Activities in Malaysia
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Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur
8 hours (Departs Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
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Enjoy a private tour of the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, just 1.5 hours away from Kuala Lumpur. Located in a beautiful tropical rainforest, this elephant…Not LP reviewed
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Rohani Jelani
Book online for courses with cookbook author Rohani Jelani in her kitchen out at Sungai Penchala, 10km southwest of KL.
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Batu Caves and Temple Tour from Kuala Lumpur
3 hours (Departs Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
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Discover Malaysia's multi-racial and multi-religion influences on this half-day tour to the Batu Caves from Kuala Lumpur. With your fun and knowledgeable guide,…Not LP reviewed
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Guided Walks
Bako has a total of 17 trails ranging from short walks around park headquarters to strenuous day treks to the end of the peninsula. Guides are available, but it's easy to find your way around because all trails are colour-coded and clearly marked with splashes of paint. Plan your route before starting out on longer walks, and aim to be back at Telok Assam before dark (about 18:45). Some trails may be closed for maintenance after the wet season - check at the park office before setting out.
If you have only one day in Bako, try to get here early and attempt the Lintang Trail (5.25km, 4 to 5 hours). The longest trail is the Telok Limau, a 12km walk that's impossible to do…
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Putuo Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy Centre
The original, and still one of the best reflexology centres, is Putuo Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy Centre, which offers straightforward, excellent-value services. If you have specific ailments – anything from migraines to water retention – the owner will create a special treatment for you. There are also ear candles, fire cupping, body scrubs and more. The centre’s ambience is no-frills Chinese institutional.
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Cooking Courses with the Chef Association
Penang has no organised cookery courses but you can contact the Chef Association to see if any of their chefs would be interested in giving a lesson or two. The earlier you get in touch with the association, the more likely you are to find an instructor. Prices are not set and will need to be agreed upon by you and the chef and will depend on the venue, menu, group number and number of lessons.
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Borneo Wavehunters
Borneo Wavehunters is a reputable outfitter with a band of cheery guides. Day trips organised out of Kota Kinabalu cost around RM200 per person, including transfers by van, and normally require 24 hours’ advance notice. Tourists who seek calmer waters can ride the rapids of Sungai Kiulu (bookable through the aforementioned operator) near Mt Kinabalu.
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Langkawi Cable Car
Heading inland from Pantai Kok you’ll come across the station for Langkawi Cable Car, which will take you on a vertiginous 20-minute trip to the top of the majestic Gunung Machinchang (708m). There are some incredible views along the way.
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Kak Rosnah's Kitchen
A great way to learn some local Malay and Bidayuh cooking. Classes are held in an old Malay kampung so in addition to cooking, you get a look at traditional Malay life. Classes are only held on Sunday. Email for address information.
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Langkawi Cable Car Ride and Oriental Village Morning Tour
3 hours (Departs Langkawi, Malaysia)
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lt;pgt;Take a cable car ride to the top of Mount Mat Chinchang for breathtaking views of Langkawi and visit the Oriental Village which is a shopping zone built…Not LP reviewed
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Pulau Payar Marine Park Snorkeling Tour from Langkawi
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lt;pgt;Catch a glimpse of the wonders of the deep and sail on a catamaran to West Malaysia's only Marine Park, located South of Langkawi Island. Discover the…Not LP reviewed
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Monkey Beach Excursion including BBQ Lunch from Penang
5 hours (Departs Penang, Malaysia)
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lt;pgt;A white, sandy tropical island off Penang is today's calling. Take a short boat trip to an uninhabited island for a day of fun in the sun, sand and sea.…Not LP reviewed
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Tour 51malaysia
Runs a decent selection of half-day city tours (RM60) and day trips to places such as Putrajaya, Kuala Selangor and Pulau Ketam (RM150-180).
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Liwagu Trail
The 6km Liwagu Trail, which follows the Liwagu River, is the most rewarding trail around park HQ, and it's a great option for those who just can't face the trek up Mt Kinabalu. It's a pretty easy walk, but there are few drop-offs which make it unsuitable for children below eight years of age, and those with fear of heights.
The start is 200m before Timpohon Gate (you can catch a minivan from HQ to the starting point). It's very straightforward until the last kilometre or so (just as you get back to the park base area). At one point, you come to a junction where you could go left (downhill) but the trail is closed off. Do not go downhill here. Follow the arrows marked…
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Walking Trails
Other than just relaxing on the beach, the main highlight of Simalajau are its walking trails. All the trails start just north of park headquarters, on the far side of the Likau River. Trails are clear and a guide isn't necessary; a simple trail map is available from park headquarters. Be sure to bring plenty of water as there is no drinking water en route and keep in mind that distances seem much greater in the tropics than they do back home.
As soon as you cross the bridge over the Likau, you'll see a plank walk off to your right, following the river upstream. This 600m Education Trail leads straight through the riverside mangroves and it's brilliant - if you've never…
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Mt Kinabalu Summit Climb
Thousands of people of all ages climb Mt Kinabalu every year. It can be close to freezing near the summit but if the weather is clear on your summit day, you'll be rewarded with an incredible view that starts with the otherworldly summit plateau and extends across all of northern Borneo and the islands of southern Palawan, in the Philippines.
