Highlights of Malaysia
| 11 Days 9 Nights USD$2,755 per person |
| Highlights |
| •Cameron Highlands - a mountain resort offering peace & tranquility. •Penang - the "Pearl of the Orient" •East Coast - the Heritage of the Malay tradition & customs. Boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. •Historical Malacca - the city with a colorful past and now is one of the major attractions in the country. |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 - Depart on Malaysia Airlines. |
| Day 2 - Arrival in Kuala Lumpur. Transfer to hotel. |
| Day 3 - Travel to Cameron Highlands via the highway with a stop in Tapah where you will get to see the local fruits including the King of Fruits – Durian if in season. Stop at a small Aborigine village and a teahouse. Continue to drive up the road passing through Brinchang and finally the main town – Tanah Rata. Settle in your hotel and enjoy the peace & serenity of Cameron Highlands. B |
| Day 4 - Visit one of the tea plantations owned by the Boh Plantations to watch the processing of black tea and later to sample various kind of tea in the teahouse. (Note : Tea factory is closed on Mondays). Visit the Rose Garden & Butterfly Farm. See the local fruit / vegetable market to see the variety of produce. Depart via scenic route and enroute stop at the famous Cave Temple & the Ubudiah Mosque - a magnificent building with golden dome - and the former palace of the Sultan of Perak with its intricate woodcarvings. Next stop is Bukit Merah Laketown. Take a boat ride to Orang Utan Island to se the primates & the special infant care unit. Cross the Penang Bridge into the island of Penang. B |
| Day 5 - Explore Penang - the Pearl of the Orient and the oldest British settlement in Malaysia. See the various attractions in Georgetown including the Khoo Kongsi (Dragon Mountain Hall) clan house, the historical Fort Cornwallis and the Thai temple of Wat Chayamangkalaram, which houses a 32 metres reclining Buddha and the Penang War Museum. Situated on 20 acres of land, it is an integrated fortress constructed on what is now called Bukit Batu Maung. The British Royal Engineers and a work force comprises of local laborers blasted and dug into the hill to create a fort with underground military tunnels, intelligence and logistic center, halls, ventilation shafts, canon firing, sleeping quarters, as well as medical infirmary. This is memorable visit to one of the significant battle scenes in Malaya during the World War II. B |
| Day 6 - Early start and cross to the Malay Peninsula from the west coast to the east coast, passing through three states, to a contrasting lifestyle. Travel through the state of Kedah to Kroh or Pengkalan Hulu, which is next to the Thai border. Onwards to Grik where you join the East-West Highway with a rest stop at Banding Island Resort. Leaving the "Elephant Country" you then continue eastward and cross into Kelantan to Jeli and onwards to the capital of Kota Bharu. Kota Bharu is a centre for Malay culture, crafts and religion. It's the place to see kite-flying contest, admire traditional woodcarvings, colourful market place and marvel at the skills of songket weavers. Overnight in a Floating Raft Homestay – A traditional Malay hospitality experience !! B Note : Option to stay at Renaissance Kota Bharu can be arranged. |
| Day 7 - Kota Bharu is the cultural potpourri of Peninsular Malaysia. Begin your day with a visit to the famous market of Kota Bharu. Next visit Cik Aminah Songket Weaving workshop and see the delicate process in weaving the beautiful songket. On the way to Pantai Cinta Berahi - the beach of Passionate Love, stop at Ismail Bin Jusoh and see how the mystical "Wau" or giant kites are made. Continue southwards to the state of Terengganu with short stop at Pulau Duyong to view local master boat builders at work. Rest of the day – free for independent activities. B |
| Day 8 - Visit a local cottage industry producing the traditional Batik cloth and brassware under the same roof. A short scenic drive along the coastal road will bring you into the state of Pahang and to Kuantan. You will see Malay villages built in kampung style and opportunity to sample a traditional delicacy - Lemang (Glutinous rice cooked in bamboo with coconut milk). Your journey continues passing Chukai known as Texas of Malaysia due to the discovery of natural gas. After Chukai, short stop at the Cherating Village where you will witness the Pig's Tail Monkey plucking coconut under it's master command and visit a Mengkuang Weaving Center. Afternoon free to relax & enjoy the beach & the South China Sea. B |
| Day 9 - Depart Kuantan early for Malacca – cross the expressway towards Kuala Lumpur and travel south to Malacca. Arrive Malacca in the late afternoon. In the evening, take the opportunity to see the Old Malacca on a colourful trishaw ride. B |
| Day 10 - The Malacca experience takes you to the major historical attractions :- Paul’s Hill, the renowned Porta De Santiago, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and Jonkers Street where you can hunt antique souvenirs. Visit the Baba Nyonya Museum for an interesting insight of the lifestyle & tradition of the unique peranakans. Transfer to Kuala Lumpur and drop off hotel. B |
| Day 11 - After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight back. B |
Package Includes:
•Roundtrip economy class airfare from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines
•All transfers with local English speaking guide/driver
•Meals as indicated - B Breakfast, L Lunch, D Dinner
•All Entrance Fees in places of visit
•1 night Strawberry Park Cameron Highlands
•2 nights Bayview Hotel Penang
•1 night Floating Raft Homestay
•1 night Sutra Beach Terengganu
•1 night Swiss Beach Resort Kuantan
•1 night Bayview Hotel Malacca
•Hotels listed maybe substituted based on availability
•Fuel surcharge estimated at approx USD325 per person
•All transfers with local English speaking guide/driver
•Meals as indicated - B Breakfast, L Lunch, D Dinner
•All Entrance Fees in places of visit
•1 night Strawberry Park Cameron Highlands
•2 nights Bayview Hotel Penang
•1 night Floating Raft Homestay
•1 night Sutra Beach Terengganu
•1 night Swiss Beach Resort Kuantan
•1 night Bayview Hotel Malacca
•Hotels listed maybe substituted based on availability
•Fuel surcharge estimated at approx USD325 per person
Price includes $350 fuel surcharge imposed by airlines. Fuel surcharges is subject to change without notice. Price does not include government-mandated taxes and fees, including international departure tax, customs, user fees, security fee, passenger facility charges, foreign airport taxes totalling up to $70 depending on the itinerary.
Departures from Newark (Mon/Thurs/Sat) extra USD200 pp
Weekeend surcharges apply extra USD50 pp
Valid travel dates from August 21 - November 30, 2008. Other departures dates available upon request
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