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Discover the rich cultural heritage of Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a hassle-free day trip from Kuala Lumpur, which saves you the hassle of planning and booking multiple activities. Letting someone else drive you lets you sit back and soak up the scenery, while opting for this private tour gives you the freedom to tweak your itinerary.

See more of Cameron Highlands countryside than you thought possible on this 3.5-hour guided tour. No need to work out what to see. It's all planned for you with highlights including picturesque spots like Rose Valley, the "Giant Green Carpet of Malaysia" viewpoint, a hydroponic strawberry farm, butterfly garden, honeybee farm, and Market Square. A visit to Boh Sungai Palas tea plantation is included as is the Sam Poh Buddhist temple.

See local wildlife in its native habitat on this Kota Kinabalu cruise package. Set off in the evening to see proboscis monkeys and fireflies. You’ll also stop off at Superview Beach for a unique sunset photoshoot and enjoy a traditional Malaysian dinner. Perfect for animal-lovers, and those looking for an evening break away from the city.

See the highlights of the west coast of Sabah without the hassle of a hiring a car on this full-day guided tour. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the focus of the tour. Meet some of the 5000 vascular plant species, 300 bird species or 100 lowland mammals that make this national park their home. Swing by the Poring Hot Spring, where locals consider the sulphuric mineral waters have therapeutic properties, before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

Hop into a Land Rover to cruise along the picturesque rolling tea garden toward Gunung Brinchang, 2,000 meters above sea level. An interpretive walk with our nature guide into the mossy forest will reveal some of the exotic floras like the pitcher plant, orchids, primitive ferns, spices, and medicinal plants. A short drive down from the mountain to Sungai Palas BOH Tea Factory where we enjoy a factory tour before appreciating the varieties of tea offered at the tea shop. After lunch, we proceed to Butterfly Farm, home to a range of butterflies, plus a local market selling fresh produce. Next stop will be O&R Garden, formerly knowns as Orchid & Roses garden. Its offers more than 100 species of orchid and other plants like pitcher plants, dahlias, hydrangeas. Last stop was Sam Poh temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Cameron highlands. Temple features traditional Chinese architectural elements.

When it comes to food, the residents of Penang have it good. There’s few places which measure up to George Town’s culinary prowess. It might not be as visited as Bangkok or Singapore, but those who cross the Penang Strait are treated to some serious feasting. There’s just nowhere like it. Each morning the street vendors and shophouses burst into breakfast action simmering, frying and steaming some of George Town’s best eats. With us, you’ll take a deep dive into the city’s rich food culture and history, encounter the people behind the food and mop up over 15+ tastings providing a unique, flavourful perspective to the food scene you’d struggle to do alone.

Make the most of your time in port in Kuala Lumpur with this private full-day tour. Your driver will pick you up on arrival at the cruise port and whisk you on a private tour of the city’s highlights. Visit the magnificent Batu Caves, admire landmarks such as Istana Negara (National Palace), Petronas Towers, and the Masjid Negara mosque, then visit the city’s shopping malls or other sights of your choice.

If you don’t have long in Langkawi, this private, full-day tour will bring you to all the highlights—allowing you to leave the logistics to someone else. You’ll receive skip-the-line tickets to Malaysia’s highest cable car up Mt. Machinchang. At the top, walk across Sky Bridge for the best views. You can choose to visit a black sand beach, Oriental Village, waterfalls, and the Langkawi Craft Centre.

DISCOVER KUALA LUMPU, PUTRAJAYA & BATU CAVES TOP ATTRACTIONS ON A FULL-DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR. SEE THE BEST OF KUALA LUMPUR IN A COMFORTABLE AND EASY GOING WAY. TRAVEL WITH A SMALL GROUP BY AIR-CONDITIONED CAR OR MINIVAN TO VIEW THE PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS, INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, OLD RAILWAY STATION, AND ROYAL KING’S PALACE (ISTANA NEGARA). EXPLORE BATU CAVES AND END WITH SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE BATIK CENTER. PUTRAJAYA IS A CITY IN MALAYSIA, SOUTH OF KUALA LUMPUR. IT’S KNOWN FOR ITS LATE-20TH-CENTURY ARCHITECTURE INCLUDING THE PUTRA MOSQUE, MADE FROM ROSE-COLORED GRANITE WITH A PINK DOME. NEARBY IS THE IMMENSE, GREEN-DOMED PERDANA PUTRA, WHICH CONTAINS THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE COMPLEX. THE 3-TIERED PUTRA BRIDGE IS INSPIRED BY IRANIAN ARCHITECTURE, WITH 4 MINARET-TYPE PIERS OVERLOOKING THE MAN-MADE PUTRAJAYA LAKE. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED

This small-group tour makes it easy to visit the Batu Caves and the countryside around Kuala Lumpur for a half-day outside the city. Learn more about local Tamil culture at the colorful Batu Caves, then explore Malaysia's creative side at the Royal Selangor Pewter Factory and a batik center. See parts of the countryside you might miss if touring independently, with hotel pickup included.

