BOOK THIS TRIP places available!Truly Malaysia
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
8 days (Singapore to Penang)
Highlights:
Update your wardrobe in the ultra-chic shops of Orchard Road, Follow in the footsteps of Old World traders in historic Melaka, Soak up the beauty of KL's modern skyline, Relish the serenity of Pulau Langkawi, Peer into the past in old Penang
Trip Code:
MKP
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from USD $1005
You can choose to have a single supplement on this trip USD270
*(plus local payment USD $100)
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Extras:
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Beginning our journey in little Singapore, where there's time to indulge in the nation's favourite pastime - shopping - we embark on a leisurely excursion up the peninsula state of Malaysia. Emerging from Dutch, Portuguese and British rule, Malaysia has since prospered into a diverse and multicultural country where Chinese, Malay, Indian and Indo-Chinese cultures have combined to give the nation its unique flavour. Sample the mouthwatering foods, see the wealth of modern and historical sights as well as savour the natural beauty of the Malaysian landscape on this treasure-filled trip.
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meals included: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
transport: Plane, minibus, boat, local bus, taxi
accommodation: Hotels (7 nts)
budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
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important notes: A single supplement is available on this trip
Day 1 Singapore
For a glimpse of the past, go to Little India or Chinatown where traces of olden-day Singapore remain. Shopaholics, all the action takes place along Orchard Road, where high-end boutiques and upmarket eateries jostle for space.
Day 2 Melaka
This former colonial outpost retains a distinctive Old World air - find it in the Peranakan-style shophouses of Chinatown, the 17th-century Stadhuys where ancient artefacts from the Dutch period are displayed, and the Portuguese-built St Paul's Church, the resting place of nobles from a bygone era.
Days 3-4 Kuala Lumpur
Browse the many stalls of Chinatown or check out Merdeka Square, the symbolic site of Malaysia's break from British rule and home of the world's tallest flagpole. There's time to soak up the views from the Petronas Twin Towers' Skybridge or snap up bargains in Suria KLCC before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Days 5-6 Pulau Langkawi
With miles of white sand beaches, lush tropical rainforest and plenty of sleepy traditional Malay villages, Pulau Langkawi is the perfect place to get away from it all. Swim with shoals of colourful fish in the Pulau Payar Marine Park, see the sun slip below the horizon or shop in Kuah Town - everything is duty free on this island!
Days 7-8 Penang
With its elaborate Indian temples, 19th-century Chinese shophouses and statuesque Islamic mosques, Penang is packed with historic attractions. Take time to tour the magnificent Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, poke around the antique shops of Chulia Street or raise your pinky while drinking tea at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel.
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Excellent Holiday
David Wallis
One of the most rewarding experiences you could have. I would highly recommend a Comfort tour to anyone (like myself) who wants the local culture, but with a better 'class' of hotel.
Rachel Hopkins
I had a great time - excellent guide and good travel companions. Malaysia was wonderful.
Marian Moyle
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