Malaysia & Tropical Paradises 2026-27 New
NEWBetween ancient forests and crystal-clear seas
Malaysia & Tropical Paradises 2026-27 New is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Malaysia: 13 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. 5 departures scheduled, from 3 November 2026 to 23 March 2027. Participation fee from 4.300,00 € per person. Required document: Passport + online registration.
Malaysia & Tropical Paradises 2026-27 New
Between ancient forests and crystal-clear seas

13 days starting from
4.300,00 €
Departures
Legend
Plus Guiness
- 3 lunches at restaurants
- traditional dinner in Kuala Lumpur
- visit of George Town by rickshaw
- all admission fees included
- travel in exclusive style with a maximum of 20 people
Why this tour?
- to get to know a thrilling country, rich in cultural contrasts and spectacular landscapes
- to discover the great Belum Rainforest, one of the oldest in the world
- to experience the tropical charm of Langkawi, between dream beaches and unspoilt nature
Description
A thrilling journey, designed to surprise and to dispel every preconception about Malaysia, a country too often underrated and still little explored by mainstream tourism. This itinerary reveals all the variety and richness of a country that effortlessly combines age-old culture, primeval nature and dream beaches. The tour begins in Kuala Lumpur, where the visual and sensory impact is immediate: a metropolis in which the Petronas Towers soar beside historic mosques, Indian temples, Chinese markets and contemporary murals. The evening outing among the street-food stalls adds an authentic, convivial touch from the very first days. The move to George Town, with its colonial houses and the cultural melting pot felt on every corner, carries the traveller into another dimension: here time slows down and every street tells a story, amid spicy flavours, artisan workshops and traditions that are still very much alive. The wild heart of the itinerary then beats in the Belum forest, one of the oldest in the world and little touched by mass tourism. Sleeping inside such a rare ecosystem, surrounded by unspoilt nature and protected wildlife, is a memorable experience. The excursion among aboriginal villages, rare plants such as the rafflesia and the song of exotic birds makes this stage almost dreamlike. And finally, Langkawi. A dream island, a final leg of the journey designed for slowing down, for savouring the silence and the sea, for letting yourself be lulled by tropical rhythms. Four entirely free days, always with the discreet presence of the tour leader, are the chance to recharge body and mind in one of the most captivating natural settings in South-East Asia. The result is a complete tour, well balanced and perfectly orchestrated between cultural stops, immersion in nature and pure relaxation. Ideal for those seeking not only beauty, but also the deeper meaning of a journey.
Malaysia's tropical paradise. Langkawi is not simply a beach stop: it is a landing place, a destination in its own right that gives the whole itinerary a fresh breath. After the urban colours of Kuala Lumpur, the historic charm of George Town and the primeval power of the Belum forest, this tropical island is like a final embrace, an invitation to slow down, to let go, to contemplate. It is reached by ferry, almost as if one were physically – as well as mentally – detaching from the world that came before. And that is precisely the feeling: of entering a different dimension, more rarefied, simpler, more harmonious. The days flow slowly, marked by sunrises over the sea, swims in turquoise waters and moments of pure idleness. But Langkawi is not just beach: for those who wish to explore, there are mangrove forests, local villages, panoramic cable cars and temples hidden in the jungle.
The added value of this stay lies in the freedom it offers, combined with the security and organisation of the tour: those who wish to stay at the hotel and enjoy its facilities can do so, while those who want to discover the island always have the tour leader on hand. A perfect balance between beach holiday and cultural journey. Langkawi is a gift at the end of the route, but also the reason this journey stays etched in the memory. It is the frame that completes the picture, the softest colour but also the one that lingers longest in the eyes.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – KUALA LUMPUR
Departure on scheduled Emirates flights to Kuala Lumpur - meals on board – overnight flight.
Day 2
KUALA LUMPUR
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur – transfer to the hotel – free day to rest and relax - dinner at the hotel – in the evening, street-food tour with the tour leader at one of the city's night markets – overnight stay.
Day 3
KUALA LUMPUR “the capital of Malaysia”
Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with a local guide; amid the heavy traffic of Kuala Lumpur, the best way to discover the old part is by train and on foot - this tour begins with a visit to the Jamek Mosque, the city's oldest national mosque, colonial-style Independence Square, the Central Market, the Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Little India, Chinatown and the modern Petronas Twin Towers, completed in 1996 and now the symbol of the city - interior visit - lunch at a restaurant - dinner at a traditional restaurant - overnight stay.
Day 4 · 170 km.
KUALA LUMPUR – KOTA BHARU – BELUM RAINFOREST “one of the oldest in the world”
Breakfast at the hotel – transfer to the airport for the AirAsia flight to Kota Bharu (10:10-11:15) – lunch at a local restaurant in Kota Bharu and departure for the Belum Rainforest (journey time approx. 2 hours) - The resort stands on the man-made island of Pulau Banding, created between the 1960s and 1970s in Lake Temenggor, which is part of Belum Park, itself part of the even larger Belum-Temenggor Forest Complex that stretches as far as Thailand - it became a protected National Park in 2003 (its rainforest is over 130 million years old and is considered one of the oldest in the world - fourteen of the world's most endangered mammals roam free here, including the Malayan tiger, the “seladang” and the Asian elephant; moreover, this is the only forest where all 8 species of Malaysian hornbill are found, birds remarkable for their shape and colours and equipped with a large red beak) – dinner at the resort – after dinner, the chance to go on a night trek around the resort - overnight stay.
