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 The Itinerary 
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Kuala Lumpur
On arrival transfer to the impressive Renaissance Wing for 3 nights stay. |
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Kuala Lumpur (B)
After breakfast, start the morning with a Capital City sightseeing. From its humble beginnings as a tin-mining town,
Kuala Lumpur which actually means "Muddy Estuary" in Bahasa Malaysia has developed by leaps and bounds, and is
today an exciting blend of colonial and modern architecture. City Highlights includes Cultural Craft Complex, Merdeka
Square, the Malayan Railway Station, the National Monument, the National Museum and the King's Palace.
Return to the Renaissance Wing for overnight. |
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Kuala Lumpur (B)
After breakfast, proceed for a day tour to Malacca, a 2 hour drive away. Upon arrival, go around the historical city of
Malacca, visiting major attractions including St. Paul's Hill, the renowned Porta De Santiago, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
and Jonkers Street where you can hunt antique souvenirs. Stop for lunch at one of the local Peranakan Restaurant
(on pax account). Return to Kuala Lumpur for overnight stay at the Renaissance Wing. |
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Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands (350KM) (B)
After an early breakfast, leave your hotel for journey north to the hill resort of Cameron Highlands (about 4 hours).
Enroute pass through historic towns of Slim River before arriving into Tapah town, foothills of Cameron Highlands.
Wind our way up to 5000 ft above sea level. Along this gradual climb, visit to a bamboo basket weaving craft, stop at
Iskandar waterfalls, meet aborigines on their hunting trip armed with blowpipes, passing gurgling jungle streams before
arriving at your hotel for check-in at approximately 12.30 pm. Break for lunch in the hotel (on pax account). This afternoon, you
driver/guide will take you on a tour of Cameron Highlands covering Rose Garden, tea plantation, vegetable farms.
Rest of evening at leisure. Check-in at your hotel & rest of the at leisure. Overnight at The Lakehouse or similar. |
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Cameron Highlands (B)
Day at leisure. You may wish to explore this resort area or simply be revived by the fresh cool air.
A light sweater is recommended on cool evenings. Overnight at The Lakehouse or similar. |
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Cameron Highlands to Penang (283 KM) (B/L)
After breakfast, your day begins with a pleasant drive downhill to Tapah and northwards to Ipoh - the city of millionaires
which made its fortune from the rich tin mines of Kinta Valley, the heart of tin dredging in Malaysia. You will visit one of
the famous Cave Temples in Ipoh followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Travel north, we will visit Kellie's castle which is
built by the Scottish rubber tycoon before proceeding to Kuala Kangsar to visit the unique Ubudiah Mosque - a
magnificent building with golden dome, and the former palace of the Sultan of Perak with its intricate wood carvings.
Continuing to Province Wellesley you will cross the Penang Bridge (spanning 13.5km - the longest bridge in Asia and
the third in the world) into the island of Penang. Overnight at Mutiara Beach Resort or similar. |
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Penang (B/L)
This morning, you will be taken for an orientation tour round the island. Penang or Pulau Pinang means "Island of Betelnut
Palms" - was once a pirates' hideout. It came under the British control in 1786. History has it that Francis Light fired gold
coins into the air and the people around scrambled to recover them - thus clearing the area for settlement. Born as a
crossroads for traders from Arabs to Europeans, Gujeratis to Chinese and nearby islanders, Penang is today a mini Asia in
a nutshell !
Visit the Batik Factory (a local cottage industry), Butterfly Farm (about 5,000 tropical butterflies of over 100
species), interesting heritage of the city of Georgetown. Visit the Khoo Kongsi, a Chinese clanhouse with intricately
etched roofs and eaves. Adjourn to Lebuh Kapitan Keling or Street of Harmony, laden with small jewellery & antique shops and landmarks like the Kapitan Keling Mosque with its domes, turrets and minarets; the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple,
dedicated to Lord Subramaniam; Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin) Temple, built in 1800; St. George's Church, oldest Anglican
Church in the region. Other highlights include Penang Museum and the Reclining Buddha Temple. Lunch at a local
restaurant in Georgetown before returning to the hotel. The rest of the day free at leisure to bask in the sun or just lay
back along the beach. Overnight at Mutiara Beach Resort or similar. |
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Penang (B)
A day for relaxation on the beach or optional sightseeing. Overnight at Mutiara Beach Resort or similar. |
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Penang to Kota Bahru (228 KM) (B)
Cross from modern West Coast to traditional East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This journey to Kota Bahru transverses
changing terrain and lifestyles. Stop by a padi field when you pass through the rice bowl of Malaysia , the state of Kedah.
Lunch (on pax account) at Grik town before we journey across the central mountain range to the flat lands of Kelantan state. Its capital was for a long time isolated the rest of the peninsular except by sea. Kota Bahru has become one of the
nation’s storehouse of culture and traditional skill. Arrive into Kota Bahru in the afternoon to discover the unchanged.
Overnight at Renaissance Hotel or similar. |
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Kota Bahru to Kuala Terengganu (228 KM) (B)
In the morning , visit a handicraft centre to witness the drawing of batik and the weaving of the songket, the distinctive
Malaysian brocade , which Kelantan is famous for. Journey south into Terengganu state. Lunch (on pax account) at a hilltop
restaurant in Kuala Terengganu, the state capital overlooking the South China Sea. View a sea-lover’s paradise of
unspoiled beaches. From July to September annually, giant leatherback turtles return to the beach near the hotel to lay
their eggs, each time swimming all the way across the Pacific Ocean. You may wish to arrange a taxi or hotel shuttle to
go to Dungun to watch this natural activity (the transfer will be payable directly by clients). Overnight at Primula Parkroyal. |
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Kuala Terengganu (B)
At leisure beside the South China Sea. Overnight at Primula Parkroyal or similar. |
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Kuala Terengganu to Kuantan (149 KM) (B)
Leave Kuala Terengganu and continue southwards to Kuantan , located in Pahang state, the largest state in Malaysia. Vast
tracts of forest form the National Park. Fishing and village handicrafts are maintained. Arrive into Kuantan. Rest of the
day to enjoy the beach and sunshine. Overnight at Hyatt Regency or similar. |
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Kuantan (B)
Go on a Kuantan & Village Tour, with time to relax by the pool or on the beach. |
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Kuantan (B)
Free at Leisure. Overnight at Hyatt Regency or similar. |
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Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur (B)
Departure transfer to the airport for your onward to Kuala Lumpur or return flight.
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