Classic Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo Suggested Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Depart the UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Kuala Lumpur.

Day 2 & 3 Kuala Lumpur  architecture and street-food

Meet your guide on arrival for the journey to your hotel. During your time in “KL”, a guided walking tour will show you the cities varied monuments, markets and architecture with time to sample some of Malaysia’s famous street-food.

DAY 4 & 5 The CAMERON HIGHLANDS  explore the tea plantations

Venture north of Kuala Lumpur into the hills towards the plantations of the Cameron Highlands. On route there is time to stop to explore the Batu Caves.

Here you’ll enjoy the cool air of the hills and explore the tea plantations with a tasting tour and afternoon tea.  This area is great for trekking, and a guided walk will be arranged to suit your fitness level, routes take you through the hills past waterfalls and local villages.

DAY 6-8 Penang  discover historic Georgetown

It’s around a 4-hour journey from the Cameron Highlands to Penang. En route there will be stops to explore and for a snack; the town of Ipoh is a good place to have lunch.  In the afternoon you’ll arrive in Penang, and there is time to relax in the surrounds of your Georgetown hotel and to enjoy a guided stroll in the evening.

There will be two full days exploring Penang, a treasure trove of architecture, artisans and delicious food. A cycle tour of rural parts of the island is included as is a guided tour of Georgetown. Learn about the cities heritage and the fascinating history of the island. 

Day 9-10 Kota Kinabalu  flora and fauna in Kinabalu park

It's a direct flight from Penang to the island of Borneo where you'll first explore Kota Kinabalu. You'll take a guided tour of nearby Kinabalu Park, teeming with flora and fauna and home to Malaysia's highest mountain (Mount Kinabalu). There is also time to go back in time on the North Borneo colonial style steam train that passes coffee and rubber plantations and tiny fishing villages. 

Days 11 -13  Sepilok and Kinabatangan  wildlife in abundance

This morning there will be a quick flight to Sandakan and on arrival, you'll transfer with your guide to the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary. A highlight is the daily feeding of the orang-utans and the outdoor nursery where baby orangutans have been rescued. Next door is the Sun Bear Conservation Centre. After lunch, a cruise to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary takes you through beautiful mangroves, wetlands, and lush rainforests, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting.
There will be plenty more opportunities for exploration by foot and on a boat during your stay in this fantastic region. On day 13, take in the scenery on Pitas oxbow lake. You might get to plant a tree at Abai village, enjoy lunch prepared by the villagers, and spot pygmy elephants on the journey upstream.

DayS 14 - 17 GAYA ISLAND  hit the beach

 After an action-packed fortnight, it’s time to check in at Gaya Island Resort. The next few days are to spend at your leisure: explore the idyllic island, snorkel, dive, spot wildlife, or never leave the pool area! The choice is yours. 

Day 18 Fly Home

Depart Kota Kinabalu for your flight back to the UK.

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include:

• International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
• Accommodation as described
• Privately guided tours and transfers 
• Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
• 24-hour in-country backup while away
• Your dedicated travel expert in the UK 

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