Malaysia Wonders Cities, Rainforests & Wildlife

Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, you will be greeted by a local representative and transferred to your downtown hotel. After check-in at the Concorde Hotel, the remainder of the day is free at leisure for you to relax and recover from your journey or begin exploring the vibrant city at your own pace. Overnight stay in Kuala Lumpur.

After breakfast, set out for a guided half-day city tour of Kuala Lumpur. Begin with a visit to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge (or KL Tower if closed) for sweeping views of the city skyline. Continue to Independence Square (Dataran Merdeka) to admire the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Royal Selangor Club, and St. Mary’s Church. Stroll to the historic Jamek Mosque and see the River of Life project before heading into lively Chinatown. Here, visit the Sin Sze Ya Temple, the city’s oldest Taoist temple, followed by the richly decorated Sri Mahamariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur. After the tour, return to the hotel with the rest of the afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. The entire day is free for your own arrangements. You may wish to indulge in shopping at the world-class malls, explore street markets, or opt for an optional tour such as Batu Caves, Putrajaya, or a cultural evening. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.

This morning, check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Kuching, the capital of Sarawak in Borneo. On arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the Sheraton Kuching Hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or take a gentle walk along Kuching’s scenic waterfront. Overnight stay in Kuching.

After breakfast, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Kuching. Drive past colonial landmarks such as Fort Margherita, the Square and Round Towers, the Colonial Courthouse, and the General Post Office. Visit the Tua Pek Kong Temple, the city’s oldest Chinese temple, and explore India Street, Malay villages, and traditional shop-houses. Take a walk along the lively waterfront and watch sampans ferrying locals across the Sarawak River. Later in the afternoon, head out for the Santubong Wildlife Cruise. Cruise through mangrove forests and estuaries in search of Irrawaddy dolphins, rare proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, and fireflies. Enjoy the magical sight of fireflies illuminating the mangroves at dusk before returning to Kuching. Overnight stay in Kuching.

Today begins with a visit to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, a renowned orangutan rehabilitation facility within the Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Here, you may witness orangutans emerging from the rainforest during feeding time, a truly unforgettable encounter with these endangered primates in their natural habitat. Continue to the Sarawak Cultural Village, an award-winning living museum nestled at the foothills of Mount Santubong. Explore authentic replicas of traditional homes representing seven major ethnic groups of Sarawak, interact with local artisans, and enjoy a vibrant multi-cultural dance performance. Return to Kuching for overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu, the lively capital of Sabah. On arrival, transfer to Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu for check-in. The rest of the day is free to explore the city’s bustling markets, seafront promenade, or simply relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kota Kinabalu.

After breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion to Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive through picturesque mountain countryside to reach the park, home to Mount Kinabalu – Southeast Asia’s highest peak. Explore the lush rainforest with a guided walk along one of the park’s nature trails, where you’ll discover unique flora such as orchids, pitcher plants, and rhododendrons, as well as exotic birdlife. Visit the Mountain Garden, which showcases the park’s rare and endemic plants. Later, transfer to the luxurious Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, where you’ll check in and enjoy leisure time by the beach. Overnight stay at the resort.

Today is free to relax and enjoy the facilities of Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort. You may lounge by the beach, indulge in spa treatments, or join optional resort activities such as water sports, horse riding, or jungle trekking. Overnight stay at the resort in Kota Kinabalu.

After breakfast, enjoy leisure time until check-out. Later, transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for your onward flight.