Backyard Travel, the online boutique tour operator specializing in insider tours throughout Asia today announced a new adventure into the northern islands, cities and rainforests of Malaysia.
The 12-day Jungles and Gems of Northern Malaysia tour begins in the vibrant foodie destination of Penang, with two days immersed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s colorful cultural.
From there, it’s on to Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak, exploring the majestic sultan’s palace and gaining an appreciation for Malaysian artisanship with visits to local workshops.
Lenggong Valley, another UNESCO site, is the next destination, with cultural activities and an overnight homestay, followed by a night trek along the jungle trails of Belum Rainforest Rainforest.
The last four days of the tour are spent relaxing on the shores of Malaysia’s most beautiful beaches.
During the East-West Monsoon (from March to October), the journey continues to the remote and largely undeveloped Perhentian Islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
From October to March, in the dry, cool season, the tour heads to Langkawi in the Andaman Sea, making this a spectacular trip at any time of year.
“Peninsula Malaysia is full of cultural and natural treasures to discover, yet it’s still quite unknown on a global scale,” says General Manager of Backyard Travel Trystan Trestchenkoff. “This tour provides a look at the little ‘hidden’ treasures of the region, from fascinating UNESCO sites to breathtaking tropical islands.”
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