Join in Asia Tours - 7 Days Malaysia Round Trip

KUALA LUMPUR - BATU CAVES - CAMERON HIGHLANDS - PENANG - KOTA BHARU - TERENGGANU - KUANTAN/CHERATING - KUALA LUMPUR

Joint tour (KUL7DRMS): Departure every Sunday from Kuala Lumpur with English or German speaking guide (minimum 2 persons)

Private tour (KUL7DRMP): Daily departure from Kuala Lumpur with English or German speaking guide (other major language guides available on request)

ITINERARY:

KUALA LUMPUR - BATU CAVES - CAMERON HIGHLANDS     (-/L/-)

DAY 1 SUN We depart to the countryside and make a short stop at the Selangor Pewter factory, then proceed to visit the Batu Caves, a huge limestone outcrop that houses some very ornate Hindu temples. Batu Cave are popular places of worship for the Hindus and each year during their auspicious celebration of Thaipusam hundreds of thousands of Hindu will throng the temple. After which we proceed to Cameron Highlands, which is 1542 meters above sea level. We will proceed north to the Hill Resort of Cameron Highlands, making another enroute stop to visit a cottage industry making bamboo baskets and the Lata Iskandar Waterfall. Upon arrival at the Cameron Highlands, check in at the hotel. Rest of the  afternoon  and evening is free at your own leisure. Overnight at STRAWBERRY PARK HOTEL or similar.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS - PENANG     (B/L/-)

DAY 2 MON Breakfast at hotel. After which, proceed for a tour of Cameron Highlands visiting a tea plantation, tea factory, a vegetable farm and the market square. Following which, you will continue the journey and drive towards Penang, Enroute visits along the way include the Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple in Ipoh, the Ubudiah Mosque, Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan Museum. Cross over to Penang, using the third longest bridge in the world arriving in the evening. Overnight at THE BAYVIEW BEACH RESORT  or similar.

PENANG     (B/-/-)

DAY 3 TUE Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a half day "Around Penang" tour with visits to a batik factory, a nutmeg and clove stall, the Snake Temple and Wat Chayamangalaram Temple. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure. Overnight at THE BAYVIEW BEACH RESORT or similar.

PENANG - KOTA BHARU     (B/L/-)

DAY 4 WED Breakfast at hotel. After which, drive towards Kota Bharu using the East-West Highway. This offers breathtaking views of the tropical rainforest. If you are lucky you may have to stop for elephants crossing the road. You should arrive in Kota Bharu in the evening. Overnight at RENAISSANCE HOTEL or similar.

KOTA BHARU - TERENGGANU     (B/-/-)

DAY 5 THU Breakfast at hotel. In the morning have a short orientation tour through Kota Bharu. Visit the colourful wet market. You can find a variety of local items like batik clothes, cloth of exotic patterns, fruits, vegetables etc. After whick you will depart for Terengganu. Tour continues to Pulau Duyung Besar, the largest island in the estuary. Fishing boats are built here using age old techniques and tools. Drive along Chinatown and visit the colourful Central Market, Princess Hill (Bukit Puteri) with a good view of the city, Maziah Palace and State Mosque. Overnight at PRIMULA BEACH RESORT or similar.

TERENGGANU - KUANTAN/CHERATING     (B/-/-)

DAY 6 FRI Breakfast at hotel. You will proceed to Kuantan, enroute visit Cherating. Stops at local villages to observe the traditional way of living. You will be able to see local boat making and brassware making. In the afternoon, visit the Cherating village where you will see Pandan leaves being weaved into bags, mats and crafts and brown sugar making and monkey plucking coconuts. Free at own leisure in Cherating. Overnight at SWISS GARDEN RESORT or similar.

KUANTAN/CHERATING - KUALA LUMPUR     (B/-/-)

DAY 7 SAT Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Kuantan/Cherating back to Kuala Lumpur.

HOTEL ADDRESSES: 

Our tour prices are inclusive of 6 nights hotel accommodation, all overland transfer from Kuala Lumpur City, meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) and sightseeing as specified in the program with an English / German speaking driver cum guide.  

Not included are other meals not mentioned in the program, beverages consumed during meals, optional tours and expenditures of personal nature. Gratuities to local guide & driver.

NOTE:In the event that the above proposed hotels are not available, a similar alternative hotel will be provided.