Malaysia Tour Packages

Best Malaysia Tour Packages

Key Highlights about Malaysia

Capital City: Kuala Lumpur

Area: 328, 657 sq km

Population: 31 million

States of Malaysia: 11 states of West/ Peninsular Malaysia comprise Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Selangor and Terengganu. Two states of East Malaysia include Sabah and Sarawak. 

Location: South-East Asia

Major Races: Malay, Chinese, and Indian

Neighbour Countries: Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, and Indonesia

Climate: Tropical climate; hot and humid

Temperature: Temperature in lowlands varies from 25 degrees to 33 degrees; in highlands it varies from 21 degrees to 28 degrees

Languages Spoken: Bahasa Melayu or Malay is the official language, other dialects include Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka, Teo Chew, Foo Chow, Hock Chew, and Hainanese.

Religions Followed: Islam is the official religion, other faiths that are followed are Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism, and Taoism. 

Currency: Ringgit and sen

Things to note before visiting Malaysia:

Before visiting a place that is completely new and unique to your understanding and knowledge, we try to add some facts to your memory which may make you familiar to the place, even before you visit the same.

1. Compared to other South-East Asian countries, Malaysia has an immensely easier immigration services.
2. You need not worry about food when you are there, for you can get numerous dishes at affordable costs.
3. The tropical climate of Malaysia makes it an attracting destination for vacations, irrespective of age with a moderate level of warmth and humidity covering you.
4. Make sure that you check the climate conditions of the places you wish to visit in Malaysia, and also carry a rain jacket and a waterproof bag to store your valuables, in case there is rainfall.
5. Make sure to follow the direction rhyming of Right-Left-Right while you are a pedestrian, for the people there drive on the left-hand side.
6. You need not learn Malay to communicate, as everyone speaks and understands English fluently.
7. Lastly, you will feel lucky if you are a shopaholic for Malaysia has a lot to offer to you in terms of fantastic items. Fill the spaces of your backpacks while returning hometown from Malaysia!

Highlights of Malaysia Tour Packages

With its roots dipped in multi-cultures, Malaysia is divided into West/ Peninsular and East which gets its geographical importance. East Malaysia is the land of wilds comprising both flora and fauna, whereas Peninsular Malaysia being the opposite comprises of an ultimate metropolitan culture engaging the masses in everyday bustles. Have a look at how the Malaysia tour packages comprise most effectively:

How to reach Malaysia: No matter from which part of the world you belong, you can easily visit Malaysia through Kuala Lumpur which is conveniently connected to the airways, waterways and land to all parts of the world. 

The Best Time to Visit Malaysia: Malaysia does not have fluctuating weather condition disrupting plans, though one can visit the place suitably in the months from February to early October. As February is a month full of festivals and celebrations hence, it is a strong point that emphasizes a reason for visit.

Places to visit in Malaysia: With an exotic tour to Malaysia one can get a chance to explore many places namely, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Genting, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Taman Negara, and Putrajaya.

Top Malaysia Attractions: Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Langkawi, Cable Car, LEGOLAND Malaysia, Langkawi Sky Bridge, Sunway Lagoon, Bako National Park, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, KLCC Park, Aquaria KLCC, and Kuala Lumpur.

Things to do in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Hawker Centre and Street Food Tour by Night, 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour, Dining Experience at Atmosphere 360 restaurant in Menara Kuala Lumpur, KL by Night, Papar White Water Rafting and Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise, Petaling Street Market, Tandem Skydiving, Paragliding, Kuala Kubu Baru, White Water Rafting, Selangor, Microlight Flying, Kuala Lumpur, Hot Air Ballooning, Putra Jaya, and Helicopter Sightseeing of Kuala Lumpur.

Water Adventure Sports in the South China Sea (East Coast of Malaysia) 

Sea Walking: If you are not an expert diver or swimmer, you can carry out sea walking TARP (Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park) in Sabah. 

White- Water rafting: Malaysia has an excellent spot for white-river rafting in the Kampak River in Perak and also in Sungkai River. 

Scuba Diving: Being one of the most popular activities of Malaysia, scuba diving is carried out in Perhentian Island, Sipadan Island, Mataking Island, and Mabul Island.

Kayaking: Langkawi Island is the most popular spot for kayaking which will definitely keep you busy in admiring the wildlife scenery.

Notable Festivals and Celebration in Malaysia

If you are already in Malaysia and want to enjoy a vacation with your family or friends, there are many enticing festivals and celebration ventures that engage plentiful crowds every year. Get a glimpse about some of them here below:

Thaipusam: When we talk about festivals, Thaipusam leads the race! It is a Tamil festival that has been followed by traditions, in the honor of Lord Muruga over the evil spirit Soorapadam. It holds a tenure of three days where procession takes place from Kuala Lumpur, generally celebrated around in the month of January or February. 

Tadau Ka’amatan Harvest Festival: This is known as the harvest festival of Malaysia celebrated by Sabah’s largest ethnic group to thank the holy spirits, in sometime around the month of May. Ethnic dance performances, sports like arm-wrestling, the local rice wines namely, tapai and lihing add more colors to the festival.

Wesak Day: Wesak day is a festival of Malaysia is a spiritual practice and belief, in honor of the three major veterans of Buddha’s life. Cleansing of the Buddhists all across the world and meditation at the temples are some of the essential things that take place in the festival on a Full Moon day. 

The Chinese New Year: Being one of the most important festivals in Malaysia, grand celebrations happen during the Chinese New Year. It happens in a tenure of 15 days happening in the month of February that starts with the paying visit to the God and continues with the handing out of “ang pow” and mandarin oranges, and attending the dragon dance performances.

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri: Celebrated by Muslims, Hari Raya Aidil Fitri is celebrated in Malaysia in the month of June, adding to the end of Ramadan. Feasting, house-visits, and special prayers are some of the key prospects that are heart fully followed by the masses every year successfully.

Other core festivals include the dragon boat festival, the Gawai festival, Rainforest World Music Festival, Mooncake Festival, and hungry ghost festival, and last but not the least, the National day of Malaysia.

Popular Cuisines of Malaysia

You need not need to compromise on your choice when you are in Malaysia. There is an innumerable list of dishes that you can relish without disappointment in regards to the cuisine you love!

The cuisine hold specialties namely, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Dayak dishes along with other Western-style food flavors.

1. Roti Canai: It is basically a grilled flatbread with egg or sweet banana stuffed inside, which is eaten by dipping it into a dhal dip and curry.
2. Rice served on a banana leaf is another savory combining papadom, pickles, curries and vegetables. 
3. Nasi Kandar is another dish which comprises of steamed rice, with several other Malay dishes and curries poured on top of rice.
4. Nasi Dagang adds to the Malaysian cuisine which comprises rice steamed in coconut milk, which is served with hard-boiled eggs, fish curry and other savories.