MALAYSIA ESCORTED TOUR
10 night privately escorted tour from £ 3499pp
LEGENDARY MALAYSIA
10 NIGHT PRIVATELY ESCORTED TOUR BY AIR-CONDITIONED CAR
countryside & seascapes • insight to culture & cuisine • tropical islands • tour with a private guide DAY 1 Fly to Kuala Lumpur
DAY 2 Kuala Lumpur On arrival , transfer to your hotel .
DAY 3 Kuala Lumpur / Cameron Highlands
Depart KL this morning and travel by road to the Cameron Highlands , a former weekend retreat during the British colonial rule . Enroute , stop at the famous Batu Caves , enjoy lunch at Tapah and also see the Lata Iskandar Waterfall . On arrival this afternoon visit the tea plantation and vegetable markets before an evening visit to the township of Tanah Rata ( approx 128 miles / 3 hours drive ).
DAY 4 Cameron Highlands / Pangkor Island
This morning visit an Aboriginal settlement before stopping at the Sam Poh Tong Cave temple in Gunung Rapat . Enjoy time to explore the temple and admire the various statues of Buddha which are set among the natural stalactites and stalagmites . After lunch , continue to Pangkor ’ s jetty to transfer by ferry and onwards by road to your hotel ( approx 139 miles / 4½ hours drive ).
DAY 5 Pangkor Island A full day to rest and relax .
DAY 6 Pangkor / Penang
At leisure before taking the ferry back to the mainland and continuing by road to Penang . En route stop at Kuala Kangsar , an attractive royal town for the chance to visit the Ubudiah Mosque and the Iskandariah Palace ( royal palace ). Arrive Penang late afternoon and this evening visit a traditional Nyonya restaurant where you ’ ll get to try a variety of dishes ( approx 113 miles / 3 hours drive ).
DAY 7 Penang
A day to explore the delights of George Town . This morning , wander through Little India , admire the Sri Mahamariamman Temple , and experience the hustle and bustle of the Spice Market . After lunch at a traditional banana leaf restaurant explore George Town ’ s inner enclave beginning with the Kuan Yin Temple . Continue on to the Kapitan Kling Mosque , Cannon Square and Sun Yat Sen Museum . As day slips into night board a trishaw and sit back whilst taking in the sights , smells and sounds of old George Town before ending the night at an outdoor hawker stand , eating as the locals do .
DAY 8 Penang / Kota Bahru
Depart this morning for a scenic drive to Kota Bahru . The road cuts through mountain ranges and has breathtaking views of tropical rainforest , rubber and oil palm plantations plus a vast lake . There are photo stops along the way and lunch is at a local restaurant . Arrive Kota Bahru this afternoon ( approx 211 miles / 5½ hours drive ).
DAY 9 Kota Bahru / Kuala Terengganu
Begin with a visit to the Central Market for a stroll amidst the bustle and colourful stalls . Afterwards , continue along the coastal roads towards Kuala Terengganu , stopping enroute to visit Pulau Rusa , a local fishing village . Travel onwards along Chinatown and view the Maziah Palace and State Mosque ( approx 103 miles / 3 hours drive ).
DAY 10 Kuala Terengganu / Kuantan
During today ’ s journey you ’ ll visit fishing villages , brassware and weaving cottage industries , and the Turtle Museum . On arrival in Kuantan the rest of the day is at leisure ( approx 145 miles / 2¾ hours drive ).
DAY 11 Kuantan
Travel to Pekan stopping to view some of the exclusive residences of the royal family and the Summer Palace of the Sultan ( external viewing only ). Visit the Watercraft Gallery which houses traditional river crafts including dugouts and bamboo houseboats . At the State Museum , trace the heritage line of the Sultan of Pahang . Finally , spend time at Pulau Keladi .
DAY 12 Kuantan / Kuala Lumpur
Travel by road back to Kuala Lumpur for your onward journey ( approx 142 miles / 3 hours drive ).
Kek Lok Si Temple , Penang
Meredeka Square
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Penang
Pangkor Island
MALAYSIA Cameron Highlands
Andaman Sea
Kota Bahru
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Terengganu
Kuantan
Kuala Lumpur 1 night | Cameron Highlands 1 night Pangkor 2 nights | Penang 2 nights Kota Bahru 1 night | Kuala Terengganu 1 night Kuantan 2 nights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily .
Accommodation : 5★ Pullman KL City Centre ; 4★ Strawberry Park Resort , Cameron Highlands ; 3★ Tiger Rock , Pangkor Island ; UNIQUE Muntri Mews , Penang ; 4★ Renai Kota Bahru , Kelantan ; 3★ Primula Beach , Kuala Terengganu ; 4★ Swiss Garden Kuantan Resort .
Meals : Breakfast & lunch ( lunch not included on day 5 ). Dinner is also included on days 6 & 7 .
Tour price : The price shown includes international flights , transfers between the airport and hotels , shard boat transfer to / from Pangkor Island , accommodation , services of an English speaking guide , sightseeing as stated and entrance fees .
Note : The tea plantation in the Cameron Highlands is closed on Mondays ; In George Town some of the places are closed on Sundays and public holidays ; some places on the east coast are closed on Fridays and during Ramadan .