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Discover fascinating Malaysia, a multicultural hotspot with amazing food, stunning beaches and vibrant culture. Take in popular KL’s malls, architecture, landmarks and gardens, before hitting colonial towns and luxurious tropical beaches.

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Overview

Kuala Lumpur 3 nights
Penang 3 nights
Langkawi 6 nights

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1-4

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Travel guide

DAY 1

Arrival day

Your holiday awaits… Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel and first destination. Spend the rest of the day exploring in your free time or talk to our travel experts to add additional experiences.

DAY 2

Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trail

Tour the historic heart of KL, covering many famous colonial era landmark buildings which are clustered in a compact area surrounding Merdeka Square. This walking tour starts and ends at the Masjid Jamek LRT Station and covers Masjid Jamek (the place where the history of Kuala Lumpur began, build in 1907); Sessions Court Building; Panggung Bandaraya Building (the city theatre that was formerly the old City Hall); Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur City Hall); Old High Court Building (now the Criminal High Court & Civil Sessions Court) and Sultan Abdul Samad Building (completed in 1897 using a Mahometan style also known as ‘Neo-Saracenic’ which originated from India). The architect for this lovely building was AC Norman and the State Engineer C.E. Spooner. It was originally known as the new government offices and housed the Public Works Department, the Survey Office, the Treasury, the Post and Telegraph Offices. The tour continues to Industrial Court Building (previously housed the Loh Chow Kit Emporium which opened in 1905); Loke Yew building (architecture is of Art Deco design); Old Post Office Building – Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur (Independence Square); the Textile Museum; the Fountain of Independence Square (It was said to be dismantled in England and assembled locally at Independence Square by Harpers as Kuala Lumpur’s first outdoor entertainment in 1897); the Merdeka Square Flagpole; the Royal Selangor Club (1884, a meeting place for recreation and relaxation especially for expatriates, but from the start always had a mixture of Chinese, Indian and Malay members as well); the Cathedral of St Mary (one of the oldest Anglican churches in Kuala Lumpur); Masjid India, before finally returning to the station ro end your Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trails. After the tour is over, you'll transfer back to your hotel.

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Dinner at Tamarind Spring with Return Transfer

Tamarind Springs is best described as 'an immediately accessible respite to restore soul into your exhausted self'. Only a 15 minute drive from town, disembark into nature's gateway into a visual and sensory feast. Having won many industry accolades and topped many gastronomes' scoreboards, Tamarind Springs is also renowned for its sensuous appeal of traditional Indochinese cuisine.

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DAY 3

Deluxe Full Day Historical Malacca Tour with Lunch

This full day tour brings you to Malacca, which was formerly ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British over a period of 400 years. Visit the pink coloured Stadhuys; Cheng Hoon Teng, which is the oldest Chinese temple in the Peninsular and the Portuguese Fortress Porta de Santiago, which was built in 1511. Finally, you'll explore St. Paul’s Church, where St. Francis Xavier was once buried and much more.

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DAY 4

On to Penang

Today you will discover a new destination. Enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel before your transfer arrives and you are taken to the next stop on your itinerary.

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DAY 4-7

Penang

Penang Travel guide

DAY 5

Historical Georgetown Tour

An extensive tour to experience all the sights and sounds of the exotic Penang Island. Visit the world's 4th longest statue of The Reclining Buddha, Wat Chayamangkalaram. Proceed to Dhammikarama Temple, the first Buddhist temple to be built in Penang in 1803, which is an elaborately decorated Burmese Temple. Drive down the harmony street of Penang, where you'll see Saint Georges Angelican Church (built in 1818), Kuan Yin - Goddess of Mercy Temple (Penang's oldest Taoist temple built in about 1800 when the Chinese settled in Penang), Sri Mariamman Temple (the oldest Hindu temple) and Masjid Kapitan Keling (the oldest Indian Muslim mosque). Visit Khoo Kongsi, a magnificent hall embellished with intricate carvings and woodwork. Visit a local coffee shop. Then stop for a brief photo oppourtunity at Fort Cornwallis, the point where Francis Light and his crew landed in 1786.

