Adventure Holidays In Malaysia

Malaysia is divided into two distinct parts: Peninsular Malaysia and the East Malaysian provinces of Sabah and Sarawak in North Borneo . Peninsular Malaysia accounts for 40% of the country's land mass and numerous mountain ranges run through it. Wide, abundant plains cover the west coast, while a slim coastal plain covers the east. Dense jungles with large river systems cover Sabah and Sarawak , while Mt Kinabalu in Sabah is one of the highest peaks in southeast Asia, soaring above the rainforest at 4101m.

ADVENTURE SPORTS IN MALAYSIA

Malaysia ’s stunning beaches and rainforests are the main attraction for activity holidays, while Sabah is Malaysia ’s premier destination for outdoor adventure sports. The tropical waters off peninsular Malaysia and Borneo offer ideal conditions for diving with water visibility often greater than 30m, while national parks and wildlife reserves offer first-rate trails for hiking and trekking through jungle.

ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN MALAYSIA

Best spots for diving

Miri offers popular dive sites including Sea Fan Garden , Atago Maru, a Japanese World War II shipwreck and Scubasa Reef, a shallow reef that provides refuge for migrating turtles during August each year.

Best spots for hiking & trekking

Hiking and trekking are particularly popular at Taman Negara National Park in peninsular Malaysia . Treks up Gunung Tahan mountain (2187m) are also popular, while Borneo and Gunung Mulu National Park is renowned amongst caving enthusiasts.  

Best spots for mountaineering & climbing

At 4101m Mount Kinabulu is South-East Asia ’s highest peak, and the highest mountain between the Himalayas and the Snow Mountains of Papua Barat on New Guinea Island .  

Best spots for mountain biking

The foothills of Mount Kinabalu provide for a challenging mountain biking experience that will take you through uphill and downhill single tracks.  

Best spots for rafting & canoeing