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KL City / genting highlands / Cameron HighlandS
8D / 7N
Day 01 Airport/Kuala Lumpur (-)
Upon arrival, meet and greet our representative, pick up, transfer to hotel. Refresh and proceed for city tour, covering the Old Railway station, Moorish-style structure built in 1910 is no longer the jumping-off point for long-distance destinations, but its charms remain.
Independence Square, literally known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the "Padang" and was originally the cricket green of the Selangor Club (now Royal Selangor Club). The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, which grandly overlooks the Dataran Merdeka or Independence Square, is one of the most significant landmarks built by the British. Designed by A. C. Norman who was inspired by Indian Moghul architecture, this building was completed in 1897 and housed the Selangor State Secretariat and later the Supreme Court before being abandoned for a number of years. It now houses the Ministry of Heritage, Culture and Arts.
After city tour, proceed to visit Batu Caves - Hindu Temple with 272 stairs, 400ft above ground level, 42.7m high golden statue the world's tallest statue of Lord Murugan and is a tourist spot. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old and the most southerly lying outcrop of limestone in the northern hemisphere. Have dinner at nearby vicinity. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in KL.
Day 02 Putrajaya/Chinatown (B)
Have lunch at Batu Caves, proceed to Putrajaya, the futuristic township. Putrajaya sits on a magnificent 4,931 hectares spread. Its Master plan is designed along an axial tangent which runs from the northeast to southeast taking full advantage of the natural surroundings.About 40% of Putrajaya is natural. Lush greenery, botanical gardens are spread across the landscape enhanced by large bodies of water and wetlands, serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur due to the overcrowding and congestion. Spend time till evening till the traffic in the city subsides.
Evening, drive back from Putrajaya and drop off at Central market on a free and easy at own leisure. It was built in 1888,and was an open wet market till 1970, for the traders and tin miners of the time. The market was demolished in 1985. Ever since then the facade remained unaltered to retain it till early 1980s. In April 1986, the government face lifted to promote it as a Centre for Malaysian Culture, Arts and Handicrafts, officially known as Pasar Budaya (Culture Market), an art and craft shopping centre. A variety of handicrafts, souvenirs and batiks, all at reasonable prices. Visitors may even have their portrait painted or order custom-made crafts at the Central Market Annexe. Next the Kasturi Walk, covered pedestrianized lane is lined with kiosks and stalls, adding a vibrant al fresco ambience to the Central Market Kuala Lumpur. Later cross over the road to China town, shopper’s haven, albeit in a different league when compared to its more glamorous counterparts, Bukit Bintang and KLCC. A well-known shopping district, the whole area transforms into a lively and vibrant night market after dark, with hundreds of stalls selling all kinds of stuff at dirt-cheap prices, making it the most happening night market in the city. Have dinner, transfer to hotel. Overnight in KL.
Day 03 Kuala Lumpur/Genting Highlands (B)
After breakfast, proceed to Genting Highlands. Upon arriving Genting Highlands, we will drop you off at skyway cable-car station for return cable-car ride. Free and Easy tour at own leisure till evening 6.30pm.
Genting Highlands is located at an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level and is one of the most developed hill holiday resorts in Malaysia. Its temperature ranges from 15 °C to 24 °C throughout the year and is a place for one to escape the heat of the cities. It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive up the hill from the city of Kuala Lumpur, a distance of 51km, called the City Of Entertainment and rightly so as you will be able to enjoy the various attractions and modern facilities on this hill resorts.
The Genting Skyway is the longest cable car in South East Asia. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the tropical forest and valleys from the cable car. It has 6 hotels with more than 10,000 guest rooms The First World hotel is the biggest hotel in the world. The nation's only casino is located here.
Genting International Convention Centre has hosted many world class conferences, seminars and meetings and has more than 90 dining outlets. KFC, MacDonald, Chinese restaurants, western restaurants and other fast food chain restaurants located here.
Evening after 6.30pm, we will pick you from the skyway cable car station, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in KL.
Day 04 Kuala Lumpur (B)
After breakfast, proceed to visit the KL Tower with entrance ticket up to the observatory deck, a 421m high telecommunications and broadcasting tower which actually appears to be taller than the Petronas Towers, because it is built on a hill, amidst the city of Kuala Lumpur stands the Menara Kuala Lumpur at 515m above sea level.
Menara Kuala Lumpur ranks fourth amongst the tallest telecommunications towers in the world and was constructed over a period of four years and completed in May 1996. Menara Kuala Lumpur is designed to withstand wind pressures of up to 90mph.
