Enjoy the different paces of life as you sample diverse flavours and cultures. Soak up the ambience of sleepy ports and bustling modern cities. Stroll through old colonial towns, rainforest trails and along soft white beaches. Take in the smell of incense and Indian breads from a Chinese tea shop, or opt for cocktails and canapés overlooking The Petronas Towers.
CLASSIC MALAYSIA
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience a melting pot of cultures in Kuala Lumpur and colonial George Town
- Sample a fusion of Malay, Chinese and Indian flavours on a guided street food tour
- Relaxing on one of the finest beaches in Southeast Asia
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive Kuala Lumpur
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur, the throbbing heart of Malaysia where Art Deco architecture is juxtaposed with modern skyscrapers. Be privately transferred to your central hotel.
Overnight: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
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Day 2 Exploring Kuala Lumpur
In the company of your private guide, explore the city's highlights to include a mix of new Kuala Lumpur and Old Town. Iconic photo stops are the Petronas Towers, the King's Palace and the National Mosque. Foodies will love trawling the food stalls in China Town.
Overnight: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
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Day 3 Fly to Penang
After a leisurely breakfast, fly one hour north west to the island of Penang, connected to the mainland by Malaysia's longest road bridge. You will be privately transferred to George Town, a UNESCO-protected city, buzzing with artisan boutiques and an emerging food scene. Your hotel combines colonial elegance with modern day luxury.
Overnight: Eastern & Oriental
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Day 4 Exploring George Town
Today, with your private guide, enjoy a walking street food tour. Start at Chowrasta market to witness the lively roadside trading of livestock, fruit and vegetables, before sampling scrumptious charcoal-toasted bread at Toh Soon Café. Don't miss the dough fritters, pork spareribs, shrimp dumplings and dim sum at the wet market in Campbell Street, built around 1900 and possibly the oldest market in George Town. Amidst the delicious tastes of this tour, culture can be found at Kapitan Kling Mosque, Khoo Kongsi Clan House and the Dravidian-style temple of Sri Maha Mariamman. This afternoon, return to your hotel for time to relax by the pool.
Overnight: Eastern & Oriental
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Day 5 Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill
This morning, meet your guide for a visit to the iconic Kek Lok Si Temple; a 25-minute drive from George Town. Walk around this majestic Buddhist-Taoist temple, home to 10,000 Buddha Pagodas and the Tortoise Pond of Longevity, and the Goddess of Mercy pavilion shelters a gigantic statue of Kuan Yin. When ready, your guide will take you on to Penang Hill, standing 830 metres above sea level, with a Swiss funicular railway to take you to the top. As you journey up the hill, you will pass through hill farms and lush tropical jungles and once at the top you are rewarded by a breath-taking view of Penang and the mainland Province of Wellesley. Afterwards, you will be driven back to your hotel with the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Overnight: Eastern & Oriental
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Day 6 Fly to Langkawi
Today, take the short flight to Langkawi, an idyllic island on Malaysia's west coast and the perfect place to rejuvenate on, arguably, Southeast Asia's most beautiful beach, Datai Bay.
Overnight: The Datai
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Day 7 - 10 Relaxing on Datai Bay
Enjoy four blissful days on Langkawi. Your hotel is built into the rainforest, looking down through jungle paths to the white sand and Andaman Sea beyond. Tennis and nearby golf, as well as bicycles and watersports will burn off the excess calories before enjoying some of the finest cuisine in Malaysia at the resort's three restaurants.
Overnight: The Datai
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Day 11 Depart
Say goodbye to Malaysia today as you fly home from Langkawi.
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Depart
GUIDELINE PRICES - Per Person
| Low | $ 4,166 |
| Mid | $ 4,508 |
| High | $ 4,713 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Based on two people sharing a twin/double room throughout.
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private transfers throughout.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees and guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
- Internal flights where detailed in the itinerary.
- Early bird discount and complimemtary night at The Datai as part of a special offer.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Langkawi tourism fee of MYR5 per room, per night, payable locally.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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