Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula
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Based on 21 Reviews
- Local culture
- Honeymoon
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 14 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7509
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- Operated in English
- Starts Sepilok, Malaysia
- Ends Langkawi, Malaysia +6
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience Malaysia’s two faces: the cosmopolitan Malaysian Peninsula and the natural wonders of Borneo
- Get your culture fix in the historic cities of Penang and Malacca
- Witness the great spectacle of feeding time at the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary
- Cruise Kinabatangan River at dusk and dawn searching for pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys
- Discover the culinary and cultural diversity of Kuala Lumpur on a foodie tour
The tour "Borneo & The Malaysian Peninsula" starts from Sepilok and ends in Langkawi. It is a local culture tour that takes 14 days taking you through Kinabatangan River, Penang, Malacca and 4 other destinations in Malaysia. "Borneo & The Malaysian Peninsula" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Sepilok; optional night walk
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Day 2: Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary; optional visit to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre
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Day 3: Travel to Kinabatangan; afternoon river cruise
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Day 4: Explore Kinabatangan river
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Day 5: Drive to Sandakan via the War Memorial; free time
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Day 6: Fly to Kuala Lumpur and on to Malacca
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Day 7: Walking and trishaw tour of Malacca
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Day 8: Transfer to Kuala Lumpur via the Batu Caves
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Day 9: Orientation walk and explore Malaysian cuisine on a city food tour; free afternoon
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Day 10: Catch the train to Penang; afternoon walk around the colonial town of Georgetown
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Day 11: Georgetown walking tour to explore the street art, culture and heritage of Penang
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Day 12: Fly to Langkawi island
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Day 13: Free day to explore the island or just relax on the beach; final group dinner
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Day 14: Trip ends this morning
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- 13 breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners
Transport
- All transport and listed activities
- Free group arrival and departure transfers available
Guide
- Tour leader throughout
- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations
- Single accommodation
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 21 reviews
A wonderfully varied, fully immersive experience of Malaysia!
Is this trip suitable for Vegans?
Perfect blend of wildlife and culture
Interesting trip
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5 - Excellent
An incredible two weeks on Borneo and the Malaysian peninsula. The first part of the trip involves several days of wildlife cruises, whilst staying deep in the jungle, to search for orangutans, elephants, crocodiles and various... Read more
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4 - Very Good
This was an excellent trip with plenty of variety due to having a week of nature, the culture of the Malaysian Peninsula and the idyllic relaxing Island of Langkawi. Melaka was excellent. I loved all the buzz. The Batu temple... Read more
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5 - Excellent
An amazing two weeks - first half spotting wildlife in the Borneo rainforest then a week on the mainland visiting colonial towns and modern cities. A perfect blend of two holidays merged into one. A full on itinerary but... Read more
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4 - Very Good
A well balanced trip combining time in northern Borneo with time on the Malaysian peninsula to experience Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi. The accommodation was very good in most places but, whilst the hotel in Langkawi... Read more
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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 08 December 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 December 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBorneo & the Malaysian Peninsula tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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