Singapore
The journey begins in Singapore, a microcosm of glittering skyscrapers and lush greenery with a hint of colonial and Chinese influences. This one can be seen in Chinatown, Little India and the Thian Hock Keng temple. In Singapore it is fantastic shopping and blissful food. It's lovely to wander around the well-preserved historical sites at the lights in the night.
Malaysia
Prepare for an impressive contrast of the cultivated cities on the Malaysian Peninsula and the still virgin nature of Borneo. Sailing through limestone caves in Gunung Mulu N.P.,on a jungle trail, spotted hornbills in Tabin Wildlife Reserve,in a small boat into the foothills of the Kinabatangan River in search of orangutans, nose monkeys and pygmy elephants. Trekking through the picturesque Cameron Highlands,through rainforest, past tea plantations, gardens and flower farms. Urging to Rafflesia in the Royal Belum State Park. Always interspersed with stays in historic and colonial cities that have food courts and a melting pot of cultures in common.
Tips & tops of Singapore-Malaysia tour:
- Enjoy the phenomenal views of the city from the Singapore Flyer, a huge Ferris wheel from which you can even see the coast of Indonesia and Malaysia in clear weather.
- In Singapore, also visit the National Orchid Gardenand marvel at the variety of colors and species of orchids.
- Bustling Kota Kinabalu is situated by the sea and is surrounded by beautiful beaches. Here you have to be for shopping malls (Asia City Complex, Suria Sabah and 1Borneo) and food courts.
- In Gunung Mulu N.P. you take a walk to Lang Cave with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, the largest cave passage in the world, adjacent to Deer Cave where thousands of bats house. It's a spectacular sight when the bats fly out around dusk in search of food. And when the hawks strike heading for the exit, waiting for their evening meal...
- Do you dare to take a walk along the headhunters path in Mulu N.P.?
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve still consists largely of impenetrable forest. The highlight is the trek to the mud volcano where you can identify countless animals by the abandoned paw prints.
- Sukau is the gateway to the magnificent eco-destination Kinabatangan, the best place to see wildlife in Borneo. Promise night cruises encounters with saltwater crocodiles and - with a bit of luck - the shy mistpanter... An unforgettable wildlife experience.
- In Sandakan, also known as 'Little Hong Kong',you visit the Bornean Sunbear Conservation Centre where there are currently 36 bears rescued from poachers.
- In Sepilok, visit the rehabilitation center for orangutans, it is the largest in the world.
- In metropolis Kuala Lumpur, try the curry laksa and Hokkien.
- Since the festival celebrations in 2012, the inner city of George Town has been decorated with street art by lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic.
- In Kota Bharu you will still experience the authentic Malaysia. Explore the craft workshops, centuries-old architecture, and Pasar Siti Khadijah, one of the most photographed markets in all of Malaysia.
