2012 Malaysia Overland & Singapore

Day 1 Canada – Hong Kong
Depart Canada for Singapore via Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific Airways.

Day 2 Hong Kong – Singapore
Upon arrival in Singapore, meet and transfer to the hotel.

Day 3 Singapore (B)
Half-day city tour in the morning and free time in the afternoon.

Day 4 Singapore – Tampin – Malacca (B/L)
Meet at lobby around 6:30AM. Transfer to the train station departing before 8:00AM to Tampin (Time subject to change). Enjoy the rural scenery as the train passes through villages and plantations. Arrive Tampin at 12:50PM. Meet your guide and proceed to Malacca. Tour the historical sites such as Cheng Hoong Teng temple – the oldest functioning Chinese temple in Malaysia, Kapitan Kling Mosque, Jonker’s Street, Baba and Nyonya Museum, Stafhuy’s Building, Malacca Clock Tower, Christ Church & the famous Porta de Santiago.

Day 5 Malacca – Kuala Lumpur (160 km) (B/L)
Depart to Kuala Lumpur, en-route visit a typical Malay’s House and the countryside. Lunch along the way. Upon arrival, a city tour of Kuala Lumpur, visit the King’s Palace (photo stop), National Mosque, Independent Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Selangor Club, St Mary’s Church and the world’s tallest free standing Flag Pole.

Day 6 Kuala Lumpur – Fire Flies (B/-/D)
Free at leisure in the morning, afternoon proceed to Kuala Selangor, situated about 90 minutes drive away from Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival, visit a Chinese fishing village followed by a sumptuous Chinese seafood dinner. After dinner, highlight of the evening – Firefly watching. You will be rowed upstream where you can see thousand of fireflies flickering like Christmas lights in mangrove trees lining the banks of the river. Drive back Kuala Lumpur around 11:00PM.

Day 7 Kuala Lumpur – Batu Caves – Cameron Highlands (B/L)
After breakfast, we depart to the countryside. A short stop at the Selangor Pewter factory, then proceed to visit the Batu Caves, a huge limestone outcrop that houses some very ornate Hindu temples. Batu Caves are popular places of worship for the Hindus. Then proceed to Cameron Highlands, which is 1542 meters above sea level. En route stop to visit a cottage industry making bamboo baskets and the Lata Iskandar Waterfall. Upon arrival at the Cameron Highlands, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Day 8 Cameron Highlands – Penang (B/L)
Tour of Cameron Highlands visiting a tea plantation, tea factory, a vegetable farm and the market square. Then drive towards Penang. En route visit the Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple in Ipoh, the Ubudiah Mosque, Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan Museum. Arrive Penang
in the evening.

Day 9 Penang (B)
After breakfast, a half-day “Around Penang” tour with visits to a batik factory, a nutmeg and clove stall, the Snake Temple and Wat Chayamangalaram Temple. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Day 10 Penang – Kota Bharu (B/L)
Morning, drive towards Kota Bharu using the East-West Highway, which offers breathtaking views of the tropical rainforest. You may have to stop for elephants crossing the road. Arrives Kota Bharu in the evening.

Day 11 Kota Bharu – Terengganu (B)
Morning a short orientation tour in Kota Bharu and visit the colorful wet market. Then depart for Terenagganu. Tour continues to Pulau Duyung Besar, the largest island in the estuary. Fishing boats are built here using old techniques and tools. Drive along Chinatown and visit the colourful Central Market, Princess Hill with a good view of the city, Maziah Palace and State Mosque.

Day 12 Terengganu – Kuantan / Cherating (B)
Proceed to Kuantan after breakfast, en route visit Cherating. Stops at local villages to observe the traditional way of living. Afternoon visit the Cherating village where you will see Pandan leaves being weaves into bags, mats and crafts and brown sugar making. Free own leisure in Cherating in the evening.

Day 13 Kuantan / Cherating – Singapore (B)
Breakfast at the hotel then drive from Kuantan back to Singapore for overnight.

Day 14 Singapore – Hong Kong – Canada (B)
Transfer to airport for your homeward flight.

Package Price Includes:
- Return economy class air ticket from Canada to Singapore via Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific Airways (V class).

- Accommodation with twin share (Room type – Run of the house):
Singapore – Grand Pacific Hotel or similar
Malacca – Renaissance Melaka Hotel or similar
Kuala Lumpur – Swiss Garden Hotel or similar
Cameron Highlands –Heritage Hotel or similar
Penang – Hotel Royal Penang or similar
Kota Bharu – Renaissance Hotel or similar
Terengganu –Lake Kenyir Resort & Spa or similar
Kuantan / Cherating – Swiss Garden Resort & Spa or similar

- Daily Breakfast at hotel & meals as indicated on the itinerary.

- Airport – hotel – airport transfers on coach service

- Sightseeing tour with English speaking guide as indicated

Package Price Excludes:
- Insurance and all personal expenses

- Gratuities for local guides, drivers & porters, suggested USD 10 per day per tour member

- *Taxes & fuel surcharge $475-$625 (subject to change).

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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