Destination
Malaysia Holidays
Holidays in Malaysia
Holidays in Malaysia provide the chance to visit some of the 878 islands that form this charming country. With an opportunity to visit both East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia in a multi centre holiday, visitors can enjoy everything from a luxurious beach holiday to a trip through tea plantations or rainforests.
Malaysia boasts a unique blend of old and new. The suspended walkways in the ancient rainforest of Taman Negara are a beautiful counterpoint to the bustle on the streets in Kuala Lumpur, its capital. Even here, architecture mixes classic colonial buildings with glass filled skyscrapers reaching far into the air. Adventurers of all kind will find experiences around every corner – up mountains, on trails and through the city. There is room for romance too, on island beaches and in luxury hotels.
Luxurious experiences await when you holiday in Malaysia
Hayes & Jarvis knows a trip can be an experience rather than just a holiday – a unique journey for those embarking on it. Our knowledge of Malaysia and its islands has been built over the past 65 years. Our tools and experience give you the chance to immerse yourself in Malaysian culture, history and beauty.
Book our Kuala Lumpur, Pangkor Laut, and Penang multi centre holiday and combine the vibrance of the capital city with the relaxation offered by an island stay. Alternatively, you can go from skyscrapers to rainforests in search of orangutans on a trip that includes Kuala Lumpur, Borneo and Penang. Island lovers will enjoy our multi centre trip taking in Langkawi and Penang alongside the capital itself.
Destination Highlights
Essential Information
See Practical Information- Time Zone GMT+8
- Currency MYR - Malaysian Ringgit
- Visa Information British Passport holders are not required a visa to enter Malaysia for tourist stays up to 30 days only.
- Language Malay but English is widely spoken.
- Flight Time Direct flights are available with British Airways and Malaysia Airlines who both offer a direct daily services from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur.
- Health Information Hepatitis A, Polio, Typhoid immunisation and malaria tablets are recommended.
Top Tips from our Experts
Val
Destination Specialist
“If you’re staying at the Meritus Pelangi in Langkawi, make sure to walk along the beach. There’s an array of restaurants and bars, and Cenang Mal is only a 10-minute walk, which has lots of duty free shops and restaurants. “
Sue
Customer Experience Executive
“Always try local hawker stalls, you can eat like a king for next to nothing. Eat like a local with a breakfast of Roti canai.”
Tina
Destination Specialist
“Try the fruit – lots of roadside stalls everywhere you go sell fruit that I had never seen before. For example, Rambutan (a prickly fruit that is amazing), snake fruit (a bit like a lychee) and mangosteen (a sweet and tangy fruit with purple skin). However, beware of the large psarickly fruit called durian – it’s an acquired taste, and most hotels ban it as it's very smelly.”
Great sample itineraries
Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Kuala Lumpur, Pangkor Laut and Penang Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,059 pp
Kuala Lumpur is an ever-changing city, from the soaring skyscrapers to the colonial buildings, exotic temples and ornate Mosques, this diverse city is great way to start fabulous city, beach and cultural combination. From Kuala Lumpur take the scenic road...
Cultural holidays
Kuala Lumpur, Borneo and Penang Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,029 pp
Kuala Lumpur is an ever-changing city, from the soaring skyscrapers to the colonial buildings, exotic temples and ornate Mosques, this diverse city is great way to start fabulous city, beach and cultural combination. From Kuala Lumpur take the short flight...
City holidays
Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,179 pp
This three stop adventure is a great introduction to Malaysia - and where better to start to the fun, than in the capital city? Kuala Lumpur is an ever-changing city, from the soaring skyscrapers to the colonial buildings, exotic temples...
Multi centre holidays
Our favourite hotels
Our favourite places to stay are below. We know everyone is different, so if you can’t see something you like, we'd be more than happy to help.
Our Malaysia destinations
Types of Malaysia holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights to Malaysia take around 13 hours. There are currently two or three daily flights with British Airways and Malaysia Airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Alternatively, there are indirect flights with Etihad, Qatar, Emirates, and other international carriers from UK airports.
Drinking alcohol is forbidden in the Muslim religion, which around 60% of the population follow. However, foreign non-Muslim visitors are free to buy and drink alcohol while visiting the country if it’s enjoyed in a sociable and respectful manner.
