Malaysia is an ideal tropical paradise for holiday makers and backpackers to indulge in a series of adventurous activities from jungle trekking to mountain climbing, cave exploring to white water rafting, and scuba diving as well as bird watching. So, what are you waiting for? Plan your holidays ahead in this multiracial country and experience the exotic cultures with your loved ones.

With so much to see and do in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, you’ll get to experience once in a lifetime the exotic local delicacies while spending some quality time shopping and visit historical and cultural tourist attractions. Easily accessible from major cities including the capital Kuala Lumpur, tourists can fly to Malaysia via Malaysia Airlines (MAS) or Air Asia. Since English is widely spoken among Malaysians, language is not a barrier for foreigners to get in touch with locals. Hence, warm and friendly citizens throughout the country will ensure your stay in Malaysia pleasant and memorable.

Before you fly into the country, it is important to learn a little about the country and its major attractions. Malaysia is a famous haven for adventure suitable for nature enthusiasts and lovers. The tropical warm climate all year-round means that you may visit the country anytime throughout the year. In recent years, the government has taken initiatives to promote Malaysia as a premier eco-tourism destination.

If you happen to visit Sabah or Sarawak, remember to tour around rainforests as you’ll get a chance to snap pictures of rare and protected flora and fauna such as Rafflesia in the lush greenery forests. Meanwhile, you may also enjoy the scenic view of the overflowing waterfall and breath taking caves on spectacular islands such as Sipadan, Langkawi or Redang. Allocate time to participate in the captivating outdoor activities.

The country has a number of hotspots for inland fishing such as Tasik Kenyir, Tasek Bera, Tasik Chini and Tasik Dampar, and the Semborang Reservoir. See for yourself the many species of fresh-water fishes such as Belida, Toman, Grass Carp and Tinfoil Barb from the rivers and streams across the country.

And don’t forget to join white water rafting in Sabah or even in Perak for a thrilling ride down the flowing rivers. While you may spend time climbing Kinabalu Mountain, on the way you’ll experience variety of activities such as camping, cave exploring into the secret tunnels and bird watching. In short, there are just so many ways to spend your holidays in Malaysia. Therefore, identify and list out your priorities before you fly into the country. As for locals, your weekend getaway will never be the same again in this natural and tropical land of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.