Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Singapore
Hotel Bos Singapore 4* or similar |
Welcome to Singapore! Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide. Subject to your arrival flight time.Start the day at Gardens by the Bay. Visit the conservatories and OCBC Skyway, where you walk among the futuristic trees. If you have kids, take bathers and also visit the children’s gardens. This is all favourite attraction in Singapore so don’t skip it!Have lunch (own expenses) in the shopping centre at the base of the iconic Marina Bay Sands which is right next to Gardens by the Bay. Later to Clarke Quay and walk though here and the historic Fort Canning on your way to the next attraction. Spend the afternoon at the National Museum of Singapore. Done with the tour, back to the vehicle and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure and overnight.
Day 2
Singapore B:Hotel
Hotel Bos Singapore 4* or similar |
Today is all about discovering Singapore’s three main cultural groups. Depart for full day experience tour showcasing the contrast between old and new Singapore, the blend of East and West. Drive through the old colonial district, where we will see Padang - recreational areas of the city located in the center of the business district, Cricket Club, Parliament buildings, the Supreme Court and the City Hall - combining classical colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers.After, we will stop at Little India and visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. Walk to the nearby Malay area of Kampong Glam. Visit the Malay Heritage Centre and Sultan Mosque before having some Malay food for lunch (own expenses). Finish with some temple visits in Chinatown before shopping for souvenirs at the markets here and having some great Chinese food for dinner ( own expenses ). Drop off hotel afterward
Day 3
Singapore - Malacca B:Hotel
Baba House Melaka 4* or similar |
Breakfast. Pickup at 0830am, depart to visit state of Malacca, Malaysia. (3-4hours) **At the border between Singapore and Malaysia, pax will need to change vehicle at Malaysia Immigration Complex. Malacca is a UNESCO heritage site; the historic colonial towns is a living testimony to the multi-cultural heritage of traditional Asia and European colonial influences. Here many battles have been fought to gain control of this strategic base located between the Eastern and Western world leading to the monopoly and control of the lucrative East Indies’ spice trade. When the early European settlers departed, they left behind a treasure trove of historical buildings and landmarks synonymous to Malacca today. Upon arrival in Melaka city, proceed with lunch ( own expenses ).. After lunch, we will proceed to "Red Square" with the town hall of the Dutch. Then we will go to the Porta de Santiago - the gate remaining after the sixteenth-century Portuguese fortress, by local colorful rickshaws (supplement basis) . Along the way, we will look at the replica of Flor de la Mar (supplement basis) - a Portuguese ship that sank in this area at the beginning of the 16th century with a precious gold load. At the end we will go to Baba Nyonya Museum, It’s a great place to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Peranakan community. After the visit, proceed to Baba House for check in. Every weekend from Friday to Sunday, Jonker Street is closed to traffic to make place for hundreds of stalls selling just about everything from delicious food to local handicrafts, souvenirs, toys, clothes, accessories, plants, you name it! Baba House Melaka is very close to Jonker Street. which is just a 3-minute walk from the bustling Jonker Street12. This hotel is housed in a heritage building that beautifully showcases traditional Peranakan culture. Enjoy your stay and overnight.
Day 4
Malacca - Kuala Lumpur B:Hotel
Impiana Hotel KLCC 4* or similar |
Breakfast, check out and depart to Kuala Lumpur. En route, we will visit Putrajaya,
Malaysia’s federal administrative centre. The architecture in Putrajaya is predominantly
modern Arabic in style. Drive through Putra Jaya Government Centre, where numerous government complexes are
located in this new township. Standing beside Dataran Putra and facing the Putrajaya Lake, is
the Putra Mosque. Lunch in Putrajaya before heading to Kuala Lumpur (own expenses) Upon arrival, proceed for photo stop at Petronas Twin Tower KLCC (supplement basis).
Enjoy and capture the spires of the Twin Towers and the skylines of Kuala Lumpur. Walk the
Skybridge and look down on Kuala Lumpur from high above the city streets.
Transfer to hotel. Check-in, and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.
Day 5
Kuala Lumpur B:Hotel
Impiana Hotel KLCC 4* or similar |
A must for first time visitors to Kuala Lumpur!
They say the best way to get to know a new city is through a tour. This interesting tour will
unveil the beauty and charm of the old and new Kuala Lumpur known as the “Garden City of
Lights”. See the contrast of the magnificent skyscrapers against buildings of the colonial days. The KL city tour will take you to many of the highlights that this beautiful city has to
offer. By the end of the tour, you will probably feel as if you have “seen” the soul of Kuala
Lumpur! Our first stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves. A flight of 272 steps will lead up to
the sacred Hindu temple cave where the shrine of Hindu deity, Lord Murugah lies. Another
cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes
from the Hindu scriptures. After the visit, back to the city and photo stop at River of Life, Merdeka Square, Central
Market, Perdana Botanical Garden, National Mosque, National Monuments, Royal Palace,
Thean Hou Temple before send back to the hotel.
Day 6
Genting Highlands B:Hotel
Impiana Hotel KLCC 4* or similar |
Breakfast and pickup at 0900hrs, we go to Genting Highlands. Genting Highlands located
approximately 6,000 feet above sea level and fringed by one of the oldest tropical jungles in
the world amidst the freshness of cool crisp mountain air lies Malaysia's biggest casino resort
of Genting Highlands. As you ride in one of the longest and fastest cable cars in Southeast Asia to the top of the
mountain, a panoramic view of the highlands and tropical forest opens below and before you.
Take a walk around the peak and enjoy the crisp and cool mountain air. Its world-class casino provides a truly memorable gaming experience. Try your luck at
Blackjack, Keno, Roulette or a host of other casino games. If tempting lady luck is not your
cup of tea, take time off to enjoy the numerous recreational facilities available here. There are
numerous retail and dining outlets as well as a luxurious spa for those looking to pamper or to
be pampered.
