MALAYSIA
TOUR
FROM SINGAPORE TO PENANG
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
Our tour to Malaysia will fill your days with history, adventure, and breathtaking views. Begin in the historical
city of Malacca with its beautiful architecture. The capital city, Kuala Lumpur, will impress you with its modern
buildings and historic monuments. The Cameron Highlands will leave you breathless and the island of Penang
will enrich you with its many cultures. Welcome to fascinating Malaysia!
ITINERARY
Day 01 (WED) Singapore – Tampin – Malacca (250 Km)
Pick up from your hotel. Morning transfer to the train station for train departing at 08:30 to Tampin, Malacca
(train timing subject to change). Enjoy the rural scenery as the train passes through villages and plantations.
Expected time of arrival in Pulau Sebang / Tampin Railway Station is 14:00, Meet with your driver/guide.
Proceed to the city of Melaka for a tour of the historic sites; Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the oldest functioning
Chinese temple in Malaysia, Kampung Kling Mosque, Jonker Street (Antique Row), Baba & Nyonya Museum,
Stadhuy’s Building, Malacca Clock Tower, Christchurch and the famous Porta de Santiago. Overnight in
Malacca. (B)
Note: Kindly be informed that a MYR2.00 Malacca Heritage Tax per room per night has been enforced since 1st
April 2012. As this is a mandatory State tax, it will be collected by the respective hotels upon the guest’s check
out.
*Rates in this document are estimated and may change anytime. Please ask your travel agent.
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Day 02 Malacca – Kuala Lumpur (147 Km)
Depart to Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. Upon arrival you will be given a tour of the King’s Palace
(photo stop), National Mosque & Railway Station, National Monument, Independence Square, Sultan Abdul
Samad building (photo stop), Selangor Club (photo stop), St Mary’s Church and the world’s tallest free-standing
flagpole. Tour resumes for visit to the Seri Mahamariaman Temple and colorful Chinatown for bargain hunting.
Before checking in your hotel, visit the tallest Communication Tower in South East Asia for a panoramic view of
the city and the PETRONAS Twin Towers, the highest twin towers in the world. Overnight. (B)
Day 03 Kuala Lumpur
After Breakfast, depart for a tour of the countryside visiting a pewter factory showing Malaysia as one of the
biggest producers of tin, the Batu Caves – the holy, sacred cave temple for the Hindus (except during
Thaipusam Day in January/February) and a batik factory. Rest of the day is at your own leisure to discover the
good bargains and cozy cafes and restaurants of Kuala Lumpur, the happening City. Overnight. (B)
Day 04 Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands (220 Km)
Depart for the Cameron Highlands located at 1542 meters above sea level and noted for 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. Be immersed in the cool, crisp air of the Cameron Highlands with
its wonderful scenery. The tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the tea plantation, tea factory, market place
and butterfly farm. Overnight. (B) Note: Tea factory operation is closed on public holidays.
Day 05 Cameron Highlands – Penang (330 Km)
Early morning set off to Penang. En route visit the Sam Poh Tong cave temple. Stop for some photo ops at the
Royal town of Kuala Kangsar; exterior view of Ubudiah Mosque, Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan.
Proceed further to Kuala Sepetang’s mangrove forest, the best-managed mangrove forest in Malaysia and one
that serves a very important ecological role in protecting the coastline from erosion. Delight in the novelty of
walking through a natural mangrove forest on a boardwalk. Kuala Sepetang produces the bulk of the nation’s
top quality mangrove charcoal. Visit a charcoal kiln where charcoal is produced. Cross over to Penang, better
known as the “Pearl of the Orient” via one of the longest bridges in the world. Overnight. (B)
Note: Kindly be informed that a MYR3.00 Penang Local Government Fee per room per night has been enforced
since 1st June 2014. As this is a mandatory State Fee, it will be collected by the respective hotels upon the
guest’s check out.
Day 06 Discovery Tour of Georgetown, Penang
City tour of Georgetown, 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. It is the most beautiful and
largest Buddhist temple complex in Southeast Asia. Next, visit Fort Cornwallis, the landing site of Captain
Francis Light in 1786 when he arrived to start the first British colony in Penang. Visit the water village of The
Clan Jetties at Weld Quay, named after the residents of each jetty. Continue to 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. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
(B)
*Rates in this document are estimated and may change anytime. Please ask your travel agent.
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Day 07 Penang – Airport
Transfer to the airport. (B)
Notes: The rainy season along the East Coast is from November to February. Unexpected flash floods, although
rare, may occur. In such circumstances, the Company reserves the right to make necessary changes to the
itinerary. Train journey from Singapore to Tampin Station, Malacca is without a guide onboard. The trains in
Malaysia are clean, functional and comfortable and are of local standards.
Your hotels
Malacca – Equatorial Hotel
Kuala Lumpur – Corus Hotel
Cameron Highlands – Strawberry Park Hotel
Penang – Bayview Beach Resort
(Hotels are subject to change)
INCLUSIONS
Transportation by minivan or motor coach • Return transfers airport / hotel / airport • English speaking local
guides • accommodation in double occupancy, 4* • Meals and visits as per itinerary • Train ticket from
Singapore to Tampin
Not included: International airfare & airport taxes · Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers ·
Beverages· Optional excursions.
Singapore to Penang
Wednesday departures
May 01 – October 31, 2015
November 01 – March 31, 2016
Land package
Per person, double occupancy
1149
1249
Minimum 2 passengers required to guarantee the departure
Single supplement
540
*Rates in this document are estimated and may change anytime. Please ask your travel agent.
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