Itinerary Details
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Day 1 - Welcome to Malaysia!
Today you will fly to Kuala Lumpur. Welcome to Malaysia! You will be welcomed on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and transferred to your hotel On arrival in Check-In to your Hotel.
Day 2 - Kuala Lumpur Discovery
After breakfast at the hotel, you begin your tour of the Malaysian capital. Your tour of Kuala Lumpur will take you to all of the city’s attractions including the gold-domed King’s Palace, National Monument, and National Museum built to commemorate the Malaysian Struggle for Independence. You can also load up on souvenirs at China Town before heading to the serene National Mosque, the Independence Square or Anglican Church, and the iconic KL Tower (with entrance to observation deck) that adorns every Malaysian postcard.
You have the rest of the day free to indulge in some retail therapy.
Day 3 - Fly to Penang
Enjoy your free time until your guide comes to escort you to the airport for your onward flight.
Today you will fly to Penang. On arrival, your private guide will accompany you for your hotel check-in.
Day 4 - Penang City Tour
Tour Penang’s key sights, and graze at the town’s famous foodie hotspots. Make a beeline for the ornate Sri Mahamariamman Temple, pausing for a few Indian-style snacks along the way. Visit the Khoo Kongsi clan house, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion museum and historic Fort Cornwallis, then lunch on spicy Penang Laksa rice-noodle soup and coconut-sweet chendol (food list depends on the arrangement of the guide). See Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram’s grand reclining Buddha; visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist temples, and head to Bangkok Lane to try the famous Mee Rebus and Mee Goreng noodles that reflect the area’s Thai and Burmese influences.
Your last stop of the day will be the famous Kek Lok Si Buddhist temple: an expansive complex of prayer halls, pagodas, and bell towers surrounding a seven-story pagoda and a bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy. After a sight-filled day, the rest of the afternoon will be at leisure to soak up the city’s sights and sounds.
Day 5 - Half-Day Explore Monkey Beach
Meet a driver at your hotel for 9:30 am departure, then transfer to a boat for the 30-minute trip to Monkey Beach, also called Teluk Duyung, part of Penang National Park. The beach is home to diverse wildlife, including monkeys and white-bellied sea eagles, and green turtles, flying squirrels, flying lemurs, and many kinds of birds can also be spotted in the park. You’ll be free to spend the morning on the beach, swimming in the clear water, or just soaking up the sun on the sand. The guide will be happy to supply hand line fishing gear if you’d like to try catching some fish, and there are plenty of spots to relax in the shade. At the end of the morning, sit down to a barbecue lunch on the beach, then board the boat for the return trip to Penang. This 4-hour beach excursion concludes with drop-off at your original departure point.
Accommodation
- 2 Nights in Kuala Lumpur
- 3 Nights in Penang
What's included
Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)
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Well screened Hotels
Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.
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Super nice location
Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.
All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises
Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space
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Best-time flight
No early get up. No late arrival.
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Better seats
Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.
All meals specified in the itinerary
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Satisfying food
Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!
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Local specialities
Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!
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Little snack
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Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day
24/7 helpline while you are travelling
All excursions specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees specified in the itinerary