Price from $657 for 8 person sharing
Day 01: PRIVATE ARRIVAL TRANSFER IN KUALA LUMPUR
Upon your arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, meet our driver and enjoy a convenient private transfer to your city hotel.
Meals: N/A
Hotel: Hotel Capitol Kuala Lumpur (Deluxe)
Day 02: CLASSIC – KUALA LUMPUR HIGHLIGHTS SHARED TOUR
Twin Tower
0900hrs, head out from your hotel on a mesmerizing journey through the urban jungle of Kuala Lumpur. Witness the contrast of the city’s past and present through its astounding blend of architecture in the Golden Triangle. Drift through living history, from the post-colonial charm of the British-built Central Market which has been a bustling haven for traders and shoppers alike since 1888, to the modern and ground-breaking designs of the PETRONAS Twin Towers, the tallest twin tower complex on Earth. Soak up a more traditional Malaysian vibe during your visit to the vast and hypnotically beautiful Sultan Abdul Samad Building, alongside the King’s Palace and the National Mosque. All of which stand as testaments to Moorish design artistry and Malaysia’s adoption of Islam as its state religion.
Batu Caves Near Kuala Lumpur
1400hrs, get ready to immerse yourself in Malaysia’s diverse religious heritage, craftsmanship styles and natural wonders as you escape the imposing scale of Kuala Lumpur city and charge into the suburbs and countryside beyond. Move out along Ambassador Row and caste your eye over charming rural Malavillages. Witness the artistry behind pewter, a brushed metal used all over the world for thousands of years, at Royal Selangor Pewter, the world’s largest and most reputable pewter factory. Observe the filing, hammering, engraving and polishing of raw metals into refined religious ceremonial items, dining crockery and huge beer tankards. Then soak up the contrasting art form of Batik silk cloth design and printing at the Batik Factory, typified by vibrant floral motifs. Round off your trip with a visit to the mysterious and breath-taking limestone Batu caves and a 272 step climb up to the temple caverns past the towering golden Hindu deity Lord Murugah.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hotel Capitol Kuala Lumpur (Deluxe)
Day 03: KUALA LUMPUR – CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Tea Plantation, Cameron Highlands
At 0900hrs, leave your hotel for the journey up north to the hill resort of Cameron Highlands. Arrive at Tapah town, foothills of Cameron Highlands. Wind your way up to 5000 ft above sea level. Along the way, stop at Iskandar waterfalls and passing gurgling jungle streams. Upon your arrival at destination, your driver will take you on a tour of Cameron Highlands covering the Rose Garden, tea plantation and butterfly farm. Check in at your hotel and rest of the evening is free to just be revived by the cool fresh air. A light sweater is recommended on cool evenings.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands (Deluxe)
Day 04: CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation
Spend the day at your leisure relaxing at the resort and enjoying the fresh country air
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands (Deluxe)
Day 5: CAMERON HIGHLANDS – PENANG
At 1200noon, start your descent through Kampung Raja on the winding road to Simpang Pulai. Head north and cross the impressive Penang Bridge, spanning some 13.5km and the second longest bridge in Malaysia. Upon arriving at your hotel in the late afternoon, enjoy the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Flamingo Hotel by the Beach (Deluxe Hill View)
Day 06: CLASSIC – PENANG HIGHLIGHTS SHARED TOUR
Snake Temple
0900hrs, this half day tour takes you to the outskirts of Georgetown, screening the batik factory, vibrant authentic fishing, Malay villages and Nutmeg Factory. Passing fruit plantation. A brief stop at a fruit stall to show you some of the spices as well as some of the local fruits available in season. Lastly, proceed onto the famous Snake Temple built in 1820.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Meet our driver at the hotel lobby at 1400hrs and begin your half day journey by admiring the beautiful Kek Lok Si Temple, built since the year 1891 and still more work to refine this fascinating temple. The 7-tier Pagoda of 10,000 Buddha which dominates the temple, is influenced by the architecture styles of the Thais, Burmese and Chinese. A beautiful bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy overlooks the temple.
Also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss, Kek Lok Si is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, and arguably one of the most famous in Penang.
Just a stone throw away is the Penang Hill one of the oldest colonial hill station established by the British during their time in Malaysia. Explored in the late 18th century by the British who escape from the chaos of Georgetown to the cooler climate on the hill elevation of 833m (2,723ft) above sea level, take the funicular train ride up to Penang Hill for a Panoramic view of Georgetown and experience the flora and fauna, discover interesting plants such as tropical oak trees and also the interesting carnivorous pitcher plant.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Flamingo Hotel by the Beach (Deluxe Hill View)
Day 07: PRIVATE DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN PENANG
Day at leisure until your departure transfer pick-up from hotel to Penang Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
We will do everything possible to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. However, all travel involves some degree of risk and we strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance for your adventure. Your insurance protection should include cover for cancellation, medical and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability. Evidence of such insurances should be produced to Gazelle Safari Company Ltd. on request. Insurance cover offered by credit card companies or reciprocal medical cover agreements are often not comprehensive.