Classic West Malaysia

Today you will fly to Kuala Lumpur. You will be welcomed on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and transferred to your hotel for check in. 

Following a pick-up from your hotel, discover how Kuala Lumpur has developed from a modest tin mining town to the huge metropolis it is today. See some of the city's futuristic structures.You will go to the the Sky Bar in Kuala Lumpur with a view of Petronas Twin Towers (the world's tallest twin-tower structure). Go to Independence Square to admire colonial buildings and the English-style cricket ground.

And the little Indian Brickfields.  Brickfields is a small to medium-sized town and residential neighborhood located just outside central Kuala Lumpur.  It is known as Kuala Lumpur's Little India due to the high percentage of Indian residents and businesses.  Enjoy shopping specially Indian sarees and dresses and taste local Indian spices.Visit the National Mosque (Masjid Negara).This modern mosque was completed in 1965 and can accommodate 15,000 people. Get to know the Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque,which was the first large mosque to be built in Kuala Lumpur.

Last stop is KLCC Park & Lake Symphony, Within KLCC Park,sited at the esplanade outside of Suria KLCC, lies the 10,000 sq ft man-made Lake Symphony. Two musical fountains display over 150 unique programmed animations in a magical performance of sound and water. KLCC Lake Symphony Light and Sound Water Fountain showtimes are 8pm, 9pm  and 10pm daily. However, KLCC Lake Symphony Water Fountain showtimes (Light only) are 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm daily.

Cool and temperate, the Cameron Highlands can be a welcome reprieve from the humidity and heat of Kuala Lumpur.  Take a break from the sweltering urban jungle for a day on this tour north to the Highlands.  Visit the Orang Asli aboriginal village and learn how the locals hunt with blowpipes;  step into an enclosure full of butterflies at the local Butterfly Garden;  try locally-grown tea at the BOH Tea Plantation;  and go strawberry picking at a local strawberry farm.  Stop at Batu Caves along the way and climb the steps to the towering Hindu deity Get some impressive photos and go for a quick swim at the Cascading Waterfalls Get answers to all your questions about the Highlands from your guide.

Tips:
Please note: Tea factory operation is closed on Monday and public holidays.

Start your day trip with hotel pickup in Cameron Highlands Hotel.Board an air-conditioned vehicle with your knowledgeable guide to begin the 2-hour journey to the charming town of Ipoh.

When you arrive, admire the Ipoh Railway Station with its neoclassical and Edwardian Baroque architecture.  Marvel at this impressive building which is referred to as the Taj Mahal of Malaysia.  Then, drive past the city center where many British colonial buildings remain intact before stopping at the original Old Town White Coffee for lunch.  Next, visit Kellie's Castle and the magnificent limestone cave temples of Perak Tong, home to more than 40 Buddha statues.

Finally, walk through Ipoh's city markets to try a range of local treats.  Sample bean sprouts, chicken, snowflake beer, and Heong Peng.  Finish this off with a traditional dessert like sugary rice balls called muah chee.  At the end of the tour, head back to Kuala Lumpur where you will be dropped off back at your hotel.

Start your day trip with hotel pick up in Ipoh Hotel.Board an air-conditioned vehicle with your knowledgeable guide to begin the 2-hour journey to the charming town of Penang.

When you arrive, we will share with you stories of old Penang, - the oldest Fort in Malaysia, the majestic Queen Victoria Clock Tower, the beautiful oldest Town and City Halls in the country.

The Russian Naval Captain (during WW1) who was court martialed because his boat was sank by the German warship ( in Penang waters) while he was flirting with his mistress at the E & O hotel !This historic event is documented but not many are aware !

The Street of Harmony is another interesting location to be shared.

Wouldn't you be amazed at the vast mix of cultures, past and present; the 4 different religions and their places of worship along the same street and different races living harmoniously for more than 100years?

Next - The impressive Baba Nyonya Mansion is where I will enlighten you about their origin, unique customs, food, antiques and rich culture.

The final activity is - a chance to enjoy Free Local Coffee/Tea and Chocolates at

Penang's Famous Local Products Shop.

This 4-hour tour will start from your hotel lobby at 2:30PM. Meet and greet your professional English-speaking driver or guide and start your tour in a clean air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the back lanes of Penang off the beaten track, where you’ll make four or five stops to taste delightful snacks, drinks, and desserts. Along the way, listen to your foodie guide describe the street-food phenomenon in Penang.

Infused with a variety of spices, Malaysian food showcases Malay, Chinese, and Indian flavors. Try traditional fritters such as prawn, tofu or yam; bite into Penang lobak, a spiced deep-fried pork roll; slurp signature noodles; and sample delicious seafood among other savory snacks.

When it's time for dessert, sink your teeth into a sweet Indian pancake called an apom — deliciously crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Or, try a bite-sized kuih, a traditional sweet treat made of sticky glutinous rice. Other delectables available are heow piah (brown-sugar biscuits), coconut tarts and a variety of tropical fruits: jackfruit, assorted guava, coconut, dragon fruit, rambutan, and mangosteen. Drink it all down with a local favorite, choosing from a variety of non-alcoholic options including lime juice with sour plum, nutmeg juice, Chinese herbal tea, grass jelly, chrysanthemum, winter melon, fresh calamansi lime juice with plain or rose syrup, and more.

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes to escort you to the airport for your onward flight.