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The Problem With Planning Your Trip To Malaysia...

There Are Too Many Fabulous Places!

Malaysia is full of gorgeous beaches, sun-drenched islands, vibrant cities, rich culture, history and a magnificent food scene. 

But researching all these amazing places and experiences can quickly lead to overwhelm.

Where should you stay? What should you do? Will the weather be ok?

It's hard to figure it all out when all you want to do is have an awesome vacation. Yet somehow, you have more questions than answers...

What places are must-visit?

Do you have time to go to Borneo?

Is it the right time of year?

How many places can you visit?

And so many more...

I can help! Save hours of time as we design YOUR dream vacation.

LET'S CREATE YOUR PERFECT ITINERARY!

Travel Planning Consultation

We'll chat for an hour coming up with a great plan for your trip to Malaysia!


How It Works...

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Within minutes, you'll receive an email with a link to my calendar. Book in a time that suits.

Ideally, prepare your questions beforehand. If you already have started an itinerary, email it to me.

We'll talk for an hour on Google Meet while working on your itinerary together.

I'll email you some useful resources afterwards.

As you book your trip, you can email back once a few follow-up questions.

Note: An hour is generally long enough for itineraries up to 7 days, but it will depend how much planning you have already done. You can book extra time for longer itineraries.

We Will...

Answer your questions

Work on your overall plan so you know where you'll be everyday with an overview of the activities you'll do

Add insider recommendations

Get into the nitty-gritty of planning if there is time

All Yours For US$167*

*Prices are in US dollars. Australians are also charged 10% GST.

Meet Me!

I'm Sharon Gourlay, the founder of Dive Into Malaysia. I absolutely love Malaysia. I used to live in Penang and travel to Malaysia multiple times a year. Sometimes, by myself and sometimes with my three kids.


I've been all over Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Borneo), and I can't recommend Malaysia enough. It has stunning scenery, amazing wildlife, friendly people, interesting cities and culture and the best food you'll eat anywhere. 


I know it can be difficult to plan a trip, and I'd love to help you so you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying the lead up to your amazing trip to Malaysia. I'm sure we can come up with something perfect for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What exactly will I get?
    We'll meet for an hour online and I'll answer all your questions and help you plan. How much we will achieve in this time depends on how many questions you have and how much planning you have already done.

    It is usually enough time to plan an overview for 7 days. If you have already done some planning, we'll probably achieve more.

    If your trip is longer, you can also book a second hour below for a reduced price.

    I'll send an email afterwards with some extra resources and you can reply once with any further questions.

    If you need more time after this, you can book another session on this page.

    Note that I don't book your trip for you. I can answer any questions in our time together about how to book though.
  • Do I need to have started planning already?
    No. You can have just started planning your trip or already have a plan. Either is fine.

    You will get more out of your time if you already have some questions and have a clear goal of what you're trying to achieve.
  • Is one hour enough time?
    It really depends on how long your trip is for, how much planning you have already done and how much you already know about what you want to do.

    If your trip is for longer than a week and you don't have a rough plan already, I recommend a second hour.

    You can always come back later and book another session if you need it.
  • What times are you available for meetings?
    I am in Melbourne, Australia and need my sleep at night :) I am flexible otherwise and available most days including some weekend time. Because of timezones, if you are in the Americas, expect to meet in your afternoon/evening. If you are in Europe, expect to meet in your morning.

    If you can't find an appropriate time in my calendar, simply send me an email and we'll work it out.
  • Should I book this or a video review?
    I recommend this consultation if you want to talk to me 1:1 or don't have an itinerary already.

    If you already have a fair idea of what you want to do, have a written itinerary and are looking to perfect it/fill in any gaps, then a video review can be a great option.
  • What if I don't want to use Google Meet?
    Google Meet is very easy to use especially on a computer. You don't need a Google account.

    However, you will need an app if you use your phone or tablet for our meeting. I don't recommend this as I will screenshare as we plan so you'll want to be able to see a full screen.

    If you really don't want to use Google Meet. We can use something else.
  • Can you recommend hotels?
    I can recommend hotels where I have stayed and give some general recommendations, but I can't go check out every hotel for you (although that would be fun!).
  • What should I do to prepare?
    You don't have to do anything if you don't want to. However, the better you know what you want from your trip to Malaysia, the more we will achieve in our meeting. If you already have an itinerary (even a super rough one) please email it to me beforehand.
  • What can I ask?
    Anything related to Malaysia travel! This could be which places to visit, how to get around, how to book, which attractions to see, where to eat/stay, best time to travel and more. I can't guarantee that I know absolutely everything, but I have excellent knowledge of Malaysia travel. If I don't know the answer, I'll probably know where to look and we can work it out. I cannot give visa advice.
  • Can you help me plan my itinerary for neighbouring countries too?
    This service is for Malaysia only. However, if Singapore is part of your trip, I can also give recommendations for that, and I can try to help with other countries.
  • I'm travelling with kids. Can you help with family recommendations?
    Great! I have 3 kids myself and have travelled (and lived) with them in Malaysia many times at many different ages. I have many fabulous family friendly recommendations.
  • My trip to Malaysia isn't for awhile. Can I sign up for this later?
    I only have time for so many consultations per month so I close off this service once I reach this number. For this reason, I recommend you book as soon as you are ready to chat. I also don't do any consultation when I am travelling myself.

    December and April, in particular, I will be traveling most the month and won't be able to do consultations.
  • Can I have a refund if I don't use your recommendations?
    There are no refunds available.
  • What happens if I don't attend the meeting?
    You can change the time of our meeting up to 24 hours beforehand. If you change within this timeframe or if you don't show up, it will be cancelled with no refund.
  • I have more questions about this service. How can I ask you?
    No problem. Simply email me at info@diveintomalaysia.com with any questions you have.

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Dive Into Malaysia agrees to help
plan client itineraries to the
best of their ability within a
reasonable amount of time.
Services provided will depend on
the chosen package, on-time
payments, and any other agreed
upon services. The base price is only
for a one hour consultation and follow
up email.
Dive Into Malaysia is NOT responsible
for booking any part of the
client's trip, including but not
limited to, flights, trains, ferries,
buses, taxis, accommodations,
activities, meals, airport pick-up
or drop-offs, anything Covid-19
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accommodations, activities or the
like, and we cannot be held liable
for changed or canceled plans for
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client to ensure they are prepared
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preferences and latest information,
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responsible for any part or whole of
the itinerary.
In the event that a client decides
to change their plan after
services have begun or desires an
entirely new itinerary, an
additional payment equal to the
original will be required to have a
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Gourlay and Dive Into Malaysia highly
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