Escorted Tours
Welcome to Malaysia! Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred directly to the city centre. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes. Overnight stay in Kuala Lumpur.
Let your guide take you on a leisurely stroll around the Old Kuala Lumpur Town, take in all the sights and sounds of the much loved city and the multiracial community and participate with the locales as they perform their spiritual devotion at the oldest Taoist Temple and oldest Hindo Temple. Get to see the activities of the traders in Chinatown as they busily prepare to open for business in the morning, visit and old wet market to see some of the local produce and get to sample some authentic local favorites. Lastly practice our culture as you eat our local lunch, fall in love with our city and its people and bring back these sweet memories. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur. Meals: Breakfast
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Today, experience the authentic flavours of Malaysia with a private cooking class in a local Malaysian home. This hands on lesson will teach you how to prepare a three course meal using traditional Malaysian cooking techniques and ingredients. Escape the tourist hotspots and immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience where you can learn to recreate some of Malaysia's most delicious local dishes. Our private cooking classes offer an intimate setting, giving you the chance to learn from a Malaysian home cook and to ask any questions you may have about the local cuisine. In addition to the cooking class, you will also get a tour of a local morning market away from the city. This will give you the chance to experience a local Malaysian market, where you can learn about local produce and interact with local vendors. At the end of the class, sit down and enjoy your delicious homemade meal with your hosts. This is a perfect opportunity to chat and learn more about Malaysian culture and traditions. Meals: Breakfast
After checking out from your hotel, we head to the chilly Cameron Highlands (approx. 3hrs 30 mins). Along the way, we will stop by the famous Hindu Temple of Batu Caves. Upon arrival, be greeted by the Golden Statue of God Murugan and climb up the 272 rainbow staircase steps to reach the entrance of the hundred year old Temple that is hidden inside a giant limestone cave. Admire the beautiful and colourful Hindu Temple or perhaps get some blessings from the God. Afterwards, we continue our journey to the Cameron Highlands for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, meet with your guide in the hotel lobby and hop into our Land Rover to cruise along the picturesque rolling Tea Gardens that reach towards 6,666 feet above sea level, known as The Gunung Brinchang. Listen to our guides' 'tea talks' while enjoying breathtaking views of the Tea Garden. On a clear day, the drive up the highest Mountain in Southeast Asia is blessed with magnificent view over the surrounding area. An interpretive walk with our nature guides into the Mossy Forest will reveal some of the most exotic Floras on earth, like the Pitcher plant, Orchids, Primitive Ferns, Spices and Medicinal Plants. Later, we will take a short drive down the mountain to Sungei Palas 'BOH' Tea Factory. Here, enjoy a factory tour appreciating the many varieties of tea offered at the Tea Shop. We return to our hotel in Cameron Highlands for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and meet your driver in the lobby for your transfer to Ipoh, which is located at the foothill of Cameron Highlands. The journey will take approximately 2 hours before we reach the city centre. The Old Town in Ipoh is famous for its unique 'White Coffee' and home to some beautiful mural artworks around the town area. You will have some free time to explore Ipoh on your own or join your guide after hotel check in. Overnight stay in Ipoh. Meals: Breakfast
As the Capital City of Perak, Ipoh is best known for its charming colonial architecture flanked by dramatic limestone cliffs. In the city's streets, there's also a beauty to be found in the form of fascinating street art installations and murals. See a different side of the city and form a new perspective as stops at iconic historical sites blend with stunning and vibrant street art. Begin at the Birch Memorial Clock Tower, built in 1909 by James WW Birch who was Perak's first British Resident, before heading over to marvel at the impressive colonial era building of Ipoh City Hall. In December 2008, a hidden tunnel was found underneath City Hall, which was formerly used to transfer prisoners from the High Court when the building used as a police station. Afterwards, move on to spot the city's street art hidden in plain sight. The art work viewed includes several murals created by renowned artist Ernest Zacharevic, the same artist who created other iconic works in Georgetown, Penang. Some of the murals he painted include images of hummingbirds, bags of coffee and the tin mining industry that forms the history of this town. We then continue our journey to an abandoned mansion that is hidden inside a Palm Oil Plantation. It is supposed to be the most luxury mansion from the Colonial time. The house was abandoned due to death of its Scottish owner. Here you can get to know some supernatural incidents that have terrified the local people. Afterwards, we will also visit a hidden Chinese Temple in a quiet valley. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out and meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your transfer (approx. 4 hours). Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure. Meals: Breakfast
