Malaysia longstay Kuala Lumpur

All 20 nights or 26 nights Kuala Lumpur longstay includes 3 sightseeing tours daily departure. (Entrance fee is not included in all tours)

 1. City Tour (3.5 hrs)

A must for first time visitors to Kuala Lumpur!

They say the best way to get to know a new city is through a tour. This interesting tour will unveil the beauty and charm of the old and new Kuala Lumpur known as the “Garden City of Lights”. See the contrast of the magnificent skyscrapers against buildings of the colonial days. The KL city tour will take you to many of the highlights that this beautiful city has to offer. By the end of the tour, you will probably feel as if you have “seen” the soul of Kuala Lumpur!

_ Petronas Twin Towers (Photo stop)

_ Handicraft Centre

_ Cocoa Boutique

_ King's Palace (Photo stop)

_ National Monument

_ National Museum (Exclude entrance fee)]

_ National Mosque (Photo stop)

_ Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Extrance Fee: National Museum MYR2.00 (approx C$0.60) per person.

 2. Kuala Lumpur by Night (3.5 hrs)

 When the sun goes down, a different set of light lights up the city. This tour takes you to the open air bazaar of Chinatown where it is liveliest in the evening, a Hindu temple and to cap the evening off with a sumptuous Malay dinner accompanied with a cultural show. The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is the oldest temple in the city. The smell of burning incense, incessant chants of Hindu priests, intricate carved deities and the religious aura combined, will give you a lasting impression of this mystical and unique religion. Take a stroll through this boisterous and festive open air bazaar of Chinatown's night market where watches, cheap textile and bags are sold. The most common scene seen is locals & foreigners engaging in fun and humorous price bargaining exercises. We end the evening with a sumptuous buffet dinner at a popular restaurant where you can savor a wide array of local dishes and delights, and at the same time, be entertained with cultural performances and dances.

Notes: Shorts, sleeveless shirt and slippers are not allowed.

3. Historical Malacca (8 hrs)

Malacca is a UNESCO heritage site, the historic colonial towns is a living testimony to the multi-cultural heritage of traditional Asia and European colonial influences. Here many battles has been fought to gain control of this strategic base located between the Eastern and Western world leading to the monopoly and control of the lucrative East Indies’ spice trade. When the early European settlers departed, they left behind a treasure trove of historical buildings and landmarks synonymous to Malacca today. Your tour will drive pass the Bukit China or Chinese Hill - the largest Chinese cemetery outside of China. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan's Well before driving through the Portuguese Settlement. Visit the famous gateway, ‘Porta De Santiago’ and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined with 17th century Dutch tombstones.

Next on the list is ‘Red Square’ - the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Malacca Museum and government offices. Visit Christ church before proceeding for lunch. After lunch, we visit the ‘Abode Merciful Clouds’ or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese beliefs of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Lastly, take a stroll along the famous Jonker Street which also houses rows of antique shops Malaccan’s style.

Notes: Wear comfortable walking shoes.

More Kuala Lumpur optional tours are available. (Based on min.2 except Fireflies & Kuala Selangor tour)

A day in the rainforest (5.5 hrs, Monday – Thursday departures only) $99 per person

Come and experience the feeling of being in the tropical rainforest within the city limits of Kuala Lumpur! This program is specially designed to introduce the wonders and beauty of a primary tropical rainforest, led by an expert on Malaysian Jungles. Approximately an hour's journey to the outskirts of the city, you will pass through typical Malay villages where you can catch a glimpse of local villagers going about with their daily chores. Our first stop is the Aboriginal Museum. Amongst items displayed are hunting weapons, clothing made from tree barks, traditional musical instruments and wood carvings. On your arrival at the lodge, before proceeding with jungle trekking, your guide will give you a brief introduction of the place, help you to identify various fruit trees, and share with you some of the activities and games frequently played by the local villagers. You can test your shooting skills with a blowpipe, fish with a bamboo pole (catch & release) at a nearby fresh water pond, waddle in the nearby running stream, take a dip in the swimming pool or just lounge under the sun, absorb the fresh, clean air from the lush tropical surroundings. Be prepared to get your shoes wet when threading on streams and river, during trekking.

Notes: Wear comfortable walking shoes, mosquito repellant, hat/cap, drinking water, bath towel, extra change of clothes and extra pair of shoes/slippers.

Evening Fireflies $ Kuala Selangor with dinner (8 hrs) $109 per person based on min. 4 people

The quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan in Kuala Selangor has one of the largest firefly colonies in the world. On arrival, visit ‘Kota Melawati’, formerly known as ‘Fort Altingsburg’, Royal Mausoleum, ruined Fort and the legendary 100 steps (a fabled execution block). The bird park at the foot of Bukit Melawati is an ideal place for watching migratory birds. If lucky, you may spot the Silvered-leaf monkeys, rare species of bird, butterflies and etc..  At dusk, we proceed for a sumptuous seafood dinner at a fishing village. After dinner, we take a short drive to Kampung Kuantan to board a typical Malay wooden row boat. The skilled oarsmen will row upstream into the darkness of the quiet night to witness one of nature's phenomena. As soon as your eyes are well adjusted to the dark, behold to witness rows of flashing Christmas trees along the river bank! The tiny twinkling orangy lights amongst the mangrove trees are synchronized, rhythmic scintillation produced by thousands of fireflies. Truly a magical sight!

Notes: Please wear flat shoes and bring insect repellent.

Putrajaya & Agricultural Heritage Park (5 hrs) $85 per person

‘Most intelligent city in Malaysia’

Approximately 50 minutes drive out of Kuala Lumpur is Putrajaya, Malaysia's new federal administrative centre. The architecture in Putrajaya is predominantly modern Arabic in style. Our first stop will be the 14-hectre Taman Warisan or Agricultural Heritage Park, a resource centre and a living museum showcasing the history and the glorious agriculture era. There are varieties of fruits trees and plants, such as mango, rubber, cocoa, palm oil, durian, jackfruit, herbs and etc. A demonstration on the entire rubber-manufacturing process from the time it is tapped and churned out as fully smoked sheets will be shown during the tour. Next stop is at Putra Jaya Government Centre, where numerous new government complexes are located in this new township. Standing beside Dataran Putra and facing the Putrajaya Lake, is the Putra Mosque. Undoublty the most imposing structure, this pinkish mosque incorporates architectural elements from Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Morocco. The Prime Minister's office, Putra Perdana is the eye catching building on the main hill with mixed architectural influences of Islamic and European cultures. Other interesting places include the 435 metres three-deck Putra Bridge which provides vehicle, monorail and pedestrian access.

Notes: -  Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Includes:

• 2 nights 3 star hotel on twin share (Room type – Run of the House)
• Daily breakfast at hotel
• Half-day Hong Kong Island tour on coach service
• Return airport transfers with airport limousine bus

Hotel surcharge applies for some travel dates. Please enquire.

Single supplement is based on min 2 persons travelling.

Price is based on per person twin share from Vancouver, plus tax and fuel surcharges. Package prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum TWO people traveling.  Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.  Deviation/amendment Fee and restrictions will be applied.  Please contact Silk Holidays for details.

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Single supplement will be charged starting from 2 pax up for each pax occupying a single room.