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Malaysia is a vast, sweeping jewel of Southeast Asia, with much to do and see. It's particularly known for its serene rainforests, captivating wildlife, and pristine coastlines. The country is also synonymous with bustling cities, cherished historical sites, and progressive points of view.

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Overview

Malacca 1 night
Kuala Lumpur 2 nights
Cameron Highlands 1 night
Penang 2 nights
Kota Bahru 1 night
Kuala Terengganu 1 night
Kuantan 1 night

Detailed Itinerary

Start in Kuala Lumpur

DAY 1-2

Malacca

DAY 1

Historical Tour of Malacca

You will be met at your hotel lobby between 05.00-05.15 am hours. Then you will be transfered to the train station departing at 06.30 hours to Johor Barhu (please consult us for other schedule).Enjoy the rural scenery as the train passes through villages and plantations. Arrive at Johor Barhu station at 06.35am hours. Wait two hours then take the train for Tampin at 08.30am hours. The driver and guide will meet you here and proceed to Malacca. Tour the historical sites such as Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - the oldest functioning Chinese Temple in Malaysia, Kapitan Kling Mosque, Jonker's Street (Antique Row), Baba and Nyonya Museum, Stathuys Building, Malacca Clock Tower, Christ Church and the famous Porta de Santiago.

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DAY 2

Day at leisure

We’ve left today free of activities so you can do what you please, whether that’s taking a walking tour, seeking out the area’s local delicacies or simply relaxing at your hotel. Talk to our travel experts, if you’d like to add another experience instead.

Accommodation: Melia Kuala Lumpur

DAY 2-4

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Travel guide

DAY 3

Kuala Selangor and Malaysian Rural Life

Your morning will be free for your own leisure. Then, check out Kuala Lumpur, the  shopping paradise! Around 15:30 hrs, we proceed to Kuala Selangor, situated about 90 minutes drive away from Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Selangor has much to offer especially to those who wish to take a peek at Malaysian rural life. Fishing and farming are the main occupations here, although a large part of the area has also been cultivated with oil palm and rubber. Upon arrival, you will be taken to a visit a Chinese fishing village. Here, the tour will break for dinner. You may want to try a sumptuous Chinese seafood dinner. After dinner, we will treat you to the highlight of the evening, watching the fireflies. You will be rowed upstream where you can see thousands of fireflies flickering like Christmas lights in mangrove trees lining the banks of the river. After this tour, you are driven back to the city, reaching KL city around 11pm.

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Accommodation: Melia Kuala Lumpur

DAY 4

Batu Caves

After breakfast, we depart to the countryside. We make a short stop at the Selangor Pewter factory, then proceed to visit the Batu Caves. The caves are a huge limestone outcrop that houses some very ornate Hindu temples. Batu Caves is a popular place of worship for the Hindus and each year during their auspicious celebration of Thaipusam hundreds of thousands of Hindus will throng the temple.

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Accommodation: Heritage Hotel

DAY 4-5

Cameron Highlands

DAY 5

Tea Plantation

Breakfast will be provided at the hotel. After which, we shall proceed for a tour of Cameron Highlands visiting a tea plantation, tea factory, a vegetable farm and the market square. 

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Accommodation: Sunway Hotel Georgetown

DAY 5-7

Penang

Penang Travel guide

DAY 6

Wat Chayamangalaram Temple

Breakfast will be served at your hotel. Then you will proceed for a half day "Around Penang" tour with visits to a batik factory, a nutmeg and clove stall, the Snake Temple and Wat Chayamangalaram Temple. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own.

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Accommodation: Sunway Hotel Georgetown

DAY 7

On the Way to Kota Bharu

You will have breakfast at your hotel. Then you will drive towards Kota Bharu using the East-West Highway. This offers breathtaking views of the tropical rainforest. If you are lucky you may have to stop for elephants crossing the road. 

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Accommodation: Perdana Hotel Kota Bharu

DAY 7-8

Kota Bahru

DAY 8

Kota Bharu Markets

Breakfast will be served at your hotel. In the morning have a short orientation tour through Kota Bharu and visit the colorful wet market. You will notice that most of the traders are women, which is a very unique culture of Kelantan State. You can find a variety of local items like batik clothes, cloth of exotic patterns, fruits, vegetables etc. The city is also famous for its silverware and trinkets, kite making, top spinning and songket weaving. See how brown sugar is tap and process. This town also offers a wide variety of local sweet cakes and delicacies, unique in this part of the country.

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DAY 8-9

Kuala Terengganu

DAY 8

Pulau Duyong Besar Island

Visit Pulau Duyong Besar, the largest island in the estuary. Fishing boats are built here using age old techniques and tools. Drive along Chinatown and view the Maziah Palace and State Mosque.

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Accommodation: Primula Beach Hotel

DAY 9-10

Kuantan

DAY 9

Explore Cherating

You will have breakfast at the hotel. Today, you shall depart to Kuantan with en route visit to Cherating Village. Stop at local villages to observe the traditional way of living. See pandan leaves being weaved into bags, mats and crafts and see the antiques of trained monkey plucking coconuts. Free at own leisure in Cherating.

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DAY 10

Return to Kuala Lumpur

You will have breakfast at your hotel, before driving back from Kuantan back to Kuala Lumpur.Please note, there is also a possibility to be driven to Singapore with additional surcharge.

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End in Kuala Lumpur

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