Day
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Kuala Lumpur
ARRIVAL KUALA LUMPUR
Meet and greet at the airport, direct transfer to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Overnight: Kuala Lumpur
Day
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Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR (B)
Depart after your breakfast to Klang Town, the Royal Town of Selangor. First stop will be at a local house where you will be met by local villagers and visit their traditional house. Take a tour around the house; learn more about the local customs and tradition, before they demonstrate on some “kueh” (local delicacy) making. Afterwards, continue to Little India Klang Town, the oldest district in Klang and stroll along the lively and colourful street. For ladies, you may try the colourful sarees or souvenirs from the accessory shops. Return to hotel and arrival by noon in Kuala Lumpur. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight: Kuala Lumpur
Day
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Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR - CAMERON HIGHLANDS (B)
Drive to the impressive Cameron Highlands located at 1542 meters above sea level and noted for its tea plantations and cool temperatures. Stop on the way for a visit to see the cottage industry of basket weaving followed by Lata Iskandar Waterfall and a native settlement. Immerse in the cool, crisp air of Cameron Highlands with its wonderful scenery. Tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the tea plantation, tea factory, market place and butterfly farm.
Overnight: Cameron Highlands
Day
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Cameron Highlands
CAMERON HIGHLANDS - PENANG (B)
Early morning set off to Penang. Stop at the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar to appreciate the mesmerizing Ubudiah Mosque, the attractive Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan which was built without a single nail. The visits of these three interesting sites are from the outside. Discover interesting handicrafts of the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar by embarking on a river cruise. Disembark then to visit the unique process of keris (dagger) making, a dying art. Synonymous with the Malay culture and way of life, the keris is a status symbol for Malay Royalties and Dignitaries. Witness a demonstration of Tekat making, where gold threads are intricately embroidered into velvet cushions, an item previously reserved only for the Royalties. Lastly visit the Labu Sayong Center where unique shaped pots are made with deft hands and creative inspirations mostly by womenfolk. The cool water from the pots is believed to have healing properties. Cross over to Penang, better known as the “Pearl of the Orient” via one of the longest bridge in the world.
Overnight: Penang
Day
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Penang
DISCOVERY TOUR OF GEORGETOWN, PENANG (B)
Start your day with a City, Culture, and Heritage tour of Georgetown, which has been official, declared as a UNESCO SITE in 2008. Visit the 3rd longest reclining Buddha figure in the world followed by Kek Lok Si Temple, also known as Temple of 1000 Buddhas that was built in 1904. It is the most beautiful and largest Buddhist temple complex in Southeast Asia. Next, you visit the Fort Cornwallis, the landing site of Captain Francis Light in 1786 when he arrived to start the first British colony in Penang. The tour carries on with a visit to the water village of The Clan Jetties at Weld Quay, so named as residents of each jetty share similar surname. Afterwards, walk along the Pitt Street, also known as “The Street of Harmony”. Here churches, Chinese temples, mosques and Hindu temples are built along the same street in harmonious existence side by side for centuries. Visit the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan’s house. Enjoy a breezy trishaw ride, a still popular mode of transport in Georgetown. Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure. In the late evening, you can explore the nightlife along Batu Ferringhi, Penang style!
Overnight: Penang
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Penang
PENANG - KOTA BHARU (B)
Travel today from west to east overland through the main mountain range, which offers breathtaking views of the dense tropical rain forest whilst journeying through villages and plantations. On route, you make a photo stop on Banding Island with its scenic view of the famous Temenggor lake, which is a good spot for enjoying the scenery of the calm picturesque lake surrounded by the grand and immense tropical rainforest in the background. Further on, stop at the highest mountain point on this route, 1050 meters above sea level overlooking Thailand and Malaysian border, offering a breathtaking view of the famous Titiwangsa mountain range with its dense tropical rainforest. Continue to Kota Bharu, Kelantan and check in upon arrival. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Kota Bharu
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Kota Bharu
KOTA BHARU - KUALA TERENGGANU (B)
Begin your day with a visit to the famous and colourful wet market of Kota Bharu and the traditional cottage industries such as silver handicraft and songket weaving. Continue afterwards and view the traditional Wau (kite) making. Thereafter, drive along the scenic coastline southward towards Kuala Terengganu, tasting some keropok, the very popular local chips made of fish or prawn. This is followed with witnessing trained monkey plucking coconuts before heading to the hotel.
Overnight: Kuala Terengganu
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Kuala Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU - KUANTAN (B)
First, visit Pulau Duyong, which is famous for its traditional way of boat making in the region. A must is the visit to the Islamic Civilization Park at the Waterfront Heritage City of Kuala Terengganu showcasing twenty replicas of great Islamic monuments of the world such as Alhambra Citadel of Spain, Taj Mahal of Agra India, Masjidil Haram of Mecca Saudi Arabia, Dome of the Rock Palestine and many more. On your way to Kuantan, taste the “lemang”, rice cooked with coconut milk in bamboo, a popular Malay delicacy not to be missed. Also stop at a scenic coastal fishing village and visit a turtle information Centre where you can learn more of this endangered species of the sea. This is followed by an afternoon tea break before visiting the final stop at homegrown Batik Gallery, Malaysia’s famous art textile made from wax, using hand-drawn or hand-blocked technique.
Overnight: Kuantan
Day
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Kuantan
KUANTAN - KUALA LUMPUR (B)
Today, drive back to Kuala Lumpur. On your way, you stop at the quaint historic town of Sungai Lembing situated northwest from Kuantan. Stop at a hanging bridge for a scenic view of the surroundings. Visit Sungai Lembing Museum, dedicated to the memories of the heydays of Sungai Lembing as the town with the largest, longest and deepest subterranean tin mine in the world. Continue to experience the living museum on foot and visit the underground tunnel which once known as the El-Dorado of the East. Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, your guide brings you to the airport for your onward or return journey.