Malaysia & Borneo Holidays
Fly to
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.
Itineraries
Highlights of Sabah
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS - Meet local villagers - Explore beautiful landscapes - Come face to face with an orang-utan Read more ...
Legends & Longhouses
Highlights: Dynamic Malaysian capital, riverside city Kuching, legendary longhouse communities, cave complexes of Mulu, Kota Kinabalu tropical paradise. Read more ...
Classic Malaysia
Classic Malaysia highlights * Colourful city culture * Steamy jungle and cool highlands * Magical beaches of Langkawi Read more ...
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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.
Suggested Malaysia & Borneo Accommodation Offers
The Eastern & Oriental Train
This luxurious train provides you with the perfect surroundings in which to relax and become immersed in the splendour of the ever-changing scenery in South East Asia.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
The Mandarin Oriental offers some of the best views of this vibrant city from a prime position between the flowering gardens of Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park and the dizzying heights of the Petronas Towers...
Four Seasons Hotel Langkawi
An archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi is a dramatic tropical paradise of endless white sand beaches, backed by limestone cliffs and hills verdant with rainforest foliage. Set on Tanjung Rhu...
The Datai
An ancient rainforest on the north western tip of Langkawi Island is home to The Datai, an exclusive, romantic hideaway bordered by a white sandy beach and the supreme tranquillity of the Andaman Sea.
Pangkor Laut Resort
Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years...
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We very much appreciated the champagne to celebrate A&K's anniversary. Our guide Omar & driver Basil were both absolutely excellent throughout. Many thanks for making our trip to Jordan so enjoyable and for all the hard work that ensured our holiday ran so smoothly! ![]()
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