After visiting the KL Tower, proceed to Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in Kuala Lumpur. Take some daylight photo shots of the towers from outside and (Optional) visit the 41st floor Skybridge and the 86th floor for a bird view of Kuala Lumpur city at your allocated booking time, 45 minutes tower view with entrance ticket. Window shop in KLCC Suria Mall and enjoy the fountains, gardens and tak photo shot. Petronas Towers are the highest buildings in Kuala Lumpur. It also claims to house the highest McDonald's in the World. This tower has an observation deck, where you finally can manage to get a bird's eye view of the city. The Petronas Towers typically light up at dusk or roughly 7 PM every day. The shine of the lights is accompanied by the Lake Symphony Water Fountain Show in KLCC Park till 10.30pm. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in KL.
Day 05 Kuala Lumpur (B)
After breakfast, pack up and check out, proceed to the New Royal Palace in Jalan Duta, designed to exude a regal image representing the constitutional monarchy that is one of the pillars of the nation.
The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, 22 domes, split into three main portions, the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component. At night, the Istana Negara is more breathtaking and picturesque as the dome will take on different hues and the colour of the lighting will vary depending on the official function that is being hosted inside the palace. The 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, is the first King installed at the palace.
Next, visit the Tugu Negara or National Monument stands in a 12 acres land of the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens was erected in honor of the fallen heroes of the 1st and 2nd World Wars, as well as the Malayan Emergency from the years 1948 to 1960. It is located on a hill next to the Malaysian Parliament House. A ceremony is held here every year on Heroes Day, 31st July, to mark the nations respect for the fallen heroes. Be there on that day and you'll get to see our national leaders in person. The ceremony is usually attended by the Malaysian King, the Prime Minister and the head of Royal Malaysian Armed Forces.
It is sculptured by Felix de Weldon an Austrian American. The height of the Sculpture is 15 metres. There are 7 bronze figures of soldiers, each of which symbolizes leadership, suffering, unity, vigilance, strength, courage and sacrifice. 5 of the figures represents the victorious allied forces while the other 2 figures that lie on the ground represents that of the defeated communist forces.
Proceed to KL Bird Park, situated right in the heart of the city with only 10 minutes drive away from Kuala Lumpur a home to more than 3,000 birds of approximately 200 species of local and foreign birds. The KL Bird Park is also well known as "World's Largest Walk-in Aviary with 20.9 acres of verdant valley terrain, located in the serene and scenic Lake Gardens.
The park is divided into 4 zones; Zone 1 and 2 make up the free-flight zone; Zone 3 is the Hornbill Park and Zone 4 is where the birds are placed in separate cages and mini aviaries. The most extraordinary feature is that in Zone 1, 2 and 3, birds are let free in the aviary which closely resembles their natural habitat. With this free-flight concept, birds are able to breed naturally in this unique environment. Visitors will have an exciting experience of watching colourful and melodic birds perching and winging about freely while relaxing in a natural and beautifully landscaped surrounding. Transfer to the airport for your onward destination.
Day 06 Kuala Lumpur/Cameron Highlands (B)
After breakfast, check out and wait at the lobby. Our representative will pick you at the hotel lobby and head on to Cameron Highlands towards the northern region via Simpang Pulai highway exit (Exit 137) and then follow the new road to Cameron Highlands. This route is less winding and generally safer through Tanah Rata contrary to the alternative route via Tapah. Brinchang & Tanah Rata is about 25-30kms from Simpang Pulai.
The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations with an area of 712 square kilometers, about 214km (approximately 2 hours) from Kuala Lumpur city. It is not only the biggest and best known of Malaysia’s hill stations, it is also the highest point in Malaysia which is accessible by car.
During the day, the temperature seldom soars above 25°C, at night sometimes, it can drop to as low as 12°C.
Cameron Highlands got its name from William Cameron, a British surveyor who was commissioned by the then colonial government to map out the area in 1885 to use it as a retreat station for the British during the colonial days, the highlands still maintain a lot of their charm.
Upon arrival in Cameron Highlands before noon,hotel check in is subject to availability is at 2.30pm. We shall,proceed with guided tour guide our first stop is at the Sungai Palas Tea Plantation, one of the largest tea plantations in Southeast Asia. Enjoy a cup of tea at the local café where you will be fascinated by the wide range of tea varieties on offer. We learn about how the tea is farmed and cultivated, and process for making the different varieties found around the world (Closed on Mondays).
After tea tasting and consuming the fresh air, have lunch at nearby vicinity. After lunch, free at own leasure. Walk around the local markets and visit a nearby temple. Have dinner at nearby vicinity. Walk back to hotel, refresh. Overnight in Cameron Highlands.
