Tour Detail

Classical Malaysia SIC 5D/4N

Day 1- KUALA LUMPUR / CAMERON HIGHLANDS

Day 2- CAMERON HIGHLANDS / BELUM

Day 3- BELUM / PENANG

Day 4- PENANG

Day 5- PENANG / DEPARTURE

Day 1

Day 1- KUALA LUMPUR / CAMERON HIGHLANDS: At 8.30/09.00am, pick up at the hotel lobby and  drive to Cameron Highlands through a scenic mountain jungle road (approx. 3-hours’ drive). Stop at a small Orang Asli (native population) dwelling on the way. Upon arrival in Cameron Highlands, visit of BOH tea plantation and factory. Finally, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Overnight. 

The tea factory is closed on Monday and public holidays (and also on Tuesday if the preceding Monday is a public holiday). 

Day 2

Day 2- CAMERON HIGHLANDS / BELUM (B/D): At 8.30am, head to the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, where we will visit the Ubudiah Mosque (approx. 3-hours’ drive). After the visit, drive for about 1 hour to Bukit Merah Orang Utan Foundation Island, the only orang-utan research facility in Peninsular Malaysia. A boat ride of about 20 minutes on the Lake Merah will take us to the island. This unique island serves as a breeding sanctuary as well as a conservation, research and education centre to study and protect this endangered species. From there, continue towards Belum Rainforest Reserve, located near the border with Thailand. The journey from Kuala Kangsar to Belum takes about 3 hours. Upon arrival at the lodge, check-in and rest of the evening at free. Dinner will be served at the lodge main restaurant.  Overnight. 

The visit to the Orang Utan Foundation Island is not guaranteed due to the fluctuation of the water level at Lake Merah.

Day 3

Day 3- BELUM / PENANG (B/L): At 08.30am, we will start our tour with about two hours and a half excursion of Belum Forest. A wonderful dive into the fauna and flora of the reserve - one of the oldest and most pristine rainforests in Malaysia. A light packed lunch is included during the excursion. At 11.00am, we will return to the resort to check-out. At 12.00pm, we will take the road to Penang, crossing the bridge to reach the main island (approx. 3-hours’ drive). Arrival at George Town, the capital of Penang state, in the early evening. George Town is listed by UNESCO as a world heritage city with its diversified arts & cultures. Check-in and rest of the evening at free. 

Suggested items to bring along for the jungle walk: comfortable walking shoes, poncho/raincoat, hat, sunscreen lotion, small backpack. 

Day 4

Day 4- PENANG (B): At 09.30am, depart for Penang Full Day Tour. Transfer to the local village of Air Hitam to visit Kek Lok Si, one of the biggest Buddhist Temple in the region. Kek Lok Si, Temple of Ten Thousand Buddha, also known as monasteries of the supreme bliss hosts the gigantic bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Afterwards, return to George Town to continue the tour. Named after King George III of Britain, George Town is the oldest city of Malaysia. Visit the Burmese Temple and Thai Temple, to see the beautiful Golden Reclining Buddha statue. Drive by Fort Canning where the old fort and cannons are still intact. Pass by the clock tower and proceed to the waterfront: take a walk down the Clan Jetty on the wooden platform where houses are built on stilts. Continue to Khoo Kongsi where ornate rooftops with intricate carving dragon pillars can be found. Before heading to the hotel, walk along Armenian Street and the nearby allies to see the famous murals that decorates the streets of old George Town. Return to the hotel by 06.00pm. Lunch is not included. Rest of the evening at free. Overnight. 

Day 5

Day 5- PENANG / DEPARTURE (B): Transfer to Penang International Airport or Swettenham Pier for your departure by flight or ferry. Transfer is scheduled 3 hours prior to flight departure or 2 hours prior to ferry departure. Transfer is arranged with driver only.