4 days7-Days Best of Malaysia
Supplied by Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel
Length
7 days
Itinerary
7 days planned
Group
Max 9
Guides
English
Overview
See the best of Malaysia on a 7-day coach tour, traveling round-trip from Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy accommodations at popular resorts in five fantastic locations — Cameron Highlands, Penang, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan — where you’ll discover natural and cultural highlights with your informative guide. Visit the Islamic Civilization Park, tour a tea plantation, and ride a trishaw around Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included, with the additional option to transfer to the Kuala Lumpur airport on Day 7.
Day by day itinerary
1Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands⌄
After breakfast, drive North towards Cameron Highland stopping en-route at Lata Iskandar Waterfall and orang asli. Tour the Highlands visiting the tea plantation, tea factory (factory operation is closed on Mon & public holidays), marketplace and cactus garden.
Overnight: Overnight: Strawberry Park Resort, Cameron Highlands
2Cameron Highlands - Ipoh - Kuala Kangsar - Penang⌄
Set off early to Penang. En-route stop in Ipoh and the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar. Discover Ipoh Oldtown. Brief tour of the colonial Ipoh town, including the “Taj Mahal of Ipoh” – the Moorish-style Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Town Hall. Walk along Concubine Lane- formerly was a residential area to many rich Chinese magnate and British officers. Today, the pre-war shophouses that line the street have been restored to their former glory.
Drive around Bukit Chandan. View Malaysia’s unique architecture of the exterior of Masjid Ubudiah, Istana Iskandariah, and Istana Kenangan (Royal Gallery), with photo stop. Continue to visit the Labu Sayong Center where unique shaped pots are made with deft hands and creative inspirations mostly by womenfolk.
Cross over to Penang, the “Pearl of the Orient” via one of the longest bridges in the world.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight: St. Giles Wembley Penang Hotel, Georgetown, Penang
3Penang: Georgetown City & Heritage Tour⌄
Today visit the 3rd longest reclining Buddha figure in the world followed by Kek Lok Si Temple, the Temple of 1000 Buddhas. Visit Fort Cornwallis (photo stop), the water village of The Clan Jetties at Weld Quay and “The Street of Harmony” where churches, Chinese temples, mosques, and Hindu temples harmonious exist side by side. Be amazed by the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan’s house. Enjoy a breezy trishaw ride. Afternoon is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight: St. Giles Wembley Penang Hotel, Georgetown, Penang
4Penang - Kota Bharu⌄
Today, travel from the west to the east of Peninsular Malaysia through the main mountain range, take in breathtaking views of the dense tropical rain forest. En route, rest at Banding Island with its scenic view of Temenggor Lake.
Continue drive to Kota Bharu, Kelantan, a friendly small town. Check-in and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight: Renai Hotel Kota Bharu
5Kota Bharu - Kuala Terengganu⌄
This morning visits to the famous and colourful famous wet market of Kota Bharu. Witness the traditional lifestyle of villagers such as silver handicraft, and the traditional Wau (kite) making.
Enjoy the scenic drive along the coastline southward towards Kuala Terengganu. Enjoy some delectable local chips made of fish or prawn. Explore the Islamic Civilization showcasing twenty replicas of great Islamic monuments of the world. The rest of the afternoon is free to spend at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight: Paya Bunga Hotel Kuala Terengganu
6Kuala Terengganu - Kuantan⌄
Drive further South towards Kuantan. En-route visit to the Batik Gallery, Malaysia’s famous art textile made from wax, using hand-drawn or hand-blocked technique. Taste the popular Malay delicacy of this region, “lemang”, rice cooked with coconut milk in bamboo. Visit scenic coastal fishing villages and a turtle information Centre (closed on Friday & Saturday). Enjoy a local tea break.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight: Swiss-Grand Beach Resort Kuantan
7Kuantan - Kuala Lumpur⌄
Early set off to Kuala Lumpur. En-route stop at the quaint historic town of Sungai Lembing situated North–West from Kuantan. Stop at a hanging bridge for a scenic view of the surroundings. Visit Sungai Lembing Museum, dedicated to the memories of the heydays of Sungai Lembing as the town with the largest, longest, and deepest subterranean tin mine in the world
Drop-off in Kuala Lumpur, or Kuala Lumpur International Airport (flight departure to be after 2000hrs).
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓6 nights’ accommodation in 3- to 5-star hotels
- ✓Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast)
Not included
- ✕Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Compulsory Malaysia Tourism Tax, RM10 per room/night, collected and payable directly to hotel.
- ✕Compulsory Kota Bharu City Fee, RM3 per room/night, collected and payable directly at staying hotel.
- ✕Compulsory Penang Local Fee, RM3 per room/night, collected and payable directly at staying hotel.
- ✕Compulsory Pahang Sustainability Fee, RM3 per room/night, collected and payable directly to hotel.
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- During the fasting month of Ramadhan, Islamic Civilization Park is closed. We will then replace it with a visit to Losong Museum
- You may schedule a flight from KL Int'l Airport on Day 7
- The rainy season along the east coast is from November to February. Unexpected flash floods, although rare, may occur. In such circumstances, itinerary may be subject to change
- During the Muslim festival of Hari Raya Aidul Fitri & Hari Raya Aidul Adha, together with the Chinese New Year, some places of interest are closed for a period of 2 days each in a year (Festive dates are subject to change)
- Note: Compulsory Malaysia Tourism Tax of MYR 10.00 per room per night has been enforced. As this is a mandatory Fee, it will be collected by the staying hotels upon guest’s check-in or check-out
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