ROUNDTRIP MALAYSIA
The journey begins in Malacca, a melting pot of different cultures which is reflected not only in the architecture, but also in the diversity of neighborhoods. Stroll around Chinatown with its narrow streets full of old merchant houses, red lanterns and atmospheric terraces or join the locals in the restaurants of Little India and have your curry served on a banana leaf.
Unspoiled Borneo
Borneo is the next - unmissable - highlight of your Malaysia trip. The island is a valhalla for nature lovers, both under and above water. Along the Kinabatangan River, a few small villages are the starting point for river cruises. Board a boat and let a guide lead you silently through the river landscape, the gateway to the impenetrable jungle. Or climb Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia's highest mountain.
The trip ends in Penang, particularly special is the capital city of Georgetown for the extraordinary street art in the old town. Take the little train 821 meters up to Penang Hill, for a cool escape and spectacular views of the entire island.
Tips & Tops round trip surprisingly versatile Malaysia:
- Jonker Street, with its dozens of restaurants - and a lively market every night - is one of Malacca's most popular streets
- In addition to countless tree species, Borneo has thousands of orchids and other fascinating plants such as the Rafflesia, one of the greatest wonders of the plant world
- Take a jungle trek in Borneo in search of the proboscis monkey, pygmy elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros, cloud leopard and the country's pride: the orangutan
- On a canopy walk in the Borneo jungle outside the reserves - up to 28m high - you can see and hear numerous bird species. With a little luck, you will also see orangutans here
- Meet traditional populations, such as the Murut. Hospitable and proud, they will show you their longhouses
- The best street food in Georgetown, the capital of Penang, can be found at Lorong Baru. Try the Hokkien Mee, Assam Laksa and Char Kway Teow....
