12-Day Malaysia Foodie Adventure

Women Only
Max Group 12
Lifetime Deposit
Solo traveller friendly

Currently 6 SPOTS LEFT 12 Spots

5 Good Reasons To Do This Trip!

TASTE IT ALL!
Find out what Malaysia ‘tastes’ like when you chow down at hawker stalls from Melaka to Penang and explore all the other tasty treats that Malaysia’s multicultural melting pot has to offer.
MAKE IT TOO!
You’ll never see strawberry jam in the same light ever again – instead you’ll remember that moment in Malaysia that you rolled up your sleeves to make it – and other famous Malay dishes – with your own hands.
SPICY GARDEN
Roam the special landscapes of the Mossy Forest in the heart of the Cameron Highlands and the Spice Terraces of Penang with expert guides, and learn how they’re linked to Malaysia’s past and future.
KUALA LUMPUR UNCOVERED
The Petronas Towers become a distant touristy memory, as you dive headfirst into KL’s local food scene and traditional culture – both inside and outside this glitzy city.
ISLAND LIFE
Lap up some blissful beach-time in the warm Langkawi Island seas and bask in your final Malaysian sunset, sailing through the archipelago with your Patchie Crew, cocktail in hand.
Trip Details
Dates Price AUD
(per person twin share)
  • 15 June 2025
  • Ends: 26 June 2025
  • $3,944
  • Private supplement: $911 ⓘEven if you come solo, we will match you with a roomie. This Private Supplement is for those who would like to pay extra for their own private room.
  • 6 SPOTS LEFT

Price

  • $1,350 deposit.
  • 2-week cooling off period applies.
  • Lifetime Deposit. If you need to cancel, your deposit is transferable to other trips.
  • Twin Share: we’ll match you with a roomie if you’re travelling solo.
  • Private supplement available: $911 AUD, max 4 spots

Trip length

12 days, 11 nights


Meeting point

Puri Hotel, Melaka


Ending point

Holiday Villa, Langkawi


Group size

Maximum 12


Participation requirements

Please see our “Is this trip right for you?” section under the Participation Tab.


Included

  • Meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Private vehicle transportation, ferry 
  • 11 nights boutique and premium accommodation
  • Strawberry jam-making class, Afternoon tea, Cooking class with Chef  in Penang, Georgetown trishaw tour and food tastings, Sunset cruise over the Andaman Sea
  • A top-rated and English-speaking Tour Leader
  • All listed activities and more!

Not included

  • International Flights and travel insurance (necessary)
  • Additional hotel nights & late checkouts
  • Drinks and other other personal expenses
  • Tip kitty (See FAQs for more information)

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Day 1: Welcome to Malaysia!

Welcome to Malaysia, Patchies! Since this country is so close to home you won’t have jetlag to deal with, which means you can hit the ground running. Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport as soon as you touch down, ready to whisk you off to lovely Melaka, where the real fun begins.

After settling in at the hotel, it’s time to say the first hellos at your welcome dinner. Get ready to break bread and crack jokes with your new adventure squad. You might be strangers now, but give it a few days and you’ll soon be swapping “remember when” stories like old mates. Here’s to the start of something epic!

Accommodation: Hotel Puri Melaka (or similar)
Included: Dinner

Day 2: Melaka

It’s the first full day of the trip! Today’s all about exploring Melaka from top to bottom, starting with a trip to Porta de Santiago – a fortress from 1511 that’s seen it all – before you clamber to the top of St Paul’s Church for some kick-ass views over the city. You may notice that it looks a little bit… unusual. You see, Melaka was once a colonial stronghold, so you’ll see a mishmash of Portuguese, Dutch and Asian vibes here.

What’s that you hear? Jonker Street is calling your name with its must-try chicken rice balls and sweet, icy chendol. Don’t walk, run!

With full bellies, you’ll head over to Kampung Morten, a historically traditional Malay village squished between the high-rise buildings of the city centre. Following your guide, you’ll pass timeless wooden houses, learn how the locals live, and get your hands sticky learning how to make onde-onde, a beloved dessert you’ll want to take home with you.