Day 7
Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands B:Hotel
Heritage CMH Resort 4* or similar |
Breakfast and check out, take an approximate 3-4hrs journey to Cameron Highlands. Located 1542 meters above sea level, Cameron Highlands is famed for its tea plantations and
cool temperatures. Lunch at local restaurant (own expenses) before proceed to the most scenic tea plantation,
the Sungei Palas Boh estate which is regarded as the largest and best known tea station in the
region. Enjoy the amazing views over endless valleys covered with tea bushes. Take a tea break after
the brief guided tour of the factory. After the refreshing tea break at the cafe (own expenses)
and visit local market and Butterfly Farm (supplement basis). Proceed to hotel and check in.
Day 8
Cameron HIghlands - Ipoh - Penang B:Hotel
Areca Hotel Georgetown 3* or similar |
Breakfast. Meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby at 8:00 AM. The journey from Cameron
Highlands to Penang it takes about 2.5hours. Along the way, we will stop in Ipoh Town and we do the Short Heritage walking tour. Prior to the arrival, we will make a brief stop at another cave temple, Kek Lok Tong – a
Buddhist Temple that has been discovered as early as 1920s. Continue to Ipoh Oldtown and depending on arrival time, proceed for lunch (own expenses)
Listed at 6th place for the best Asian Destination by Lonely Planet in 2016, Ipoh Oldtown will
mesmerize with its colonial-style historical buildings, ancient mansion, and temples plus
amazing murals within the town. Not to be missed is the “Taj Mahal of Ipoh” – the Moorish-style Ipoh Railway Station and
Ipoh Town Hall. Continue exploring Ipoh on foot through its heritage trail and visit among
listed iconic attractions including Birch Memorial, authentic shophouses and restored
buildings that has been built prior to World War II era and secret alley Concubine Lane with
hipsters’ cafes and unique interesting gallery. Thereafter, depart to Penang and upon arrival, check in. Free at leisure and overnight.
Day 9
Penang B:Hotel
Areca Hotel Georgetown 3* or similar |
Breakfast. At 0800hrs, from the hotel, visit nearby Chowrasta Market – for a taste of the local
market in the morning. Continue by vehicle and visit Khoo Kong Si Clan House, most magnificent among clan houses in Penang featuring intricate carvings and woodwork bearing
the mark of master craftsmen from China. Continue onward and drive past oldtown Square of Georgetown and view the City and
Townhall of Penang, Fort Cornwallis and Court Building. Final stop will be at the iconic
Pinang Peranakan Mansion – join the house tour to discover the glory architecture and
interesting history of the mansion. Bid farewell to the host and proceed onward for lunch (own expenses) Enjoy breeze trishaw
ride to another iconic building in Georgetown, Eastern & Oriental Penang. Return to hotel
afterward and rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 10
Penang - Langkawi Island B:Hotel
Holiday Villa Langkawi 4* or similar |
Early breakfast and check out. Depart to Kuala Kedah. Stop for simple lunch at local restaurant (on own account) continuing the journey. Upon
arrival, board public ferry from the jetty to Langkawi and it will take approximately 1hour
45minutes. Upon arrival in Langkawi, meet and transfer to your staying hotel. Check-in and
rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner on own. Overnight.
Day 11
Langkawi B:Hotel
Holiday Villa Langkawi 4* or similar |
Enjoy the exhilarating 920m long cable car ride to the summit of the famous Mount Mat
Cincang. Visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the Andaman Sea and the smaller islands of
Langkawi. On clear days, one can also see the edge of Thailand in the North and Indonesia
towards the South-West. Enjoy the cool air and the highland’s view before proceeding down
to the Oriental Village. The Oriental Village is one of the unique shopping, cultural and culinary destinations. Bold
displays of culture, fashion and handicraft with over 470 brands and 17,000 products. The
village offers shopping buffs a wide range of international designer labels and local products.
Take some time to shop at various outlets and enjoy your choice of cuisine for lunch (at your
own expenses) After finish with the cable car visit, we will continue to go to Eagle Square
and Duty Free Shopping at Kuah Town before back to the hotel.
Day 12
Northern Mangrove Tour B:Hotel L:Local restaurant
Holiday Villa Langkawi 4* or similar |
Tour Highlights:
• Kilim Karst Geoforest
• Fish Feeding at the Floating Fish Farm
• Eagles Feeding at the Mangrove River
• Bat Caves
Take a trip to Langkawi’s secret forest; the fascinating mangroves of Langkawi which are
uniquely connected to awesome limestone rock formations and sheer rock outcroppings.Recognised as a UNESCO Geopark, its unique geology, flora and fauna are now accessible to
tourists. These mangrove forests play an integral role in protecting the coastline. You may
encounter intriguing organisms such as mudskippers, crabs, dragonflies and monitor lizards
and amongst the trees are the monkeys, birds like the rare Brown Winged Stork-bill
Kingfisher and the amazing birds of prey. If you are lucky, as the boat travels along the river
you will see various types of mangrove animals like otters and Long-tailed Macaques. Visit the bat cave and then explore the enchanting crocodile cave by boat. Visit a fish farm
where its aquaculture activities are an important industry on the island. Tame fish will tickle
your fingertips as you feed them! Watch birds of prey such as Brahminy Kites swoop down
from the sky to feed. The tour ends with an all-inclusive lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 13
Langkawi B:Hotel
Holiday Villa Langkawi 4* or similar |
Breakfast. Free at leisure or optional tour.
Day 14
Langkawi Departure B:Hotel
Breakfast. Leisure till your pickup time to the Langkawi Airport to KL International Airport
for your flight back home.