Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Arrival
Upon arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, meet & greet and transfer to your hotel. Kuala Lumpur is a bustling metropolis with unique landmarks that are instantly recognisable worldwide. The city’s ability to combine the old with the new creates a delightful contrast which is part of its charming appeal.
One of Asia’s most dynamic cities, Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of races and cultures brimming with diverse entertainment options, exciting attractions, and a comprehensive transportation system.
Accommodation: Face Styles Kuala Lumpur (Room: Deluxe)
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur: City & Country Side Tour
At 10.00hrs, pick-up your car at the Car Rental office (refer tariff for address).
The rest of the day is at your own leisure to self-drive in Kuala Lumpur.
Accommodation: Face Styles Kuala Lumpur (Room: Deluxe)
Day 3: Kuala Lumpur – Batu Caves – Genting Highlands
Leisurely breakfast and check-out. Continue your self-drive adventure, driving to Depart to Genting Highlands. Along the way, you may make an en-route stop at Batu Caves. Continue your journey to Genting Highlands. Upon arrival at Genting Highlands, check-in to your staying hotel. And then feel free to explore its shops, restaurants, the outdoor theme park Genting SkyWorlds, or Skytropolis Indoor
Theme Park on your own. Take a stroll around the peak and soak in the crisp, cool mountain air.
Accommodation: Resort Hotel Genting Highlands (Room: Deluxe)
Day 4: Kuala Lumpur Labu Sentral – Taman Negara
Early breakfast and check-out by 0730hrs. Overland to Labu Sentral for boat to Taman Negara, departing at 1130hrs. Upon arrival at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort, check-in and register with the National Park and Wildlife Department.
After dinner, at 2030hrs meet your guide at the Resort’s reception for a brief orientation introduction. Enjoy a night jungle walk looking out for nocturnal plants and insects amidst the chorus of the rainforest. Do note, however, sighting of wildlife in the tropical forest due to its density, is a bonus.
Accommodation: Mutiara Taman Negara Resort (Room: Chalet)
Day 5: Taman Negara
After breakfast, enjoy a 1½ hour trek up Teresek Hill and be rewarded with a magnificent view of the tropical rainforest at the top. On a clear day, you can see Mount Tahan, the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia. Continue your adventure with a canopy walkway (closed on Friday), built 40 meters above the ground and 530 meters in length. Experience the rainforest from a different perspective, as you get closer to the top of the trees!
This afternoon, take boat ride to the cataracts of Lata Berkoh enjoying the splendid pristine jungle scenery along the way. Swim, relax or read amidst the serene atmosphere. Lunch and dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Mutiara Taman Negara Resort (Room: Chalet)
Day 6: Taman Negara – Kuala Tahan – Cameron Highlands
After check-out, cross over to the Kuala Tahan jetty where your driver will be waiting to take you to Cameron Highlands, located 1,542m above sea level and is noted for its tea plantations and cool temperature. Cameron Highlands is one of the most popular highland destinations in Malaysia. The overland journey takes approximately 3-4hours and it will be an interesting journey passing by small towns and scenic views of the rainforests.
Check-in to your staying hotel for check-in, and the rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Strawberry Park Resort (Room: Studio)
Day 7: Cameron Highlands: Mount Brinchang Mossy Forest & Tea Plantation
Enjoy your drive to Mount Brinchang, the highest peak (6,666ft.) in Cameron Highlands and experience the tropical and mossy rainforest through a boardwalk, an interpretive walk into the Mossy Forest will reveal some of the most of unique forest flora of this mountain like the carnivorous Pitcher Plant, primitive Ferns, wild Orchids, Ti trees & Rhododendrons.
Cruise down the hill to view the most scenic tea plantation, the Sungai Palas Boh estate, said to be the largest tea station in the region. Learn the art of tea making in the factory (factory is closed on Mon & public holidays). Continue to Butterfly Farm, Cactus Point, and explore a day market where most of the local produce can be found. Return to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 8: Cameron Highlands – IPOH – Penang
Early set-off to Georgetown, Penang. En-route stop in Ipoh to visit one the many well known Ipoh’s cave temples. Continue onwards up north to Penang.
Cross over to Penang via one the longest bridges in South East Asia. Check-in to your staying hotel and at leisure. In the evening, proceed to Gurney Drive and free to walk along the hawker stall to enjoy the food and to see how the foods are being prepared. Return to hotel afterwards and overnight.
Accommodation: Hompton by the Beach (Room: Deluxe)
Day 9: Georgetown City & Heritage Tour
Breakfast will be taken at the hotel.
At 0900hrs, meet up with your driver guide and proceed with Georgetown City & Heritage Tour; enlightenment of Penang’s past & its existing multi-culture, highlighting on its colonial past, British & Chinese settlement. The early settlement was established around the harbour with Fort Cornwallis forming the island’s defense. Continue to Chew Jetty- the formerly Chinese fishermen’s houses on stilts. Walk along Little India to see how they had survived in their trades of yester years and thrive today in the modern world.
The Pinang Peranakan Museum unfolds the lifestyle of the Baba/Nonya found only in the Straits Settlements that comprised of Penang, Malacca & Singapore around 1832. Visit the Khoo Kongsi, one of the most distinctive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia. The tour will also take you to the 4th longest reclining Thai Buddhist Temple in the world.
After the tour, proceed for lunch at the famous Blue Mansion. Return to your hotel after the tour and at leisure.
Day 10: Departure
