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Itinerary - ( 03 Days ) |
Day
1 |
Check
in and then Chinatown
Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it is more commonly
known, isn’t so much a place where travellers
go for a holiday; more a place they go at the
beginning or end of one. Too many don’t
take advantage of the fact that they are in
the Malaysian capital and stay for more than
a day.
Those that do are in for a big treat. Most
hostels and budget hotels in KL can be
found in the city centre. After
you have familiarised
yourself with your immediate surroundings,
the Malaysian capital’s city centre
is full of vibrant districts which are
constantly buzzing. Merdeka
Square (Independence Square) is located right
in
the middle of
downtown Kuala Lumpur
and is adorned by the largest flagpole
in the world, fountains and the city’s
famous Clock Tower. The buildings in the
area all
bear strong influences from British who
ruled here
until the stroke of midnight on 31st August
,1957 when the Union Jack was lowered for
the last
time. The
most popular part of KL’s
downtown district is Chinatown. Peppered
with stalls
which sell all kinds of goods and foodstalls
selling
all types of food, this area is at its
most vibrant at night when is it just one bumbling
hive of
activity.
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Day
2 |
Batu
Caves
Located just 8 miles north of KL are the Batu
Caves, the city’s most popular tourist
attraction outside of the city centre. They have
a reputation for being little more than a bunch
of caves swarmed by tourists who climb the 227
steps to visit them every day, but they are much
more than that.
The main cave is the Temple Cave which is perched
atop these steps, while other caves which attract
most visitors are the Dark Cave and the Museum
Cave.
Along with all the caves to visit (which were
discovered by an American) on the incline up to
the caves you pass by numbers of monkeys which,
if you have them, will be only too happy to take
some bananas off you!
Upon
your return, KL’s Hard Rock Café is
one of the city’s most popular haunts, both
for food and entertainment. The staff are lively
and will make you feel like the only diners there.
The food is perfect when you’re after some
American food and if you stay there until 11pm
you’ll be treated to some live music.
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Day
3 |
Best
views of the city
Before leaving the Malaysian capital you must visit
the city’s most instantly recognisable landmarks,
the Petronas Towers. They soar proudly into the Malaysian
skies, standing at 452 metres high and, until recently,
were the tallest buildings in the world. The two
towers are joined by an observatory deck on the 41st
and 42nd floors. Open to the public, the view from
this deck isn’t to be missed. If
the queues at the Petronas Towers are unbearable,
in KL’s Golden Triangle
district is Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower).
It is the fourth tallest
telecommunications tower in the world and
boasts breathtaking panoramic views from its
observatory
deck which challenges the twin towers for
having the most impressive views of the city. Conveniently,
KL Tower is located in the area of the city known
as the
Golden Triangle.
In
particular, the areas around Jalan Bukit Bintang,
Jalan Sultan
Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan are lined with
bars and restaurants making it the perfect
place to
finish off a day’s sightseeing
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MALAYSIAN ADVENTURE
Your Gecko's holiday through Malaysia gives you the opportunity
to experience the many facets of this diverse and dynamic
country. You will discover the rich colonial history and
admire the country's more recent economic achievements.
We travel mainly by air-conditioned bus and our accommodation
is an interesting mix of hotels and guesthouses. Our Malaysia
journey starts in the northern island state of Penang and
heads south to the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands.
We have time to experience Kuala Lumpur and the coastal
colonial town of Malacca. Our final destination is the
modern, dynamic city of Singapore.
| Suggested
Itinerary - ( 10 Days ) |
Day
1
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Penang
Your trip starts with your arrival in Penang.
No activities are planned, so you may arrive
at any time. In the evening you will meet other
members of your group.
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Day
2
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Penang
Today we have a walking tour of the city discovering
the colourful markets, old temples and winding
streets of the capital, Georgetown.
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Day
3 & 4 |
Cameron
Highlands
Leaving the hot coastal lowlands we
head south into the Cameron Highlands, arriving
at the beautiful hill station of Tanah Rata.
Here, we can explore the many surrounding mountain
trails and also visit the lush green tea plantations
that have made this region famous.
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Day
5 & 6 |
Kuala Lumpur
A
mixture of the old and new Malaysia, KL is home
to the worlds tallest building and many impressive
colonial structures. With strong Indian, Malay
and Chinese influences, the city contains some
of the finest markets and restaurants in South
East Asia. Our tour leader will take us on a walking
tour of the city. |
Day
7 & 8 |
Malacca
The Portuguese, Dutch and British have all
left their mark on this
historic town. We can walk, cycle or take a rickshaw
to explore the intriguing Chinese side streets,
which are dotted with reminders of the area’s
rich colonial past. |
Day
9 |
Singapore
A four-hour
bus ride takes us to the Straits of Johore, and
on to the island of Singapore. The remainder of
the day is ours to sample the amazing contrasts
found in this very modern Asian city. |
Day
10 |
Singapore
Our overland
adventure ends today. |
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