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6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS SELF - DRIVE WEST COAST EXPLORER

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS SELF - DRIVE WEST COAST EXPLORER - 6 Days Tours

Destination	:	Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang)
Activity	:	Beach Holiday, Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Nature Tour, Self Drive Holiday
Difficulty	:	Easy
Start City	:	Kuala Lumpur
Duration	:	6 Days
Tour Type	:	Private
Trip Code	:	MYF00010
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 other personal expenses

Surcharge :
-Strawberry Park, Cameron Highlands: 17 Dec 06�01 Jan 07: USD 28.50 per room/night -Copthorne, Penang: 21-24 Oct 06 / 21 Dec 06�06 Jan 07/ 18-25 Feb 07: USD 16.75per room/night

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Itinerary : Your Tour Program

Day 1 KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH Pick up/delivery of your rented car and then the drive from your hotel or Kuala Lumpur Int. Airport north towards Ipoh, also known as �The City of Millionaires�. Take the Gopeng exit, which is about 30 km south of Ipoh and leave the Highway if you�re interested in visiting Kellies Castle, which is an amazing leftover from the colonial times. William Kellie Smith, a wealthy British plantation owner, plant 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. Turn right continue your journey and drive straight on the main road towards Ipoh. We suggest lunch at your hotel or perhaps one of the local restaurants. In the afternoon, visit Ipoh town with its grand colonial architecture. Some of the highlights are the Moorish-Victorian train station, the St. Michael�s Institute and the Birch Memorial Clock Tower that was erected to the memory of JWW Birch, Perak�s first British Resident, who was murdered by revolutionaries.
Overnight : at or similar

Day 2 IPOH - PEDU LAKE Breakfast at the Hotel. Time to continue the drive to Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak, which is 50 km North-west of Ipoh and just beside the highway. Suggested visits include the Ubadiah Mosque, the probably finest mosque in Malaysia. Visit the Istana Iskandariah (Kings Palace) and the Istana Kenangan, which was built in 1926 without the use of nails. Drive north and take the Changkat Jering exit to visit Taiping which several kilometers of the highway and 88 km south of Butterworth. Another suggested visit is the beautiful Lake Garden. We will leave the North-South Highway and take the rural road up to Gerik. Enjoy the very scenic drive through Malaysia�s Kampungs (villages). We will visit an Orang Asli (native) settlement as well. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Soon we shall reach the state of Kedah which is known as the rice bowl of Malaysia. Arrive in the afternoon at Pedu Lake, one of Malaysia�s jungle lakes, which is only 5 km away from the Thai border. This untouched area is about 1224 square kilometers and is home to millions of species of wildlife. There are numerous species of birds to start with - the White-bellied Sea-Eagle for example, which some people say is probably the most magnificent creature in Pedu. *Special events to take note of: During February witness the traditional art of collecting honey made by the giant wild honeybee or Appis Dorsata as it is scientifically called. The ritual by a male individual involves a chant to ward of the bees as the other gathers the honey from the unique Tualang trees.
Overnight : at Pedu Golf And Lake Resort or similar
Meals : Breakfast

Day 3 Pedu Lake � Penang (170 km) Breakfast is served at the Hotel. After lunch it is time for the drive to Penang. 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.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast

Day 4 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. Accommodation will be at Copthorne Resort, Tanjung Bungah.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast

Day 5 Penang - Cameron Highlands (295 km) Depart from your hotel in Penang to Cameron Highlands, which is 1542 meters above sea level, famous for its world-renowned tea. Drive southwards to Ipoh on the North-South Highway. Take the Tapah exit and leave the Highway. We suggest: lunch at Tapah Resthouse (simple but clean local restaurant). Continue your journey to Cameron Highlands for another 65 km. It�s long, gradual and often scenic climb from Tapah to the Highlands with plenty of corners on the way, one visitor reported 653 bends! Suggested visit en route: the Lata Iskandar Waterfall which is about 25 km from Tapah on the way to the Highlands. Cameron Highlands consists of Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang. The Strawberry Park Resort, is at Tanah Rata the second of the 3 towns. 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
Meals : Breakfast

Day 6 CAMERON HIGHLANDS - BATU CAVES - KUALA LUMPUR Breakfast will be at the hotel. Then it�s time for a scenic drive to Kuala Lumpur via Tapah. 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. Continue your drive to Kuala Lumpur where you drop off your car at your hotel or at Kuala Lumpur Int. Airport. The end of an enjoyable tour.

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.
Q. How can I booked?
- Click "Online booking" and complete the Reservation Form.
- Payment will be charged directly from your credit card.
- An e-mail will be sent to confirm your reservation.
- A Tour voucher will be sent within 1-2 working days.
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Q. Can I book/pay directly on spot?
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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.
Q. Do you need my credit card details at the time of making a reservation?
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.
Q. How to meet our guide or our representative?
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