Pangkor IslandsPulau Pangkor (roughly translated as 'beautifulisland') is a large island off the west coast ofMalaysia, dominated by a rainforest interiorand a stunning collection of beaches aroundthe coast. It is an excellent family beachoption, with calm waters, clean beaches and acomfortable, good-value hotel. There areplenty of food options including westernfavourites around the hotel, while fishingvillages with traditional Malay houses and foodstalls are found everywhere on the island.Small restaurants are dotted along thebeachfront and have ice boxes where you can choose your own fresh fish and have itbarbequed on an open fire. Next door is theisland of Pangkor Laut where there is just one luxury resort.PANGKORLAUTRESORT,PANGKORLAUTThe secluded bays and sandy beaches of thisprivately-owned tropical paradise, areaccessible only to guests of the resort.Comfort, warmth and contemporary eleganceare reflected in the 140 villas that seamlesslyblend into the natural landscape, whetherlocated over lapping waves, near lush gardensor high in the verdant hills amidst therainforest. There are also eight beautiful,exclusive estates with up to four villas, whichinclude a private pool, a personal chef andprivate butlers. Feast at one of sevenrestaurants serving a myriad of deliciouscuisine, explore the rainforest, enjoy a sunsetcruise on an antique junk or relax on EmeraldBay. The award-winning Spa Village is a haventhat offers unique spa treatments inspired byhealing therapies and the indigenous plants and herbs found in this region.PANGKORISLANDBEACHRESORT, PULAUPANGKORThis good value hotel is surrounded by lushtropical jungle, exotic land and colourfulmarine life. The resort is set on a long whitesandy beach with an inviting, emerald greensea. The 258 rooms all have private balconies,while the hotel boasts some good restaurantsand plenty of activities, such as forest trekkingand nature walks.94Spa Village, Pangkor Laut ResortPangkor Island Beach ResortTailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as abasis to plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Malaysia specialists to startplanning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 130Getting aroundWhile we would normally provide a chauffeurguide to accompany you on your trip aroundMalaysia, it is also a great destination for a selfdrive holiday. Good roads, quality hire cars anddriving on the left all make this an enjoyableoption. The main cities can be busy but weprovide clear directions and the expressways andolder trunk roads tend to be quiet and easy tonavigate. If you do get lost then the locals arealways friendly and keen to practice their Englishto point you in the right direction.When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.Kuala Lumpur and the west coast are gooddestinations all year round; there are two shortmonsoons lasting a month around September and April but these are increasingly hard topredict. The east coast has beautiful dry sunnydays between March and October, with morerainfall and choppier seas in our winter months.Taman Negara sees most rainfall betweenOctober and January, while the CameronHighlands has a rainforest climate so rain ispossible throughout the year. Temperatures stayaround 25-30C, with plenty of sunshine andoccasional showers.Time difference:GMT+8 hoursFlight time from UK:12.5 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to Malaysia on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec????????????????????Emerald Bay, Pangkor Laut ResortSea Villa, Pangkor Laut Resort