Day 5
ROYAL BELUM RAINFOREST “the Rafflesia”
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to exploring the Royal Belum Rainforest with a local guide - with a little luck you will be able to see the rafflesia, the parasitic flower considered the largest in nature (it can reach 100 cm in diameter - it takes its name from its discoverer, the Englishman Sir Thomas Raffles, who found it in Indonesia in the early 1800s - it blooms for three to five days, then quickly wilts, growing ever darker until it turns completely black, giving the impression of having been burnt) - excursion to Kejar Hill, with a visit to the Orang Asli village (home of the aboriginal people) –packed lunch. Return to the resort - dinner at the resort – overnight stay.
Day 6 · 170 km.
ROYAL BELUM RAINFOREST - GEORGE TOWN “the capital of Penang Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site”
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for George Town, on Penang Island (journey time approx. 3.5 hours) – we cross one of the longest bridges in South-East Asia, 13.5 km long – the city of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the capital of Penang Island and Malaysia's second most important port – lunch at a restaurant – afternoon visit of George Town with a local guide by rickshaw (the colonial-style Anglican church of St George, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, an important Chinese Taoist temple, the Joss Stick Maker, Little India with its Sri Mahamariamman Temple, the Kapitan Keling Mosque, the modern murals that tell the city's social history, and Khoo Kongsi, the Chinese clan house) - dinner at a restaurant - after dinner, George Town by night: a stroll with the tour leader in the Love Lane area – overnight stay.
Day 7 · 130 km.
PENANG – KUALA KEDAH - LANGKAWI ““Malaysia's tropical paradise
Breakfast at the hotel - continue to Langkawi Island – ferry crossing from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi – afternoon arrival – free time - dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure - tour leader available - overnight stay.
Day 8
LANGKAWI “Malaysia's tropical paradise”
Breakfast at the hotel – free day to spend at the beach – lunch at leisure - tour leader available - dinner at the hotel – overnight stay.
Day 9
LANGKAWI “Malaysia's tropical paradise”
Breakfast at the hotel – free day to spend at the beach – lunch at leisure - tour leader available - dinner at the hotel – overnight stay.
Day 10
LANGKAWI “Malaysia's tropical paradise”
Breakfast at the hotel – free day to spend at the beach – lunch at leisure - tour leader available - dinner at the hotel – overnight stay.
Day 11
LANGKAWI – KUALA LUMPUR
Breakfast at the hotel – free time to rest and relax – lunch at leisure – afternoon transfer to the airport - departure on a scheduled flight to Kuala Lumpur - transfer to the hotel – dinner at the hotel/restaurant - evening at leisure - tour leader available - overnight stay.
Day 12
KUALA LUMPUR – ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel – free day for shopping and/or individual sightseeing – lunch at leisure - tour leader available – afternoon transfer to the airport - departure on scheduled Emirates flights for the journey home – meals on board – overnight flight.
Day 13
ITALY
Arrival in Italy.
Prices
- Return flights Italy/Kuala Lumpur on scheduled Emirates flights
- Kuala Lumpur/Penang and Langkawi/Kuala Lumpur on scheduled flights
- ferry crossing from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- Malaysia tour by minibus/GT coach
- accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis
- 3 lunches at restaurants
- buffet breakfasts
- guided visits as indicated
- taxes and VAT
- tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome and Bologna
- tour leader Dubai/Dubai or Kuala Lumpur/Kuala Lumpur for those departing from other airports
- admission to all the sites and museums indicated in the programme
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single amount of approximately € 40.00, from which tips are distributed to all suppliers during the tour), drinks with meals and anything not expressly indicated.
Our hotels
KUALA LUMPUR
HOTEL MELIA KUALA LUMPUR or similar, 4-star superior
GEORGE TOWN
HOTEL JEN PENANG BY SHANGRI-LA or similar, 4-star
www.shangri-la.com/en/hotels/jen/penang/Georgetown
BELUM
BELUM RAINFOREST RESORT or similar, 3-star superior
LANGKAWI
HOTEL HOLIDAY VILLA BEACH RESORT & SPA or similar, 4-star superior
www.holidayvillahotels.com/holiday-villa-beach-resort-spa-langkawi
Info and schedule
N.B. The order of the planned visits may be changed between days depending on museum opening hours or for operational reasons, but the programme remains unchanged.
- Required document: Passport + online registration
Flight times
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 13 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
When does it depart?
5 departures scheduled, from 3 November 2026 to 23 March 2027.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 4.300,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
Return flights Italy/Kuala Lumpur on scheduled Emirates flights; Kuala Lumpur/Penang and Langkawi/Kuala Lumpur on scheduled flights; ferry crossing from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; Malaysia tour by minibus/GT coach; accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis; 3 lunches at restaurants; buffet breakfasts; guided visits as indicated; taxes and VAT; tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome and Bologna; tour leader Dubai/Dubai or Kuala Lumpur/Kuala Lumpur for those departing from other airports; admission to all the sites and museums indicated in the programme
What is not included in the price?
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single amount of approximately € 40.00, from which tips are distributed to all suppliers during the tour), drinks with meals and anything not expressly indicated.
Which documents are required?
Passport + online registration
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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