Top 10 Best Tours in Malaysia

The winners

A melting pot of different cultures, Malaysia is one of those places where there’s never enough time to explore. With plenty to see and do, it can be quite a feat deciding which ones to tackle first within a limited space of time. Fret not, we have hand-picked some of the best Malaysian tours in our Top Ten Best Tours in Malaysia guide to give you some brilliant ideas on what to do while visiting this beautiful country. From the more touristy walkabout in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur to the more off-the-beaten-track ride on a helicopter, these tours present you with the best of Malaysia!

Half-Day Batu Caves Tour

Occupying the Number One spot, a tour to the world-famous Batu Caves is definitely one not to be missed! Made up of a cluster of limestone caves, it is as much a sacred ground for the Hindus as a wondrous creation of nature. Thousands throng here every year for the Hindus’ major religious event, Thaipusam, although prayers are held here daily. Climb all the way up the 272 steps to the Temple Cave, or amuse yourself with the antics of the long-tailed macaques seemingly taking up permanent residence here.

Not only that, thrown into the package is a visit to some traditional Malay houses, a rubber plantation, the Malaysian Batik Cottage and the Selangor Pewter factory.

Full Day Malacca Excursion with Lunch

Take a journey through fascinating Malacca’s rich historical past with our Full-Day Malacca Excursion! A state steeped in a wealth of history and colourful culture, Malacca offers many sight-seeing opportunities, from relics of the ancient days such as the Dutch Square to uniquely-Malaccan surviving local culture such as the Baba Nyonya settlement.

You will also get the chance to see Malaysia’s oldest Chinese temple, the Cheng Hoon Teng temple. A good, old-fashioned lunch served local-style at a Baba Nyonya restaurant and a stroll along the exciting Jonker Street complete your tour.

Half Day KL City Tour

Visit the popular landmarks of Malaysia's capital city within half a day! Starting from the city's oldest mosque, Masjid Jamek, you will then be taken on a trip to the Tugu Negara, the Sultan Abdul Samad building which houses the Federal Court and the old Railway Station, the Tudor-style Cricket Club and the King's Palace.

After that, enjoy the colourful scenes of Petaling Street while hunting for some bargains, before stopping at the handicraft centre where you get to witness how jewellery is made.

Malaysia Lifestyle Tours Kuala Lumpur Walkabout

Experience the many facets of city life up-close and personal! Our walkabout tour takes you around the metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur where all the action lies. Starting with a visit to Chow Kit’s wet market, this tour then takes you to see some of the city’s most popular landmarks such as the ultra-modern Petronas Twin Towers and the historical Sultan Abdul Samad building.

Aside from all that, you will also get to experience the local culture first-hand in the form of the much-lauded banana-leaf-rice lunch, a visit to the Central Market for some gifts and souvenirs, and a visit to the oldest Taoist temple in the city, the Sze Ya Temple.

Full Day Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs

Take a trip to the breathtaking wonders of Kinabalu Park! This tour brings you on a panoramic journey across the mountainous Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park, where you will be taken on a guided nature trek along one of the many jungle-trekking trails.

A visit to Poring Hot Springs follows, where you will get the chance to take an invigorating dip in one of the hot sulphur springs, said to contain beneficial properties. You will also get a chance to go on the 41-metre-high canopy walk, which offers a spectacular view of the surrounding Borneo rainforest.

Crystal Yacht Holidays Cruises - Sunset Dinner

Feel the breeze gently caressing your face and hear the sound of waves gently crashing in the distance ... now you can experience this and more on our Crystal Yacht Holidays Cruises Sunset Dinner package.

The cruise takes you on a pleasant trip across the Andaman Sea as you enjoy a romantic sunset dinner with your loved one, with the legendary Langkawi islands in full view. On a really good day, you might even get the priceless chance to witness spinner dolphins and flying fish swimming around the yacht!

Genting Highlands Day Tour with Joining Basis

Enjoy an exciting day at Genting Highlands! A mountain retreat 6,000 feet above sea-level, Genting Highlands is a popular one-stop entertainment centre that comes complete with a casino and a theme park, located a moderate distance away from the city.

Ride the skyway cable car all the way to the top while taking in a magnificent view of the mountains and the surrounding rainforest, and choose to spend the day at the casino or the theme park, or both. Alternatively, you can also take a walk around the peak and enjoy the crisp and cool mountain air.

Langkawi Day Discovery Tour

Go on a journey to discover some of Langkawi's biggest attractions with the Langkawi Day Discovery Tour. Visit the eye-catching Eagle Square with its 52-foot statue of an eagle ready to take off, and watch some sharks swim above your head as you walk through the gigantic Tunnel Tank at The Underwater World, reputedly one of the biggest marine aquariums in the world.

Afterwards, take a ride in the cable car to the top of the hill to catch some magnificent views of the surroundings, beofre stopping by at Galeria Perdana to view some exciting mementos belonging to Malaysia's fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed.

Lost World Of Tambun Entrance Ticket

Indulge your kids or the kid in you at the Lost World of Tambun! This water theme park situated just a few hours away from Kuala Lumpur provides hours of fun for the whole family, with a huge array of exciting rides and pools.

Cruise along Malaysia's longest manmade river and soak yourself in the rejuvenating hot springs - there's something for everyone here. Not only that, you also get a chance to see some tigers roaming freely in the Tiger Valley.

Penang Butterfly Farm, Dam & Tropical Fruit Farm

Visit Penang's biggest natural attractions and see for yourself the wealth of nature it has to offer! Lose yourself in the beauty of some delicate beings and delight your tastebuds with some of nature’s best juicy offerings.

The Penang Butterfly Farm is a living museum featuring more than 4000 butterflies from more than 120 species, as well as some insects and reptile species, and over 300 plant species. The Tropical Fruit Farm is a 25-acre organic orchard boasting over 250 types of fruits from durians to West Indian cherries. As well as a tour around the orchard, visitors will also get a chance to sample the fruits and taste freshly-pressed fruit juices.