B6 to E6 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I've not been on a two week holiday for years, so wanted to push the boat out a bit and go to Malaysia. I figured it could give a mix of beach, jungle and city. Are there any tips for booking it cheaper than using a package company? Places to go etc. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi Tom, When will you be going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B6 to E6 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I was thinking July or August. TBH I've not really checked out the rain situation at the time, so that may put the kibosh on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 There's pretty much a good chance of rain any day of the year. Forget planning for rain, and bring a good umbrella or raincoat just in case. Keep me updated...I might be able to bring you around (i'm Singaporean...we're just south of the border.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 It's so hot you wont care about the rain. Try the Durian fruit too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B6 to E6 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 OK, cool. You're right - there's no such thing as bad weather; just poor preparation. I'll let you know. Thanks man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 travelbag do some decent multicentre trips out there, think i looked at 7 days 5* borneo and 3 days KL for about £950, penang will be cheaper than borneo too, was trying to add another city to it (hong kong or singapore) but it sounded like a ball ache because there weren't direct flights so i'd keep having to transfer to KL, got told one of the major airlines was starting more direct routes towards the end of the year (for some reason im thinking BA) which would make travelling round there easier, so i've put it off this year tony will probably know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I did KL to Bali with Air Asia for about £60 last time I visited Malaysia , I'd be surprised if you couldn't forward on to a lot of destinations with Air Asia from there on the cheap ( domestic and international) in terms of KL then a few days will do you before you move on if you want to do the Petronas towers then you should pre book it , you'll have almost zero chance of a ticket on the day ... the day I went up they were telling people the next free space was in 5 days time Batu Caves I jumped on a train and visited , was quite interesting and killed a couple of hours , don't go if you dislike monkeys though Bukit Bintang was the district I stayed in , was quite lively at a night time , plenty of bars so you wont go thirsty in terms of elsewhere in Malaysia I went to Pangkor Laut which was a resort on it's own Island with beach huts on stilts , always reminds me of Jurassic park as you hop on these Jeeps to take you around the island to the various beaches , restaurants etc .. saw my first ever Whale Shark when I was there ... but it's only a resort island all said and done , great for R&R not so much for cultural stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 as V4E said, Travelbag do some decent deals as do Trailfinders I'd like to spend more time in Malaysia, only done 2 nights in KL and 3 nights in Borneo. Lot more to see and do there for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I've not been on a two week holiday for years, so wanted to push the boat out a bit and go to Malaysia. I figured it could give a mix of beach, jungle and city. Are there any tips for booking it cheaper than using a package company? Places to go etc. Cheers, Tom I've been to Malaysia several times and, in fact, I am going in a few days. KL is worth a day or two if your looking for a bit of city life. Penang is a foodie heaven and is a 45 min flight away. Air Asia do flights within Malaysia for as little as £15! Tamal Negara and the Cameron Highlands are both easily accessible from KL and are fantastic for trekking. As for beaches, you can't beat the Perhentien Islands which cn be reached for £30 from KL by taking an hour flight to Kota Bharu and the a shirt boat ride. You could combine Tamal Negara and Perhentien very easily without hoping too far out the way. You do not need to book a package, travel is very cheap in Malaysia and doing it independently gives ubthat much more freedom. Hope that helps. Edited April 29, 2015 by One For The Road 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 As someone who spent 2 weeks trekking up and down, and living in Taman Negara, I would suggest that you avoid the jungle at all costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) As someone who spent 2 weeks trekking up and down, and living in Taman Negara, I would suggest that you avoid the jungle at all costs. [/quote Oh really? I enjoyed it immensely. Tho it was 10 years ago I was in that part of Malaysia. What is the issue there? Islamic problems? Edited April 29, 2015 by One For The Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Islamic problems in the jungle ???? I was talking more about the humidity, wildlife and noise . It is an awful place for humans to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well I known that there are pockets o Muslim extremists operating in Northerm Malaysia and southern Thailand so I thought that perhaps there were some potential security Issues. I personally love jungles so I assumed it was a political issue you were alluding to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Huge leap there to be fair.. The jungle is ok if it is in small doses and you are in a touristy bit. I was IN the jungle and it was horrible. You are soaking wet nearly all the time regardless of weather . Leeches can smell you from quite some distance and you can hardly sleep because the jungle at night is like a Prodigy concert. The R&R in Penang was pretty fantastic though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I went last year, deffo visit Penang. Didnt go Langkawi (sp?) was told its a couples place but suppose to be nice. Went on the Genting casino cruise. Also went Genting Highlands near KL, recommend that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B6 to E6 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 This is all helpful, and I will deco check out the Air Asia deals. Looking at the prices, I thnk that I have left it late this year, so will plan properly for a trip in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 It's so hot you wont care about the rain. Try the Durian fruit too! Trolling at it's finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Yessss! Going to Malaysia next week. Flying to KL for 3 nights, then Penang and then to Langkawi. Can't wait! Anyone got any tips, anything to definitely do, or not do? Plans so far are; KL - city stuff, Batu Caves, Petronas Towers, then Penang - Georgetown, try some cool street food, night market, beach stuff, then Lagkawi - rainforest tour, mangrove kayak, beach stuff to relax and eat nice food. Any advice welcome Edited June 22, 2016 by alreadyexists 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Sounds great man. I've lived here for years and still need to do half of that haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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