TOUR CODE: MAL10-2
magificent malaysia
10 Days / 9 Nights
VISIT: KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG, KUCHINGARRIVAL DATE
January 16th, 2017 / July 10th, 2017
February 13th, 2017 / August 14th, 2017
March 13th, 2017 / September 11th, 2017
April 17th, 2017 / October 16th, 2017
May 15th, 2017 / November 13th, 2017
June 12th, 2017 / December 11th, 2017
Prices are based on per person, double occupancy. Land Only rates do not include international air tickets.
Charming Travel Destinations guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book.
Minimum 2 passengers to guarantee departure.
All hotels are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another or similar category.
Prices and availability are subject to change at any time and prices are not guaranteed until we receive your final payment.
We reserve the right to modify the itinerary to ensure a smooth and safe trip.
No visa is required for all US passport holders.
· Domestic air transportation
· 9 nights hotel accommodation
· Meals Per Itinerary
· All transfers
· Sightseeing per itinerary
· Services of English-speaking guide
· Entrance fees per itinerary / · Travel insurance
· Passport fees, visa fees, etc.
· Tips and gratuities
· Personal purchases
· Meals/admission not in itinerary
· Optional tours (If applicable)
Suggested tipping rate is $10 per personper day.
ITINERARY
Day 1: / Penang / Bayview Beach Resort or SimilarUpon arrival in Penang, transfer to the hotel and check in. The remainder of the day will be at your own leisure to enjoy.
(Meal: N/A)
Day 2: / Penang / Bayview Beach Resort or SimilarToday, take a tour that is specially to give you an insight the way of life of the local folks…the Malaysian Style!
Introduction of the Local Hi-Tea where you will get a chance to taste the popular delicacies unique to Penang only, like Teh Tarik (Pulled Tea), Assam Laksa, Char Koay Teow (Fried Flat Noodle), Tau Sar Pheah & Ice Chendol (Local Dessert). Visit centuries old Churches, Chinese & Indian Temple, Muslim Mosque where the different religions were brought in by the early settlers. Love the sights, smell and sound as you go on George Town Heritage enclave, by the Trishaw Way!! Explore Famous street arts for photograph, scattered around the alleys of the city." Return to the hotel and the afternoon will be yours to enjoy.
(Meal: Breakfast)
Day 3: / Penang / Bayview Beach Resort or SimilarTake a boat ride along the calm blue sea to the idyllic beach. Anchor the boat by the coastline; try your luck in fun fishing where hand lines and baits are provided. Thereafter, just give your “Catch Of The Day” to the boatman as he will prepare together with your BBQ lunch, to be served on the beach. Spent your time to explore the sandy beach or have a swim; otherwise find an ideal spot to sunbath or relax on the beach. Monkeys, sea eagles and harmless giant lizard can be spotted along the coastline.
(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 4: / Penang - Kuala Lumpur / Park Royal Kuala Lumpur or SimilarToday, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. The remainder of the day will be at your own leisure to enjoy.
(Meal: Breakfast)
Day 5: / Kuala Lumpur / Park Royal Kuala Lumpur or SimilarThis morning, take a half day city tour. Visit the National Mosque or in Malay the Masjid Negara, which is the most distinguished mosque in KL. Another must see is the Tugu Negara or War Memorial where we honor those who perished in the war. You will also pass the Moorish-styled Federal Court, the old Railway station which is a striking piece of Mohammedan architecture, the Tudor-styled Cricket Club and the King’s Palace.
Visit the Thean Hou Temple situated in Robson Heights, which is the home to patron Goddess Thean Hou of the Hainanese community. This striking six-tiered temple is regarded as one of the biggest Chinese temples in South East Asia. Return to the hotel and the afternoon will be yours to enjoy. Tonight, visit the bustling Night market in Chinatown and try your skills at bargaining. You will also see the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, one of the most ornate Indian temples where you may even get to see a Hindu wedding if you’re lucky. A delicious Malay dinner is served at a local restaurant. After dinner enjoy a traditional Malay cultural performance. A photo-stop at the Petronas Twin Towers is also included.
(Meal: Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6: / Kuala Lumpur / Park Royal Kuala Lumpur or SimilarEnjoy a half day trip to the outskirts of the city. Our stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter will feature the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, reputed internationally for its high quality and craftsmanship. You will be shown the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving during this factory tour. Next we stop at Batik Factory – see how Batik is designed and printed. Our last stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. a Hindu deity – a flight of 272 steps lead up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures. Return to the hotel and the afternoon will be yours to enjoy.
(Meal: Breakfast)
Day 7: / Kuala Lumpur - Kuching / Ranee Boutique Suites or SimilarToday, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kuching. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. The remainder of the day will be at your own leisure to enjoy.
(Meal: Breakfast)
Day 8: / Kuching / Ranee Boutique Suites or SimilarThe perfect introduction to Sarawak’s historic capital, this tour includes Kuching’s Chinatown, the Cat Statue (Kuching means “Cat” in Malay), the colorful Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the Civic Centre Viewing Platform and the world famous Sarawak Museum. Return via the golden-domed City Mosque and passing through Old Kuching, crammed with spice dealers and textile shops. Pass by the heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument and the Post Office. We will view the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs from across the river at the Kuching Waterfront. Return to the hotel and the afternoon will be yours to enjoy.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a sunset cruise which takes you past a host of fascinating sights to get a close-up view of traditional life on and around the river. The boat glides past colorful Malay Villages, the elegant City Mosque, the Astana, Fort Margherita and the Kuching Waterfront. Along the way you will see brightly-painted tambangs ferrying passengers, villagers going about their everyday activities, and fishing boats and wooden cargo vessels plying the river. The cruise ends with colourful lights coming on all along the Kuching Waterfront as you approach the jetty.
(Meal: Breakfast)
Day 9: / Kuching / Ranee Boutique Suites or SimilarThe best place in Sarawak to view semi-wild orang utans, who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilitated animals roam freely in the rain forest, and often return to the centre at feeding time. Thanks to the successful breeding program at Semenggoh there is a good possibility of experiencing one of the most heart-warming sights in Borneo an orang utan mother with a young baby. The centre is 30 minutes’ drive from Kuching and another 20 minutes on foot. Along the way visitors pass by the ethno-botanical gardens, with their unique collection of rain-forest plants.
*** As the orangutan in Semenggoh are semi-wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed. At certain time of year when sightings are less likely, the tour will revert to Matang Wildlife Centre, where captive animals are undergoing rehabilitation.
(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 10: / Kuching - HomeToday, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home as your trip comes to an end.
(Meal: Breakfast)