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. 

After breakfast, drive 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.

Hotel, early check in is subject to availability. Leave your luggage at the hotel storage, refresh at the hotel launch restroom, relax at the launch area till you are ready to proceed for Kuala Lumpur city tour, often referred as “The Garden City of Lights”.

Drive pass 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. Stop at the 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.

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/Penang Island (B)

After breakfast, drive to Penang Island. You will enjoy approximately 4 hours drive through the panoramic, scenic mountains and forest on both sides, along the highways heading up Northern journey.

Nearing Ipoh, Jelapang, an hour away from Taiping, you will get to experience admirable scenic view of the soaring karsts mounts of 800 meters in length, the longest tunnel along the North-South Expressway, the Menora Tunnel.

From Ipoh, you will see the most scenic and the most dangerous climbing roads and horse-shoe bends, passing fantastic granite hills, with massive rocks lining both sides of the expressway. There is also a layby vista point for you to stopover if needed.

The highway heading the northern region, especially as you are reaching Ipoh/Taiping up northern Peninsular, the limestone caves, hills and views are simply amazing and wonderful. 

Some half an hour drive after the tunnel, you will come across the longest bridge on the expressway, the Jambatan Sultan Azlan Shah across the Perak River. It is 300 meters long and is almost in the boundary of the state of Perak and proceed approximately another 2hr drive from there to reach the Penang Bridge.

Stopover at the Tapah, highway R&R for the rest room and a stretch out after 2 hours drive.

Penang Bridge is a 13.5 kilometre dual lane carriageway toll bridge and a controlled-access highway in the state of Penang. It connects to Perai which is the mainland side of the state and with Gelugor on the island, crossing the Penang Strait. It is the first and the only road connection between the peninsula and the island, the second-longest bridge in Malaysia and the fifth-longest in Southeast Asia by total length, with a length over water of 8.4 kilometres, built by the Works Minister S. Samy Velu in 1981. The bridge withstand earthquakes measuring up to 7.5 on the Richter scale, an amazing feat of craftsmanship.

Upon arriving the bridge, drive into the Island via Gurney drive, most well-known for its happenings, and explore the Gurney drive along with other coastal sea views and attractions, especially the Gurney sea view if the traffic flow is smooth or choose the best possible route to reach the hotel. 

Most hotels located here not only offer great views of the sea, but are also within walking distance to Gurney Drive’s and many key attractions. Transfer to hotel, check in, refresh and relax till lunch. 

Have lunch at nearby vicinity, proceed to visit the Snake Temple, probably the only one of its kind in the world. The temple honours a Buddhist monk named Chor Soo Kong, built in 1875 in memory of Chor Soo Kong, located at Sungai Kluang. The legend says, this pious monk gave shelter poisonous snakes, like pit vipers, which are rare in the whole world, when the temple was completed. Although they are poisonous, these snakes are not known to bite. 

However, tourists should be careful as snakes are snakes! Unpredictable species !!!

There is a 600 pound bell made in China during the Manchurian Dynasty (1886) still hangs in the main hall. It is rung on the 1st and 15th days of every month of the Chinese calendar to invite the denizens of heaven and hell to pray.

After Snake temple, have dinner around Gurney Drive, a is well-known for its rows of hawker stalls and Malaysian eateries serving all sorts of local culinary delights and is a popular seafront promenade for the locals and tourists. There are also plenty of shops selling souvenirs and gift items, as well as a shopping mall, Gurney Plaza.

If you are a food lover, then Penang is one of the places you must try as they offer the pleasure of dinning in an executive way to hawker stalls beside the street on an open air concept which is a practical lifestyle of Malaysians which dishes out from the country’s most famous local multi race hawkers like the Chinese, Malay, Indian, Baba and Nyonya, Mamak to Japanese, Italian, Western style and more. Franchise fast food is also there at some corner of the streets.

After dinner, stroll around the gurney drive promanate. transfer to hotel. Overnight in Penang.

Day 06 Penang Hill (B)

After breakfast, proceed for another whole day fascinating fusion tour in Penang Hill. Penang embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm, reflected in its harmonious multiracial populace and well-preserved heritage buildings, from an unpopulated ‘Betel Nut Island’ it led George Town being accorded a listing as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site recently. It is also a food capital of Malaysia, entices visitors with its beautiful coasts and scrumptious cuisines.

Proceed for Alight Hill station the Bukit Bendera which is about 735m above sea level, located on Penang Island, is the oldest of the four hill stations of colonial origin in Peninsular Malaysia. (The old funicular railway, known as Penang Hill Railway or Keretapi Bukit, the Swiss-built funicular was completed in 1923 and has trundled up and down ever since and  made its final run on the 87-year-old track. 

It is replaced with the new coaches and the journey time will be 10 minutes rather than 30 minutes on the old system.

Enjoy the climate and spectacular views over the island and mainland, gardens, an old-fashioned kiosk and a restaurant, as well as a lavishly decorated Hindu temple at the top. Take some water and food on longer walks.

The the downhill train, have lunch at the foothill area, continue to enjoy Batu Ferringhi, the 3-kilometre long beach, water spots and the it's pleasant beach activities. It is the second most visited place in Penang Island after George Town, which is home to a string of international class beachfront hotels, a long strip of white sandy beach, loads of water sports, a popular night market and is a great place to escape the heat of the city and relax by the pool enjoying the cool sea breezes.

Enjoy the Jetskies, Parasailing for a birds-eye view of the beach or take a thrilling Banana Boat ride (at own cost).

In the evening, the pavement along the main road running through town ((Jalan Batu Ferringhi), turns into a night market, selling you all the things you never knew you wanted, from copy branded goods to local arts and crafts.

Batu Ferringhi opens up daily after 7pm.  Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Penang Island.

Day 07 Penang Island/KLIA (B)

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Kuala Lumpur/KLIA for your onwards destination.

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Package includes:-

• Return airport transfer.

• A/C vehicles throughout the journey.

• 4 nights 3* hotel in Kuala Lumpur with breakfast.

• 2 nights 3* hotel in Penang Island with breakfast.

• English speaking tour guide throughout the tour.

• All highlighted tour spots as mentioned in the itinerary.

• Day trip to Genting Highlands with Cable car return ticket.

• Penang Hill train return ticket.

• Toll, Parking, Permit & Taxes included.

​Package Excludes:-

• International/Domestic Airfaire and Visa application.

• Insurance and Medical claims.

• Petronas Twin Tower entrance.

• All Theme Parks entrance in Genting Highlands.

• Penang beach activities.

• 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).

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