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Classical Malaysia (ending East Coast)

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
5 days and 4 nights
Malaysia (Cameron Highlands, Penang, Belum State Park)
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

Description

SIC group departures on every Friday (min. 2 person) with Italian and Spanish speaking guide

Hotel detailed:
- Cameron Highlands: Strawberry Park Resort or similar
- Penang: Royal Chulan or similar
- Belum: Belum Rainforest Resort or similar

Note on Day 3: suggested items to take along for the walk in the jungle: comfortable walking shoes, poncho / raincoat, hat, sunscreen, small backpack.

Program

Day 1:

KUALA LUMPUR / CAMERON HIGHLANDS
At 8.30-9.00am, pick up at the hotel lobby and depart for Cameron Highlands. Drive through a scenic mountain jungle road and stop at a small Orang Asli (native population) dwelling on the way. Upon arrival at Cameron Highlands, visit the tea plantation and afterwards check-in to the hotel. Overnight.
*Note: the tea factory is closed on Monday and public holidays (and also on Tuesday if the preceding Monday is a public holiday).

Day 2:

CAMERON HIGHLANDS / PENANG (B)
At 8.30-9.00am, we will head to the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, where we will visit the Ubudiah Mosque. From there, we will continue towards Bukit Merah Orang Utan Foundation Island, the only orang-utan research facility in Peninsular Malaysia. A boat ride of 20 minutes on the lake will take us to the island. This unique island serves as a breeding sanctuary as well as a conservation, research and education centre to study and protect this endangered species. From Bukit Merah, we will drive for about one to Penang. Upon arrival on the island, we will check-in at the hotel where we'll spend the night.
*Note: the visit to the orang-utan island is not guaranteed due to the fluctuation of the water level at Lake Merah.

Day 3:

PENANG / BELUM (B/D)
At 9.30am, we will start our day tour of Penang. The visit includes: Kek Lok Si Temple, Botanical Gardens, the colonial district around Esplanade area, Khoo Kongsi, a beautiful Chinese Clan House and a walking tour to Armenian Street to observe the modern murals. AROUND 3.00pm, we will drive to Belum Rainforest Reserve, located near the border with Thailand. The journey will take about 3 hours. Upon arrival we'll check-in at the nature lodge of Belum. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
*Suggested items to bring along for the jungle walk: comfortable walking shoes, poncho/raincoat, hat, sunscreen lotion, small backpack.

Day 4:

BELUM (B/L/D)
At 9.00am, we will start our tour with a two hours and a half excursion of Belum Forest. A wonderful dive into the fauna and flora of the reserve - one of the oldest and most pristine rainforests in Malaysia. A light packed lunch is included during the excursion. After the tour, rest of the day at free and leisure.

Day 5:

BELUM / PENANG OR EAST COAST (B)
Transfer to Kuala Besut (Perhentian Island) or Merang (Taaras Resort).

Price includes

- Overnight at Hotel specified or similar hotels
- All the entrances fee
- Meals planned as program: B: breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner.
- Guide Service: Italian & Spanish (Select language preference)

Price does not include

- Domestic Airline tickets and Airport Tax
- Other/optional services personal expenses tips and other services not mentioned in the program

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 Strawberry Park Resort or similarCameron Highlands   Kuala Lumpur - 8.30-9.00am, Pick up at the City hotel lobby
2 Royal Chulan Hotel or similarPenang
3 Belum Rainforest Resort or similarBelum State Park
4 Belum Rainforest Resort or similarBelum State Park
5   Penang
  Kuala Besut
  Merang

Accommodations provided in each place

Place
Cameron HighlandsStrawberry Park Resort or similar
PenangRoyal Chulan Hotel or similar
Belum State ParkBelum Rainforest Resort or similar