Accommodation: Hotel Puri, Melaka (or similar)
Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Kuala Lumpur

Wave goodbye to Melaka and get ready to greet Malaysia’s super-city: Kuala Lumpur! As you make the two to three hour drive, watch the Malaysian countryside unfold through your window: cute towns and endless stretches of palm oil plantations painting a view you’ll soon recognise as oh-so-Malay. There’s just enough time on the drive to catch some shuteye or share your craziest travel stories with your fellow Patchies. Then, bam: you’ve arrived!

Once you hit Kuala Lumpur, the afternoon is all yours. Band together with your crew to check out an attraction or two, or just take a breather before meeting your guide as the sun sets to check out Chinatown. This is the area of the city where you’ll find the most eyebrow-raising and daring street food. With the explosive spices and unfamiliar ingredients you’ll find here, your taste buds will soon be doing backflips.

Accommodation: Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection (or similar)
Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4: Batu Caves

You’ve probably already noticed that modern-day Malaysia is a patchwork of Malay, Chinese, British, Portuguese, Dutch and Indian influences, but today’s adventure will launch you straight into the Malay side of things. That’s because you’ll be spending time getting to know the Orang Asli, the country’s original inhabitants. First up: the Orang Asli Museum, where you’ll soak up a bunch of facts about these peoples’ fascinating history and traditions.

Then, it’s village time. We’ve arranged access-all-areas passes to a living and breathing Orang Asli community for you, where you’ll get to see how the locals expertly smoke the day’s hunt or craft their intricate ornaments. Of course, this is Patch Adventures, and giving-it-a-go is our middle name, so you’ll also get to try your hand at weaving.

As if that wasn’t cool enough, this afternoon you’re off to the Batu Caves, KL’s colour-drenched Hindu shrines. We wish we were coming with you!

Accommodation: Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection (or similar)
Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5: Cameron Highlands

Say goodbye to the buzz of Kuala Lumpur and buckle up for the tea-tinted sweeps of Cameron Highlands. Once you get out of the city, you won’t be seeing any more skyscrapers for a while. Instead, in these parts, all you’ll find is cooler air and green, green, green as far as the eye can see. We hope you’re ready for a serious change of pace: up here, your biggest dilemma will be what type of tea to sip on.

With the three to four hours of driving behind you, you’re free to set off and explore the Cameron Highlands at your own pace for the rest of the day. The town centre and a bunch of local restaurants are just a short taxi ride away from your mountainside hotel. Enjoy!

Accommodation: Strawberry Park Resort (or similar)
Included: Breakfast & Afternoon tea

Day 6: Tea and Strawberries

The Cameron Highlands are known for producing two things we wouldn’t want to live without: tea, and strawberries! It’s only right, then, that we dedicate a full day to sampling and enjoying the area’s top produce. It all starts with a quick “tea talk”, where you’ll get a rocket-fast intro to the area’s tea-growing process (surrounded by the glorious tea plantations, of course) before you don aprons to learn how to whip up your very own lip-smacking strawberry jam, following the local recipe. Spoiler: it’s a lot trickier (and stickier!) than it looks.

Alright, you’ve earned it – time to wrap up the day with a quintessential Highlands treat: afternoon tea. Scones, jam, and the best brew in town, all while soaking up the glow of the late afternoon sun? Don’t mind if we do!

Accommodation: Strawberry Park Resort (or similar)
Included: Breakfast, Afternoon tea & Dinner

Day 7: Goodbye Highlands, Hello Penang!

The highlands have been such a refreshing pause on all that hectic travelling, but let’s be real: none of you can stay put for too long, so it’s time to pack your bags and head to your next destination, the flavour-laden city of Penang. They call it the foodie capital for a reason, and you’re about to dive fork-first into the best eats around. Ready to taste what all the buzz is about?

Once you’ve checked in at your new digs in Penang, the day is yours. Go wild and try to explore every nook and cranny, or simply chill until the sun dips. Come evening, you’ll join your guide for dinner at one of their favourite local street food spots for a no-holds-barred culinary introduction to Penang. We think you’ll quickly feel at home here!

