7-Day Wonders of Malaysia Overland Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands (220 km)
5 stops
1
Cameron Highlands
Depart by (As per your pick up time) for Cameron Highland located at 1542 meters above sea level and noted for its tea plantations and cool temperatures.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Lata Iskandar
Stop on the way for a visit to see a native settlement followed by Lata Iskandar Waterfall. Immerse in the cool, crisp air of Cameron Highlands with its wonderful scenery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Cameron Bharat Tea Estate
Tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the tea plantation, tea factory
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the market place visit
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Cameron Highlands Butterfly Garden
Tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the butterfly farm.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Cameron Highlands – Penang (330 km)
7 stops
6
Early morning set off to Penang.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Stop at the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Visit appreciate the mesmerizing Ubudiah Mosque.The visits of these interesting sites are from the outside.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Pass by attractive Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan which was built without a single nail. The visits of these interesting sites are from the outside.
Admission ticket free
10
Discover interesting handicrafts of the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar by embarking on a river cruise amidst a rustic ambiance that is rich in history with live narration. Disembark to visit the unique process of keris (dagger) making, a dying art. Synonymous with the Malay culture and way of life, the keris is a status symbol for Malay Royalties and Dignitaries.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Lastly visit the Labu Sayong Center where unique shaped pots are made with deft hands and creative inspirations mostly by womenfolk. The cool water from the pots is believed to have healing properties. Tips: Keris Making is cottage industry craft making activities operated by villagers as part of family tradition. The visiting hours varies from time to time and will not be available during the fasting month, local public holidays or if any family occasions take place on the visiting day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Cross over to Penang, better known as the “Pearl of the Orient” via one of the longest bridge in the world.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Discovery Tour of Georgetown, Penang
7 stops
13
George Town
At 9:00am we'll depart from the hotel for a City, Culture, and Heritage tour of Georgetown, which has been official declared as a UNESCO SITE in 2008.
Admission ticket free
14
Kek Lok Si Temple
Visit the third longest reclining Buddha figure in the world followed by Kek Lok Si Temple, also known as Temple of 1000 Buddhas, that was built in 1904. It is the most beautiful and largest Buddhist temple complex in SouthEast Asia.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Next we visit Fort Cornwallis, the landing site of Captain Francis Light in 1786 when he arrived to start the first British colony in Penang.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
The tour carries on with a visit to the water village of The Clan Jetties at Weld Quay, so named as residents of each jetty share similar surname.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
We next take you along Pitt Street, also known as “The Street of Harmony”. Here churches, Chinese temples, mosques and Hindu temples are built along the same street in harmonious existence side by side for centuries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Khoo Kongsi
Visit the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan’s house. Enjoy a breezy trishaw ride, a still popular mode of transport in Georgetown.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
19
Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure. In the late evening, you can explore the nightlife along Batu Ferringhi, Penang style!
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Penang – Kota Bharu (400 km)
4 stops
20
Depart at 8:30am, traveling west to east overland across Peninsular Malaysia through the main mountain range, which offers breathtaking views of the dense tropical rain forest whilst journeying through villages and plantations.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
21
En route, we will make a photo stop on Banding Island
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
Visit scenic view of the famous Temenggor lake, which is good spot for a lunch break (not inclusive in tour price) or enjoying the scenery of the calm picturesque lake surrounded by the grand and immense tropical rainforest in the background.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
Continue to Kota Bharu, Kelantan and check in upon arrival. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kota Bharu – Kuala Terengganu (170 km)
2 stops
24
At 8:30am, we start the day with a visit to the famous and colorful wet market of Kota Bharu and the traditional cottage industries such as silver handicraft and songket weaving. We continue our visit to traditional Wau (kite) making.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Thereafter, drive along the scenic coastline southward towards Kuala Terengganu, tasting some keropok, the very popular local chips made of fish or prawn. This is followed with witnessing trained monkey plucking coconuts before we head to the hotel. Check in to the hotel. Free and easy day at own leisure.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Kuala Terengganu – Kuantan (250 km)
7 stops
26
Check out of hotel after early breakfast at 8:99am, heading towards Kuantan.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
27
Stop in Kuala Terengganu to visit Pulau Duyong, famous for its traditional way of boat making in the region.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
28
A must is the visit to the Islamic Civilization Park at the Waterfront Heritage City of Kuala Terengganu showcasing twenty replicas of great Islamic monuments of the world such as Alhambra Citadel of Spain, Taj Mahal of Agra India, Masjidil Haram of Mecca Saudi Arabia, Dome of the Rock Palestine and many more. Tips:During the fasting month of Ramadhan, Islamic Civilization Park is closed. It will be replaced by a visit to the Losong Museum.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
29
Proceed to Kuantan. On route, taste the “lemang”, rice cooked with coconut milk in bamboo, a popular Malay delicacy not to be missed.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
30
As we head further south towards Cherating in the district of Kuantan.
Admission ticket free
31
We will stop at a scenic coastal fishing village and visit a turtle information Centre where you can learn more of this endangered species of the sea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
32
This is followed by an afternoon tea break before visiting the final stop at homegrown Batik Gallery, Malaysia’s famous art textile made from wax, using hand-drawn or hand-blocked technique. Continue to hotel and check in.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Kuantan – Kuala Lumpur (270 km)
3 stops
33
At 8:30am we'll depart for Kuala Lumpur. En-route stop at the quaint historic town of Sungai Lembing, situated Northwest from Kuantan. Stop at a hanging bridge for a scenic view of the surroundings.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
34
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. Continue to experience the living museum on foot. Continue to experience the living museum on foot and visit the underground tunnel which once known as the El-Dorado of the East.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
35
Kuala Lumpur
Continue and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur or KLIA/KLIA2 Airport, where the tour ends.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
• Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour driver. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

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