Malaysia longstay Penang

Validity: January 4 - December 5 2012
Cities: Penang

2199
Vancouver

All 20 nights or 26 nights Penang longstay come with 3 sightseeing tours. (Note: Entrance fee is not included)

1. Round island tour (4.5 hrs)

Drive along the famous stretch of Batu Ferringhi Road and enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean. A brief stop at a fishing village, an insight of various fashions and designs printed in a Batik factory. Brief stop at a local fruit stall and lastly a visit to the famous Snake Temple.

2. Hill and temple tour (4 hrs)

Visit Kek Lok Si temple, the most beautiful & largest Buddhist Temple Complex in South East Asia. It is interesting to note that the seven-storey pagoda standing at 30 metres is a mixture of Chinese, Thai and Burmese architecture and craftsmanship. Next stop is at Penang Hill, 821 metres above sea level, allowing a panoramic view of the island as well as the mainland, on a clear day. The mode of transport up and down the hill is by funicular train.

Entrance Fee:

Kek Lok Si is Free, except for the Pagoda MYR2.00 (approx C$0.60) per entry and Sky Lift at MYR2.00 (approx. C$0.06) per way.

Panang Hill Train MYR30.00 (approx C$10.00) per person.

 

3. Georgetown by night (3.5 hrs, dinner included)

Georgetown comes alive at night in a blaze of light. You will enjoy Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines Gurney’s Hawker Centre. After dinner enjoy a 15 minutes relaxing trishaw ride through the heart of old Georgetown passing through some colonial buildings and the old Chinatown. In the evening, take a stroll by the famous night market.

More Penang optional seat in coach tours (based on min. 2)

City tour (3.5 hrs) $39 per person

Visit the Reclining Buddha (WatChayamangkalaram) the 4th longest reclining Buddha in the world. Next stop at Fort Corwallis, of the English East India Co., where Captain Francis Light landed in 1786. At the Khoo Kongsi Clan House, you will be fascinated
by the intricate carvings on the wall pillars and the roof by master craftsmen from China.

Entrance Fee:

Fort Cornwallis MYR3.00 (approx C$1.00) per person

Khoo Kongsi Clan House MYR10.00 (approx. C$3.30) per person

Botanical Garden and Butterful Farm (3.5 hrs) $49 per person

A tour specially designed for nature lovers. Our first stop is the spectacular Penang Butterfly Farm. It is a sanctuary for over 120 species of rare and exotic butterflies. There is also a hatchery and a “Preserved Butterfly of the World” Museum. Next stop is the Botanical Gardens. Stroll through a rich collection of tropical flora and fauna while monkeys roam freely, living happily in their natural habitat.

Penang cultural tour (2.5 hrs) $79 per person

Among Penang’s unique attractions are the cultural potpourri traditional dances. This is the evening for you to witness the colourful show presented in Golden Thai Seafood Restaurant. Dinner is inclusive.

Dinner at hilltop (4 hrs) $79 per person

This tour will take you on a funicular train ride up to the cozy Penang Hill for an unforgettable steamboat dinner under the stars. Steamboat is a “cook-it-yourself” meal whereby a pot of boiling stock is placed in the middle of the table and diners dip their food in it to be cooked. While enjoying your meal, treat your eyes to a panoramic night view of Georgetown. Note: Tour is not available when the funicular train is not in operation.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Departure from Vancouver

HotelTwin 20 nightsSingle supp. 20 nightsTwin 26 nightsSingle Supp. 26 nightsExtra night per person twin
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$2199$949$2499$1249$58
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$2199$899$2399$1149$51

Departure from Victoria (via Vancouver)

HotelTwin 20 nightsSingle supp. 20 nightsTwin 26 nightsSingle Supp. 26 nightsExtra night per person twin
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$2269$949$2569$1249$58
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$2269$899$2469$1149$51

Departure from Kelowna/Kamloops (via Vancouver)

HotelTwin 20 nightsSingle supp. 20 nightsTwin 26 nightsSingle Supp. 26 nightsExtra night per person twin
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$2329$949$2629$1249$58
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$2329$899$2529$1149$51

Departure from Calgary/Edmonton (via Vancouver)

HotelTwin 20 nightsSingle supp. 20 nightsTwin 26 nightsSingle Supp. 26 nightsExtra night per person twin
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$2389$949$2689$1249$58
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$2389$899$2589$1149$51

Departure from Regina/Saskatoon/Winnipeg (via Vancouver)

HotelTwin 20 nightsSingle supp. 20 nightsTwin 26 nightsSingle Supp. 26 nightsExtra night per person twin
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$2474$949$2774$1249$58
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$2474$899$2674$1149$51

Departure from Toronto

HotelTwin 20 nightsSingle supp. 20 nightsTwin 26 nightsSingle Supp. 26 nightsExtra night per person twin
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$2449$949$2749$1249$58
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$2449$899$2649$1149$51

Departure from Ottawa/Montreal (via Toronto)

HotelTwin 20 nightsSingle supp. 20 nightsTwin 26 nightsSingle Supp. 26 nightsExtra night per person twin
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$2549$949$2849$1249$58
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$2549$899$2749$1149$51

Departure from St. John/Halifax (via Toronto)

HotelTwin 20 nightsSingle supp. 20 nightsTwin 26 nightsSingle Supp. 26 nightsExtra night per person twin
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$2799$949$3099$1249$58
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$2799$899$2999$1149$51

Air surcharge

DateCitiesRate(airline)
25May - 21Jun / 02Jul - 14Aug / 01Dec - 10Dec (via Vancouver or Toronto)$250
22Jun - 01Jul (via Vancouver or Toronto)$675

Hotel surcharge

DateHotelDestinations/CitiesRate
Jan 20-28; Jun 01-02; Jul 01-14; Aug 17-Sep 01; Dec 21-31, 2012Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)$13 per person per night
Jul 01-31. Blackout: Dec 20-31, 2012Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)$13 per person per night
HotelCategoryRemark
Flamingo By the Beach 4* (beach front)Deluxe Seaview
Paradise Sandy Bay 4* (beach front)Deluxe Studio Suite
Package includes
  • Return economy class air ticket from Vancouver/Toronto to Penang via Hong Kong by Cathay Pacific Airways
  • 20 or 26 nights accommodation twin share at selected hotel/resort/residence with daily breakfast
  • Return airport transfer on seat in coach bases with English speaking driver
  • 3 sightseeing tours seat in coach bases (more optional tours are available)

Package excludes

  • tax and fuel surcharge of $450-$640, visa, departure tax, personal expenses, meal not specified

 

Option tourTwin shareSingle Supplement
Optional 2 nights Hong Kong Stopover$209$130

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.

For responsibility, booking terms & conditions. Please ask your booking agent for a copy of “Silk Holidays – General Booking Terms & Conditions”.

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