Tour 6 days in Malaysia: Manukan Island
Overview
Manukan is the most popular island with Kota Kinabalu residents with some good stretches of beaches on the southern coastline. The best beach is on the eastern tip of the island. Offshore of Manukan are coral reefs, which is ideal for snorkelling, diving and swimming.
You will be warmest welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and have a full – day city tour to explore the capital city of Malaysia, boasting gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals, and a myriad of natural attractions. The days after, we will transfer to Manukan Island to immerse yourself into the breathtaking nature, white sandy beaches and many amazing marine activities.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Kuala Lumpur where is the capital city of Malaysia, boasting gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals, and a myriad of natural attractions.
- Escape the crowded city to enjoy the fresh air, crystal water, white sandy beach in the coastal town of Manukan Island

Itinerary
Accommodation: At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur
Meal: None
In the morning, we will pick you up then we start a journey to explore Kuala Lumpur City.
The first destination is Petronas Twin Tower - considered as the symbol of Malaysia. Petronas Twin Tower, pair of skyscraper office buildings, is one of the highest tower in the world with 88 storeys and 403m in height. This is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur, officially opened in 1999.
We continue to visit Jamek Mosque, located in the confluence of 2 main streams in Malaysia: Sungai Klang and Sungai Gombak. This is the oldest mosque in the city, built in 1900 and opened in 1909, being the main praying place of the city until National Mosque opened in 1965. The mosque’s design was inspired from Mughal architecture of North India.
Keep going on the tour and we visit The National Museum, which brings you knowledge about Malaysia history as well as cultures and customs of Malaysian from the past to present. Moreover, the museum exhibits various valuable artifacts, such as traditional weapon, musical instruments, ceramic or pottery handicrafts, …
The last destination in the morning is Thean Hou temple - one of the largest temple in Southeast Asia. Completed in 1987 by the Selangor and Federarl Territory Hanan Association, the temple is known as the temple of Heaven God. It is famous for its combination in architecture, between traditional and modern architectural technique. Thean Hou temple features a Chinese herb garden and a tortoise pond accompanied with a well; beside it is a sacred Boddhi tree.
In the afternoon, after lunchtime, we visit Batu Caves. Located 13km northern from bustle Kuala Lumpur, Batu caves lies inside the limestones mountain including a system of caves with various temples. Batu caves is about 400 million years old but just was found in the 19th century, known as one of the most famous and sacred Hindu shrine in Malaysia. Tourists have to climb 272 footsteps to go inside the caves. Batu caves is attractive due to its giant and dedicated handmade sculptures by Indian.
Return to hotel and the evening will be on your own.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur
Meal: Breakfast
Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, we get on a ferry and transfer to Manukan Island.
Checking-in the resort and you are free to relax.
Accommodation: At the resort in Manukan Island
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the resort in Manukan Island
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the resort in Manukan Island
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Not available
Meal: Breakfast
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Boat, cruise as specified in the itinerary
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
Tour excludes:
- Malaysia Visa stamp fee
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
- Surcharged for Public holidays
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
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