Malaysia – West Coast Tour

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Malaysia – West Coast Tour

Highlights:

  • Malaysia – West Coast Tour, Kuala Lumpur – City Tour – Petronas Twin Towers, China Town & King’s Palace
  • Historic Malacca Tour – St. Paul’s Hill, old town of Bandar Hilir
  • Taman Negara – Night Jungle Walk, Canopy Walkway & Orang Asli Village
  • Cameron Highlands Tour – Mossy Forest of Mt. Brinchang & Tea Factory
  • Penang – Georgetown Heritage Tour – Little India, Fort Cornwallis & Penang Bridge
  • Lovely beach vacation on the tropical islands of Langkawi
  • and much more…

Welcome to Malaysia.

Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Journey to the city where your hotel is located is approx. 1 hour depending on the traffic situation. Check-in to the hotel with rest of the day at leisure.

 

Accomodation: Hotel Stripes, Deluxe Room, Kuala Lumpur, incl. breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for introductory tour of the city known for its beauty & charm, of modern sophistication to old world charm, the seamless blending of its colonial and oriental landmarks.
Tour takes you to the confluence of the Klang & Gombak Rivers, the site of KL’s humble beginning.
Move on to view the splendour of the King’s Palace followed by the National Monument at the Lake Gardens, a sprawling 91.6 hectares of immaculate lawns, undulating hills and carefully cultivated gardens, a scene of harmony, beauty & tranquillity both natural and man-made.

Proceed to the beautiful National Mosque. Drive past the Railway Station and make a stop at Independence Square before tour resumes on a mesmerizing drive around Chinatown.

The tour concludes with a photo stop at the centre-piece of KL, the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers. After the tour, return to your hotel and at leisure.

 

Accomodation: Hotel Stripes, Deluxe Room, Kuala Lumpur, incl. breakfast

Breakfast will be taken at the hotel. 0900hrs – Set off on a tour of Malacca which has a history spanning over 580 years and the oldest trading port in Malaysia that has undergone Portuguese, Dutch and English rule. Historical Malacca is the third smallest state in Malaysia and one of the oldest, and most strategic, trading ports in Malaysia which has undergone Portuguese, Dutch and English rule.

Visit St. Paul’s Hill for a panoramic view of Malacca and its straits as well as the old town of Bandar Hilir. View the famous gateway, the well-known Portuguese Fort de Santiago and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined by 17th century Dutch tombstones.

Malacca is most well-known for its food. Most notable of all is the Nyonya-Baba cuisine which is a mixture of Chinese and Malay cooking with most dishes which are spicy in nature. Break up for lunch at Peranakan Restaurant to sample the blend of Chinese & Malay culture with European influence in the cuisine of the Babas & Nyonyas’ of Malacca.
Tour resumes after lunch at the Baba/Nyonya Heritage Museum which gives you a glimpse of the glorious past of the rich Baba/Nyonya or Peranakan lifestyle, showcasing impressive Chinese art paintings & antique furniture.
After the tour, depart to Kuala Lumpur.

 

Accomodation: Hotel Stripes, Deluxe Room, Kuala Lumpur, incl. breakfast

Breakfast will be taken at the hotel.
Check out and depart overland to Kuala Tahan for Taman Negara.

Upon arrival, proceed with park registration and check in at the resort.

Time free to settle in before dinner is served at the resort.
After dinner proceed to watch video on Wildlife and National Park at the Interpretive Centre followed by Night Jungle Walk.

The jungle comes alive at night and this is a great opportunity to experience the unique sights and sounds of the nocturnal plants and insects. Return to the resort
and overnight.

Accomodation: Mutiara Taman Negara Resort, Chalet, Taman Negara, incl. fullboard

After breakfast proceed for a soft trekking into the jungle up to Teresek Hill and onto the Canopy Walkway, a suspending walkway that twists through the jungle treetops.

From 30ft up, you’ll get a completely different perspective of the rainforest around you. Have fun during the boat tour/rapids shooting before enjoying your lunch at the nearby restaurant.

After lunch visit the Orang Asli village (Batek Tribe) and learn how this nomadic people live their lives in the jungle.

Return to the resort and enjoy some free time before bed time.

 

Accomodation: Mutiara Taman Negara Resort, Chalet, Taman Negara, incl. fullboard

Breakfast will be taken at the hotel. Thereafter check-out and followed by a short water taxi crossing the river to Kuala Tahan from where you will board the waiting vehicle and continue your journey heading northwest into the state of Perak.