Explore Langkawi and its surrounding waters on this half-day jet-ski tour—an experience hard to replicate on your own. Drive your own jet ski across Lake of Pregnant Maiden, see Diamond Island, Pulau Singa, and Canang Beach, and explore Langkawi’s limestone cliffs and rock formations from the water. Have an interactive and thrilling adventure as you enjoy the scenery and receive a drone video of it at the end.

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; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.

This half-day boat excursion takes you through the mangroves of Langkawi Geopark, a region recognized by UNESCO. Visit Kilim Geoforest Park, known for its limestone rock formations and sea stacks that rise dramatically from emerald green waters. Journey down the meandering Tanjong Rhu, Kisap and Kilim rivers with a professional guide who points out abundant wildlife including kingfishers, eagles and the occasional dolphin.

• Discover the Batu Caves which take 272 steps to reach, marvel at the impressive golden structure of Lord Murugan, standing tall at 140 feet (43meters).On the way up greeted by mischievous little monkeys • Cave of the complex featuring a high ceiling and ornate Hindu shrines • Visit Batik Factory to see how Batik is printed or hand-drawn using wax and dye • Explore Royal Selangor to witness the making of pewterware – Malaysian’s most distinctive craft. • Choice of morning or afternoon departure • Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

Swap the hustle and humidity of Kuala Lumpur for the rolling green landscapes of the Cameron Highlights on a hassle-free tour that saves you the stress of planning. This private tour gives you the freedom to tailor your itinerary and transports you between attractions—including a tea plantation and a strawberry farm—with ease.

Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the rainforest at night on this guided walking tour of Kubah National Park. Search for over 60 species of frogs—of all colors, shapes, and sizes—that live in the park in jungle streams, ponds, and more. Along the way, see carnivorous pitcher plants and a wealth of aquatic life. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.

If you’re trying to get the most out of a tight schedule, this day trip from Kuala Lumpur is a great way to experience the sights and sounds of Putrajaya, the seat of the Malaysian government. Instead of making your own way south and losing time looking for places to see, get picked up from your hotel and driven direct to several of Putrajaya’s beautiful Islamic-inspired landmarks, including the Putra Mosque and the Prime Minister’s Office. See the best of Putrajaya in a comfortable and easy going way. - Ideal for family with kids and senior citizen as this is a private tour. - Can decide on your own timing to do the tour.

Experience the nature and culture beyond Kuala Lumpur on this convenient tour with pickup from Port Klang. See a waterfall and the famous Batu Caves without the need to wait for a taxi between attractions. Add context to what your see as your guide shares stories behind the giant golden Shiva statue and more.

Indulge your taste buds and eat like a local on this street food tour in Penang. Step off the beaten track and mingle with the locals buying fresh snacks from food hawkers. Stop at several food carts with your guide and sample some of the tasty treats Malaysians love. Perhaps taste brown-sugar biscuits, spiced pork rolls or fresh guava, and gain insight into the herbs and spices used. Learn of the diverse Chinese and Indian influences Malaysian street food embraces, and sip refreshing tropical fruit juices.

Discover Kuala Lumpur with a personal guide on a full-day tour of the city’s top sites, from Petronas Twin Towers to the shrines at Batu Caves. Climb into cave temples with great views, soar to the Petronas Twin Towers’ observation deck, tour the National Museum and downtown sites, and more. Traveling through the city with a private driver makes this a convenient way to explore, with skip-the-line admission to the towers and round-trip transport from hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya.

Maximize limited time in Kuala Lumpur on a stress-free shore excursion that you can customize according to what interests you most. You’ll travel between top KL attractions such as the UNESCO-listed Batu Caves, the Petronas Twin Towers, the National Mosque of Malaysia, and more, and benefit from the undivded attention of your private guide.

There’s more to Sandakan than just jungle adventures. Skip itinerary planning and check off the city’s signature sights in just half a day on this door-to-door private guided tour, complete with restaurant lunch. Discover Second World War history at the Australian War Memorial; immerse in Sandakan Central Market; see stilt houses at Sim-Sim Water Village; admire Puh Jih Shi Buddhist Temple; and visit the former home of author Agnes Keith.

Get out of Kuala Lumpur for a day at Genting Highlands without worrying about public transport connections. This hill resort town is home to an indoor theme park, shopping complex, restaurants, and more, which you can enjoy at your leisure. Return cable car rides are included but all other entrance fees and activities are at your own expense so you can choose what you want to do.

Cruise the Kinabatangan River on a full-day tour from Sandakan, which is available as a shared excursion. Discover the natural wonders of the river as you cruise. Search for primates and birds on the banks of the Kinabatangan, pausing for an included dinner along the way.