01/04/2024
9 Day Luxurious Malaysia Tour
Visiting Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands & Pangkor Island
From £2499.00pp Depart 1 Oct 2024
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: KUALA LUMPUR AIRPORT - MALACCA
Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and transfer to the city of Malacca. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation at The Majestic Malacca
Meal included: None
Day 2: MALACCA – DAY TOUR WITH RIVERCRUISE
09:00 hours
Melaka was conferred the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008. A full day tour of Melaka is a journey through more than 600 years of history. The city was formerly ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and lastly the British.
Begin this heritage discovery at St. Peter’s Church (1710), the oldest Christian church still in use in Malaysia today. Next, drive past the largest 17th century Chinese cemetery outside of China, located at Bukit China. Then, en route, we stop to admire two iconic destinations, the landmark gateway “Porta de Santiago” and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church. St Paul’s Church lies buried between the 17th-century Dutch tombstones. Porta de Santiago was a fortress built by the Portuguese in 1511 and is also known as “A Famosa. The final stop is to explore Stadhuys (1641 –1660), also known as the “Red Square” due to the salmon pink colour of the building. It was once a Dutch Administration centre which today houses the Malacca Museum and some government offices.
We slow down to enjoy a 40-minute boat ride on the Malacca River. This journey back through time, passes heritage buildings situated along the river, traditional fishing villages, the Kampung Sentosa living museum house and the Melaka Sultanate Watermill. After the cruise, continue on a walking tour to the Cheng Hoon Teng ancient Chinese Temple. Next, visit The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, a must-see World UNESCO Site. The house is a combination of three terrace lots that were acquired by the Chan family in 1861. Four generations lived in the house before it was opened as a museum in March 1985. The name of the museum is derived from the term Baba, an honorific manner of addressing a Straits-born gentleman and Nyonya which addresses a Straits-born lady and later, continue visit to Christ Church before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant and savour the praised local ‘Baba-nonya’ food.
After lunch, wander along Malacca’s antique row known as Jonker Street. You will find all sorts of antiques on display at a reasonable price along with art galleries, souvenir shops, dried food shops, and more.
At the end of the tour return back to the hotel.
Accommodation at The Majestic Malacca
Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: MALACCA - KUALA LUMPUR
09:00 hours
After breakfast at the hotel, depart to Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. Along the way, stop to take pictures of typical Malay houses and the scenic countryside. Lunch stop en route. On arrival at Kuala Lumpur, enjoy a city tour which unveils the beauty and charm of old and new Kuala Lumpur, the Garden City of Lights. Start with a ride up to the visitor platform of the 421-metre-high KL Tower. From here enjoy views of the city and across the Klang Valley. Afterwards, we visit and stop for photo opportunities at the King’s Palace, Petronas Twin Towers and the Parliament Building.
Next, is the fascinating Thien Hou Chinese Temple. Officially opened in 1989, this temple built by the Hainanese community living in Kuala Lumpur is dedicated to the Goddess Thien Hou (The Heavenly Mother). With elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, its grandiose structure represents a successful combination of modern architectural techniques and authentic traditional design. Admire the temple shrine, with dragon-inspired columns and pagoda rooftops.
The tour continues to the city centre, to explore Independence Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the old Federal Court Houses. After that, there are stops at the Heritage Railway station, Tudor Styled Cricket Club and the National Mosque. End the tour with a stop at the Central Market famous for its handicrafts and batik, before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation at The Majestic Kuala Lumpur
Meal included: Breakfast
Day 4: KUALA LUMPUR
Breakfast is at the hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure to go shopping or explore the city on your own. In the evening we will bring you to visit the buzzing night markets in Chinatown. Wander through the open-air market and test your bargaining skills for a wide variety of merchandise. Visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, located in the heart of Chinatown. The smell of burning jasmine, the continuous chanting of the Hindu priest, intricately carved deities and a mystical aura combines to create a lasting impression of this religion. We end the day with a delicious traditional Chinese dinner served in the famous Old China Café.
Accommodation at The Majestic Kuala Lumpur
Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner at Old China Café
Day 5: KUALA LUMPUR - CAMERON HIGHLANDS
08:30 hours
After breakfast at the hotel, at 8:30 hours, depart from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur to the Cameron Highlands. En route, visit the famous Batu Caves where the shrine of the Hindu Deity Lord Subramaniam set within an outcrop of limestone caves. After the cave, continue north to the Hill Resort of the Cameron Highlands, 1542 metres above sea level. The Cameron Highlands is famous for its world-renowned tea. Along the way, we stop at the spectacular Lata Iskandar Waterfall. Upon arrival at the Cameron Highlands, visit the tea plantation (Note: The tea plantation is closed on Mondays) and vegetable markets, before checking in to the hotel.
Accommodation at Cameron Highlands Resort.
Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6: CAMERON HIGHLANDS - IPOH - KUALA KANGSAR - PANGKOR ISLAND
09:00 hours
Following breakfast at the hotel, depart the Cameron Highlands and continue your journey towards Ipoh. En route stop at the Sam Poh Tong Cave temple in Gunung Rapat, 5km south of Ipoh. The temple houses an impressive work of art and various statues of Buddha, set among the natural stalactites and stalagmites. Local lunch along the way. After lunch, the next stop is at Kuala Kangsar, an attractive royal town, around 60km north of Ipoh. The route passes the Ubudiah Mosque and the Iskandariah Palace (Royal Palace).
The Ubudiah Mosque is reputed to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the country. Look out for the bands of marble and the golden domes. Elephants damaged the Italian marble flooring twice during the First World War.
We end the day at Lumut jetty, for a transfer by ferry to your accommodation at Pangkor Laut.
Accommodation at Pangkor Laut Resort
Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7 & 8: PANGKOR
Daily breakfast at the resort. Leisure time to enjoy the beautiful resort.
Accommodation at Pangkor Laut Resort.
Meal included: Breakfast
Day 9: PANGKOR ISLAND - KUALA LUMPUR
09:00 hours
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart the resort by ferry to Lumut Jetty, continue with an overland trip back to Kuala Lumpur, arriving in the evening ready for your flight back to London
Meal included: Breakfast
Flights Details:
Depart London Heathrow at 10.25 hrs arrive Kuala Lumpur at 07.15 hrs ( next day )
Depart Kuala Lumpur at 23.30 hrs arrive London Heathrow at 05.35 ( next day )
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