Accommodation: Citadines Connect Georgetown (or similar)
Included: Breakfast & Street Food Dinner

Day 8: Georgetown

Last night was just a teaser. Skip the hotel breakfast this morning because we’ve got an Indian-Muslim Hawker one on the menu instead. Today, you’ll peel back a few more layers to reveal Penang’s spicy secrets as you slip along the old streets of Georgetown with your trusty trishaw companion – and there’s plenty of other food surprises along the way!

Did you know that Georgetown’s past is dotted with tales of secret societies? Your guide will dish out the cool, lesser-known facts and secret society gossip that makes Georgetown so unique.

Accommodation: Citadines Connect Georgetown (or similar)
Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 9: Tropical Spice Garden

The foodie love affair with Penang continues today at the Tropical Spice Garden, your all-access pass to the world of spices. Weaving through the spice terraces, you’ll get the lowdown on the countless uses for the herbs and spices found here, and you’ll get to see firsthand what gives Malaysia’s most beloved recipes that familiar kick.

You’ve smelled, touched, and learned about these game-changing spices -now it’s time to fire up the hob and throw them into the mix yourself with a cooking class. And no stress – we have a local pro chef on hand to show you how it’s done and help you craft something incredible.

Accommodation: Citadines Connect Georgetown (or similar)
Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 10: Langkawi Ferry

Up bright and early, grab your bags and head back to the mainland – but only for a short stint because you’ll be waving goodbye once more from the Kuala Kedah Jetty, your launchpad to the legendary Langkawi. In case you haven’t heard, Langkawi is Malaysia’s most chilled-out and heavenly archipelago, where you’re heading for some sun, sand, and maybe even a cheeky cocktail or two!

After just 1.5-2 hours on the ferry, you’ll rock up to Langkawi and suddenly forget how to speak. Have you ever seen water that blue? We don’t think so! Once you’ve finally recovered from that wow-worthy first impression, it’s off to your home for the next few nights: a beach resort and spa. After all, a little luxury never hurts anybody.

Accommodation: Holiday Villa Langkawi (or similar)
Included: Breakfast

Day 11: Sunset Cruising

Last call for beach vibes, Patchies! Your final full day in Malaysia is all about kicking back and enjoying paradise, whether that be lounging by the pool with a book, taking a wander along the beach, or getting some vitamin sea with a dip in the ocean. Can’t choose? Why not do all three?

This afternoon, you’ll round off your Malaysia adventure in a very special way: by setting sail on a sunset cruise around the dreamy coastline. Feel the rhythm of the waves lapping against the yacht, soak up the last bits of sun, and let the cool sea breeze dance around you. Cocktail in hand, it’s the perfect chill-out session. How about that for a final hurrah?

Accommodation: Holiday Villa Langkawi (or similar)
Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 12: Farewell Friends!

We hate this part – but all good things must come to an end. After breakfast, share your final bear hugs with your newfound Patchie besties and be sure to swap contact details. Maybe you’ll even see each other again soon on another Patchie adventure! Then, our driver will drop you off at Langkawi airport ready for your flight home. 

Jumpa lagi, Malaysia!

Included: Breakfast

Trip Map
Good to Know

WHAT ABOUT FOOD?

Traditional food in Malaysia is a rich with flavours, combining basic ingredients such as rice, noodles, coconut milk, spices, seafood, and tropical fruits. Over time, Malaysian cuisine has embraced modern influences, yet its authentic roots are carefully preserved by the locals.

Food in Malaysia is more than just sustenance; it’s a reflection of the country’s cultural diversity and a symbol of unity among its people. The act of sharing meals brings communities together, embodying the warmth of Malaysian hospitality and the joy of communal dining. From the tasty and colourful street food of Penang to the time-honoured customs of Nasi Lemak and Teh Tarik, food plays an integral role in social gatherings, festivals, and everyday life across Malaysia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prior to the payment of your full balance, the final price may change if there is significant variation in the AUD:MYR exchange rate. Our trip pricing is determined by what the exchange rates are at the time of publishing the trip.

