Malaysia · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cycle rural Penang from George Town through villages, plantations, a fishing community, and a goat farm on an easy half-day tour.
“A fairly easy ride, though you should have good bike handling skills. The ride is over flat land. A very enjoyable way to explore the countryside of Pinang The stop in a local village includes a drink and a small bite, which is good.”
Cycle Penang’s Balik Pulau countryside through villages, orchards, plantations, jetties, and a goat farm with a local guide.
“Eddie and the driver were fantastic. Great cycle tour around a part of the island most tourists don't see. Highly recommended.”
Cycle Kuching’s heritage lanes, temples, Malay kampong, floating village, and Sarawak River by sampan on this family-friendly half-day tour.
“We had a fantastic half day biking tour in Kuching. It was a great way to get around the city and to see some things off the beaten path. Our guide was really great ! I would highly recommend this!”
Cycle Penang’s quiet Balik Pulau lanes, fishing villages, farms, temples, and waterways on a small-group tour with hotel pickup.
“Very enjoyable cycle through the canal side paths and small lanes and learning some local history. You get some local delicacies to eat during the trip. This is in the more remote part of Penang that locals and tourists rarely visit. The ride was easy and flat.”
Cycle Balik Pulau’s paddy fields and village roads with a local guide, farm tastings, morning tea, and hotel pickup from Penang Island.
“What a beautiful experience! Got to try local grown fruits and vegetables, interact with animals and see the quiet countryside! Learned so much!”
Ride Langkawi’s country roads, paddy fields, orchards, and rubber farms, then cool off at Durian Perangin Waterfall with local sweets and coffee.
“Lovely gentle cycle and the van is there to help you during the last hill. I felt it was a good amount of time cycling for a hot day. Recommend change of clothes!! Lots of great information given out and really Enjoyed Enjoyed”
Cycle Langkawi’s rural lanes, meet local people, swim at Durian Perangin Waterfall, and finish with Malaysian sweets, coffee, and tea.
“Leuke manier om iets van Langkawi te zien en de gids Maisi was super, zou wel aanraden om het in de ochtend te doen vanwege de warmte maar je kunt je daarna heerlijk opfrissen bij de watervallen”
Ride through George Town with a local host, stopping for five authentic Penang street-food courses, drinks, stories, and small-market flavor.
“This tour was an incredible way to experience Penang! Riding on the back of a motorcycle through the city was thrilling, but we always felt completely safe thanks to our amazing guides — so friendly, professional, and attentive. The food was Read more”
Explore Kuala Lumpur’s hidden lanes, markets, temples, village homes, local food, and heritage trades on a small-group bike tour.
“Diversiteit vd tour. Elena onze gids heeft veel kennis vd stad en ook van de verschillende religies. Naast een fietstour is het ook een soort foodtour. Onderweg stopten we op veel plaatsen om locaal eten te proeven. Top! Aanrader!”
Cycle rural Langkawi with guide Azri, visiting rice fields, a wet market, historic sites, local food stops, and sunset views for $50.
“Great day discovering hidden spots in Langkawi with Azri whose knowledge of the area was great. He was a great host; we chatted lots about football and had a good laugh.”
Ride through Penang with a personal local host, tasting five street foods at trusted hawker stops across George Town.
“Guides were extremely knowledgeable about the local culture. they were great riders. they were wellspoken and communicated with us from days before the trip to keep us informed. sightseeing excellent. ask for Jackey and Joe ask for them when you book the tour.”
Cycle through Kuala Lumpur’s temples, markets, old quarters, and iconic towers on a guided small-group tour with hotel pickup.
“Amazing ride! Tony and Selle are very enthusiastic and know their city very well, not to mention they make sure every rider's safety, keeping track of traffic and making sure nobody is missing at any moment. Highly recommended.”
Cycle through Kuala Lumpur after dark, stopping at warungs and markets for Malaysian food, local stories, Dataran Merdeka, and Petronas views.
“The trip was brilliant, we saw parts of KL we would never have gone to on our own. The food at all the places we visited was really great quality. Our guide knew each dish and was able to tell us the history and how it fitted in with the diverse culture in Malaysia. A lovely trip and would recommend. The cycling was not strenuous and the road were quiet”
Cycle Langkawi’s rice fields, fishing villages, fresh market, Mahsuri sites, and lagoon on a private four-hour tour.
“Gentle ride around the local area with a really friendly and informative guide. An opportunity to visit a local wet market, enjoy a breakfast brunch with the locals, hear about a local myth and try your hand at batik painting whilst enjoying the beautiful countryside.”
Cycle rural Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur through villages, forest, river roads, and Semenyih Dam, with local food, bikes, and hotel pickup.
“If you have got this far and found Backcountry Cycling my advice would be just book it! You won’t regret it. The scenery is amazing and you will get to see another side of Malaysia close up. Highlights: Seeing the light of KL just before sunrise Read more”
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