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Hungry Ghost Festival

13 days

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Start and end in Kuala Lumpur

5.0

3 traveler reviews

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Operator: Knutson Travels
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 26
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Days 1 - 3
Kuala Lumpur
Start your morning walking through the bustling Chinatown bazaar where vendors hawk everything from spices to souvenirs. After browsing the market stalls, head to a Hindu temple to see the intricate architecture and religious practices. Later in the day, you'll settle in for traditional Malay cuisine followed by a cultural show that highlights local music, dance, and entertainment traditions.
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner (Sumptuous Malay cuisine accompanied with cultural show)
Included Activities
- Visit open air bazaar in Chinatown
- Hindu temple visit
- Cultural show with Malay cuisine
Landmarks/POIs
Chinatown
Days 4 - 6
Georgetown, Penang
You'll arrive in Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage city located on Penang island. During your time here, you'll catch the Hungry Ghost Festival (Yu Lan), a traditional Chinese celebration filled with live performances and concerts. Throughout the festival, you'll see various prayer ceremonies, religious activities, opera performances, and puppet theaters happening across the city.
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hungry Ghost Festival (Yu Lan) participation
- Live performances and concerts
- Religious activities and prayers
- Opera performances
- Puppet theater
Landmarks/POIs
Georgetown
Days 7 - 12
Sabah
Head out to explore Sabah, Borneo's easternmost state known for its tropical landscapes and dense rainforests. You'll spend the day jungle hiking through the region's natural beauty, stopping at small villages to connect with local communities. There's also a real chance to spot local wildlife as you make your way through one of the island's most scenic areas.
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jungle hiking
- Visit small villages
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs
Sabah
Day 13
Sabah to Kuala Lumpur
In the afternoon, catch a domestic flight back to Kuala Lumpur and prepare for your journey home. This marks the end of your trip through Malaysia's diverse regions.

Landmarks/POIs
Chinatown

Landmarks/POIs
Georgetown

Landmarks/POIs
Sabah

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Knutson Travels

5.0

(3 reviews)

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Age Range

18 to 85 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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Knutson Travels
5.0

Bruce
· June 27th, 2018
Josh took the time to understand everything we wanted to experience. We benefited from his extensive knowledge and had the time of our lives. We highly recommend Knutson Travels.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 105516

Currency
RM
Malaysian Ringgit
Malaysia
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Malaysia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before January 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Knutson Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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