The pricing on this trip is based on an exchange rate of 1 AUD : 3.178 MYR.

A deposit of $1,350 is required to hold your spot. Payment can be made by credit card (fees apply) or bank deposit.

There is a cooling-off period of 2 weeks. (Applicable to all bookings made 110 days in advance.)

We have implemented a ‘lifetime deposit’ guarantee. Deposits are not refundable, but they are transferable at any time, right up until the first day of the trip.

The final balance of the trip is required 95 days in advance of the departure date. Our suppliers require upfront payment well in advance to guarantee availability.

Please refer to the full terms and conditions for further information.

This is the most frequently asked question we get!

Nearly everyone is in their 50s and 60s, with some people above and below (but of course, everyone is welcome!)

Most Patchies come alone and are matched with a room-mate. Remember, you don’t need to pay for a single supplement if you come solo. We will place you with a similarly-aged roommate.

The typical Patchie has travelled a LOT, is a well-seasoned adventurer, and is not easily thrown by small things. However, many Patchies tell us that this is their first ever group tour. Many of our guests have avoided tours to this point as they’re not attracted to being herded around in large groups.

Oh, and one last thing:

Patchies are warm, generous, and kind. We knew it would be like this, but we weren’t expecting it to be *quite* like this. We’re so blessed as a business to have the customers we do; we consider ourselves to be some of the luckiest people in the world.

Before you head to Malaysia, make sure to fill out and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at least three days before you arrive. You can easily do it online through the Malaysian immigration website here.

Airfares are not included.

Being tour operators (not travel agents), we are not licensed to sell flights. We recommend contacting your trusted local travel agent to book flights if you’re in need of assistance.

There are several direct flights with several airlines available from major Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane to Kuala Lumpur.

From Langkawi there are flights to Kuala Lumpur available. From there,  you can catch a direct flight to major Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, or Brisbane.

Most of our trips have a tip kitty because many cultures have interesting and diverse rules when it comes to tips. We’ve found it to be the easiest way to combat over-tipping, under-tipping or having the tip fall into the wrong hands. Our goal is for guests to relax and know that the complexities of tipping are taken care of, on their behalf.

For your Malaysian adventure, we ask your contribution be:

  • 230 MYR (equivalent to $80 AUD) on Day 1.

The kitty will be managed by your guide and distributed along the way for included meals, hotel staff, drivers and local guides.

What is not covered is a customary tip at the end of the trip for your guide. If she/he ensured that your trip is memorable, we recommend the following guidelines:

  • Guide: 150 MYR per person (equivalent to $50 AUD)

Will we be picked up at the airport?
Yes! One of our friendly team will be waiting for you in the public arrivals area of the airport. You’ll transfer directly to the hotel. The transfer is free and in a private and air-conditioned vehicle, which you will only share if there is anyone else on your flight joining the tour.

When should we arrive?
Try to arrive before midday on the start day, although earlier would be recommended. If possible, come one day early to settle in. We can organise additional hotel nights for you at cost.

Level 1

So long as you have a general level of health and fitness, you’ll be fine. There is an opportunity to tap out of the specific exercise planned on Days X and X. However, to enjoy this trip, you’ll need to be able to spend time on your feet and regularly walk for 2-3 hours. Daily activities might include walking on uneven and hilly ground, getting on and off various forms of transportation and occasionally climbing some stairs. You may also encounter over-the-bath showers in some of the accommodations.

All activities are optional, meaning that if you don’t feel like it, you can skip it, but it will be impossible to enjoy your trip if you’re not able to do a walking tour for a full afternoon. Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate people requiring walking aids.

In the unlikely event of a health or security related incident during a trip, we’ve engaged a local partner to assist. From our experience, there is not one framework that fits all, and every incident is unique and requires a different approach. With all trips, your guides are your day-to-day support. While behind the scenes, there is an active line of communication – between your guide, the on-ground support team, and Australian Ops.

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