THE GREAT ESCAPE
Your Great Adventure
- Includes
- Itinerary
- Tour Highlights
- Gallery
- Price & Dates
- Hotels
What's included
Sept 2023 – March 2024
- Ground transportation on private vehicle with English speaking driver
- 06 nights’ accommodation on twin share
- Sightseeing tour with entrance fees and English speaking driver as guide
- For 6 paxs and above will be provided with English speaking guide
- Meals as per itinerary
- All international and domestic flight
- Porterage at hotel
- Travel insurance
- Others not mentioned
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
Arrive Kuala lumpur
Arrival at KLIA, meet by driver and transfers to your hotel. In the evening, Kuala Lumpur night tour. Chinatown - Chinatown Sample the local teh tarik (warm frothy tea) named after an act of mixing tea and milk in the air without spilling it to warm you on your evening stroll. Join the busy buzz of the Chinatown market as merchants and pedestrians bargain for crafts, cloths, and other items. Next, The River of Life Kuala Lumpur has been listed in world’s top 10 Waterfront Districts by The Independent, United Kingdom’s online news portal, recently. Lastly, Petronas Twin Towers (Photo stop) and Lake Symphony In this spectacular fountain scene, dozens of water jets in the park’s artificial lake will shoot up in the air, and colorful beams of light dance through the water.
Kuala Lumpur
Discover the old and the new on this full-day tour which is designed to give you the best possible introductionnto this bustling city as well as the outskirt areas. First we will make a photo stop at Petronas Twin Towers. Later head out of the metropolis to visit the extraordinary Batu Caves, a limestone hill riddled with caves and cave temples. Stop at Independence Square before the visit to KL City Gallery (Closed on Tuesday). This small museum is an excellent starting point for visitors to learn about the history of KL, in an engaging and informative fashion. The National Mosque is a uniquely designed mosque that embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. At night transfers to Atmosphere 360 Restaurant KL Tower for buffet dinner. Thereafter, return to hotel.
Kuala Lumpur – Malacca – Kuala Lumpur
Day trip to historical town Malacca. Founded in 1403, Melaka is Malaysia’s oldest town, full of fascinating history and multi-cultural heritage. The Portuguese, Dutch and British ruled over Melaka's silk and spice trade for centuries and these invaders have left an unparalleled legacy of historical relics and monuments, reflected most strongly in its town.
Please note: As there is quite a bit of walking on this tour, good walking shoes will be required
Thereafter, we return to Kuala Lumpur (journey approx. 2 hours)
Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Selangor – Kuala Lumpur
Morning at own leisure. Afternoon Firefly Phenomenon tour at Kuala Selangor This afternoon tour takes you southwest of the city, travelling through the rural countryside. Sekinchan Paddy Field located about 95km from Kuala Lumpur has vast, well-irrigated and organized paddy fields around Sekinchan produce one of the highest yields of rice in the country. Next, stopover at Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim follow by Melawati Hill has several remnants from the past thatappeal to those interested in its history. Thereafter, reaching Kuala Selangor wetland reserve, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking scenery of the mangrove forests, home to an incredibly nocturnal beetle commonly called firefly.
Please note: Like many nature’s great events, the display of the flashing fireflies is influenced by weather conditions.
Please also bear in mind that mosquitoes come out more in the evening and at night, so it is essential that you bring
along insect repellent.
Kuala Lumpur - Penang
Free until time transfers to KLIA for your flight (Own booking) to Penang. Upon arrival, meet by driver and transfers to you hotel. At night, Penang Night tour Transfer for dinner at Gurney Drive Hawker Center (own expenses) followed by a visit to the Night Market at Batu Ferringhi. A slow walk at Gurney driver before we return to hotel. (In the event of raining, visit to night market will be replace by shopping mall)
Penang
Morning, Hill & Temple Tour. Also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss, Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia and arguably one of the most iconic landmarks in Penang. For a panoramic view of Georgetown and the Straits of Malacca, hop on the funicular train and ride up to the top of Penang Hill, rising spectacularly 830 metres above sea level. Ticket for funicular train is included. Please note: When visiting sacred temples or places of worship, it is best to show respect in dress code. Dress as modestly as possible (shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless tops are inappropriate and must be avoided). A small donation of MYR2.00/person is required when entering the Pagoda. Afternoon, Historical Georgetown tour. Georgetown, named after King George III of England, is known for its well preserved colonial buildings. Next, visit the Colonial Penang Museum for a glimpse into the state’s rich heritage and make stops at Wat Chayamangkalaram Siamese temple and Dhammikarama Burmese temple to take in their striking architectural style. In the event that Colonial Penang Museum is closed, it will be replace by Peranakan Mansion.
Depart Penang
Free until time transfers to Penang International Airport for your flight back home.
Tour highlights:
- Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
- Porta de Santiago
- Stadthuys
- St Paul’s Church
- Christ Church
- Jonker Street
- River Cruise
- Hill & Temple Tour
| Hotel | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax / 8 Pax | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corus KL / OZO Penang | RM4720 | RM3170 | RM3170 / RM2800 | RM820 |
| Capri by Fraser / Bayview Georgetown | RM4990 | RM3440 | RM3440 / RM3070 | RM1050 |
| The Stripes KL / G Hotel | RM5310 | RM3760 | RM3760 / RM3390 | RM1450 |
| Park Royal / Eastern & Oriental | RM5780 | RM4230 | RM4230 / RM3860 | RM1840 |
