Malaysia · CYCLING TOURS
A shortlist you could send a friend: 15 cycling tours that earn their place, with the price, the traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Review of Penang’s half-day countryside cycling tour, with Balik Pulau villages, a goat farm, hotel pickup, pricing, bikes, and practical tips.
“Very chill ride. A great way to see more of the country side of Penang Island and learn. I had a great time overall”
Cycle Penang’s rural west through Malay villages, orchards, plantations, fishing jetties, local coffee stops, and a goat farm.
“This was the best thing we did in Penang, other than eat! It was good to get out of the city and into nature. We learned a lot about Malaysia from Eddie, our guide. Highly recommend.”
Cycle Kuching’s heritage lanes, Malay kampong, floating village, and Sarawak River with a local guide on this relaxed half-day tour.
“Een echte aanrader! Zeer mooie en goede verzorgde fietstour. Azra de gids was er aardig en behulpzaam. We kregen veel over de geschiedenis van Kuching te horen. Ondanks de hitte was het goed te doen met de vele stops voor te drinken en lekkere hapjes.”
Cycle Penang’s quiet Balik Pulau lanes, fishing village, farms, temples, and waterways on a friendly four-hour countryside tour.
“Great tour, great guides. Just the right amount of cycling for a novice. Great tour to see a different part of Penang. Would highly recommend.”
Review of Penang's Balik Pulau cycling tour, with flat country roads, farms, paddy fields, local snacks, guides, transport, and practical tips.
“Our guide was friendly & knowledgeable. Enjoyed the beautiful countryside and the refreshing snack at Love U tea garden.”
Cycle Langkawi’s rural roads, paddy fields, orchards, and rubber farms, then cool off at Durian Perangin Waterfall with local sweets and tea.
“Lovely gentle cycle and the van is there to help you during the last hill. I felt it was a good amount of time cycling for a hot day. Recommend change of clothes!! Lots of great information given out and really Enjoyed Enjoyed”
Cycle Langkawi’s quiet countryside, meet local people, swim at Durian Perangin Waterfall, and enjoy Malaysian sweets with coffee and tea.
“Les vélos étaient d’excellente qualité. La balade était assez intense mais tranquille à la fois. C’était vraiment parfait. Au niveau du rythme. La guide était incroyable, nous avons pu apprendre plein de choses et partager des petites anecdotes avec elle. Je recommande vivement cette activité qui vous permettra de découvrir de magnifiques paysages !”
Ride pillion through George Town for five authentic Penang dishes, local stories, drinks, and small-group street food adventure.
“I did the morning tour. Excellent choices of food and also got to see penang in new light. Great concept. I think evening experience may be better if you have that time free. Overall highly recommended.”
Explore Kuala Lumpur by bike through alleyways, markets, temples, village homes, local food, and old trades on this small-group tour.
“Elena is a fantastic guide . She has a profound understanding of the city and knows how to put that into words. She shows you the hidden gems. She also keeps a close eye on her guests because circling in 34 C poses a challenge to some of us 😁😁”
Cycle rural Langkawi for four hours through rice fields, markets, historic sites, local food stops, and scenic coastal viewpoints with an English guide.
“I really enjoyed my tour with Azri. It was the perfect way to escape the tourist area and see some of the local side of Langkawi, and to learn more about life on Langkawi from Azri. As well as seeing some of the more rural areas, we went to a lovely spot at sunset where locals go to run and walk, and a great spot for a coffee during the tour. I highly recommend this tour for solo travellers or groups. It was wonderful ☺️”
Ride through Georgetown with a personal local host, tasting five Penang street foods at trusted hawker stops in four flavorful hours.
“This was such a fun adventure! We saw parts of Penang we would never have seen on our own. our guides were friendly, courteous, safe, and a pleasure to talk to. The scooter ride was really awesome and was a great way to see the area. The food was so good! We stopped at 5 different restaurants/vendors and had different authentic foods at each stop. This excursion has been the highlight of our trip so far, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Penang.”
Explore Kuala Lumpur by bicycle, from Merdeka Square to Kampong Baru, with hotel pickup, a local guide, water, and a small group.
“Great tour! Tour guides were excellent on giving you information and making you feel safe at all times.”
Cycle through Kuala Lumpur after dark, sampling Malaysian food stalls, Dataran Merdeka, and local neighborhoods with a friendly guide.
“The trip was brilliant, we saw parts of KL we would never have gone to on our own. The food at all the places we visited was really great quality. Our guide knew each dish and was able to tell us the history and how it fitted in with the diverse culture in Malaysia. A lovely trip and would recommend. The cycling was not strenuous and the road were quiet”
Cycle Langkawi’s rice fields, fishing village, markets, history, and lagoon on a friendly four-hour private tour.
“Gentle ride around the local area with a really friendly and informative guide. An opportunity to visit a local wet market, enjoy a breakfast brunch with the locals, hear about a local myth and try your hand at batik painting whilst enjoying the beautiful countryside.”
Cycle rural Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur through villages, forest, lakes, and hills on a small-group ride with local food included.
“If you have got this far and found Backcountry Cycling my advice would be just book it! You won’t regret it. The scenery is amazing and you will get to see another side of Malaysia close up. Highlights: Seeing the light of KL just before sunrise Read more”
From cave temples to reef islands, grouped by the shape of the day.
