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Family - Flavour of Malaysia Overview

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    • 5.00 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,355
      CAD $2,355
      AUD $2,285
      EUR €1,855
      GBP £1,429
      NZD $3,000
      ZAR R21,435
      CHF FR2,285
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  • 2012-10-01 - 2014-12-31

Explore Malaysia’s fusion of breathtaking natural beauty and cultural splendours

Malaysia conjures up images of ancient jungle, tropical beaches and verdant hill stations. This fun-filled family holiday serves up all of these tantalising ingredients with a generous side helping of fascinating wildlife, including endangered turtles and dazzling fireflies. Add a dash of colonial heritage and mix in a cultural blend of Indian, Malay and Chinese influences. Finally, enjoy an insight into local customs on a village homestay and see the symbol of modern-day Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Petronas towers, for a delicious taste of exotic South-East Asia.

  • Discover why Penang is nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Orient’
  • Escape the heat with a refreshing waterfall swim
  • Seek out exotic flora and fauna in a mangrove forest
  • Stay with a local family and sample rural village life
  • Trek through ancient rainforest
  • Visit a plantation to learn how tea is made
  • Visit a turtle-breeding project
  • Watch fireflies light up the night

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Family - Flavour of Malaysia Summary

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Day 1 Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur blends modern cityscapes with cultural diversity to equal an exciting city full of great food, distinctive suburbs and alluring sights.

Days 2-3 Kampung Kuantan/Batu Caves Hill

The quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan is home to one of the largest firefly colonies in the world. Located on the outskirts of KL, the fascinating Batu Caves are a series of passages and chambers, each with their own special features - including stalagmites, stalactites and curtain columns.

Day 4 Kuala Pilah

The rural village of Kampung Pelegong offers a wonderful opportunity to meet the locals and witness traditional activities such as freshwater fish rearing, bread making and handicrafts.

Days 5-6 Taman Negara National Park

Reportedly the world's oldest tropical rainforest, stunning Taman Negara National Park is rich in plant, bird and wildlife, has extensive jungle hiking trails and plenty of river activities.

Days 7-8 Cameron Highlands

With rolling green hills covered in farms and tea plantations, the Cameron Highlands has a British Colonial feel and is a cooler change to the humid lowlands.

Day 9 Lumut

A pleasant seaside town on Malaysia's west coast, Lumut has lovely white-sand beaches and a quiet rustic charm.

Days 10-11 Turtle Breeding Station

Known for its breathtaking lake gardens, Taiping retains it historic legacy with a wide array of colonial architecture to explore.

Days 12-14 Penang

Penang - Malaysia's prized island - has a beautiful coastline, wonderful cuisine and its colonial heritage is still present in amongst the modern skyscrapers that tower over Georgetown.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Finish:

    Penang National Park, Malaysia

  • Group size:

    Min 3 , Max 20

  • Ages:

    Min 7

  • Meals:

    13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Homestay (1 nt), Hotel (10 nts), Lodge (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Private Bus, Train

  • Included activities:

    BOH Tea Factory, Bukit Teresek Trekking, Chinese Agro-farm Visit, Dark Cave, Forest Research Institute, Ipoh Cave Temples, Iskander Waterfalls, Kampung Kuantan Fireflies, Kampung Pelegong Tour, Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Mount Brinchang Visit, Orang Asli Village Visit, Perak Museum, Segari Turtle Breeding Station, Ubudiah Mosque

  • Notes:

    Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
    Minimum age for children on this trip is 7 years old.
    A discount of 5% applies on this trip to children 11 or younger at the time of travel.

  • Total price from

    USD $2,355
    CAD $2,355
    AUD $2,285
    EUR €1,855
    GBP £1,429
    NZD $3,000
    ZAR R21,435
    CHF FR2,285
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  • Per day from:

    USD $168
    CAD $168
    AUD $163
    EUR €132
    GBP £102
    NZD $214
    ZAR R1,531
    CHF FR163
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    • 14
    • FMH
    • 5.00 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,355
      CAD $2,355
      AUD $2,285
      EUR €1,855
      GBP £1,429
      NZD $3,000
      ZAR R21,435
      CHF FR2,285
      *
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    • Original
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