Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Malaysia Trip

6 Days / 5 Nights Kuala Lumpur / Cameron Highlands / Penang

Day 01 Arrive Kuala Lumpur ( Dinner )
Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur you will transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon we have some free time to relax and unwind after our flight.
Mingle with the locals and take in the different cultures of Malaysia while experiencing Kuala Lumpur at dusk. Visit Sri Mahamarimman Temple, the largest and most ornate Indian temple. Enjoy this time to practice your bargaining skills in Chinatown with its many different shops and markets. Enjoy a sumptuous Malaysian buffet dinner and cultural show to end our first evening in KL.

Accommodation is at the Novotel Century Hotel

Day 02 Kuala Lumpur ( Breakfast )
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Kuala Lumpur covering the National
Monument, King’s Palace, Independence Square the world’s tallest flagpole, drive pass the Railway station, impressive features in Sultan Abdul Samad building and
Royal Selangor Pewter Factory.

Overnightaccommodation is at the Novotel Century Hotel

Day 03 Kuala Lumpur / Cameron Highlands ( Breakfast )
After breakfast take the road which gently winds up to the Cameron Highlands passing through villages, forest clad mountains and scenic valleys.
Enroute, you will visit an aboriginal village where you can watch a demonstration on the uses of a blowpipe - an ancient hunting weapon of the natives. With the cooler climate at its peak unusual vegetation proliferates. View the many tea plantations, vegetable gardens and colourful nurseries. Check in to your hotel.

Accommodation is at the Equatorial Hotel

Day 04 Cameron Highlands / Penang ( Breakfast )
Before departing for Penang we will visit the morning market and learn about the many types of fruits, vegetables and flowers available in these highlands. Enroute to Penang we will visit the Caves Temple in Ipoh to learn about the Buddhist, Taoist and Confucius beliefs. We make a stop at Kuala Kangsar and see the enchanting Ubuddiah Mosque. Then cross the Penang Bridge deemed the 3rd longest bridge in Asia to Penang, the " Pearl of the Orient" Upon arrival we visit the Snake Temple – a sanctuary where poisonous vipers coil around the pillars, beams and potted plants within the temple. Check in to your hotel.

Accommodation is at theCasuarina Beach Resort

Day 05 Penang ( Breakfast )
This morning we embark on a city tour of Georgetown. Begins a visit to the ruins of Fort Cronwallis, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha – Wat Chayamangkalaram and the Burmese temple. We continue and drive downtown to see the remnants of colonial shophouses and visit a waterfront clan village where you will see houses on stilts and your guide will explain to you on the way about the daily life of this community.
We return to our hotel in the afternoon to soak up the sun and relax.

Accommodation is at the Casuarina Beach Resort

Day 06 Penang ( Breakfast )
Continue for beach extension or departure transfer to airport.

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