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7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS SELF - DRIVE CLASSIC MALAYSIA EXPLORER

7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS SELF - DRIVE CLASSIC MALAYSIA EXPLORER - 7 Days Tours

Destination	:	Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan, Penang)
Activity	:	Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Nature Tour, Self Drive Holiday
Difficulty	:	Easy
Start City	:	Kuala Lumpur
Duration	:	7 Days
Tour Type	:	Private
Trip Code	:	MYF00009
Price	:	Upon request

Trip Overview

Upon request.

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Departure Date :
Daily
Private Tour - You can choose your own departure date.

Inclusion : What all is included in this trip
Car rental with unlimited km and CDW Accommodation with daily breakfast Delivery and collection of car (limited)

Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price
Any tours or entrance fees Optional Tours Any meals except breakfast Fuel, parking and toll fees Any additional personal expenses

Surcharge :
- Strawberry Park, Cameron Highlands: 23/12/2002 - 01/01/2003 :USD 21.40 per room per night

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Itinerary : Your Tour Program

Day 1 KUALA LUMPUR - BATU CAVES - CAMERON HIGHLANDS The pick up/delivery of your rented car takes place and then it�s time to depart from your hotel/Kuala Lumpur Int. Airport to Cameron Highlands. Famous for its� world-renowned tea and gorgeous rolling hill slopes, Cameron Highlands is located 1542 meters above sea level. Simply drive north towards Ipoh on the North-South Highway. A suggested visit at this point would be the Batu Caves, which is only 13 kilometers from the nation�s capital, Kuala Lumpur. After a walk up the many stairs that lead to the wide opening of the cave�s mouth you�ll see that this marvelous limestone formation holds a Hindu Temple within � definitely a must see. Next, take the Tapah exit and leave the Highway. Another suggested stopover would be for lunch at the Tapah Rest house, which is a simple and clean local restaurant. Then continue the journey to Cameron Highlands which is about another 65 kilometers away. The drive is a gradual and often scenic climb from Tapah to the Highlands, with plenty of corners on the way - one visitor reported as many as 653 bends! Yet another suggested visit en route is the Lata Iskandar Waterfall, which is about 25 km from Tapah on the way to the Highlands. Suggested visits at Cameron Highlands are the vegetable and strawberry farms, the Butterfly Garden, the local market, the tea plantations and the tea factory. The easiest estate to visit is BOH�s Sungai Palas Estate, north of Brinchang off the road to Gunung Brinchang. Free tours are conducted regularly, except on Monday when the estate is closed. *Optional Tour: USD 19.30.- p.p., min. 2 persons (to be pre booked in advance) *The Village and Nature Tour, which will give you an insight of Cameron Highlands. Visit the Cloud Forest, the peak of Gunung Brinchang, view the rolling tea hills, and tour of tea factory. The tour is conducted by local guide driving a Land Rover. *Accommodation will be at the Strawberry Park Resort at Tanah Rata (Cameron Highlands)
Overnight : at Strawberry Park Resort or similar

Day 2 CAMERON HIGHLANDS - IPOH - PENANG A sumptuous breakfast at the hotel before the drive back to Tapah. Take the North-South Highway northwards to Penang. Use the Gopeng exit, which is about 30 km south of Ipoh and leave the Highway. A suggested visit at this point is Kellies Castle, which still stands from colonial times. William Kellie Smith, a wealthy British plantation owner, planned to build this splendid mansion for his yet unborn son. Smith died in 1926 and the mansion was never finished. Next to the mansion is a Hindu temple, built for the 70 artisans who were brought in from Madras when a mysterious illness decimated the workforce. Drive back to the highway and continue northwards. Take the Simpang Pulai exit (approx. 10 km before Ipoh). A suggested visit - the Sam Poh Tong Temple which is right on the main road. Turn right and continue the journey, driving straight on the main road towards Ipoh. We suggest lunch at the Heritage Hotel. Return to the highway and continue towards Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak. Located 50 km North-West of Ipoh and just beside the highway, this town stands quietly still and still full of grace from the olden days. Some suggested visits are the Ubadiah Mosque, which some say is probably one of the finest mosques in Malaysia. Also visit the Istana Iskandariah (Kings� Palace) and the Istana Kenangan, which was built in 1926 � without using even a single nail! Time to drive north and take the Changkat Jering exit to visit Taiping, which several kilometers of the highway and 88 km south of Butterworth. A Suggested visit is the beautiful Lake Garden. Continue the drive on the highway, heading straight up toward Penang. Cross over to Penang using the Penang Bridge, which by the way is the third longest bridge in the world. Arrive in the evening. Head toward Tanjung Bungah, which is the first stretch of beach after Georgetown as it is quite a distance before reaching another prominent beach, Batu Ferringhi. We suggest to visit the esplanades of Gurney Drive for a taste of the magnificent and cheap local food and nightlife a la� Penang style.
Overnight : at Copthorne Orchid or similar
Meals : Breakfast

