Top Malaysia Rail Tours

Start your day in Kuala Lumpur with this cultural crash course peppered with history and architecture. An easy going walk, our stories give you insight into the communities practices and rituals.

Experience the magic of Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple with ease on a 5-hour tour. Complimentary round-trip transportation from your hotel allows you to skip the stress and discomfort of taxis. During the journey, listen to live commentary from your driver cum guide on local history and culture. You also enjoy easy ascent (and complimentary fare) with the funicular up to Penang Hill and chairlift to the Bronze Statue.

Experience Malaysia’s diverse cultures with a 7-hour tour to Mah Meri Cultural Village, an Indian enclave, and some of Kuala Lumpur’s most important sites. Meet members of the Mah Meri community, and learn about the group's religious practices, history and traditional wood carving. Browse colorful shops in Klang town before enjoying an Indian lunch at a local restaurant, and return to Kuala Lumpur by public train. Visit the atmospheric Old Railway Station, then stroll to the National Mosque, Central Market and Merdeka Square, a landmark of colonial-era architecture.

Indulge your inner foodie on this guided rail excursion in Kuala Lumpur. Hook up with an informative local guide, hop on the train, and stop at roadside stands, villages, and Chinese and Indian commercial districts for complimentary meals. Learn the city’s stories while sampling specialities ranging from blue rice and smooth bean curd with syrup to koay teow (stir-fried rice cake strips) and nasi kandar (curry rice).

Ride away on a Vulcan Steam Engine through scenic countryside. The North Borneo Railway gives the experience of the bygone era of British North Borneo in a fully refurbished deluxe carriages. The train journey passes by the backyards of local homes surrounded by small orchards, skirting pass mangroves, through the Pengalat tunnel before ending at the town of Papar where you can visit the nearby local market. A tiffin box lunch and hotel transfer is included

The way to a city’s heart is through your stomach—and that’s especially true of Kuala Lumpur, a melting pot of Malay, Indian, and Chinese cultures and cuisines. Feast your way across the city with one of four different packages: an Indian buffet lunch or dinner with transfers, or a comprehensive food tour by car or public transport covering the Indian Brickfields neighbourhood and Chinatown.

Opt for the ultimate white-water rafting experience on a tour that takes you to the exhilarating Class IV-V rapids of the Padas River near Kota Kinabalu. In order to save hours of transit time and avoid traffic jams, you’ll travel to Padas by train before you conquer one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting stretches of river.

The North Borneo Railway runs two weekly return departures (Wednesday & Saturday) from Kota Kinabalu to Papar, year round. Lasting approximately 4 hours, passengers experience the lush landscape of the coastal and rural regions of Sabah. A typical 'tiffin' colonial lunch will be served on the return trip.

Enjoy fine food and beautiful views over Georgetown on this 3-hour Penang Hill Railway ride with dinner. Hop aboard the Penang Hill Railway in Georgetown and travel up Penang Hill. Discover English colonial charm at David's Brown restaurant, nestled among beautiful forest and gardens on Penang Hill. Savor a delicious dinner of British or traditional Penang cuisine, and enjoy breathtaking views over the bright lights of Georgetown shimmering and twinkling in the distance. When your meal is over, travel in style by train back to the city.

Catch the beautiful sunset at Penang Hill. First by taking a stroll through the rainforest trails of The Habitat to Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk – the highest point of Penang with unobstructed sunset view over the hill. After refreshment, night walk, amidst the sound of insects and wildlife, back to the entrance of The Habitat. Return journey or take dinner option at the colonial style David Brown’s Restaurant.

Experience the unique funicular train ride to Penang Hill, 720-metre above sea level. At the summit, appreciate the exhilarating bird’s eye view from the cosy David Brown Restaurant, where you get to enjoy English High Tea in the cool weather. Take a stroll at the summit before descending.

This tour covers the main highlights of Penang Island. It includes Chew Jetty – the early Chinese migrant settlement in Penang, the intricate stone carvings and woodworks of the Khoo Kongsi (Clan House), the colourful Little India, the iconic 720-metre high Penang Hill by funicular train and the Kek Lok Si – Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple with its 30-metre high statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Lunch en-route at a local restaurant, optional stops include Coffee Tree and Royal Selangor Pewter.

With cooler temperatures and panoramic views of Penang Island, Penang Hill is an ideal place to escape George Town heat and get your bearings. This private, half-day tour is a convenient way to visit Penang Hill by funicular, and includes a visit to the Temple of Paradise, as well as door-to-door transport.

Explore one of only two remaining virgin forest areas on the island of Penang during this 5-hour nature walk excursion at The Habitat Penang Hill. Take a stroll along the 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) nature trail through this ecotourism park, marveling at the habitat’s unique range of plants and animals. An included lunch at a British colonial-style restaurant and great island views add to the experience.

Firstly, this is not your typical 'Jalan Alor' street food market! :-) Kuala Lumpur night markets are great if you’re looking to experience the local lifestyle during your holiday in the Malaysian capital. Each day of the week, a small section of residential neighbourhoods throughout the city are closed off to traffic from 18:00 onwards to make way for stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, accessories and household items, creating oases of local culture and cuisine. Locally called pasar malam, these traditional street markets are an incredibly prominent feature in the Malaysian shopping experience, where locals go to buy a variety of goods in the evening. Visitors can also enjoy authentic local dishes and street snacks at cheap prices, from nasi lemak, burgers and noodles to Malay kuih (cakes), deep-fried bananas and fresh juices.

Firstly, this is not your typical 'Jalan Alor' street food market! :-) Kuala Lumpur night markets are great if you’re looking to experience the local lifestyle during your holiday in the Malaysian capital. Each day of the week, a small section of residential neighbourhoods throughout the city are closed off to traffic from 18:00 onwards to make way for stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, accessories and household items, creating oases of local culture and cuisine. Locally called pasar malam, these traditional street markets are an incredibly prominent feature in the Malaysian shopping experience, where locals go to buy a variety of goods in the evening. Visitors can also enjoy authentic local dishes and street snacks at cheap prices, from nasi lemak, burgers and noodles to Malay kuih (cakes), deep-fried bananas and fresh juices. Depending on the day & traffic situation, we will either drive or take the train to go there.

Contrast and Diversity is a new tagline for the City of Kuala Lumpur. The theme was chosen based on the Contrasting nature of the city which is surrounded by old and modern buildings whereas Diversity is due to the fact that Kuala Lumpur is a unique city where various races live in peace and harmony while preserving their traditional cultures, beliefs and cuisines. This tour will give you an overall understanding how the main races in Kuala Lumpur carry out their daily lives ranging from culture, food and beliefs

Ride a Vulcan Steam Engine dating from 1896 on the North Borneo Railway during a hassle-free tour. Retrace a colonial trade route through villages, countryside, and tunnels, and pass mangrove forests and rivers for spectacular views of scenery that's mostly inaccessible by traditional tour vehicle. Stop at a number of villages, where there's a chance to visit markets and chat with local people. Plus, lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included. 

I will show the side of the excursion that most traveller do not see. You will love it to have me as your guide. I am a good photographer too. The most interesting is, i will make sure that i will cover all of the point of interest in the itinerary.

This is a private tour. You will be safe escorted by a local licensed tourist guide. It is flexible in term of timing and choice of places to go and eat. The tour will be informative and fun. You will also have hands on experiences when come to food and cultures. This is a tour for you to walk into the life of the locales and see how they lead their daily life.

Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. - Discover the rich multicultural diversity of Penang - Ride the funicular to the 2,733-foot (833-meter) summit of Penang Hill - Explore George Town, Kek Lok Si Temple, and more - Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers