MALAYSIA · [DATES TO BE CONFIRMED]
Malaysia, up close
Rainforest, wildlife and nature illustration, with a small group in Kuala Lumpur and on Tioman Island.
No payment is needed to register your interest.
WHERE
Kuala Lumpur and Tioman Island
LENGTH
8 days / 7 nights
GROUP
Six guests, two hosts
DATES
[To be confirmed]
Led by Grant Menzies
Artist and nature observer behind Beetle and Leaf.
A local host
Irina lives in Malaysia and knows Kuala Lumpur well.
Six guests at most
Room to ask questions and stop when something catches your eye.
Not the usual itinerary
Rainforest mornings, hidden corners of the city and slow island afternoons.
THE EXPERIENCE
Malaysia beyond the usual itinerary
This is a small-group trip built around looking closely. We spend mornings in the rainforest, an afternoon learning to draw what we see, a day at a waterfall, and a few slow days by the sea on Tioman Island.
Beetles and insects are part of it, but you don’t need to love them. The idea is to slow down and notice what most visitors walk past.
Irina knows Kuala Lumpur from the inside, so the city days go beyond the main sights. There is structure on the days that matter and plenty of free time in between.
This trip suits you if you…
Enjoy nature, wildlife, photography or drawing, or are simply curious.
Would rather have a small group than a crowded tour.
Like unusual encounters more than ticking off sights.
Travel solo, with a friend or with a partner, and want good company.
Are happy with warm, humid weather and some walking on forest paths.
THE ITINERARY
A different rhythm each day
Each day opens to the full plan on the live page. Wildlife can’t be promised, and weather or local conditions may change the plan. We’ll adjust on the day.