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THE SINGAPORE TO PENANG SOJOURN
Tour Code : SN07PEN
7 Days / 6 Nights
Singapore - Penang
Departure : Daily
Tour Summary
Travelling northbound from Singapore to Penang, a popular trail on Peninsular
Malaysia.
Highlights of Tour
Historical Malacca- where it all
began
Kuala Lumpur- the exciting capital
city with plenty to offer for visitors
Cameron Highlands- a mountain resort
famous for it`s picturesque tea plantation & flower gardens
Penang- Pearl of the Orient
Day
1 Singapore - Malacca (3.5 hrs)
Pick up at City Hotels at 0730 hrs.
Cross the Johor Causeway, which links Singapore to Peninsula Malaysia.
After brief formalities, you will enter Johor Bahru - the southern most
state of Malaysia. Enroute to Malacca, you will pass lush tropical jungle,
rubber and palm oil plantation and enchanting laid-back, kampong or Malay
villages. At a rest stop in Aw Pottery you can witness traditional methods
of firing pottery maintained by four generations of potters. After lunch,
you tour the historical city of Malacca visiting major attractions of
St. Paul’s Hill, the renowned Porta De Santiago, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
and Jonkers Street where you can hunt antique souvenirs. Visit the Baba
Nyonya Museum - for an interesting insight of the lifestyle & tradition
of the unique peranakans.
Day 2 Malacca-Kuala Lumpur (2 hrs)
After breakfast, you rejoin the highway passing Seremban to Kuala
Lumpur - the capital city of Malaysia. After lunch, our guide will give
you an orientation tour of Kuala Lumpur where you will be introduced to
the humble beginning of the city to what it is today - a modern cosmopolitan
city.
Major highlights of the tour: National Monument, National Museum, Sultan
Abdul Samad Building - Independence Square, the Selangor Club & the
King’s Palace.
Enjoy a breath taking view of the city from the KL Tower. In the evening, you may want to join an optional tour for a taste of traditional Malay Cuisine with a cultural show plus a visit to Chinatown.
(Breakfast)
Day
3 In Kuala Lumpur
Visit the Petronas Twin Tower for a photostop. The twin tower has a skybridge,
which is open to the public -subject to availability as the entry
is limited to a certain number of people each day
We set off to Batu Caves - a daunting cave where you will climb 272 steps
to reach the entrance of the main cave. This is where the Hindus have
erected a scared shrine devoted to Lord Muruga. Thaipusam Festival turns
this cave into a frenzy and dramatic affair with colourful chariots hooked
on to the body of the devotees paying their respect. Royal Selangor is
the largest producer of pewter in the world and you have an opportunity
to see the craftsman at work. This afternoon,
you are free day to explore the city. Shopping is great and it is easy
to move around with taxis and the monorail.
(Breakfast)
Day 4 Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands (4 hrs)
Travel to Cameron Highlands via the highway with a rest stop at Tapah. This is the town leading to Cameron Highlands and you will get to see the local fruits including the King of Fruits – Durian if in season.
On the way up to the mountain resort, we will stop at a small Aborigine village and a teahouse. Continue to drive up the road passing through Brinchang and finally the main town – Tanah Rata. Settle in your hotel of your choice and enjoy the peace & serenity of Cameron Highlands.
(Breakfast)
Day 5 Cameron Highland - Penang (7 hrs)
Visit one of the tea plantations owned by the Boh Plantations to watch the processing of black tea and later to sample various kind of tea in the teahouse. (Note : Tea factory is closed on Mondays). Also visit the Rose Garden & Butterfly Farm. After the tea break, we head to local fruit / vegetable market to see the variety of produce from this area.
Depart Cameron Highlands via the Simpang Pulai Highway to Bukit Merah Laketown. Visit the Orang Utan Island & see the primates and the in-house infant care unit.
Continue to Penang & cross the Penang Bridge into the island of Penang. Check into your hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 6 In Penang
Today you explore Penang - the Pearl of the Orient and the oldest British settlement in Malaysia. Visits include the Khoo Kongsi (Dragon Mountain Hall) clan house with its ancient design constructed to capture the splendour of an Imperial palace, the historical Fort Cornwallis and the Thai temple of Wat Chayamangkalaram, which houses a 32 metres reclining Buddha.
Located about 30 minutes drive from the city is the military fortress built in the 1930's by the British to protect the Island from enemies. Situated on 20 acres of land, it is an integrated fortress constructed on what is now called Bukit Batu Maung. The British Royal Engineers and a work force comprises of local laborers blasted and dug into
the hill to create a fort with underground military tunnels, intelligence and logistic center, halls, ventilation shafts, canon firing, sleeping quarters, as well as medical infirmary. This is memorable visit to one of the significant battle scenes in Malaya during the World War II. (Breakfast)
Day
7 Depart Penang
Free till transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (Breakfast)
City |
Hotel |
Room Type |
Nights |
Standard Tour |
Malacca |
City Bayview Melaka |
Superior |
1 |
Kuala Lumpur |
Federal Hotel |
Deluxe |
2 |
Cameron Highlands |
Strawberry Park Resort |
Superior |
1 |
Penang |
Bayview Georgetown |
Superior |
2 |
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Total :- |
6 |
Superior Tour |
Malacca |
Renaissance Hotel |
Superior |
1 |
Kuala Lumpur |
Novotel Hydro Majestic |
Executive |
2 |
Cameron Highlands |
The Lakehouse |
Deluxe |
1 |
Penang |
Traders Penang |
Deluxe |
2 |
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Total :- |
6 |
Deluxe Tour |
Malacca |
Renaissance Hotel |
Deluxe |
1 |
Kuala Lumpur |
Shangri-la Kuala Lumpur |
Executive |
2 |
Cameron Highlands |
Cameron Highlands Resort |
Deluxe |
1 |
Penang |
Eastern & Oriental |
Deluxe |
2 |
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Total :- |
6 |
Package Includes
- Accommodations and meals as stated above.
- Hotels listed maybe substituted where applicable.
- Surcharge of room will apply for peak season if applicable.
- Private transfers and tours with english speaking driver guide as indicated in the itinerary
- All entrance fees in the places of visit
- Meals as indicated.
*Hotels listed may be substituted where applicable
Items Not Included
- All personal incidentals & expenses
- All beverage (soft drinks, bottled water & alcohol) are not included
- Lunch and Dinner
- Airfare
- Tip & gratuities to driver guide
| Accommodation |
Twin/Double |
Triple Share |
Single Traveler |
Single Room |
| Standard Class |
$955USD |
$830USD |
$1840USD |
$1158USD |
| Superior Class |
$1110USD |
$946USD |
$2085USD |
$1455USD |
| Deluxe Class |
$1310USD |
$1095USD |
$2500USD |
$1760USD |
All package prices are per person.
Prices are valid through 31 March 2008 and subject to change without notice.
Traveler Type and Pricing Explanations:
- Twin/Double - Two (2) persons traveling together at all times and sharing hotel accommodations.
- Single Traveler - One (1) person traveling alone with private accommodations.
- Single Room - For two (2) or more persons traveling together at all times that prefer separate rooms in each hotel.
- Triple Share - Three (3) persons traveling together at all times and sharing accommodations and existing bedding. Depending on the hotel, additional bedding may be necessary, is at an additional cost to the travelers and varies from each hotel.
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