Essence of Malaysia

Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to Malacca. Check-in at your hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Malacca.

Visit the Melaka River Cruise tour and then transfer to visit Porta de Santiago Cir. 1512, Ruins of St. Paul's Church Cir. 1571, and Dutch Square. Next, you will take the sightseeing at Stadhuys, Christ Church, Clock Tower, Queen Victoria Fountain, and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Then drive past St. Peter's Church and rows of quaint pre-war shop houses. Cross the historic Malacca River and Bukit Cina with ancient ornate graves from the Ming Dynasty. You will enjoy a Short Trishaw Ride and finish your tour with a stroll on Jonker Street, known for its antique stores.

Transfer to Kuala Lumpur and then relax at your hotel. In the evening, you will visit Chinatown with various stalls selling leather goods, electronics, watches, food, fruits, household items, gemstones, and clothing. And stop at Sri Mahamariamman Temple near Chinatown, a colorful and ornate Hindu temple adorned with decorative features and intricate carvings of Hindu deities.

Enjoy sightseeing in the National Mosque, National Monument, Cenotaph and Gate of King’s Palace. Then explore Kuala Lumpur on foot, starting with Little India and passing by Jewelry and Saree Shops at Brickfields. Next, take an underground train to visit Masjid Jamek Mosque. Walk to Merdeka Square, with the Royal Selangor Club in Tudor style as a backdrop. Visit a batik outlet to watch demonstrations of batik print production. In the evening, enjoy a 30 minutes foot reflexology session then end the tour by discovering street fare at hawker stalls along Jalan Alor.

Leaving Kuala Lumpur. En route, visit the famous Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple to learn about Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucianism beliefs in Ipoh, Perak State, renowned for its tin mines, cave temples, and royal palaces. Next, visit Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island. You will take a lake cruise for a 10-minute boat ride to Orang Utan Island. Embark on a 100-meter steel cage tunnel journey to observe the orangutans in their lush habitat, witnessing their interactions with the environment and each other. Cross the impressive 13.5km-long bridge to reach Penang, known as the "Pearl of the Orient”.

Visit Penang Hill with Funicular Trains and Kek Lo Si Temple. Then proceed to Armenian Street to visit Khoo Kongsi, an exquisite building with intricate carvings and woodwork. Walk to the Goddess of Mercy Temple by passing flower shops along the way. Continue the walk to Little India - Spice Market, experiencing the vibrant spice trade with wholesale and retail traders dealing in cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and more. Board the vehicle and head to Chew Jetty, a fishing village with houses on stilts built by a Southern Chinese clan in the mid-19th Century. Then visit the ruins of Fort Cornwallis, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the Burmese temple.

You are free at leisure to explore the city more on your own or you can go shopping and then transfer to the airport to take your departure flight to your hometown.