Suggested itinerarieswww.audleytravel.com/malaysia ?01993 838 130 ?Malaysia95Classic MalaysiaThis tour is a perfect introduction for a first timevisitor to Malaysia. Explore the main highlights ofthe country, including the UNESCO WorldHeritage Site of Malacca, the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, the lush Cameron Highlands andhistorical Penang.Day 1Fly from the UK to Kuala Lumpur.Day 2Take the two hour transfer from KLairport to Malacca.Days 3-4Enjoy time exploring Malacca orrelaxing at your hotel.Day 5Take the two hour journey back toKuala Lumpur.Day 6Take a private guided tour to see themain sights and get a more in depthview of the city.Day 7Enjoy a full day at leisure in KualaLumpur to explore this vibrant city.Day 8Travelto the Cameron Highlands.The scenic journey sees you climbinginto the cooler temperatures of the highlands.Day 9Enjoy a full day exploring theCameron Highlands with your private guide.Day 10Travelto Penang.Day 11Explore George Town on a guidedwalking tour, seeing the history andheritage of this UNESCO city.Day 12Spend the day exploring at your ownpace or relaxing at your hotel.Day 13After enjoying most of the final day inPenang fly to Kuala Lumpur. Connectwith your flight back to the UK.Day 14Arrive in the UK early in the morning.Stay longerMany people will be keen to relax on one ofMalaysia's excellent beaches, so you may like to try Langkawi for a few days. It is just 30 minutesflight from Penang, or alternatively you can takethe local ferry.Jungles & BeachesPeninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo combineeasily together. On this trip, you can take in someof the wildlife and culture of Borneo along with astay in a beautiful beach property on Tioman Islandin Peninsular Malaysia.Day 1Fly from the UK to Kuala Lumpur.Day 2Connect in KL with your flight toKuching in Borneo. Spend your firstafternoon at leisure.Day 3Morning culinary tour of Kuching,taking in the eclectic mix of cuisinethis quaint city is famous for.Afternoon walking tour visiting thehighlights of the city.Day 4Leave Kuching and visit theSemenggok Orang-utan Sanctuary intime for the morning feeding session.Continue the journey on to BatangAi and the Lemanak River, where you will stay the night in a nativelonghouse with the Iban tribe.Day 5Your Iban host will teach you howthe tribe live off the natural resoursesof the jungle before heading to morecomfortable accommodation.Day 6Leave Batang Ai and head back to Kuching.Day 7Spend the day in Bako National Park,with your guide spotting wildlife suchas proboscis monkeys and hornbills.Day 8Fly to KL and then on to Tiomanwhere you will take a boat to the resort.Days 9-11At leisure at the JapaMala, relax in the spa or take your place on the beach.Day 12Take the boat back to the airport for the flight to Kuala Lumpur. Here you transfer to your overnightflight home.Day 13Arrive in the UK in the morning.Kuala LumpurCameron HighlandsPenangMalaccaKuchingBatang AlNational ParkKuala LumpurTiomanIslandBORNEOMALAYSIAGardens & WildlifeThis trip focusses on the gardens and wildlife ofMalaysia and Borneo. You will visit the impressiveLake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur, the biggestbotanical garden in Malaysia, and the Boh teaplantation in the Cameron Highlands. Then fly toBorneo where wildlife surrounds you on theKinabatangan River. At Sepilok Orang-utanRehabilitation Centre you can learn about thework being done to protect these amazing animalsand have a chance to see them close up.Day 1Fly from the UK to Kuala Lumpur.Day 2On arrival transfer to your hotel incentral Kuala Lumpur.Day 3Private walking tour of Kuala Lumpur.Take local transport such as themonorail and visit a local tea houseto sample the famous teas!Day 4Enjoy a full day at leisure in KualaLumpur. Visit the Lake Gardens for awalk around this tranquil area.Day 5Travel to the Cameron Highlands. Days 6-7Explore the Cameron Highlands withyour private guide. Visit the Boh teaplantation and take a walking tourfrom the hotel.Day 8Drive back to KL with a stop enroute to visit the 'secret garden' inPetaling Jaya. Fly to Kota Kinabalu onthe island of Borneo.Days 9-10Explore the city at your own pace.Visit the orang-utan rehabilitationcentre at the Shangri-La's Rasa RiaResort.Day 11Fly to Sandakan then visit Sepilokwhere you see orang-utan up close.Transfer to the Kinabatangan River.Day 12Explore the Kinabatangan River on aprivate boat.Day 13Take the boat back to Sandakan for ashort city tour before lunch at thequaint English Tea House.Day 14Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centrethen fly to KL and on to the UK.Day 15Early morning arrival in the UK.KualaLumpurMALAYSIABORNEOCameronHighlandsKotaKinabaluKinabatanganRiverSandakan