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Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang
Puu Jih Shih Temple, Sandakan. Sabah, Borneo. Malaysia
Selingan Island, Borneo
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo
Proboscis Monkey, Kinabatangan, Borneo

Discover Malaysia

12 day Multi Centre Holiday Idea – from £1299

With flights from £2199

From the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur to the beaches of Penang and rainforests of Borneo, embark on a multi centre Malaysian adventure!

Highlights:
  • Explore the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur
  • Drive through the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands
  • Relax on the beautiful beaches of Penang
  • Witness turtle waddle ashore to nest on Selingan Island
  • Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan

Your Itinerary

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You can customise your Malaysia holiday by adding extra nights, activities or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Day 1 to 3 – Kuala Lumpur

Arrive into Kuala Lumpur, where you will be greeted and transferred to your chosen

Arrive into Kuala Lumpur, where you will be greeted and transferred to your chosen Kuala Lumpur hotel for a three night stay in this impressive city. Check into your room and freshen up before exploring the city, which is easy on foot or by public transport. For a more unique experience ask your Travel Consultant about our guided tour to help you get the most out of your time in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Day 4 to 5 – Cameron Highlands

This morning, an air-conditioned car will be delivered to your hotel for an easy drive north…

This morning, an air-conditioned car will be delivered to your hotel for an easy drive north to the Cameron Highlands. Malaysia’s roads are well signed and maintained and the scenery is stunning. Enjoy one of our beautiful Cameron Highland hotels for two nights as a base for exploring the region, famous for its forests and tea plantations.

    Kuala Lumpur > Cameron Highlights | 204 kms
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang

Day 6 to 8 – Penang

Continue your drive to the holiday island of Penang – there is a bridge onto the…

Continue your drive to the holiday island of Penang – there is a bridge onto the island – for a three night stay at your chosen Penang hotel. With the independence of your own car, you can explore the island at your own pace, including a trip to historic Georgetown and a visit to Penang Hill for some spectacular views.

    Cameron Highlights > Penang | 223 kms
Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang
Puu Jih Shih Temple, Sandakan. Sabah, Borneo. Malaysia

Day 9 – Arrive in Sandakan

Leave your car at Penang airport and fly to Sandakan on the Island of Borneo. On…

Leave your car at Penang airport and fly to Sandakan on the Island of Borneo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Sabah Hotel for one night. Check into your room and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

    Sabah Hotel

Puu Jih Shih Temple, Sandakan. Sabah, Borneo. Malaysia
Selingan Island, Borneo

Day 10 – Selingan Island

From Sandakan travel by boat to Selingan Island, an important nesting site for green and hawksbill…

From Sandakan travel by boat to Selingan Island, an important nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles. Enjoy the day swimming, snorkelling and just relaxing on the island’s fabulous beaches.

After dinner, the park ranger will call everyone to the beach where you will have the chance to observe turtles laying their eggs, followed by a visit to the hatchery to see the babies just before they are released into the sea. Later, retire to your national park chalet which offers simple but comfortable accommodation for your overnight stay.

    Turtle Island Resthouse

    Lunch, dinner
Selingan Island, Borneo
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo

Day 11 – Sepilok & Jungle Lodge

The following morning return to the mainland and travel to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, established in…

The following morning return to the mainland and travel to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, established in 1964 as a refuge for orphaned animals rescued from logging sites or being illegally kept as pets. Take the boardwalk through the forest to the feeding platform where you will have the chance to see this most graceful primates feed.

From the orangutan sanctuary you’ll visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, also home to rescued animals that cannot be returned to the wild, but instead enjoy life in their large forested enclosures. Observe and admire these shy creatures, with their almost comically long tongues, used for extracting honey from bees nests!

Next, it’s a scenic drive through rustic countryside to Sukau, located in the Kinabatangan river basin, where you’ll head into the rainforest to your riverside lodge. After check in, enjoy a late afternoon river cruise, in search of primates, bird life and other wildlife.

