About Malaysia Special Interest Holiday : Page 1
Malaysia offers a wide range of exciting holiday options to cater to the special interests and needs of the traveler. Arrangements can be made with tour operators and agents for customised packages with the services of
trained guides. The spectrum of specialised tour include nature
adventures, golfing vacations, homestay programmes,
deep-sea fishing, health and wellness package,
romantic holidays or whatever the fascination.
Eco Adventures Today Malaysia is known all over the world as destination for a host of nature-base activities and eco-tourism. Be it from challenging rock climbing or cross-jungle trekking to wild rafting in frothing rivers, diving in calm seas to parasailing in the multi-hued skies - its all here. From the primordial rainforest in Taman Negara to the wildlife sanctuaries at Danum Valley and the Kinabatangan floodplains in Sabah, Malaysia's ancient forests offer vast possibilities for trekking and camping.
Mountain and rock climbing enthusiasts will enjoy conquering Malaysia's steep mountains, rock faces and cliffs. The most popular rock climbing sites are near or around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor state, namely the famous Batu Caves and Bukit Takun to the city's north. Caving enjoys a good following in Malaysia. The country is endowed with a vast number of limestone caves including the famous Deer, Land and Clear Water Caves in Mulu National Park, a World Heritage Site in Sarawak.
Those looking for thrills can try white-water rafting as Malaysia has its share good rafting sites. These include Sungai Sungkai in Perak and Sungai Selangor in Kuala Kubu Baru. Sungai Endau, Jeram Besu and Sungai Lipis in Pahang and Sungai Tembeling in Taman Negara are also popular rafting sites. Malaysia's rugged undulating terrain, dense rainforests crossed by rapid rivers make it an irresistible destination for four wheel drive (4WD) expeditions. The heat, mud, rolling hills and rainstorms add to the challenge in the gruelling yet exhilarating sport of off-road driving.
Another popular sport in Malaysia is mountain biking. Malaysia is also renowned for its popular birding sites. With over 600 species in the peninsula and about 580 species in Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia has emerged as a bird watching heaven. Several excellent bird watching sites including Fraser's Hill, the Kuala Selangor Nature Park and Taman Negara. Over in Sabah, visit the Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary, a feeding ground for many species of resident birds and several migratory species from Northern Asia. Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site with its own endemics is just two hours away.... Details
World-Class Events
The Formula One Grand Prix Race held at the Sepang International Circuit adjacent to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has put Malaysia on the world stage. At 5.5km, it is the world's second longest circuit with 15 corners and eight straights. The Malaysian Grand Prix is known as the 'worlds hottest' because of the track action. Enjoy the festivities during the race season as Kuala Lumpur heats up with a host of entertaining shows. Other significant sporting events include the Le Tour De Langkawi, Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix and the F1 World Powerboat Championship.
Golfing Malaysia is truly a unique golfing destination and the diversity of the courses is unrivalled in the world. Numbering about 200 throughout the country, they can be found high in the mountains, along the seashore, on tropical islands, amidst verdant rainforests and in the heart of the city. With the best facilities and amenities
available right here, your golfing experience is bound to be an unforgettable one.
A number of courses have been designed by some of golf's top names such as Jack Niklaus, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman. For a different and cooler experience, try night golfing. Tourism Malaysia organises the highly successful World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship. This annual tournament brings together amateur golfers from around the world to play in some of the best courses in Malaysia as well as to savour the sights and sounds of the country.
Scuba Diving Malaysia is one of the best dive destinations in the world with the richest marine environment in the Indo-Pacific Basin. From schooling hammerhead sharks, huge schools of barracudas and various turtles to the bizarre frogfish or ghost pipefish, there is always something to fascinate the diver.
Along the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the islands of Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Redang, Kapas, Tenggol and Tioman feature good coral growth and abundant fish life.
For a spectacular diving experience, head to Sipadan, lying just off the north east of Borneo. Only day trips are allowed to this island and accommodation is available on neighbouring islands. Labuan, an off-shore financial centre in the East Malaysia is great for wreck diving. .. Details
Sailing & Cruises
Yachters are always welcome in Malaysian waters, marinas and clubs. Langkawi is a great place to start a sailing holiday as the waters of the Andaman Sea are superb, the sailing infrastructure is excellent and it is a resort island with abundant attractions. Alternatively, there are many east coast islands were safe anchorages are assured and along the busier west coast the main ports of call include Port Dickson, Port Klang, Lumut and Penang. East Malaysia offers more adventurous sailing with excellent marina facilities at Kota Kinabalu's Sutera Harbour. .. Details
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