Day 3 PENANG Breakfast will be at the hotel. Explore Georgetown or the entire island if you�re able to. It is about 70 km all the way round, but only the north coast road runs right on the coast, so you are not beside the beach all the way. Georgetown is a compact city and most places can easily be reached by foot or by trishaw. Suggested visits in Georgetown are the Fort Cornwallis, build by British East India Company in 1808, the Khoo Kongsi Clan House which is a magnificent building with intricate carvings worked by master craftsman from China, the Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin) Temple, Kapitan Keling Masjid, the Wat Chayamangkalaram with its� 33 meters long reclining Buddha/�sleeping Buddha statue, the Dharmmikarama Burmese Temple and Penang�s Millionaires Row with the many beautiful colonial mansions.
Overnight : at Copthorne Orchid or similar
Meals : Breakfast

Day 4 PENANG - KOTA BHARU A filling breakfast at the hotel before we head out using the East-West Highway to Kota Bharu, the bastion of traditional Malay culture. The Highway cuts through the main mountain range and offers breathtaking views of the tropical rain forest and if you are lucky you may have to even stop for some wild elephants crossing the road. We suggest lunch and a short break at Banding Island Resort (nice surroundings, reasonable food). Arrive in the evening in Kota Bharu and check-in at your hotel. We suggest you visit the night market, or what the locals know as �Pasar Malam�, where some of the best Malay food can be found. *Special Events to take note of: May: Spectacular kite festival August: Bird-singing contest � Catch birds singing some popular Malay tunes! September: Top-spinning contest Accommodation will be at the Diamond Puteri.
Overnight : at Renaissance or similar
Meals : Breakfast

Day 5 KOTA BHARU - TASIK KENYIR Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, explore Kota Bharu. Suggested visits include the central market, which is one of the most colorful and active in Malaysia. You can see fresh products on sale on the ground floor and stalls on the first floor above selling spices, basket ware and other goods. Kota Bharu is also a center of Malay crafts. Visit the Batik, Songket, Silverware, woodcarving and kite-making workshops. There are several workshops on the way to the Pantai Cahaya Bulan (PCB for short) Beach, which is just 10 kilometers north of the town center. Depart to Tasik Kenyir and enjoy the scenic drive through the Malaysian country side. Approximately 30 km before reaching Kuala Terengganu turn right. Some of the most important towns you will pass through are Besut, Bandar Permaisuri, Sungai Tong from where you can follow the signs to the Lake. Tasik Kenyir is an unique lake is surrounded by 1000 acres of woodlands. Lake Kenyir comprises 340 islands, more than 14 waterfalls, rapids, rivers and limestone caves. The Lake Kenyir is the largest manmade lake in Southeast Asia. In the afternoon, enjoy the tranquility of the rain forest or simply unwind with a drink on the hotel terrace. Optional Tour: USD 28.60.- p.p., min. 2 persons (to be pre booked in advance) Go on an exciting boat safari - you may see wild elephants swimming in the lake! Or play golf at the nearby golf course. Accommodation at Tasik Kenyir Golf Resort.
Overnight : at Tasik Kenyir Golf Resort or similar
Meals : Breakfast

Day 6 TASIK KENYIR - KUANTAN Breakfast at hotel before we drive back to Kuala Terengganu and then head southwards to Kuantan. En route we suggest to stop by Pulau Duyong where you can take the opportunity to view traditional boat methods that are still in practice to this very day. Suggested visits/stops include Marang (ca. 30 minutes south of Terengganu) a picturesque fishing village. Rantau Abang (80 km south of Terenggganu) is the principal beach for spotting the great leatherback turtles during the laying season (May to August). Another must see, though the turtles only come out at night. Stop at Paka where glutinous rice (or Lemang in Malay) is cooked in Bamboo. Delicious! Continue your drive along the East Coast. You will pass Kerteh where oil companies Esso and Petronas have their oil refineries.
Overnight : at Swiss Garden Resort or similar
Meals : Breakfast

Day 7 KUANTAN - KUALA LUMPUR Early breakfast at hotel. Drive from Kuantan / Cherating back to Kuala Lumpur using the East-West Highway. A suggested visit is the magnificent Elephant Sanctuary Camp, which is around a 3 hour drive from Kuantan, and another 2 hour drive to Kuala Lumpur. Leave the main road at Lancang and drive around 10 km north on a small road to the camp. Pack a picnic basket of food for lunch. Continue your journey to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the nation. Drop off your car in Kuala Lumpur or KL Int. Airport. Your lovely tour ends here.

Meals : Breakfast

Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on confirmed flight, road conditions, weather and availability of room.

FAQs: Sightseeing

Q. What are the differences between PRIVATE TOUR and JOIN-IN TOUR?

A. PRIVATE TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date.
- The pick up location is only at your hotel.
- The trip is exclusive to you and your party.

B. JOIN-IN TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date, based on seat availability
- The pick up location is at major city hotels
- You will join other travelers for the trip.
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- A Tour voucher will be sent within 1-2 working days.
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Q. How many days in advance should I book?
You should book the sightseeing tour at least 2 days before the tour date (Monday - Friday). However, it will depend on the tour availability too.
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Yes. However, you will not be charged at the time of reservation. Your credit card will be charged only if and after your booking is confirmed.
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Print your tour voucher and present it to our guide who will pick you up at the hotel lobby on your travel date.
Q. What is your Cancellation Policy?
Cancellation & No Show Charges Policy of Sightseeing Tours:
- 3 Days before the Tour:There is a 7% banking and handling fees applied.
- Less than 2 days before the Tour or No-show:
100% charge of package price (No refund).

**For authentication purposes, only written cancellation notices (e-mail or fax) will be accepted