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MAGICAL MALAYSIA

BAKO NATIONAL PARK

Soak up the inviting energy of Kuching with its charming promenade along the Sarawak River . Visit authentic kampong villages, hear pirate stories at Fort Margherita , and graze street food and handicraft stalls in its 19th-century Chinatown . Close by, spot monkeys, macaques, and monitor lizards among the mangroves and forested hills of Bako National Park , where indigenous Sarawakians preserve local traditions and heritage crafts. Just when you think you have all a holiday could need, Malaysia has a big finale up its sleeve. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is one of the few places in the world where you can see orangutans in their natural habitat. Reached via tours from Kota Kinabalu , this unique rainforest sanctuary is a must-visit. Dive into the surrounding wilderness as you board a river cruise that leads you through unspoiled environments, and keep a lookout for sun bears, clouded leopards, saltwater crocodiles, pygmy elephants and more.

Cultures don’t clash in Kuala Lumpur - they blend. It’s a city where East meets West, and old sits beside new. Glass towers stand over tree-lined parks. Cathedrals rub shoulders with mosques. Grand European architecture surrounds vibrant Asian markets. KL is an impressive entrance to modern Malaysia, and there’s far more beyond the capital. Wander among giant statues, colourful carvings and rainbow stairs at the Batu Caves . Venture into a 130-million-year-old jungle in Taman Negara. Survey the tea plantation and strawberry farm scenery of the Cameron Highlands . Unwind on the tropical island beaches of Penang and Langkawi. Then, when you’ve explored the Malay Peninsula , hop across the water to the wildlife wonderland of Borneo.

Between adventures, stay in luxury hotels at the edge of soft sand beaches. Swim with sharks, turtles and rays among the coral reefs of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Or climb Mount Kinabalu, sleeping at the summit and waking to witness sunrise over the island. Whether you choose one destination, create a personalised itinerary with our Travel Specialists, or join a semi-private tour like our Borneo Escapade multi-centre, every moment in Malaysia is magical.

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