Day 1: Arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Private Transfer to Malacca
Believe it or not, you will never feel regretful to choose Malaysia to spend your holiday. As scheduled, our local English speaking driver guide will pick you up at Kuala Lumpur airport upon your arrival and then transfer you to Malacca about 2 hours’ drive away. After checking into the hotel on arrival, the rest time of the day will be left for your own arrangement. You may either have a rest in the room to recover from the long flight, or go out to take the first look of the city on your own. Due to its good location, Malacca has been influenced by both western and eastern culture, hence giving exotic atmosphere. Accommodation: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Malacca (5 stars)
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Day 2: Malacca City Tour, Private Transfer Back to Kuala Lumpur
The guided sightseeing will officially start today. After breakfast, the driver guide will firstly accompany you to Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Built in 15th century and after several renovations and expansions, this traditional Chinese style building we see today is grand with many delicate carvings and decorations. Local Chinese practice not only Buddhism there, but also Confucius and Taoism. We'll then visit Stadthuys (Dutch Red Square). It is a typical Dutch style building with thick red wall and heavy wooden door. It is also the site of Malacca Museum, displaying ancient Holland weapons, clothes of Portuguese from 16th century, wedding dressings of Malayan, old coins, photos recording ships docking by Malacca port and more. Next, pass by St. Paul's Church and Fortress Porta de Santiago. The St. Paul's Church is located on top of the St. Paul Hill, from where you can look far into the Strait of Malacca. The Fortress Porta de Santiago was built by Portuguese in 1511 and boomed down by Dutch in 1607, only leaving the gate house. Inside the gate there is a hole on the ground, which is said to lead all the way to the hill top. Around noon, the driver guide will lead you to Jonker Street lined with many old buildings in Chinese style. They are restaurants, souvenir stores, clothes shops, jeweler’s and etc. We advise you to have lunch here. Just feel free to ask for some recommendations from the driver guide. After lunch, gather again and set out for Taman Rempah Jetty, where the driver guide will help you embark a ship to cruise on the Malacca River. During the cruise, you will see both Chinese and European style buildings, which is the unique scene in Southeast Asia. The cruise will last for about 45 minutes. After, the driver guide will transfer you to the hotel in Kuala Lumpur downtown. On arrival, settle down and have a good rest. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur (5 stars)
Jonker Street Malacca River Cruise
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Day 3: Kuala Lumpur City Exploration
We will spend this whole day exploring Kuala Lumpur with diverse culture, modern and ancient buildings that add beauty to each other. The first stop will be Petronas Twin Towers, the highest twin towers in the world with 88 floors. We will ascend its Sky Bridge on 41F to have a bird’s eye view of the whole city. Then, pass by the Kuala Lumpur Tower and the Jamek Mosque to reach the Independence Square, also called Merdeka Square. It is surrounded by many buildings in different styles and from different times, among which the most famous are Sultan Abdul Samad Building, KL City Gallery, St Mary's Church, clock tower, and Royal Selangor Club. Don’t forget to take some memorable photos. Lunch will be on your own. Tell your preferences to our kind-hearted driver guide, he/she will be glad to recommend several restaurants around the square for you. If you desire to try local snacks, he or she could also send you to the nearby Jalan Petaling, also called Chinatown to have lunch. Petronas Twin Towers Jamek Mosque
In the afternoon we'll head to the National Mosque. It is inspired and similar to the Mecca Grand Mosque, but with more modern elements. For instance, its roof is not shaped like a round onion like many other mosques, but like a star or foldable umbrella. Before arriving, the driver guide will give the introduction about the mosque, so as to ensure you more time to visit it freely on arrival. Next, we will move on to admire the King’s Palace from outside, a white building with eye-catching round golden roofs. When today’s guided itinerary ends here, transfer you back to the hotel. Tips: Tonight, if you feel energetic, it’s recommended to go to the Lake Symphony in front of the Suria KLCC by yourself to appreciate the exciting music fountain. It’s about 15 minutes walking away to the west of your hotel. Normally the show time is 20:00 and 21:00. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur (5 stars)
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Day 4: Visit Batu Caves, Private Transfer to Taman Negara National Park
