Malaysia holidays
Malaysia offers value and hospitality and a diversity of attractions. There is the iconic Twin Towers as well as beautiful national parks and tropical island paradise like Langkawi.
For travellers who like activities and adventure, Malaysia has excellent scuba diving. The most popular spots are the islands off the East Coast. There is also the most famous dive site - often ranked among the best in the world - Sipadan at the easternmost tip of Borneo.
In addition, there is whitewater rafting in Malaysia's many national parks, where you can find anything from tame Grade I to incredibly difficult and dangerous Grade V rapids.
Malaysia boasts an exciting year-round calendar of world class and unique local events, ensuring visitors have endless opportunities to enjoy nature-based adventures, enriching cultural experiences or fabulous shopping sprees.
Some popular places to visit in Malaysia:
Cameron Highlands - famous for its tea plantations
Fraser's Hill - a time warp to the colonial era
Kinabalu National Park, Sabah - home of Mount Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in Borneo.
Langkawi - An archipelago of 99 islands known for its beaches, rainforest, mountains, mangrove estuaries and unique nature.
Penang - formerly known as the "Pearl of the Orient", now bustling island with excellent cuisine which has retained more colonial heritage than anywhere else in the country
Perhentian Islands - glittering jewels off the East Coast still undiscovered by mass tourism
Redang Island - popular destination for scuba divers
Taman Negara National Park - a large area of rainforest spanning Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu
Tioman Island - once nominated one of the most beautiful islands in the world
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 13 hrs to Kuala Lumpur
TIME: GMT +8 hrs
HEALTH: Some vaccinations recomended. Consult your doctor before travelling.
VISAS: Not required for UK passport holders.
CURRENCY: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR or RM).
SEASONS: Equatorial climate - hot and humid. Annual average temperatures vary between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (83°F) in the lowlands.
ELECTRICITY: 220-240 volts.
Special offers:
Malaysia
12 nights Malaysia Rainforest from £1449
9 days Truly Malaysia from £799 - excludes flights
7 days Colonial Malaysia from £858 - excludes flights
Borneo
10 days Natural Borneo and Brunei from £645 - excludes flights
11 days Mystical Borneo and Brunei from £869 - excludes flights
12 days Treasures of Borneo and Brunei from £910 - excludes flights
7 days Sabah Wildlife Safari from £649 - excludes flights
3 days Summit of Kinabalu from £339 - excludes flights
9 days Rajang River Cruise from £1485 - cruise only
Please telephone 0844 472 3402 for details of our Malaysia holidays.