Malaysia holidays
No matter whether you're trekking in the Cameron Highlands or strolling amongst the architectural ambience of Ipoh and Penang, Malaysia holidays & Malaysia tours present plenty for active travellers looking for a lesser-visited Asian alternative. Head to either coast and you'll find numerous idyllic islands with more cultural options inland making for an itinerary which can be as diverse as Malaysia’s heritage.
257 Malaysia holiday reviews
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£1,399
excluding flights
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£2,400
excluding flights
Amazing - once in a lifetime trip! (more)James Small
It was an incredible experience. I would change things around a bit, having been there, but it was safe, friendly and memorable holiday in which we all learnt
something from it. (more)Sarah Lowrie
Seeing wildlife such as orangutans and monkeys. (more)Brian Arrowsmith
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£2,990
excluding flights
We did so many amazing things it’s hard to choose but probably our visit to turtle island. watching the hatchlings being released on the beach in the evening and the walking up and seeing the mother turtles returning to the sea after laying there eggs. (more)Sarah Rodin
It was an extremely memorable experience, glad we did it. (more)Patricia Soong
Very enjoyable (more)Peter HOGENBIRK
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£2,750
including domestic flights only
The most memorable part of the holiday was being in the jungle with all the wonderful animals... Stay as long as you can.
(more)Neil Johnson
Seeing the wildlife and all the boat trips in particular seeing orang utans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and tropical fish. (more)Kathryn Bateman
Good all round trip, wide variety of things to do & see. (more)Roger Bean
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£1,500
excluding flights
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£1,076
excluding flights
5 out of 5. I saw amazing things, traveled far and had a great guide. (more)Carolyn Edwards
Fantastic! This holiday met my expectations and more. The sights were novel and amazing and I was physically challenged. (more)Jeanette Collins
The most memorable aspect of the holiday for me was the sheer abundance and diversity of wildlife we encountered in every location we visited.
(more)Matt Green
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£1,395
excluding flights
Perhaps the most exciting parts for me was working on forest restoration. It was so gratifying and therapeutic... It was fantastic. One of the best holidays I've had. (more)Atsuko Otsuka
All of it was memorable!! Seeing orang-utans in wild and incredible opportunity to see many other animals and birds so close with expert guide. Teamwork sense of achievement in conservation work. Fantastic opportunity. Beautiful location, adequate facilities. Emphasis always on our health and safety. (more)Cathy Dowdle
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£2,870
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can't name only one!! If I really had to choose, I'd say the Borneo rainforest
lodge in Danam Valley. Stunning location, amazingly helpful and knowledgeable staff and beautifully maintained lodges. Could not fault it.
Tips?
Even in the dry season, leech socks are necessary for Tabin and Danum Valley.
Buy buy them there, not online. MUCH cheaper! This is a BUSY schedule involving very early mornings most days, as that's when you're most likely to see ... (more)Liz Carr
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£845
excluding flights
Do it! It is a wonderful organisation that deserves support, and the volunteering
experience will give you a much greater insight into the location, community, and environment than a normal tourist trip would. (more)Michelle Gray
10/10. This was a phenomenal experience, not least due to the professionalism, experience and commitment of the APE project staff on the ground. We learnt
a great deal from beginning to end. (more)Vandna Kalia
From
£3,750
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Probably summiting Mt Kinabalu for sunrise, what a feeling! Also the wildlife was
incredible.
Tips?
You don't really need the leech protection if you aren't going to Danum. I wish I'd brought more shorts and "casual" attire rather than just long sleeved jungle wear!
Local benefits?
Yes I felt that the tours were done in very responsible way and the guides and local people truly care about conservation.
Overall rating?
Amazing holiday, once in a ... (more)Roxanne McVittie
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£4,275
including UK flights
Fantastic (more)Mike Brautman
First class, seamless and well organised. (more)Gary Ward
See and experience as much as you can and go off the beaten track a bit - most people that we met were not visiting (or had not even heard of) Deramakot Forest Reserve or Mulu NP, and we had amazing experiences in both of these places.
(more)Laura Hemming
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£3,299
including UK flights
I really enjoyed it. Seeing orangutans in Sepilok and seeing a wide variety of birds and animals on the river Kinabatangan.
(more)Steve Rochford
A holiday in 2 parts, wildlife and cities. Our Malaysian guides were excellent and tour leaders were paramount in making our holiday enjoyable. (more)Helga Brown
Seeing the orang-utans, especially in wild when taking the morning river cruise. Second best was the foodie tour of Kual Lumpur. Really enjoyable. Well organised. Excellent guides from Exodus, plus they selected really good local tours for us. (more)John Roy Dewell
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£1,130
excluding flights
Very good; especially once in Borneo. Local guides were all excellent. (more)Sarah Fisher
Excellent, loved it, the experience was quite magical. (more)Fiona McDonald
Seeing all the wildlife was great especially for the kids -- monkeys & wild boar at Bako National Park, Semenggoh Orangutans' Center, & seeing the Irawaddy
Dolphins on the Santubong Wildlife Cruise. And the rainforest kayaking was definitely fun for the whole family. For my 14 yr old daughter, she would say that
having her half drunk can of Lychee drink stolen by a Macaque monkey at Bako was the highlight.
(more)Alison Symons
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£1,595
including domestic flights only
In such a short space of time, we saw Orangutans, Proboscis Monkeys, Pig-tail Macaques, Long-tail Macaques, Pygmy Elephants, A Flying Squirrel, Silver Leaf langurs and a few giant water monitor lizards! Really exceeding my expectations of what I wanted in terms of a wildlife trip... once in a life time! (more)Cera McCrann
It was excellent! Thank you. (more)Catherine Harriss
Our highlight was seeing the Orangutans... A fabulous good value for money holiday with lovely people and an amazing guide. (more)Elizabeth (Liz) Morrissey
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£2,400
including domestic flights only
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£1,475
excluding flights
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£2,195
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
For, the bird watching at Fraser Hill. Great guide Cheong Weng Chun.
Tips?
Ipoh not really worth a visit. Birdwatching excellent.
Local benefits?
As it was mainly a city holiday I didn't feel that I had much impact. I guess we helped the guides and and Grab drivers and of course restaurants and hawkers.
Overall rating?
The holiday was good largely to a great guide, Chandra. The planning of the trip took a lot of organising and I felt that the ... (more)Jane Newman
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£1,184
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Terrific food
Tips?
Do not go during ramadan
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Ramadan had a negative impact on this tour. Many key restaurants that our guide was to takes us to were closed.
Raman negara national park was a big disappointment - we saw one monkey in 3 days. (more)Carm Loffredo
From
£1,472
excluding flights
Seeing the orangutans. Excellent. (more)Maria Cazorla
So hard to say (what was the most memorable moment) as there was at least one highlight every day. From the first nights meal out in a local restaurant to seeing Orang-utans in the wild. Having local guides mean that you are immersed in the culture of Malaysian Borneo.
(more)Sue Hutchins
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£2,785
excluding flights
5* the trip was wonderful and all of our lodges were lovely. The local people in Malaysian Borneo were so welcoming and friendly and the various staff and guides could not do enough for you. (more)Rebecca Clark
It was amazing to see some of the conservation work in Danum Valley and support this, in addition to supporting wildlife rehabilitation projects. (more)Alexandra Macnamara
Fantastic - best holiday we have ever been on! (more)Rachel Duncan
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