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KL City / Genting Highlands / Malacca
6D/5N
Day 01 Airport/Kuala Lumpur (Morning Arrival) (B)
Upon arrival, meet and greet our representative at the arrival hall, pick up and proceed for a complimentary breakfast. Transfer to hotel, check in (subject to availability). Leave your luggage at the hotel storage, refresh at the hotel launch restroom, and proceed for Kuala Lumpur city tour. Kuala Lumpur is often referred as “The Garden City of Lights”.
Start your 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" means field 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.
Next, proceed to Kuala Lumpur City Gallery (KL City Gallery), located in the historical Merdeka Square, offers a fascinating journey through the city's past, present, and future. Established in 2011, this unique gallery showcases the rich history of Kuala Lumpur and the remarkable growth it has experienced. Featuring a variety of exhibits, the gallery offers something for everyone. Highlights include a mesmerizing giant KL city model, the iconic 'I ❤️ KL' sculpture, and a series of interactive displays that detail the city's evolution. History buffs will love the rare photographs and artifacts on display, while the gift shop offers a plethora of souvenirs to remember your visit. It is open daily from 9 am to 6:30 pm, making it a perfect stop for tourists and locals alike. Don't miss out on this captivating attraction that gives you a snapshot of Kuala Lumpur's remarkable story!
Have lunch at nearby vicinity and proceed to 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. Have dinner at nearby vicinity. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in KL.
Day 02 Kuala Lumpur/Batu Caves (B)
Next, drive back to Breakfast and proceed to Batu Caves is also a tourist spot. Before heading to 272 stairs up to the cave which is approximately 400ft above ground level, start off with Pillaiyar temple first. View the 42.7m high golden statue the world's tallest statue of Lord Murugan just beside the stairs.
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.
In 1891 temple founder, Thamboosamy Pillai, laid foundation stone and installed a "murti" or consecrated statue of the Sri Subramania Swamy Temple. Apparently the mouth of the entrance to the main cave resembles the shape of a "Vel" or spear. In 1892 First Thaipusam festival celebrated here. This major Hindu festival has been held here annually since then. 1920 Wooden steps were built to access the main cave or the cathedral cave where the Sri Subramania Swamy Temple is located.
Next, visit the impressive statue of Hanuman, the monkey God, dominating the approach to a temple cave dedicated to his worship. The 15 meters or 50 foot tall statue of Hanuman or the monkey god, related to the tale of Ramayana located towards the left of the temple compound as one enters. Spend some time in Sri Ranganathar temple, just next to the Hanuman temple.
Have lunch and proceed to visit the New Royal Palace in Jalan Duta which has been designed to exude a regal image representing the constitutional monarchy which 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 color 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. Have dinner, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.
Day 03 Kuala Lumpur City (B)
After breakfast, proceed to view 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. We know that the Petronas Towers are the highest buildings in Kuala Lumpur, because it is built on a hill, amidst the city of Kuala Lumpur the Menara Kuala Lumpur stands at 515m above sea level.
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. 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 KL tower, proceed to the Petronas Twin Towers for a day light view, stopover for photo shots. Shop at KLCC Suria Shopping Complex till night falls. Come out of the building to have a crystal night view of the tower.
Notice: PETRONAS Twin Towers Skybridge visit will be CLOSED on Mondays
Petronas twin towers is Kuala Lumpur’s tallest skyscrapers, of 452m/1,483f, 88 stories each of the 100-acre development, the Towers standing majestically at 452 metres have been acknowledged by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat as the tallest buildings in the world, designed and created by renowned architect, Cesar Pelli & Associates of the USA was selected through an international design competition held in 1991.
Attached to each Tower on the 44-storey is the side tower or annexe, which provides an architectural balance to the slender profile of the main Tower. A 58.4 metre sky bridge at levels 41 and 42 links the Twin Towers. The unique double-deck sky bridge stands 170 metres above street level with its arch support forming a symbolic gateway to the city centre, completed in 1997.
After enjoying the astonishing tower, have dinner and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.
Day 04 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 with our tour guide on a return cable-car ticket.
Our tour guide will guide you the tour till evening 6.00pm, till the Outdoor Theme Park closes at 6.00pm.
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 Kuala Lumpur city, 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. Have more than 90 dining outlets. KFC, MacDonald, Chinese restaurants, western restaurants and other fast food chain restaurants located here.
Evening after 6.00pm, our tour guide will guide you to the cable car skyways, to the downhill station. Leave the skyway station before the traffic jam starts. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur
Day 05 Kuala Lumpur/Malacca (B)
After breakfast, pick up from hotel, proceed to Malacca, the historical/heritage town of Peninsula Malaysia, which takes approximately 2 hours drive down south to Malacca, and enjoy the night cruise.
