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Kuala Lumpur/Langkawi (Malaysian Airlines)

flying time

11 hours 30 minutes non-stop

time difference

GMT +8 hours

Visas

Not required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area

Best time to travel

November - April (Peninsula Malaysia)
March - October (Borneo)

Weather

Malaysia's climate is tropical and humid, with humidity high in the mornings and lower in the afternoons. A typical day is warm and humid with balmy evenings. The main rainy seasons fall from November to February.

 



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Malaysia & Borneo holidays

Malaysia holidays open the door to an exotic fusion of Chinese, Indian and British influences. It also boasts superb golden beaches, lush vegetation, mountains and fabulous shopping. The mix of the ancient and the ultramodern make Malaysia a fascinating place to visit, while the low cost of living and huge visitor choice makes it the ideal holiday location.

Malaysia holidays with Abercrombie & Kent will draw upon our local expertise and contacts to ensure your holiday is truly unforgettable.  Likewise with your Borneo holiday, A&K can bring you closer to the people and wildlife of this unique country.

Lying between Thailand and Singapore, the peninsula offers some spectacular tropical beaches and luxury resorts, including those on the island of Langkawi. Away from the coast your Malaysia holiday can head into the steamy jungle of Taman Negara or the cooler surrounds of the Cameron Highlands. The vibrant capital Kuala Lumpur and historical town of Melaka offer an insight into a traditional, yet cosmopolitan culture and is the starting point for many luxury holidays in Malaysia.

Penang has long been know as one of Southeast Asia's finest destinations with it outstanding beaches and exotic sights. Luxury holidays in Malaysia can combine this wonderful destination with a gentle trek through the Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve with the tropical beaches of Langkawi only a short boat journey away.

Several hundred miles across the sea is Borneo, comprising the two Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah. Here Borneo holidays can lead you to a trek in the rainforest or enjoy a canopy walk, visit the orang-utan sanctuary or watch proboscis monkeys from the river.  Borneo luxury holidays can also take you to the coast to the dive coral reefs. The possibilities are endless in this jungle paradise.

Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, our 12 night Malaysia luxury holiday, including Singapore will cost from £3,195 per person and a 12 night Borneo holidays can be arranged from £2,595 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.

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