Malaysia · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore UNESCO-listed Malacca from Kuala Lumpur with historic churches, Dutch Square, Jonker Street, local lunch, and an English-speaking guide.
“You must visit Melaka, it’s a really beautiful city ! Hameed the guide was very nice and professional; the lunch provider was super tasty”
Escape Kuala Lumpur for tea hills, flower gardens, local lunch, waterfalls, and Cameron Highlands views on a full-day guided tour.
“MC was such a good tour guide! He was funny, interactive, patient and so so knowledgeable about the tour and all the things we were visiting! The tour itself was really good and some of the views were beautiful! It’s a very long day, but so worth it.”
Explore Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves by boat, spot eagles and monkeys, enjoy lunch, and swim at a beach with hotel pickup included.
“Guide was excellent always explaining what was happening and what to do next can not fault from pick up at hotel to drop off”
Review of the 12-hour Cameron Highlands tour from Kuala Lumpur, with tea fields, strawberries, lunch, gardens, waterfall, and shared transfers.
“It was an amazing experience enjoyed every moment. The tea plantation was breathtaking. Argo market was just beautiful”
Review of a private Cameron Highlands day tour from Ipoh with tea estates, flower gardens, markets, waterfall stops, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“A very worthwhile experience, despite some reviews claiming that it is too long or boring. Yes, it is a full day in and out of the car, but at least in our case the time flew by, we gained wonderful memories and collected hundreds of pictures. We owe it to our guide Jai, who not only showed a steady driving hand negotiating narrow switchback roads in the mountains, but also made sure that every stop had a purpose, an interesting story and a good laugh behind it. Tea plantations (we stopped at three) are all very scenic and Instagram-worthy. You learn about the process of tea harvesting and production, have…”
Paddle Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves, spot eagles and monkeys, visit a bat cave, and enjoy a floating restaurant meal for $59.
“A great way to spend half a day at Langkawi. The tour was interactive, informative and fun. Loved the wildlife spotting throughout the mangroves”
Explore Malacca from Kuala Lumpur with historic churches, temples, Peranakan lunch, a river cruise, and a traditional Malay village.
“Great tour, highly recommended and would do it again :) Very pleasant 1 day trip from Kuala Lumpur”
See Batu Caves, KL’s National Mosque, Thean Hou Temple and local markets on a private, air-conditioned cultural tour with lunch.
“Raj was absolutely phenomenal! He contacted me the day before to confirm the pickup details which I appreciated. Once I was picked up, he immediately started telling me about his culture and the Mayalsian culture which was so informative. This is definitely not a guided tour - you get driven to each site and you have time to explore. I didn't mind this at all. Raj even took me to a few places that weren't on the itinerary. He is very passionate about Malaysian culture which adds such personality to the tour. The lunch provided was really delicious. Overall fantastic experience”
Explore Batu Caves, Kanching Falls, batik, pewter, hot springs, and a local lunch on a six-hour Kuala Lumpur countryside tour.
“What a fantastic tour! Our tour guides picked us up promptly and swept us away to the batu caves and falls. We swam, saw monkeys, hiked the steps to the batu caves and got to see batik painting as well as tried our hand at it. They took us to lunch as well as stopping by the twin towers for some pictures. We had a fabulous time. Zero complaints.”
Explore five Sabah tribes at Mari Mari Cultural Village with hands-on traditions, dance, bamboo cooking, local food, and hotel pickup from Kota Kinabalu.
“I would like to thank Eddie for making a tour to Mari Mari cultural village and Proboscis monkeys& fireflies river cruise an absolutely unforgettable experience! I had a knee injury, and Eddie took very good care of me, helping me throughout the tour! His knowledge about the region is great, and I have learned a lot about the culture of the local tribes, the history of Malaysia, and its fauna. Eddie speaks very good English and Chinese and could skillfully handle simultaneous communication in both languages with a group of Chinese and myself. Everything was done in a timely and very professional manner, which made the tour really enjoyable! I…”
Explore Taman Negara from Kuala Lumpur with a canopy walk, Orang Asli culture, jungle activities, lunch, and river rapids in one long day.
“the tour wa supposed to start at 6:00 from the hotel, the driver then asked to meet at 5:00 and we had to wait an hour once arrived at he place as too early. The local guide did not bring us to the top but waited down, the experience was fine without plus.”
Spend seven hours snorkeling Sapi and Manukan Islands with lunch, boat transfers, gear, and a PADI guide from Kota Kinabalu.
“Incredibly beautiful scenery. Lots of coral and fish on the islands. Zai was a great guide on the activity!”
Review of a private Kuala Lumpur day trip covering Petronas Towers, Batu Caves, museums, temples, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“No time wasted on this tour. Batu Caves with the 272 steps is very interesting. The Twin Towers are the highlight. This tour is well worth the price.”
Spend seven hours snorkeling Manukan and Sapi Islands with lunch, boat transfers, hotel pickup, and optional water sports from Kota Kinabalu.
“Bardzo profesjonalna obsługa. Przewodnik był cały czas z nami i troszczył się abyśmy byli zadowoleni. Polecam tego organizatora.”
Review of Langkawi’s private Skycab, Sky Bridge, mangrove boat tour, and floating lunch, with honest advice on timing, costs, and access.
“Fatima was very friendly and on time. She drove us to skycab and skybridge. The mangrove boat ride was also very fun. Everything was well organized and went very smoothly. We were very pleased by them so we also booked a langkawi tour with them which went very well too.”
Pick a coast, a cave or a kitchen.
