MI0607 Malaysia Nature, Historical, Cultural, Orang Utan Tour (Unesco Heritage Melaka, Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation, Bukit Merah Laketown Orang Utan, Penang Island) (6 Days/5 Nights)

Highlights

Malaysia Nature, Historical, Cultural, Orang Utan (Melaka Unesco, Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation, Bukit Merah Laketown Orang Utan, Penang Bridge) Malaysia Tour

Melaka City Tour –A popular excursion to the historical state of Melaka, where the history of Malaysia began. It is said that its greatest sea port was once captured by the Portuguese, Dutch and English as their trading port. Visit St Peter’s Church (1710) – the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Drive past the largest 17th century Chinese hill. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s Well before driving through the Portuguese settlement. The Stadthuys which was built in 1650 was the official residence of Dutch Governors and their officers, the edifice is a fine example of Dutch architecture. Preserved in its original structure and form, it now houses the Historical and Ethnography Museum. On display daily are fine traditional bridal costumes and relics from Malacca’s glorious past.

Orang Utan Island – Tucked away on the 35-acre Pulau Orang Utan, Orang Utan Island is the world’s first and only 5-acre rehabilitation and conservation facility where Orang Utans roam free. The unique island serves as a breeding sanctuary as well as a conservation, research and education center to better understand this endangered species. Upon arrival, wait for the ferry to take you to the Orang Utan Island, which is about 10-minute boat ride across. At the island, you will be taken through a 100-meter steel walkthrough ‘cage tunnel’ to come up close and personal with these primates. In a twist, you will be enclosed in a ‘cage’ as you observe the Orang Utans roaming freely in their natural habitats.

Penang City and Country Tour – Drive through Colonial Georgetown, Fort Cornwallis, State Museum (pass by), Little India, Khoo Kongsi, Wat Chayamankalaram. Stop at Kek Lok Si Temple which was built in 1890 on a hill slope, it is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. It consists of a maze of gardens, courts and passages and the seven tier Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas. The 30 metre pagoda is a mixture of Chinese, Thai and Burmese architecture. The octagonal base is Chinese, the middle tier is Thai and the spiral dome is Burmese.

Cameron Highlands – This is Malaysia’s green bowl supplying vegetable to the major cities of the country and to Singapore. The cool climate makes it an excellent tea growing area, indeed the Cameronian tea is highly priced in the world market. Places of interest are the Iskandar Waterfalls (Lata Iskandar), the Rose Garden, Kea Farm, The Vegetable Farms and the Tea Plantations.

This package includes

• 5 Nights Hotel Stay (Twin/Triple Sharing)
• Air Conditioned Vehicle
• English Speaking Driver/Guide
• Meals as stated (5 Breakfast)
• Complimentary admission to the Tea Plantation in Cameron Highlands
• Full Day Tour and Cameron Highlands
• Half Day Bukit Merah Orang Utan Tour (Includes Boat Ride)
• Full Day in Penang (City/Country) Tour
• Full Day Tour and Penang Hill (Include Tram Tickets)
• Full Day Tour and Melaka (The Stadthuys/Portuguese Settlement/Chinese Hill/St Paul’s Church)
• Overland Transfer from KL – Melaka – Cameron Highlands – Bukit Merah – Penang – KL
• Tours and transfers as per itinerary

This package excludes

• Tips to Driver/Guide
• Personal Expenses/Miscellaneous/Insurance
• Entrance fees to Museum/Park/Garden/Butterfly Park/Temples/Trishaw Rides/etc (not mentioned above)

Notes

• The rooms quoted are based on Run of House/Standard Category
• Due to Very Dry Season (No Rain) and very shallow water, the Boat Ride to Orang Utan Island may be cancelled by Bukit Merah resort. In light of this, we will offer a Refund of RM 50 per person.
• Child Price is applicable if child share room with parents
• Itinerary is subject to change to best meet operational situations

Itinerary

Day 01 (-/-/-) Melaka

• • 10:00am Pick up from KL City / Hotel / Airport. A popular full day excursion to the historical state of Melaka, where the history of Malaysia began. It is said that its greatest sea port was once captured by the Portuguese, Dutch and English as their trading port. Visit St Peter’s Church (1710) – the oldest Christian Church which is still in use in Malaysia. Drive past the largest 17th century Chinese hill. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s Well before driving through the Portuguese settlement.
  • pm Check in Hotel
  • pm Overnight in Hotel

Day 02 (B/-/-) Cameron Highlands

• • am Breakfast
  • 9.30am Check out from Hotel & overland transfer to Cameron Highlands (Proceed with a leisure drive towards the cool and refreshing Cameron Highlands, this is 1542 metres above sea level. Stop and enjoy Iskandar Waterfalls. Lata Iskandar is one of the favourite attractions in Cameron Highlands, which is also an ideal place for picnic and relaxation. The waterfall is located halfway between Tapah and Cameron Highlands. Along the way you will also pass by homes of ‘Orang Asli’, the native people who had been living in these parts of the jungle since the beginning. You may want to stop and have a photo shot of them. You will then proceed north towards the hill resort of Cameron Highlands. Upon arrival at Cameron Highlands, check in Hotel. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing and taking in the hill air )
  • pm Free at leisure
  • pm Overnight in Hotel

Day 03 (B/-/-) Cameron Highlands

• • am Breakfast
  • 10.00am Full Day Cameron Highlands Tour (Visit Tea Plantation,Butterfly Park, Rose Garden, Strawberry Farms)
  • pm Overnight in Hotel

Day 04 (B/-/-) Cameron – Bukit Merah (Orang Utan Island) – Penang

• • am Breakfast. Check out from Cameron. Overland Transfer from Cameron – Bukit Merah Laketown. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat ride to Orang Utan Island
  • pm You will then continue your journey and drive towards Penang. Cross over to Penang using the third longest bridge in the world and arrive in the evening to check into your hotel. Savour nightfall on a trishaw through old Georgetown. Take in all the sights, smells and sounds of the inner city as your trishaw takes you past Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, riding along the historical Farquhar Road, passing St Xavier’s Institution and Convent Light Street, both established in the 19th century by early Christian missionaries. Continue along Chulia Street, cutting into Love Lane and Muntri Street, the infamous red light districts of bygone days. End up at the seaside esplanade located at Light Street and savour an outdoor hawker dining experience as the locals do – with the South China Sea as a backdrop
  • pm Check in Hotel
  • pm Overnight in Hotel

Day 05 (B/-/-) Penang

• • am Breakfast
  • am/pm Full Day in Penang (enjoy Penang Hill and Penang Country Tour)
  • pm Overnight in Hotel

Day 06 (B/-/-)

• am Breakfast
• 10.30am Check out from hotel. Transfer to KL City/Airport