After breakfast, the driver guide will escort you to pay a short visit to Batu Caves, a holy land of Hindus. We will stop there for about an hour, mainly to visit its main cave, which is 272 stairs above the ground. Then, go on driving to Kuala Tembeling Jetty about 230 km (143 mi) away. Around noon, the driver guide will stop over for you to have lunch, and recommend restaurants per your preference. Arriving at the Kuala Tembeling Jetty, the driver guide will help you embark a boat to Kuala Tahan Jetty in the Taman Negara National Park, which is said to be one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. Check in the hotel on your own after disembarking about 3 hours later and take a short break. After dinner in the hotel, the park guide will escort you and other tourists to hike through the jungle, while listening to the whispers of insects. At last, follow the guide back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Mutiara Resort Taman Negara (4 stars)
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Day 5: Visit Taman Negara National Park
In the morning, explore the Teresek Hill with the park guide. He or she will lead you to walk through the world's highest and longest canopy walkway and enjoy the panoramic scenery of the rainforest, which is home to 14,000 kinds of plants and 300 types of birds. Lunch will be served in the hotel. In the afternoon, the park guide will escort you to Lata Berkoh by boat along Sungai Tahan. On arrival, you can appreciate the cascading waterfall or swim in the clear pool. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mutiara Resort Taman Negara (4 stars)
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Day 6: Private Transfer to Cameron Highlands, with a Stop at Lata Iskandar Waterfall
After breakfast, take the boat back to Kuala Tahan Jetty on your own, where our driver guide will wait for you and then transfer you to the Cameron Highlands, the largest highland resort in Malaysia. It will take 4 hours or so to finish the journey of about 260 km (162 mi). On the way, we'll make a stop at the Lata Iskandar Waterfall, a multi-tiered waterfall with a pool at the bottom of each tie. Also, it’s OK to ask for stops at other scenic spots en route. Arriving at today’s destination, settle down in the hotel for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highlands (4 stars)
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Day 7: Cameron Highlands Highlights
The climate of Cameron is very suitable for the growth of tea, strawberry, cactus and more. Today, the driver guide will accompany you to appreciate the beautiful natural scenery and have fun in a few local farms. The first stop will be Gunung Brinchang, the highest peak of the Cameron Highlands where you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful plateau. Then, go to BOH Tea Plantation, the grandest tea plantation in Malaysia to see how the tea leaves are planted and made into drink. The next stop will be the Cactus Valley with many species of cactuses. After at the Strawberry Farm, you will have a chance to pick fresh strawberries at your own expenses and see varied specialties at the local market. Lunch will be on your own but the driver guide will recommend great restaurants nearby. Finally go to the Lavender Farm and take some romantic photos. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highlands (4 stars)
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Day 8: Private Transfer to Penang, with a Mid-way Visit to Kek Look Tong Temple
Today, we will move on to the next destination of this Malaysia tour, Penang, which is about 4 hours’ drive away. In the midway, visit Kek Look Tong Temple near Ipoh Town. It is one of the largest cave temples in the region, built inside a naturally formed karst cave. At this time, it’s time to have lunch. The driver guide will send you to Ipoh Town and recommend proper restaurants for you. If you would like to have lunch somewhere else along the way, please tell the driver guide in advance. After lunch, we will continue driving to Penang, via the charming Penang Bridge. After unpacking in the hotel on arrival, it’s advised to go out to find the interesting street paintings and take photos with them. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Jen Penang by Shangri-la (4 stars)
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Day 09: Full Day in Penang
In the morning, we will drive to see the landmarks of George Town, the capital of Penang and the second largest city of Malaysia, including the Fort Cornwallis, Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, Clan Jetty and Street of Harmony. If you want to take pictures of any building above, just ask for stops. Afterwards, head to the Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple to worship the Reclining Buddha, which is the 3rd hugest statue of Reclining Buddha worldwide with a length of 33 meters (36 yards) and plated with gold. After lunch, go up to the Penang Hill by funicular train, and admire the beauty of Penang Island on high. At last, send you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Jen Penang by Shangri-la (4 stars)
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Day 10: Penang Airport See-off
At the agreed time, the driver guide will transfer you to the airport. Hope the happy time in Malaysia will linger in your mind and we are looking forward to serve you in other world’s destinations in the future! Meals: Breakfast
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