Malaysia for the intrepid traveller

Short connecting flight in Doha.

Meet our local representative at the airport, who will assist you with your private transfer to your chosen hotel.

Meet your local English speaking guide in the morning and start a city sightseeing of Kuala Lumpur, exploring the best city landmarks of the city together.

Visit King’s Palace, Parliament House, the National Monument at Lake Garden, National Mosque and the Railway station.

Enjoy a photo opportunity at the Independence Square, followed by an intriguing drive around Chinatown.

Visit the KL Tower (also known as “Menara Kuala Lumpur”). The roof of the pod is at 335 metres height. The tower also features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres, making it the tallest Communication Tower in South East Asia and the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world.

Meet your local guide in the morning and proceed with your hotel check out.

Depart on an exciting road trip to the Cameron Highlands, located 230 km from Kuala Lumpur (+/- 4 hours).

Visit en route the Batu Caves. This limestone hill features a series of cave temples which attract thousands of Hindu worshippers, especially during the annual Thaipusam Festival. Climb 272 steps to reach the cool interior of the cave and admire the works of nature (optional).

Continue your journey to Cameron Highlands driving through rubber and palm oil plantations.

On the way you will also enjoy a stop near the Lata Iskandar Waterfalls and visit the aboriginal people, called “Orang Asli”, who still live and hunt in a very primitive way.

2-night accommodation in a standard room on B&B basis at Strawberry Park Resort, Cameron Highlands.

Meet your guide in the morning for a refreshing walk through the dense mountain forest of the Cameron Highlands. 

You will get an introduction of valuable medicinal plants and the eco-system of the rainforest. The area is characterized by high rainfall with a minimum of 1.750-2.000 mm.

The rainforest provides valuable timber, a variety of animal products, precious medical plants and a sense of feeling of belonging. Recommended items: water, snacks, trekking shoes, light jacket, long pants.

In the afternoon continue with the highlights of Cameron Highlands and visit a tea plantation & factory (closed on Mondays), a Flower Garden and a Butterfly Centre.

Meet your local guide at your hotel in the morning and depart for Penang (+/- 280kms).

En route, visit the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar for a quick photo stop at the Ubudiah Mosque (exterior view only), the Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan.

Cross over to Penang, better known as the “Pearl of the Orient” via the 2nd bridge with a total length of 24 km, which is not only the longest bridge in Malaysia, but also the longest in Southeast Asia.

2-night accommodation in a standard room on B&B basis at Jen Penang by Shangri-La, Penang.

Drive past the ‘road of harmony’ and view various places of worship – the Anglican St. George’s Church, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy Temple, the Kapitan Keling Mosque and the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple.

Visit the majestic and ornate Khoo Clan Ancestral Hall, a building of great historical and cultural value. Porcelain tiles cover the rooftops whilst intricate carvings decorate the walls and pillars.

Next, visit the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, once home and ancestral hall of Chung Keng Kwee, Kapitan China of Perak and a Hakka mine-owner. Displayed in this 19th century-old townhouse of eclectic design and architecture, are an extensive collection of Chinese and Baba Nyonya antiques.

Continue with a walk in 'Little India' to see the bustling and colourful enclave with stores selling spices, sarees, brassware and jewellery.

Drive to the Chinese clan jetty where the people live in wooden houses perched on stilts over the water.

Walk along the narrow wooden platform and immerse yourself in the trading history of Penang and the lifestyles of the families residing on the Chew Jetty.

Morning transfer to Penang airport for your short flight to Langkawi ( flight duration +/- 35 minutes).

On arrival at Langkawi Island, private transfer to your beach resort.

4-night accommodation in a standard room on B&B basis at Dash Resort, Langkawi.

Enjoy a full day outing to Malaysia’s first marine park – Pulau Payar.

Travel by ferry to Langkawi Coral’s reef platform, where you will find an underwater observatory platform as well as glass bottom boats.

Snorkelling and diving equipment are available to permit a close up observation of the colourful marine life.

Return flight back to London via Doha.