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DAY 6

Little India – A Heritage Walking Tour

Explore the Unesco World of Heritage Site “Georgetown”; visit the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Constructed at the end of 19th century, the mansion was originally built with careful attention given to the principles of Feng Shui. The distinctive blue color of the mansion is the result of mixing lime with natural blue dye made from the indigo plant and imported from India. Muntri Street is said to have been named after the 19th Century Menteri of Larut, Ngah Ibrahim. It houses a few trade guilds of the bygone era, including the Penang & Province Wellesley Cafe Association formed by Hainanese coffee shop owners, Penang Restaurants and Tea Shops Association and the Penang Goldsmith Association amongst others. With all this incense wafting around you, you might as well learn where these “joss sticks” come from. Visit joss stick maker Lee Beng Chuan. Unlike the modern sawdust and chemical joss sticks, his emit a very fragrant smell because he uses quality sandalwood imported from Western Australia. We will walk past the Goddess of Mercy Temple and several flower shops. After visiting the Sri Mahamariamman Temple (the oldest Hindu Temple), we walk back to Market Street along food stalls where we will explain to you the different morning breakfasts including Roti Canai and Teh Tarik. Arrive at the Spice Market and experience the hustle and bustle of Georgetown’s spice trade by visiting the many wholesale and retail traders dealing in age old spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. By now, your appetites should have been stirred up and we will end the tour at Banana Leaf Restaurant for lunch. At the end of the tour, you may wish to walk back to your hotel. Alternatively, you can take the local public transport.

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DAY 7

On to Langkawi

Today you will discover a new destination. Enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel before your transfer arrives and you are taken to the next stop on your itinerary.

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Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort

DAY 7-13

Langkawi

Langkawi Travel guide

DAY 8

Eagle Watching & Mangrove Tour

Cruise through a mangrove swamp in a speed boat during this half-day tour. Watch the Brahminy Kite Eagle and the White Belly Sea Eagle trying to outwit each other during the 'Eagle Feeding'. Virgin mangroves hover over the water's edge. Crabs, mudskippers and abundant bird life thrive in this relatively uninhabited environment. Along the way be mystified by the limestone caves and coves that give character to the environment. If you're the adventurous, young-at-heart type, then why not explore some of the caves? You don't only satisfy your senses with the picturesque & natural surroundings; you also get to satisfy your palate with the delicious delights of a packed lunch!

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Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort

DAY 9

Sunset Dinner Cruise

Take a leisurely cruise in the open sea in a sailing yacht. Finger food and drinks will served on board where you can enjoy the sea and listen to the waves without the interruption of a noisy engine. The sunset promises to be memorable.

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Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort

DAY 10

Day at leisure

We’ve left today free of activities so you can do what you please, whether that’s taking a walking tour, seeking out the area’s local delicacies or simply relaxing at your hotel. Talk to our travel experts, if you’d like to add another experience instead.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort

DAY 11

Round Island Tour

Pick up from your hotel. Highlights include the Mahsuri Tomb, where you will learn the sad legend of a beautiful princess and her fate; a local fishing village; Cenang Beach; Eagle Square and finally, the capital of Kuah, where you will have the opportunity to do plenty of individual shopping!

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Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort

DAY 12

Day at leisure

We’ve left today free of activities so you can do what you please, whether that’s taking a walking tour, seeking out the area’s local delicacies or simply relaxing at your hotel. Talk to our travel experts, if you’d like to add another experience instead.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort

DAY 13

Flight from Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur

You will be transferred to the Langkawi airport for your flight back to Kuala Lumpur.These are estimated pick up/drop off times. Exact timings will be confirmed by your local expert.

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End in Kuala Lumpur

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