Climbing Mt Kinabalu is a two-day exercise for most people. The usual routine involves starting around 08:00 on the first day, taking a minivan to Timpohon Gate and walking four to six hours to reach Laban Rata at 3273m where you spend the night. On the following day you rise at around 03:00 and climb to the summit in time to catch…
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Cookery Course - Hotel Equatorial
The best souvenir you can bring home from Melaka is the cuisine. The Hotel Equatorial runs the only cookery course in town, which is available both as part of a hotel package and as an independent course. Instruction in Nonya cooking is given at the hotel's Seri Peranakan Restaurant by its head chef, Bong Geok Choo.
The hotel package, the 'Wok and Walk', includes a one-night stay in a 'superior' room, one buffet breakfast, one Nonya set lunch, one buffet dinner, two cooking workshop sessions, a walking tour of historical Melaka and a souvenir cookbook. It's quite a bargain when you consider that the published price of a one-night stay in a superior room without all the…
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Tours, Daniel's Corner
While visiting a longhouse independently can be great, there's a limit to what you can arrange on your own, and the highlight for most visitors in Belaga is taking a longhouse tour. A good package should include jungle trekking, visits to a number of communities, night walks and seasonal activities such as hunting, cooking, land clearing and fruit harvesting.
The most prominent guide operating out of Belaga these days is Daniel Levoh at Daniel's Corner. A Kayan former teacher, Daniel is friendly and knowledgeable and gets good reviews from travellers. He has good connections with several Kayan/Kenyah longhouses between Belaga and the Bakun Dam, as well as the…
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Eco Bike Tour
For something different and to explore the fascinating landscape around Melaka, join Alias for his popular three-hour bike ride through 20km of oil-palm and rubber-tree plantations and delightful kampung communities surrounding town. Pick-up is from the Travellers' Lodge. Alias changes the tour around local events or festivals in the area such as a stop at a local wedding ceremony (only when available, of course).
The tour can leave at either 08:00 or 15:00 any day of the week as long as there are at least two people. There aren't any big hills and water is supplied.
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Yoga Classes and Accreditation at Trisula Yoga
Yogis and yoginis come from all over the world to get their teacher training and certification at Trisula Yoga as it's one of only four yoga schools in Malaysia that is a registered yoga school (RSA) with Yoga Alliance USA and Asia Yoga Alliance India. Certification is in 'nondenominational' hatha yoga and generally takes six weeks. Occasionally the school also runs reiki training courses so check the website if you're interested.
For regular lay-person classes, call or email for times (which change regularly); pilates is also available.
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Omar’s
Omar’s at Omar’s Backpacker’s Hostel is the best option for backpackers. Day-long island-hopping speedboat tours (RM60 per person; minimum four people) take you to several islands of the Seribuat Archipelago and include transport and snorkelling equipment. Omar’s Overland Tour (per person RM110; minimum four people) is a day tour to Endau-Rompin National Park, complete with transport, guide, insurance, permit, food and accommodation. Omar also runs a RM60 local trek through jungle with stops at palm oil and rubber plantations.
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Mulu Canopy Skywalk
One of the real highlights of the park is its brilliant new Mulu Canopy Skywalk, easily the best in Southeast Asia. The park requires that you traverse it as part of a guided walk. Despite the relatively steep cost, we urge you not to skip this attraction - every bit of the 480m length is unforgettable.
Climbing to the canopy is really the only way to see what a tropical rainforest is all about, since most of the action happens in the canopy, not on the ground. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide.
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Walking Marked Trails
It's well worth spending a day exploring the marked trails around park HQ; if you have time, it may be better to do it before you climb the mountain, as chances are you won't really feel like it afterwards.
All the trails link up with others at some stage, so you can spend the whole day, or indeed days, walking at a leisurely pace through the beautiful forest. Some interesting plants, plenty of birds and, if you're lucky, the occasional mammal can be seen. When it rains, watch out for slippery paths and legions of leeches.
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Walking Trails
Sepilok's walking trails are a reminder that, although SORC is on the outskirts of the city, it's at the edge of the rainforest. Trails range from 250m to 4km, and different paths are open at different times of year. Register at the visitor reception centre to use them. Guided night walks may be arranged through the centre or some lodges.
For any walk, carry plenty of water, and cover as much skin as you can bear in the heat to fend off the opportunistic leeches and mosquitoes.
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Ping Anchorage
Ping Anchorage organises numerous tours around Terengganu, including day trips to Tasik Kenyir and river cruises on Sungai Marang and Sungai Terengganu. The latter takes in Pulau Duyung, the mangroves and stops at the tiny village of Kampung Jeram, with its exotic fruit trees and Chinese temple. Prices are per person for a group of two; prices decrease for larger groups. It's also the best place for package deals to the islands and Tasik Kenyir, and for discounted hotel rooms.
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KL Hop-On Hop-Off
Local agencies offer various tours of the city and attractions around KL. Probably the easiest city tour is the KL Hop-On Hop-Off , an air-con tourist bus that does a circuit of the main tourist sites half-hourly throughout the day. Stops include the KLCC, Jln Bukit Bintang, Menara KL, the Malaysian Tourism Centre, Chinatown, Merdeka Square and the attractions of Lake Gardens. The ticket lasts all day and you can get on and off as often as you like.
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