Luxury Malaysia Holidays

Discover how conservation efforts are preserving the wild orangutans in Borneo. Sightings are all but guaranteed if you take a tour round the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where orangutans are permitted to roam within the forest.

We highly recommend you take the SkyCab cable car up to Machinchang Mountain if you want to get a bird’s eye view over the bucolic hills of Langkawi. If you’ve never seen a flying fox or macaque monkey, consider hiking the spectacular Gunung Raya.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, provides the perfect contrast to the more relaxed highlands and beaches. Appreciate the views from Kuala Lumpur Tower, discover the Batu limestone caves, and stroll around the city’s food markets.

Away from the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Selangor, a small village known for its natural heritage of Mangrove forest. Here you can witness thousands of fireflies sparkling in the thick mangrove along both sides of the river banks. A wonderful phenomena resembling rows of brightly lit Christmas trees!

White, pure sands, sifting between your toes, are common on many of Malaysia’s finest beaches. Islands including Langkawi and Redang offer excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities alongside the chance to relax and sunbathe.

Your perfect break in Malaysia can include visits to Langkawi and Penang islands, before heading to the mainland to discover its capital, Kuala Lumpur. Feel your toes sink into the warm sands of Malaysia’s best beaches. Visit Hindu temples, spot turtles on the beach, or explore caves and visit ancient rainforests.

Cameron Highlands is home to many of Malaysia’s finest tea plantations. Lush crops cover the landscape, providing a visual spectacle over the hilly terrain. Sample the finest teas and discover how they are grown as you learn about the history of tea growing in this beautiful area.

After Diwali, Thaipusam is the biggest festival for Hindus and usually takes place in January or February. It’s celebrated as a day of thanksgiving for the deity Lord Murugan, when locals take to the streets with large decorated statues of deities and in some cases, body piercing. It’s a huge and fun celebration with thousands of locals taking part each year.

Chinese New Year is a spectacle worth seeing in Malaysia. Locals, families, young and old all pour out onto the streets to take part in the vibrant and colourful festivities. There are lion and dragon dances, bright costumes, and endless food.

The Muslim celebration of Eid Al Fitr is one of the liveliest community-based events in Malaysia. It celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan where those who take part fast from sunrise and sunset every day for a month. The streets are filled with open houses, where strangers and families eat and celebrate together. It’s well worth a visit and a great way to mingle with the locals and join in the festivities.

Diwali, the Festival of Light, is celebrated the day before the new moon and is a national holiday in Malaysia. Beautiful light displays are put on all day as the streets are illuminated in colourful candles and lanterns. Many locals also open their houses to guests, friends and neighbours to share in their religious offerings, including rice puddings, sweet treats and other delicious Indian foods.

Malaysian cuisine is a blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian flavours. You’ll find lots of delicious and fresh dishes using lemongrass and coconut. For breakfast, try the local favourite of teh tarik, a Malaysian specialty hot milk tea.

Nasi lemak is a fragrant rice dish that is cooked in coconut milk and served at all mealtimes. It can be eaten as a filling breakfast or paired with vegetables or curry dishes at lunch or dinner.