Day 07 Cameron Highland (B)
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Rose Garden, one of the classic attractions to see in Cameron Highlands. There are just a handful of rose gardens in Cameron Highlands. Roses grow exceptionally well in the cooler environment of Cameron Highlands, with some reaching the diameter of a large saucer plate! These gardens usually feature more than just roses. And a couple of them have panoramic valley views due to their hilltop locations!
Strawberry Farms are an iconic part of the landscape comprising this resort destination, along with tea plantations, flower gardens and vegetable farms.The cold climate makes it suitable for cultivating strawberries all year round throughout the highlands, with most farms concentrated at Tanah Rata, Brinchang. Many of these farms offer strawberry picking by hand to attract visitors. The popularity of this dainty fruit has also spun a bustling cottage industry that churns out souvenirs, pillows, clothing, keychains, toys and other merchandise in the shape and theme of strawberries. It is a trend to incorporate strawberries in the menu, whether as ingredients for a dish or a choice of flavour in pies, cakes, ice cream, waffles, chocolate and drinks in local cafes and restaurants. As the fruit does not keep for long, stock that goes unsold at farms and markets is processed into jams, pickles, biscuits and other treats for sale as dry goods.
Honey Bee Farm are a novelty in Cameron Highlands, producing a modest range of delicious honey and derivative products for sale and show to visitors. The bee farms are located in Ringlet (Highlands Apiary Farm), Brinchang (Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm) and Tringkap (Cameron Tringkap Bee Farm), with slight variances in size, facility and scale of honey production.
Free to enter, these farms often combine their primary attraction with strawberry picking, souvenir shops, vegetable markets and interactive activities for children. As local bee populations are not enough to sustain local supply, honey sold here is also sourced from wild and domestic sources all over Malaysia.
Walk around Pasar tani morning market, (open from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week), one of the main attractions in Cameron Highlands. Its central feature is a farmers' market along the main road next to Copthorne Hotel, where local traders set up retail stalls from morning till evening selling fresh fruits and vegetables at a cheap price, including strawberries, corn, sweet potatos, greens, and flowers,
Other than fruits and vegetables, visitors can find a variety of general products at the market such as fashion apparel, souvenirs, cactus, and teas.
Next, visit any one temple nearby the vicinity, and proceed for dinner.Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cameron Highlands.
Day 08 Cameron Highland/Kuala Lumpur (B)
After breakfast, check out and head on to Barath Tea, the second largest tea producer in Cameron Highlands, was first established in 1933 with plantations in Tanah Rata and Tringkap that grow their signature brand 'Cameron Valley', nestled along the main road at Tanah Rata. The plantation has two tea houses situated slightly apart from each other along the main road.
The first tea house offers a walk down the valley to a small park and waterfall, while the second tea house is housed in a larger complex with bigger parking space. Both centers feature a product shop and cafe with decks that overlook impressive views of the valley. The cafes offers some special tea blends inspired by Sri Lankan and South Indian flavours, such as Masala Chai and Cardamom Tea.
Have lunch at Cameron Valley, which offers an eclectic blend of continental and local food, including scones, brownies, doughnuts and cheese cakes to traditional local pastries such as curry puffs, sandwiches with spicy sardine paste filling and 'Nasi Lemak' - a light meal of rice with sambal sauce and anchovies wrapped inside a bundle of banana leaves. Depart to KLIA after lunch in time to board the night flight for your onward destination or back to Kuala Lumpur hotel.
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Package includes:-
Return airport transfer.
A/C vehicles throughout the journey.
5 nights 3* hotel in Kuala Lumpur with breakfast.
2 nights 3* hotel in Cameron Highlands with breakfast.
English speaking tour guide throughout the tour.
All highlighted tour spots as mentioned in the itinerary.
Toll, Parking, Permit & Taxes included.
Package Excludes:-
International/Domestic Airfare and Visa application.
Insurance and Medical claims.
Genting Highlands all Theme park entrance.
Cameron Highlands all entrance.
Optional- Multilingual tour guide.
Optional-Gunung Brinchang (6,666 ft.).
Optional-Mossy Forest (Oldest Forest).
Optional-Jungle Trekking (Short Trekking).
Optional-Time Tunnel (Local Museum).
Tipping for driver/Guide.
Items of personal nature like all Calls, Laundry, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages or bottled water used in hotel, items ordered on room service, mini bar etc.
All others specifically not mentioned in the includes.
Remarks:
Package rate will be calculated according to your group size upon request.
Reservation and bookings of hotel has not been made till further confirmation and payment received from guest.
Itinerary mentioned above is subject to changes according to your flight timings.
Full payment shall be made at least 3 weeks in advance before travelling date, for accommodation and transportation bookings.
Rates will be revised if any less or more guest upon confirmation.
(Insurance and Medical claim implies only for Malaysian citizens from departure till return date on end of tour).