Malaysia Holidays
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.
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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...
Solo 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...
Cultural holidays
Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,399 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...
City holidays
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Things to do in Malaysia
You’d be wrong to compare Malaysia to anywhere else in the world. With Chinese, Indian, Arabic, British and Persian influences, it really is unique. Kuala Lumpur is a mesmerising capital city where you can experience incredible views from the Menara and The Petronas Towers. The country has 28 national parks where you’ll encounter some weird and wonderful animal and plant life.
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Wild Orangutans
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.
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Langkawi Cable Car
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.
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City Life
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.
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Enchanting Fireflies
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!
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Relaxing Beaches
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.
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Malaysian Island Hopping
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.
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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. “
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
