Malaysia · GUIDED
The 15 guided tours we rate most highly, each with what it charges, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there and work down.
Explore Melaka from Kuala Lumpur with historic sights, local lunch, hotel transfers, and a friendly guide for $32 per person.
“Must visit , nice history exploring , visiting all sites in this location is amazing. Our guide explained in depth.”
Review of the $35 Genting Highlands and Batu Caves day tour from Kuala Lumpur, with cable-car views, practical tips, costs, and honest advice.
“Aka was really nice and informative. Her driver did a great job maneuvering the roads and traffic. The temple was very interesting. My favorite was the cable car and the Chang chew temple. Being in the mountains with the fog coming in was ethereal.”
Review of the Cameron Highlands day tour from Kuala Lumpur, with tea fields, strawberries, lunch, mountain views, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“It is an 4 hr drive one way to spend 1 hr and 30 minutes at Cameron highland, lunch 30 min and an hour in their market/flower show. If i would do it again i would opt to stay overnight. A bit too strict in the bus with no food allowed except for Read more”
See Kuala Lumpur’s key landmarks in 3.5 hours, with an English-speaking guide, shared transport, palace photos, and Petronas Towers.
“I paid for my trip and didn’t go as the coach turned up 1 hour late so I have requested a full refund”
Review of Kota Kinabalu’s guided snorkeling trip, with three marine park stops, island lunch, small groups, gear, tips, and honest coral notes.
“Borneo Dream skipper and dive guides were great. The quality of coral and fish life was poor. Despite this we had a really enjoyable day and collected plenty of floating plastic.”
Review of Penang’s 4-hour Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill tour, with fast-lane funicular access, hotel pickup, views, costs, and tips.
“Gshen was very knowledgable, very friendly and went beyond to make sure everyone had a good experience. He also suggested great photo spots for the best pictures. Really enjoyed my experience”
Review of Kuala Lumpur’s 10-hour tour covering Batu Caves, Chinatown, Merdeka Square and 25 major sights for $22.50.
“MC did an excellent job on explaining all the sites . He was very friendly and accommodating. Everything was great.”
Review of Batu Caves rock climbing in Malaysia, with beginner routes, safety details, guide tips, price, timing, and who should book.
“Great guides, safe equipment, and good routes both for beginners and experienced climbers! Me and my friends loved it.”
Review of Putrajaya’s 2.5-hour Eco Ride Segway tour, with pink marble mosques, grand bridges, garden views, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“What a wonderful tour! We wanted to get away from busy KL and see another side of the city, and Putrajaya didn’t disappoint. Our guide was so informative and made sure we had pictures in every place. Such a unique place to visit and so happy we did!”
Paddle Tanjung Rhu at sunset with a nature guide, spotting wildlife, learning about mangroves, and enjoying a small-group Langkawi adventure.
“Guides are super friendly and they could help you to take good pictures. Don’t have to worry if you go alone, is will be fun!”
Review of Kota Kinabalu’s full-day snorkeling tour, with coral reefs, turtles, small groups, island lunch, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“We travel with bornoe dream with excellent and good look after my wife . She is very happy to see sea life with PADI guard.”
Review of a private Kuala Lumpur day tour with Batu Caves, Petronas Towers, museums, temples, lunch, hotel pickup, and a personal guide.
“Having arrived in KL from Singapore we were immediately struck by how busy the city was. Fortunately we booked the Full Day Kuala Lumpur tour and were treated to a first class guided experience by Vikram. We knew we were going to the Petronas Towers and the Batu caves however the tour was so much more than that. We were picked up from our hotel and driven around the centre of KL where we visited the Grand Mosque and also took in the historical colonial core, including Independence Square, and then on to the Towers. Vikram provided us with interesting background on a host of sites before making sure we…”
Ride Langkawi’s islands by jet ski, with Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, Singa Besar, Beras Basah, guides, gear, and pickup.
“Good tour but could have been made better. Too many people in the group which meant a lot of time waiting about for people. Also too much time spent on/at different islands. Although not tour guides fault people not listening to instructioRead more”
Review of Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary from Kuala Lumpur, with rescued elephants, rainforest waterfalls, lunch, guides, and practical tips.
“We selected this tour because of the good ratings. Kumar will be your guide and he was every bit as good as the reviews had suggested. We loved the visit to the Elephant Sancturay, made special by the relationship Kumar has developed with the guides. Kumar had pre-planed a new treat for the Elephants which meant they were very happy with us when we fed them :-). I would recommend Kumar and his Jova Travel to anyone who wants to be looked after.”
Explore Langkawi by private minivan, choosing beaches, mangroves, cable cars, culture, and shopping with a local guide in six hours.
“This is the best tour Iwe have have had!! The company was professional, punctual, courteous and accommodating. Our driver, Mr. Wee, was the best driver/guide any one could hope for. He made our experience one we will always cherish!.”
From cave temples to reef islands, grouped by the shape of the day.
