GENERAL INFORMATION
TRAVEL IDEAS
- Kuala Lumpur Kaper, 3 days
- Historic Penang, 3 days
- Langkawi Island, 3 days
- Essential Malaysia, 7 days
- Cameron Highlands & Berinchang Explorer, 3 days
- Taman Negara Jungle Experience, 3 & 4 days
- Kuala Lumpur to Penang, 4 days
- Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu, 6 days
BORNEO TRAVEL IDEAS
- Borneo Info
- Kuching, 3 days
- Kota Kinabalu, 3 days
- Essential Borneo, 9 days
- Mount Kinabalu, 3 days
- Mulu National Park, 3 days
- Sandakan Wildlife Safari, 3 days
- The Great Iban Longhouse Experience, 3 days
CRUISES
OTHER TRAVEL IDEAS
Which include Malaysia
- Gems of Southeast Asia, 10 days
- Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, 4 days
- Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok, 4 days
- Malaysia Connector, 7 days
- Classic South East Asia, 10 days
STAYS OF DISTINCTION
Terengganu, Malaysia
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Malaysia Independent Travel Ideas
Kuala Lumpur To Terengganu
6 days
This independent travel idea gives you the flexibility of traveling overland and exploring the Malaysian peninsula, which is rich in natural wonders, history, culture and traditions, before settling on a beach resort on the many beautiful islands of Malaysia.
Goway's Kuala Lumpur Kaper travel idea is suggested with this tour.
Day 1 Sat. Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands.
Depart early in the morning for the Cameron Highlands located at 1542 meters above sea level and noted for its tea plantations and cool temperatures. Stop on the way for a visit to see the cottage industry of basket weaving followed by Lata Iskandar Waterfall and a native settlement. Be immersed in the cool, crisp air of Cameron Highlands with its wonderful scenery. Tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the tea plantation, tea factory, market place and butterfly farm.
Overnight.
Day 2 Sun. Cameron Highlands to Penang.
Early morning set off to Penang. En route visit the Sam Poh Tong cave temple. Thereafter stop at the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar for a spell of photographing of the exterior view only of Ubudiah Mosque, Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan. Proceed further to Kuala Sepetang mangrove forest, the best-managed mangrove forest in Malaysia and one that serves a very important ecological role in protecting the coastline from erosion. Delight in the novelty of walking through natural mangrove forest on a boardwalk. Kuala Sepetang produces the bulk of the nation’s top quality mangrove charcoal. Visit a charcoal kiln where charcoals are produced. Cross over to Penang, better known as the “Pearl of the Orient” via one of the longest bridge in the world.
Overnight. (B)
Day 3 Mon. Penang.
Depart from hotel for a City, Culture, and Heritage tour of Georgetown, which has been official declared as a UNESCO SITE in 2008. Visit the 3rd longest reclining Buddha figure in the world followed by Kek Lok Si Temple, also known as Temple of 1000 Buddhas, that was built in 1904. It is the most beautiful and largest Buddhist temple complex in SouthEast Asia. Next we visit Fort Cornwallis, the landing site of Captain Francis Light in 1786 when he arrived to start the first British colony in Penang. The tour carries on with a visit to the water village of The Clan Jetties at Weld Quay, so named as residents of each jetty share similar surname. We next take you along Pitt Street, also known as “The Street of Harmony”. Here churches, Chinese temples, mosques and Hindu temples are built along the same street in harmonious existence side by side for centuries. Visit the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan’s house. Enjoy a breezy trishaw ride, a still popular mode of transport in Georgetown. Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure. In the late evening, you can explore the nightlife along Batu Ferringhi, Penang style!
Overnight. (B)
Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang
Day 4 Tue. Penang to Kota Bharu.
Depart after breakfast, travelling west to east overland across Peninsular Malaysia through the main mountain range, which offers breathtaking views of the dense tropical rain forest whilst journeying through villages and plantations. En route, we will make a photo stop on Banding Island with its scenic view of the famous Temenggor lake, which is good spot for a lunch break (not inclusive in tour price) or enjoying the scenery of the calm picturesque lake surrounded by the grand and immense tropical rainforest in the background. Further, on, we will stop at the highest mountain point on this route, 1050meters above sea level overlooking Thailand and Malaysian border, offering a breathtaking view of the famous Titiwangsa mountain range with its dense tropical rainforest. On arrival in the state of Kelantan, we will proceed to the border town of Rantau Panjang, a meeting, mingling and trading point for people of Thailand and Malaysia. From the Malaysian side of the border one can see Thai villages across the Golok River, which is the lifeline for the people on both sides, especially as a source of water supply for their daily and agricultural use. Duty free shops offer varieties of products to visitors.
Overnight. (B)
Day 5 Wed. Kota Bharu to Terengganu.
This morning, we start the day with a visit to the famous and colorful wet market of Kota Bharu and the traditional cottage industries such as silver handicraft and songket weaving. Drive along the scenic coastline southward towards Kuala Terengganu, tasting some keropok, the very popular local chips made of fish or prawn. Check in at the beach hotel. Free and Easy day at own leisure.
Overnight. (B)
Day 6 Thu. Terengganu.
After breakfast this morning, continue on to your next destination or you have the option of extending your stay in Terengganu. (B)
DEPARTURES:
Join Saturday, based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling.
PRICES:
Please request prices for dates you wish to travel.
PRICE INCLUDES:
5 nights hotel accommodation, meals as shown by BLD, transfers and guided tours by air-conditioned vehicle as specified in itinerary.
HOTELS:
Cameron Highlands: Strawberry Park Resort
Penang: Bayview Beach Resort
Kota Bharu: Renaissance Kota Bharu
Terengganu: Sutra Beach Resort