    Bilit Rainforest Lodge (or similar)

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo
Proboscis Monkey, Kinabatangan, Borneo

Day 12 – Farewell from Borneo

After a morning exploring the Kinabatangan area, you’ll make your way back to Sandakan. Say a…

After a morning exploring the Kinabatangan area, you’ll make your way back to Sandakan. Say a fond farewell to Malaysia as you are transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Proboscis Monkey, Kinabatangan, Borneo

Your Itinerary

You can customise your Malaysia holiday by adding extra nights, activities or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Day 1 to 3

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Kuala Lumpur

Arrive into Kuala Lumpur, where you will be greeted and transferred to your chosen Kuala Lumpur hotel for a three night stay in this impressive city. Check into your room and freshen up before exploring the city, which is easy on foot or by public transport. For a more unique experience ask your Travel Consultant about our guided tour to help you get the most out of your time in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Day 4 to 5

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Cameron Highlands

This morning, an air-conditioned car will be delivered to your hotel for an easy drive north to the Cameron Highlands. Malaysia’s roads are well signed and maintained and the scenery is stunning. Enjoy one of our beautiful Cameron Highland hotels for two nights as a base for exploring the region, famous for its forests and tea plantations.

    Kuala Lumpur > Cameron Highlights | 204 kms
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Day 6 to 8

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Penang

Continue your drive to the holiday island of Penang – there is a bridge onto the island – for a three night stay at your chosen Penang hotel. With the independence of your own car, you can explore the island at your own pace, including a trip to historic Georgetown and a visit to Penang Hill for some spectacular views.

    Cameron Highlights > Penang | 223 kms
Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang

Day 9

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Arrive in Sandakan

Leave your car at Penang airport and fly to Sandakan on the Island of Borneo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Sabah Hotel for one night. Check into your room and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

    Sabah Hotel

Puu Jih Shih Temple, Sandakan. Sabah, Borneo. Malaysia

Day 10

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Selingan Island

From Sandakan travel by boat to Selingan Island, an important nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles. Enjoy the day swimming, snorkelling and just relaxing on the island’s fabulous beaches.

After dinner, the park ranger will call everyone to the beach where you will have the chance to observe turtles laying their eggs, followed by a visit to the hatchery to see the babies just before they are released into the sea. Later, retire to your national park chalet which offers simple but comfortable accommodation for your overnight stay.

    Turtle Island Resthouse

    Lunch, dinner
Selingan Island, Borneo

Day 11

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Sepilok & Jungle Lodge

The following morning return to the mainland and travel to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, established in 1964 as a refuge for orphaned animals rescued from logging sites or being illegally kept as pets. Take the boardwalk through the forest to the feeding platform where you will have the chance to see this most graceful primates feed.

From the orangutan sanctuary you’ll visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, also home to rescued animals that cannot be returned to the wild, but instead enjoy life in their large forested enclosures. Observe and admire these shy creatures, with their almost comically long tongues, used for extracting honey from bees nests!

Next, it’s a scenic drive through rustic countryside to Sukau, located in the Kinabatangan river basin, where you’ll head into the rainforest to your riverside lodge. After check in, enjoy a late afternoon river cruise, in search of primates, bird life and other wildlife.

    Bilit Rainforest Lodge (or similar)

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo

Day 12

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Farewell from Borneo

After a morning exploring the Kinabatangan area, you’ll make your way back to Sandakan. Say a fond farewell to Malaysia as you are transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Proboscis Monkey, Kinabatangan, Borneo

This Holiday Includes

11 nights’ accommodation
6 days’ car hire with unlimited kilometres
Borneo Wildlife Experience
Expert local guide
Airport and hotel transfers

Flights & More

Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.

They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:

  • Extra nights in Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Borneo
  • Activities and day tours in Kuala Lumpur and Penang

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Asia Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Discover Malaysia

12 day Multi Centre Holiday Idea – from £1299

With flights from £2199

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Flights, hotels and tours are subject to availability and seasonal variations may apply. Please call Freedom Destinations for details.

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