Malaysia tour, Coast to Coast
| country: | Malaysia |
| location: | Malay Peninsula |
| departures: | 2009: 12 Dec 2010: 9 Jan, 11 Feb, 18 Mar, 22 Apr |
| price: | From £1950 - £2250 (12 days) including flights from the UK, from £1100 - £1200 excluding flights. Price includes all transport, accommodation & activities specified in itinerary, all meals (except lunch on days 2 & 6 and dinner on days 3 & 6) |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
read 1 travellers review
the amazing things you'll be doing
Visit Kuala Lumpur, the old hill station of Cameron Highlands and the historic port of Georgetown, before heading into the rarely visited interior of the Malay Peninsular – still covered by vast expanses of dense jungle and inhabited by indigenous tribes – for a genuine off-the-beaten-track look at this fascinating and surprisingly little known country.
Discover a vibrant mix of cultures; spectacular scenery, exotic wildlife, delicious local food and plenty of friendly people.
Highlights include:
Discover a vibrant mix of cultures; spectacular scenery, exotic wildlife, delicious local food and plenty of friendly people.
Highlights include:
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Departure from London for Kuala Lumpur. |
| Day 2: | Morning arrival in KL and transfer to our hotel in the heart of the Capital’s bustling Chinatown. Afternoon to relax, get over your jet-lag or explore the area’s lively markets. |
| Day 3: | Walking tour of some of the very varied sites of the fascinating Malaysian capital: Little India, the fabulous Victorian era architecture of Merdeka Square and the Central Mosque. |
| Day 4: | Scenic morning drive to the old British hill station and tea growing region of the Cameron Highlands – an area famed for its spectacular jungle-clad mountain scenery and mild temperatures. Afternoon to discover the lush tropical vegetation as well as a visit to one of the famous tea plantations. |
| Day 5: | Drive up the West Coast to Penang where we’ll stay in the heart of old Georgetown, the Island’s capital. Afternoon to relax, or explore this truly fascinating town; - a bewildering mix of Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim and Hindu religions with Thai and Indonesian influences thrown in for good measure! |
| Day 6: | Walking tour of this well preserved, historical town in collaboration with the ‘Penang Heritage Trust’: temples, Chinese clan houses and British colonial period architecture. |
| Day 7: | Visit Penang Hill with its Victorian era cable car, graceful villas and spectacular views and hike down the forested slopes to the famous Botanical Gardens. |
| Day 8: | Head off into the rarely visited interior; through the jungle-clad, hills to tranquil Banding Island in Temengor Lake. Accommodation at a beautifully situated, lakeside eco resort. |
| Day 9-10: | Expedition into the surrounding Belum Forest, hike through pristine rainforest to mountain streams and waterfalls, visit a village of the indigenous, forest-dwelling Orang Asli tribe, an exciting night hike through the forest and camping overnight in the jungle. With luck we’ll see monkeys and maybe even elephants - spectacular scenery guaranteed! |
| Day 11: | Transfer to Kota Bharu for a return flight to London, via KL. * *Note during the period March to September we offer the following extension to the spectacular Perhentians Islands. |
| Day 12: | Arrival in London |
travellers' tales
We had some amazing experiences. The most memorable part of the holiday was snorkelling and trying scuba diving in the Perenthian Islands off the East coast of Malaysia. Beautiful scenery, welcoming people and a real chance to recharge the batteries and relax! (more)
small group holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - you will be sharing your experiences with like minded people. Group sizes are limited to a maximum of 11 persons, a genuinely small group. Experience has taught us that smaller groups are less intrusive to local cultures and environments whilst allowing more interaction with local people. Furthermore it means greater flexibility on a day to day basis and on a social level it proves to be fun. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends/family its good value, and a great way to meet new people! The intention is to travel as a group of friends rather than a typical tour group, so don't expect stick-on name badges or any following the umbrella. how this holiday makes a difference
|
We work closely with The Penang Heritage Trust to organize our tour of some of the sites of Chinatown. The Heritage Trust provides a sensitive look at the culture and the history of the region. By our continued patronage of the service we contribute to the upkeep of the organization, which helps preserve the country's culture and educates its visitors to understand the genuine Penang.
For our two-day expedition into the little known Kenong Rimba Forest Reserve, we are guided through the jungle by indigenous tribes-people known as the Orang-Asli. Their intimate knowledge of the jungle makes for perfect guidance, while allowing our passengers to have a fuller understanding of the ethnic make-up of the region. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |