Itinerary Details
Malaysia is blessed with diverse culture vibe, lush dense tropical jungles, wide-ranging wild species, seductive sandy beaches and cuisines. With this trip, you will explore a Panoramic Malaysia. In Kuala Lumpur, you will experience the colorful cultures and various cuisines of this old and modern city. Sandakan is the natural treasure for discovering rich wildlife. And Kota Kinabalu, you will catch a glimpse of the exotic indigenous culture and indulge in the wonderful islands and beach.
Welcome to Malaysia!
On arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide and be transferred to the hotel for checking in.
The rest of day is free to relax.
Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.
Accommodation option:
- Swiss-Garden Hotel Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast in the morning, your guide will pick you up to begin Kuala Lumpur city tour. The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is an exciting and buzzing city. The modern skyscrapers rub shoulders with traditional culture and colonial architecture. You will visit the most highlights of the capital, including Petronas Twin Tower, National Monument, National Museum, National Mosque, Sri Mahamariamman Temple and a photo stop at the gate of King’s Palace.
The old and new part of this city can be explored by foot. Starting from Central Market, then go through the busy street in China town, where you can see various shops and discover local cuisines. Walk through Little India, and you will past the Jewelry and Saree shops.
Afterwards, pay a visit to the beautiful Masjid Jamek mosque, then walk to the Merdeka Square with Tudor style Royal Selangor Club in the background. Its opposite stands the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
In the evening, head to the night market to discover some street foods. You can find delectable dinner at the numerous local hawker stall and experience the vibrant night life of Kuala Lumpur.
Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.
Accommodation option:
- Swiss-Garden Hotel Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur
- (4 Ratings)
Petronas Towers
breakfast and lunch
Today you will depart for a full day Malacca tour to learn the “Historical City”. Malacca owns legacy dating back 600 years and has been influenced by the Malay Sultanates, Portugue, Netherlands and England.
You will first visit St. Peter’s Church (1710) – the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Then drive to Bukit China where huge graves dates back to 17th century. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s Well.
Next, proceed to visit Porta De Santiago and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined by 17th century Dutch tombstones. Then, go to the “Red Square” – the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Malacca Museum and government offices. Afterwards, you can visit the Christ church.
After lunch, pay a visit to the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, including Taoim, Buddhism and Confucianism. Finally, take a stroll along Malacca’s Jonker Street, which ends by the banks of the Malacca river. Return to hotel after the tour.
Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.
Accommodation option:
- Swiss-Garden Hotel Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur
- (4 Ratings)
Dutch Square
breakfast
In the morning, check out and transfer to airport for a flight to Sandakan.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. The rest of time is free, you can relax or explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Sandakan.
Accommodation option:
- Sabah Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch and dinner
After breakfast, check out and drive to the intricate chamber system of Gomantong Cave, located within the Gomantong Forest Reserve. It is the largest bird’s nest cave in Sabah and the home to millions of bats and swiftlets. Tourists can see the collection of bird's nest from February to August every year.
Next, continue on an approximately 30 minutes’ drive to Sukau, one of the richest ecosystems on the Lower Kinabatangan River. Upon arrival at Kampung Bilit, hop on a boat down the river to your accommodation.
After checking in, the real adventure will start. You will join a Kinabatangan River Cruise to discover wildlife along the river. It is a good chance to spot endemic Proboscis Monkeys, gibbons and rare bird species, and even rare Pygmy Elephants if lucky. After river cruise, have dinner in the dining hall. In the evening, you can go for a complimentary night safari cruise where you can spot nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds.
Overnight in Sandakan.
Accommodation option:
- Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Kinabatangan River
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, check out and leave for the famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve(2 hours) . Upon arrival, you will watch a short video documentary to learn about the rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan. At feeding time, you will walk on boardwalk through the rainforest to the feeding platform where you can witness the Orang Utan feeding. You may also encounter Orang Utans closely when they frolic in the natural habitat.
After enjoying some time with the Orang Utans, you will proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, which provides cares to rescued Malayan sun bears, the smallest bears in the world and only found in Southeast Asia. Inside this center, visitors can learn about sun bears and observe them foraging, climbing in the forest freely.
After the tour, transfer hotel in Sandakan city. The rest of day is free to explore Sandakan.
Overnight in Sandakan.
Accommodation option:
- Sabah Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
breakfast
In the morning, check out and transfer to airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. The rest of time is free, you can relax or explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation option:
- Horizon Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, depart for the tour today. You will visit Mari-Mari Cultural Village, which offers various cultural experiences, including traditional house displays, rice-wine drinking, blow-pipe shooting and bamboo fire-starting. You can also enjoy a cultural performance by the tribes before the traditional meal.
In the afternoon, take a tour around Kinabalu city. You will visit the Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu. It is a magnificent mosque built on the artificial lake. The white temple is reflected in the lake against the blue sky, which is a beautiful picture. Then, go through leafy streetscapes, heritage streets and laid-back coastal town. At dusk, you will enjoy the wonderful sunset in Tanjung Aru Beach.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation option:
- Horizon Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, spend a full day exploring and snorkeling on the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Your private guide will pick up from hotel and depart to jetty.
Upon arrival at the jetty, join a boat and you will take 20 minutes to the first snorkeling point at Sapi Island. The golden beach stretches for several kilometers and the surrounding waters are full of beautiful corals.
Then, proceed to the next snorkeling point at Mamutik Island. you will start your snorkeling boat session accompanied by the experienced Dive Master. It is a good chance to spot colorful parade of fishes in the clear sea.
After that, transfer to Gaya Island for lunch. The rest time is free to relax on the golden shores, bask in the sunshine or explore the surrounding forest on your own. If you want exciting activities, you can try the zipline between two islands!
In the late afternoon, take the boat and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation option:
- Horizon Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
breakfast
Today is a free day for you to explore beautiful Kota Kinabalu on your own.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation option:
- Horizon Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
Today is a free day for you to explore beautiful Kota Kinabalu on your own.
Accommodation option:
- Horizon Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
After breakfast, you will be free at leisure until your guide pick you up to airport for your onward flight.