Founder of Malacca, a Hindu prince Parameswara in the 14th century from Palembang (Indonesia, Java). Soon Malacca was ceased by the Portuguese under the command of Afonso de Albuquerque, taking the city after a sustained bombardment in 1511.
Upon arrival in Malacca, go for a panoramic view of Malacca from the Menara Taming Sari. The tower offers a wonderful ride experience and a nice view from the observation deck in the evening lights of the city.
Walk around the adjacent streets in Malacca and explore the Harmony St, is a small street that had several religious house of prays, standing still side by side! The name was Jalan Tukong, located one block aside of Jonker walk, which literally translated as Goldsmith street, also well known as the Harmony streets because the proximity of several religious buildings. Islam's Mesjid Kampung Kling, Hokkien's Cheng Hoon Temple, Budhism's Xiang Lin Si Temple & Hindu's Sri Poiyatha Moorthi Temple.
Next, proceed to Malacca Dutch Square where you will see all the historical architectures. You can have the one of Malaysia's heritage food at the square called Cendol, a sweet dessert that contains droplets of green rice flour jelly, coconut milk and palm sugar syrup all in a shaved iced and it's such a perfect mouth watering dessert that serves to quash your thirst in quicker and simpler way at anytime and anywhere.
Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower, located at the center of the Dutch Square and is named after Chinese billionaire Tan Beng Swee. It is popularly known as the Red Clock Tower and is a famous landmark due to its unique architecture and symbolic value.
Stadthuys, was used as a town hall during the British colonial rule and served as a residential complex for Dutch governors. The building has now been converted into a collection of several museums.
Christ Church, faces the Queen Victoria Fountain and is also the oldest Protestant Church in Malaysia. The church pays homage to World War veterans 2 by putting up plaques on the walls recording the events and deaths of World War 2. Interestingly, the red bricks used for the construction of the church were shipped all the way from Holland.
Queen Victoria Fountain, was built in 1901 in honor of Queen Victoria and is one of the last architectural footprints of the colonial British Power in Malaysia. The fountain functions still date and makes for a good backdrop for photographs near the Dutch Square.
Malaysia Youth Museum and Art Gallery, was built in 1784 and is located between Christ Church and Laksamana Road. It was used as Dutch Administrative Complex and a school, before finally being converted into a museum.
Souvenir Shops, the lane between Christ Church and Stadthuys is well known for its souvenir shops. These shops sell a wide variety of mementos and are quite popular among visitors.
Next, take the Duck tour sightseeing over land and sea approximately an hour touring the city on an amphibious truck/vehicle. It is the most popular tour in the area as it's a unique way to see the city.
The tour starts from Jalan Merdeka, in front of Menara Taming Sari. You'll climb aboard a 38-seater duckmobile amphibious craft, where you'll drive along the streets of Malacca and see the Porta de Santiago, Sultanate Palace, the Independence Memorial Museum and Mahkota Parade reaching the Pulau Melaka, the duck tour will enter the ocean where it becomes a boat with a splashing good time.
Sail on the ocean, past the Floating Mosque Masjid Selat, and along the Straits of Malacca until you arrive the starting point.
Visit the Baba Nyonya museum, a community of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage who trace their origins to 15th-century Malacca where the exact origins are hard to pin down, many scholars and writers believe them to be descendant of Chinese immigrant traders who married local Malay women or Bataks from Sumatra.
Take the Malacca River Boat Night Cruise, located at the Dutch Square. The distance is about 10km from the jetty and takes about 45 minutes to an hour, view both sides along the Melaka/Malacca River which divides the Malacca city.
After the night cruise, drive back to Kuala Lumpur. Have dinner and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.
Day 06 Putrajaya/Departure (B)
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Putrajaya, the futuristic township, which 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.
Have lunch at the Putrajaya Lakeside Food Court, proceed to Putrajaya International Convention Center is another impressive building in Putrajaya, which covers an area of 135,000 square meters, or approximately 1.3 million square feet.whose shape is based on the eye of the ‘pending perak’, a type of silver belt buckle used in traditional Malay wear.
Its roof has a folded origami design and the walls are made of glass, providing generous amounts of natural lighting that illuminates the auditorium through the raked and shaded windows.
After visiting the convention centre, head on to the airport in time for your onwards destination.
Package includes:-
Return airport transfer.
A/C vehicles throughout the journey.
5 nights 3* hotel in Kuala Lumpur with breakfast.
English speaking tour guide throughout the tour.
All highlighted tour spots as mentioned in the itinerary.
Duck Tours subject to weather and climate (Cash refunded if cancelled).
Day trip to Genting Highlands with Cable car return ticket.
Toll, Parking, Permit & Taxes included.
Package Excludes:-
International/Domestic Airfare and Visa application.
Insurance and Medical claims.
Petronas Twin tower entrance.
All Theme Parks in Genting Highlands.
Baba Nyonya Museum.
Multilingual tour guide upon request.
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).