Enjoy the journey on to Cameron Highlands, one of the most extensive hill stations consisting of a series of villages strung along the main roads.

Situated approx. 1800 meters above sea level, this highland destination has managed to maintain its English character with its rolling green hills dotted with country cottages, farms and golf course.

Upon arrival check-in hotel and rest of the day at leisure.

 

Accomodation: The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, Deluxe, Cameron Highlands, incl. breakfast

A full day tour of Cameron Highlands today introduces you to the many attractions this highlands has to offer.

In the morning you drive up to the highest point – Mount Brinchang (2000m). A climb up the viewing tower gives you a panoramic view of the area and a chance to breathe in the crisp mountain air.

Taking a short walk into the mossy forest will introduce you to a huge variety of
pitcher plants of different shapes and sizes, beautiful wild orchids and herbal plants such as the famous Kacip Fatimah.

The area is also well known for tea plantations and you’ll visit the renowned
“BOH” Tea Factory to learn how our national drink goes from plant to table.

Your day will be finished off by visiting a local farm growing exotic cactus, strawberries, flowers and watercress.

 

Accomodation: The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, Deluxe, Cameron Highlands, incl. breakfast

Breakfast will be taken at the hotel.

Visit the fruit and vegetable market before heading off to Penang.

En route stop at the picturesque royal town of Kuala Kangsar to view Ubudiah Mosque and the new and old palaces before proceeding to Butterworth, crossing the famous Penang Bridge.

(NB; SIC option will not include any sightseeing during transfer between Cameron and Penang.)

Upon arrival check-in to the hotel with rest of the day at leisure.

 

Accomodation: Park Royal Penang, Deluxe, Penang, incl. breakfast

After breakfast at hotel, today you are setting off on a tour of enlightenment of Penang’s past and its existing multi-culture, highlighting on its colonial history, British & Chinese settlement.

Originally known as Prince of Wales Island, Penang was where Francis Light, under the auspices of the East India Co in 1786, claimed it as the first British possession of the Malay States & SE Asia.

The early settlement was established around the harbour with Fort Cornwallis forming the island’s defence.
Walk along Little India to see how they had survived in their trades of yester-years and thrive today in the modern world. The Peranakan Museum unfolds the lifestyle of the Baba/ Nyonya found only on the Straits Settlements that comprised of Penang, Malacca & Singapore around 1832.

Visit the Khoo Kongsi, one of the most distinctive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia and the reclining Buddha before returning to the hotel.

 

Accomodation: Park Royal Penang, Deluxe, Penang, incl. breakfast

Breakfast is take at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Penang Jetty, ferry to Langkawi depart at 0830hrs and the journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Upon arrival at Kuah Jetty, make your way to Starbucks outlet at the jetty where your driver will be waiting for you.

Transfer to your resort and the remaining day is free at leisure.

 

Accomodation: Berjaya Langkawi Resort, Rainforest Chalet, Langkawi, incl. breakfast

Breakfast is taken at the resort and the remaining days are free at leisure or own activity. 

 

Accomodation: Berjaya Langkawi Resort, Rainforest Chalet, Langkawi, incl. breakfast

Breakfast is taken at the resort and at leisure till check out time.

Pick up from resort lobby and transfer to Langkawi Airport for your departure flight.

 

We will be happy to adapt this travel example to your individual wishes and ideas…

 

  • 3 nights at: Hotel Stripes, Deluxe Room, Kuala Lumpur, incl. breakfast
  • 2 nights at: Mutiara Taman Negara Resort, Chalet, Taman Negara, incl. fullboard
  • 2 nights at: The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, Deluxe, Cameron Highlands, incl. breakfast
  • 2 nights at: Park Royal Penang, Deluxe, Penang, incl. breakfast
  • 3 nights at: Berjaya Langkawi Resort, Rainforest Chalet, Langkawi, incl. breakfast
  • Additional lunch on day 3 
  • Private transfers with chauffeur in an air-conditioned car (including all expenses for driver and car) 
  • Entrance fees and national park fees 
  • English-speaking private guides throughout your trip 
  • All activities as described in the itinerary (private tours, no groups)

• Visa fees
• International flights and airport taxes 
• Additional meals
• Personal travel insurance
• Tips, donations or other expenses
• Optional activities (can be arranged on site with the guide)

The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen influences. In any case, the responsible guide has the right to redesign the tour so that our customers can enjoy their tour safely, comfortably and happily.

From $2,200

Malaysia – West Coast Tour

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