About Malaysia
Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia. It is partly located on the peninsula of the mainland of Asia and also partly on the northern part of Borneo. It shares a border with Indonesia, Brunei and Thailand. The climate is tropical as Malaysia is close to the equator – guaranteeing warm weather.
Malaysia is a mixed combination of a developing nation and the modern world. Malaysia has emerged from British, Dutch and Portuguese rule and prospered into a multi-cultural country that has a unique flavor. One of Malaysia’s distinct characteristics is its culture of celebrating various events and festivals. There is no lack of exciting activities in Malaysia!
Thrill-seeking Activities in Malaysia
If you are looking for some thrill-seeking adventures, then Malaysia is a great place to visit!
- Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is a very large city in Malaysia and is known by the locals as KL. One activity for thrill-seekers is BASE jumping and Kuala Lumpur offers the annual Kuala Lumpur Tower Jump. At this organized event, daredevils from around the globe come to Kuala Lumpur to somersault off the edge of the tower, only to drop 421 meters to concrete below.
- Singoh River, Perak
Whitewater rafting in Malaysia’s national parks can range from a tame Grade 1 to a dangerous and difficult Grade V. Singoh River in Perak is a daring Grade V for those seeking a thrilling adventure.
- Langkawi
In Langkawi visitors seeking adventure can ride the second highest cable car ride in the whole world. They can view the magnificent rainforests of Malaysia and the Andaman Sea.
- Mount Kinabalu
In Mount Kinabalu, thrill-seekers can climb the highest Via Feratta in the world. This activity is definitely not for the weak-hearted as you will be using cable lines to cross valleys and walking on surfaces that are vertical.
Thrill-seeking Vacation Packages in Malaysia
Packages for thrill-seekers in Malaysia can be found for budgets large and small. If you are looking for thrills but want to combine some sightseeing, the whitewater rafting along the Singoh River might be something you are interested in. You can see some of Malaysia while experiencing some thrills. Oxbold Extreme Sports Malaysia offers many different adventure packages, often combining different modes of transportation into one package. One of their adventures is whitewater rafting along the Singoh River and consists of three days and two nights.
Often adventure travel packages combine Malaysia tours with those of other countries (ie Singapore and Thailand). Geckos Adventures offers these types of packages and travelers can experience thrills in all the countries included. Usually in these packages, there are some thrill-seeking activities (ie trekking through the jungle) combined with some relaxation and leisure time. However, if there are certain adventures you would like to participate in, it might be possible to schedule them on your own on the leisure days offered by the tour.
How much will Malaysia cost?
Malaysia can be a relatively less expensive place to travel as opposed to other locations (ie the US). For those who are budget-conscious, it might be better to book cheap accommodations (ie camping or hostel) and then plan on booking one or two thrill adventures that you really wish to do. It is possible to find an adventure package that only lasts a few days ( for a few hundred dollars) which can be tacked on to your vacation for an even better experience. Of course, if money is a less important factor as opposed to thrills, joining a few tour adventures together or finding one longer tour adventure might result in the best experience . Count on at least $1500 for a more inclusive package.