Penang Holidays

Malaysia - 11 night adventure tour of the Malay Peninsula, coast to coast - full board

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 and varied scenery, exotic flora and fauna, delicious local food and plenty of friendly people.

Highlights

• Penang
• Cameron Highlands
• Banding Island
• Jungle flora and fauna
• Perhentian islands extension
• Snorkelling on coral reefs
• jungle expedition
• Kuala Lumpur
• Malaysian food

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 an eco lodge situated on one of the lake’s forested islands.

• Days 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.

Fitness level: easy – maximum trekking 3 – 4 hrs on day 9 .

Accommodation: Hotel, jungle camp.

Transport: Minibus, boat, 4WD, internal flight.

Useful information:

Currency:ringgits

Language:Malay; English is widely spoken

Visa:Not required for British/EU passport holders

Time difference:Approximately 7 hours

Price includes: Flights, full board except for lunch on day 2 and dinner on day 6, accommodation (based on 2 persons sharing), activities and tour leader/guide.

Single supplement: No single supplement - single people are most welcome.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking

1. Your confirmation email from us is notification that the tour operator has received your request and is processing it. The availability of this holiday is checked on a regular basis, however as the carrier is a scheduled airline we are regrettably unable to provide an instant confirmation.

2. If the holiday is available
   1. the tour operator will automatically process your booking and your credit card will be debited accordingly;
   2. once done the holiday will be ticketed and you will be invoiced, at this moment there is a binding contract between you and the tour operator for the holiday;
   3. if you wish to cancel the holiday after his stage you will be liable to cancellation charges as per the tour operator's booking conditions. These terms and conditions can be accessed via the link at the bottom of the page; and
   4. you will be contacted by the tour operator within 6* hours from the time the booking was requested. The tour operator will be able to answer any questions you may have.
3. If the holiday is not available
   1. the tour operator will contact you within 6* hours from the time the booking was requested to inform you of the nearest available alternative; and
   2. if the tour operator is unable to offer you an alternative which meets your approval you can cancel your request for a holiday without having to pay a cancellation fee.
4. Once you have purchased a holiday, any amendments or cancellations can only be processed through the tour operator directly. There may be a charge to effect these amendments.
5. The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/Mastercard - 1%, Amex – 1%. *This applies between the working hours of 9am - 6pm Monday - Friday - if your booking is received outside these hours you will be notified as soon as possible.

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