A free day to wander through this fantastic city with its interesting mix of cultures and colonial influences. You may like to take an optional trip through the surrounding countryside and visit the famous Batu Caves.

Day 3, TAMAN NEGARA: We travel by bus and boat to Taman Negara National Park, probably the oldest rainforest on earth. With 4,343km2 of virgin jungle the park is a haven for hundreds of species of wildlife, exotic birds, fish and plants.

Day 4, TAMAN NEGARA: A full free day for optional activities such as canoeing, canopy walking, trekking, birdwatching and so on.

Day 5, TAMAN NEGARA: A second free day for more activities or just relax in the beautiful surroundings.

Day 6, CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Travel west into the spectacular hill country of the Cameron Highlands.

Day 7, CAMERON HIGHLANDS: A full free day to take jungle walks, visit tea plantations and spice gardens or just relax in the chalet-style accommodation.

Day 8, PENANG: We spend the day travelling across the mainland to the island of Penang.

Day 9, PENANG: A full free day to uncover the island’s colonial past and explore the superb Chinatown, reputedly the finest in Asia.

Day 10, LANGKAWI: Today we catch a ferry to the idyllic and vibrant island of Langkawi.

Day 11-13, LANGKAWI: Three days to wander the beaches or relax by the pool. There are plenty of optional watersports available as well as excellent seafood to enjoy. (B)

Day 14, KUALA LUMPUR: An early start takes us back to Kuala Perlis for our onward bus trip back to the capital.

Day 15, KUALA LUMPUR: Tour ends.

DEPARTURE DATES

TRAVEL STYLE

You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you want to spend more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.

Maximum Group Size - 18: You love the whole concept of travel. Getting there is as much fun as being there and you love using public transport, local restaurants and small family run hotels where you get the best chance to really get under the skin of a destination. You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you love spending more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.
Included: All accommodation (usually twin share but occasionally multi share), transportation
Not included: Most meals, entrance fees
Single Supplement: Not available. [Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]