Malaysia expedition sample itineraries

Some possible Malaysia expedition objectives are given below. Please note these may alter between now and your expedition. The Expedition Planning Manager for Malaysia will agree a suitable expedition itinerary for you, to best match the abilities and aspirations of your team.

JUNGLE MALAYSIA ITINERARY

Acclimatisation
Spend your first day finding your feet in the city before easing your way into the expedition by completing some gentle trekking through the jungle or at some low altitude hill stations. Explore the networks of trails and get used to the heat and carrying your rucksack before embarking on your challenging trekking phase.

Trekking
Experience the thrill of trekking through some of the world's oldest jungle environments. Treks will typically last between 4-7 days and will provide you with an amazing opportunity to spend time exploring both primary and secondary jungle. You will learn how to set up jungle camps as well as receiving some interesting lessons in jungle survival from your guides.

Project
Teams can participate in a number of valuable projects. These include working at a centre that cares for the blind, teaching English, sharing stories and learning about the how the residents overcome their visual impairments. Those with conservation interests have helped out with a tree planting scheme near the Cameron Highlands.

R&R
Head North to the Perhentian Islands and relax. There will be plenty of opportunities to feast on the local food and play sport on the beautiful beaches. Alternatively, head back to Kuala Lumpur where you can do a spot of city sightseeing.

BORNEO & PENINSULAR MALAYSIA ITINERARY

Acclimatisation
Spend your first day finding your feet in the city before easing your way into the expedition by completing some gentle trekking through the jungle or at some low altitude hill stations. Explore the networks of trails and get used to the heat and carrying your rucksack before embarking on the challenging trekking phase.

Trekking
Experience the thrill of trekking through some of the world's oldest jungle environments. Treks will typically last between 4 – 7 days and will provide you with an amazing opportunity to spend time exploring both primary and secondary jungle. You will learn how to set up jungle camps as well as receive some interesting lessons in jungle survival from your guides.

Project
Spend your project phase participating in some really worthwhile community or conservation work. Previous teams have worked at local children's homes, helped out at special needs schools, participated in tree planting schemes and even volunteered at sanctuaries running turtle conservation schemes.

R&R
Sample the delicious local food at one of the many nightmarkets, shop for souvenirs in the nearby shopping malls and souvenir batik shops. Take the time to catch some rays of sunshine on the beach or maybe even challenge yourselves to go white water rafting.