Tour Detail

Classical Malaysia (ending East Coast) SIC 5D/4N

Day 1- KUALA LUMPUR / CAMERON HIGHLANDS

Day 2- CAMERON HIGHLANDS / PENANG

Day 3- PENANG / BELUM

Day 4- BELUM

Day 5- BELUM / PENANG OR EAST COAST

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. 

Note: 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 / PENANG (B): 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, we will drive for about one hour to Penang. Arrival at George Town, the capital of Penang state, in the early afternoon. 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. 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- PENANG / BELUM (B/D): At 09.00am, 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. At 04.00pm, drive to Belum Rainforest Reserve, located near the border with Thailand (approx. 3-hours’ drive). Upon arrival at the lodge, check-in and rest of the evening at free. Dinner will be served at the lodge main restaurant. Overnight.

Day 4

Day 4- BELUM (B/L/D): At 8.30am, we will start our tour with about five hours 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. The tour includes cruising the Temenggor lake by boat, trek into its rain forest, learn about the endemic wildlife and visit an aboriginal village. After the excursion, return to the lodge and lunch in the main restaurant. Rest of the day at free. Dinner will be served at the lodge main restaurant. Overnight. 

Day 5

Day 5- BELUM / PENANG OR EAST COAST (B): At 09.30, transfer to the East Coast. There are two drop-off areas: Kuala Besut (boats to Perhentian Island) and Merang (boats to Taaras Resort). The journey to Kuala Besut takes about 3 hours. The journey from Kuala Besut to Merang takes another 1 hour and 30 minutes. We recommend to book the boats to the islands at 02.00pm.