All tours are on a Seat-in-Coach basis for minimum 2 pax, private tours available on request.
| Tour name |
Duration
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01 Nov 08 - 31 Mar 09
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City Tour
SIC Tour at 08:45 & 13:45
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3 ½ hrs
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USD 15
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Countryside & Batu Caves Tour
SIC Tour at 08:45 & 13:45 |
3 ½ hrs
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USD 15
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A day in the rainforest - (Lunch)
(Monday - Thursday only) |
5 hrs
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USD 77
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| Cultural night Tour - (Dinner) |
3 ½ hrs
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USD 44.90
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| Historical Malacca - (Lunch) |
8 hrs
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USD 47.50
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| Genting Highlands Day Tour |
8 hrs
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USD 37.70
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Fireflies Tour - (Dinner)
SIC Tour at 15:15 (min 4 pax) |
8 hrs
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USD 81.30
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City Tour
Approximate Duration: 3 ½ Hours
For first-timers to the city, this tour introduces you to the beauty of old and modern Kuala Lumpur. The first stop will be an opportunity of photographing the famous Petronas Twin Towers, the world’s tallest, as it stands majestically in the city centre. Next is a visit to Handicraft Centre, which offers a host of colourful and beautiful handicrafts from states of Malaysia. After that you will stop at the breathtaking Royal King Palace, which provides excellent photographic opportunities. This is followed by a visit to the Historical Museum for an insight into Malaysian history and heritage. Our next stop is the National Monument, erected in 1966 in memory of fallen soldiers who fought in the guerilla’s war against communism in defense of the country. Drive pass the National Mosque and the Railway Administrative building before coming to the Independence Square where the country first national flag was hoisted to mark the achievement of independent from the British in 1957. Here at this spot, you will also be able to photograph the scenic Sultan Abdul Samad building with its intricate Moorish architecture.
Highlights of the tour:
• Petronas Twin Towers (photo stop)
• King’s Palace (photo stop)
• National Monument
• National Museum (exclude entrance fee)
• National Mosque (photo stop)
• Sultan Abdul Samad Build
Countryside & Batu Caves Tour
Approximate Duration: 3 ½ Hours
A trip to the outskirts along the ‘Ambassador Row’, Istana Sharif Ali, Malay Villages, our first stop is at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. Royal Selangor has survived two world wars to become the largest and best-known producer of pewter in the world. At the Visitor Centre, discover the heritage and history of the company since its founding days in 1885. Tour the Pewter Museum to view ancient pewter-smiting tools and artifacts. You will also learn the ancient art of pewter-smiting as it was done hundreds of years ago. Lastly, view a demonstration of pewter making processes at the factory which includes casting, filing, hammering and soldering. New is a visit to Batik Factory to get a glimpse of how Batik is designed and printed. Following this is a visit to the Jade Museum. Lastly you will stop at Batu Caves which comprise a collection of caves. The temple cave, accessible by alighting a flight of 272 steps, houses the shrine to Lord Muruga, a Hindu deity, while the museum cave host paintings and murals depicting scenes from Hindu scriptures.
A Day in the Rainforest
Approximate Duration: 5 ½ Hours
The tour will expose you to the real feeling of being in the tropical rainforest of Malaysia, a guided tour by an expert on Malaysian Jungle. This specially designed program is to introduce you to the wonders and the beauty of a primary tropical rainforest all in a day while staying in Kuala Lumpur. The journey to the tropical rainforest in the outskirts of the city will take approximately an hour. Along the way you pass through typical Malay villages and scenes of friendly people going about their daily chores. Our first stop on the way is the aboriginal museum. Among the displays are weapons used for hunting, clothing made from tree barks, traditional musical instruments etc. An introduction of the place and activities will be carried out immediately on arrival before proceeding with the activities such as jungle trekking, identification of various fruit trees (seasonal or non-seasonal), test your skill with the blowpipe shooting or fishing catch and release at the nearby fresh water pond using the bamboo rod or simply take a dip in the nearby river or in the swimming pool. Lunch will be served at the jungle resort. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap and bring a long bath towel and spare clothing in case you get wet or dirty. Lunch is included.
Cultural Night Tour
Approximate Duration: 3 ½ Hours
This evening takes you to the open-air bazaar of Chinatown, a Hindu temple and a sumptuous Malay cuisine accompanied with a cultural show. Open air bazaar of Chinatown – take a stroll through this night market, where the locals engage in hectic bargaining for merchandises spread across the streets. Later proceed to a Malay Restaurant for buffet dinner and Cultural Show – help yourself to a buffet dinner where a sumptuous variety of local dishes and delicacies await you. Dinner is included.
Historical Malacca
Approximate Duration: 8 Hours
Malacca, located 160 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, is the most important historical landmark in the country, founded by Parameswara, a Hindu Prince from Palembang. The Portuguese, Dutch and English also ruled Malacca. The ruins and building of these conquerors can still be seen today, blending with the fast developing but careful planned township. Visit St. Peter’s Church (1710), the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Drive past the largest 17th century Chinese cemetery outside of China, located at Bukit China or Chinese Hill. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s Well before driving through the Portuguese Settlement. Proceed to view the famous gateway, ‘Porta De Santiago’ and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined by 17th century Dutch tombstones. Next on the list is “Red Square” – the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Malacca Museum and government offices. Visit Christchurch before proceeding for lunch, we visit the “Abode Merciful Clouds’ or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, viz: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Take a stroll along Malacca’s Jonker Street, which ends by the banks of the Malacca River.
Genting Highlands Day Tour
Approximate Duration: 6 Hours
Kuala Lumpur is surrounded by hills and the most famous of these is the Genting Highlands. A 90 minute drive passing through the rolling hills and greenery, amidst the freshness of cool, crisp mountain air about 6,000 feet above sea level, lies Malaysia’s only casino resort. Stop at the cable car station and take a skyway cable car ride, with the sky above you and a tropical rainforest below, ride up to the hilltop on the longest and fastest cable car in Southeast Asia. Fringed by one of the oldest tropical jungles in the world, you can try your luck at Blackjack, Keno, Roulette or a host of other casino games. If this is not your cup of tea, then take time off to enjoy the numerous recreational facilities offered in- and outdoors Theme Park. There is Corkscrew, Euro Express Roller Coaster, Turbo Drop, Super Tobonggan and Sky Venture 0, the one and only sky diving simulator in Asia. For the casino entrance, dress attire must be shirt with collar. No torn jeans, shorts, slippers and cameras allowed inside the casino. Please note that price does not include recreational activities and cable car.
Fireflies Tour
Approximate Duration: 8 Hours
Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, one of the largest firefly colonies in the world. One arrival at Kuala Selangor, visit “Kota Melawati” formerly known as “Fort Altingsburg”, the execution block, royal mausoleum and colonial buildings. A bird sanctuary park at the foot of Bukit Melawati is an ideal place for bird watchers to watch migratory birds. Also found are silvered-leaf monkeys, butterflies etc. Next, proceed to Kampung Kuantan, the highlight of the tour. Row upstream in a small unmotorised boat (tongkang) in the quiet darkness to witness the blinking trees. This scintillating display of fireflies portrays an image of a flashing Christmas tree. The synchronized, rhythmic flashing is produced by the thousands of fireflies found in the mangrove swamp of Kampung Kuantan. The skilled local oarsmen make this experience a memorable and unforgettable one. A seafood dinner is included.