Today's tour covers all the main sights of Penang Island. Start at the world's 4th longest statue of The Reclining Buddha, Wat Chayamangkalaram. Next, proceed to Dhammikarama Temple, the first Buddhist Temple to be built in Penang in 1803, an elaborately decorated Burmese Temple. Then, drive past the Street of Harmony home of Saint George's Anglican Church (built 1818). Kuan Yin, Goddess of Mercy Temple (Penang's oldest Taoist Temple built in about 1800 when the Chinese settled in Penang), Sri Mariamman Temple (the oldest Hindu Temple) and Masjid Kapitan Keling (the oldest Indian Muslim Mosque). Stop to explore the highly ornate clan house of Khoo Kongsi, followed by a visit to a local coffee shop. Finally, there is a brief photo stop at Fort Cornwallis, the location where Francis Light and crew first landed in Penang in 1786. Optional Join-in Tour: Penang Countryside Cycling Tour - Ride in traditional Kampung (village) (4.5 hrs) 07:00 hours – 07:15 hours Transfer by vehicle to your start location in Balik Pulau. Arrive at Kampung Permatang Pasir, Balik Pulau and be greeted by your host followed by the 'Matahari Welcoming Service' which covers safety briefing, bicycle and helmet fittings and an introduction to your lead guide and the experience ahead of you. Your lead guide presents your tour with a brief explanation of the area starting with service establishments around the villages such as the medical clinic, community centre, kindergarten and worship grounds. Community and folk industries especially those involving women before you head out to witness them and learn of their importance and functions. Wheels roll out on the first sector along paths making your way passing various hamlets to reach the goat farm. Observe the diversity of the multicultural community living in each hamlet as you embrace this authentic side of the island. The journey takes you along the village asphalt path and dirt tracks that snake along a waterway. Nutmeg processing by women folks and the products made from mangrove palm leaf 'Nipah' are some of the folk's industries available in this sector. Restart your journey to a rustic fishing village. See how closely this multiracial community lives and mingle with them as you sip coffee/tea and taste some delicacies with the folks at an old local coffee shop. You will be introduced to another old trade of producing face/body powder made from rice. Walk into a small Chinese Hakka Temple to understand the function and importance of this worship place to the local fishermen here. Return to your saddle and move slowly towards the river mouth, the bustling area is filled with activities and trades. Get up close or walk on the planks built over the waters which were built to facilitate the fishing trades. Get to know the types of fish, birds, and other animals in this habitat while you try to spot as many as possible. See the Palm Oil estates and plots of plantations while leading your way to the finishing point. Conclude your rural experience at the ending point in Sungai Rusa. Meals: Breakfast
Today, your day is free at leisure. Alternatively, why not join the optional tour today to Penang Hill for a Forest Bathing Experience? (not included). You will be transferred to Penang Hill to experience Forest Bathing. Forest Bathing is popularly known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku and this Ecotherapy experience is sure to uplift your overall health and state of mind. We will join this special experience in the backyard of Penang Hill where the beautiful virgin rainforest is located. The guide will lead you through the process by teaching you some breathing techniques and movements that helps to calm your mind. You also get a chance to see the different kinds of Flora and to spot some insects or Monkey on the hill. We finish our day by tasting a local cup of tea along with some local fruit. PLEASE NOTE: This is only available on Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am with a minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8 people. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of the hotel before our driver picks us up and transfers us to Penang Airport for your short flight to Langkawi Island (under own arrangements, flights not included). Upon arrival, meet and greet our friendly guide before checking in at our resort for the night. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, enjoy a trail walking and trekking in a low elevation at the secondary rainforest on the fringe of the famed Mat Cincang Mountain range, which is located on the Northwest side of the island. Our experienced Naturalist will share their knowledge on rainforest flora and fauna along the way. We will stop for a quick break at the Green Pool and end our trail walk at the lower pool of the Seven Wells, which has a majestic waterfall backdrop. Here, you can take a dip or just sit by the pool side and dip your tired legs while your Naturalist shares the myths and stories of Seven Wells. Afterwards, we will descend the mountain and along the way spot any wildlife. Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy the day free at leisure. Why not take advantage of the facilities in your resort or simply explore the island on your own or do some last minute shopping. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of the hotel before you are picked up by your driver and transferred to the Langkawi Airport for you onward journey or departure flight home. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (fca)
