CITY TOUR Metropolitan Landmarks. COUNTRY TOUR Rural Landmarks and Handicrafts

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1 CITY TOUR Metropolitan Landmarks COUNTRY TOUR Rural Landmarks and Handicrafts A must for first time visitors to Kuala Lumpur. An interesting tour which unveils the beauty and charm of the old and new Kuala Lumpur. Garden City of Lights. See the contrast of the magnificent skyscrapers and the building of the colonial days. HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOUR : Petronas Twin Tower (photo stop) Handicraft Centre Cocoa Boutique King s Palace (photo stop) National Monument National Museum (exclude entrance fee) National Mosque (photo stop) Sultan Abdul Samad Building A trip to the outskirts along the Ambassador Row. Our first stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter will feature the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, reputed internationally for its high quality and craftsmanship. You will be shown the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving during this factory tour. Next we stop at Batik Factory see how Batik is designed and printed. Our last stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity a flight of 272 steps lead up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scruptures. NOTE - Not running for 3 days on Thaipusam Festive (1Day before, During and 1 Day After festive) : Daily 9.30 am / 2.30 pm / pm : 3 hrs : RM 60 / Adult : RM 30 / Child GST 6% Apply : Daily 9.30 am / 2.30 pm / pm : 3 hrs : RM 60 / Adult : RM 30 / Child GST 6% Apply

2 MALAYSIA S CULTURAL NIGHT A potpourri of Malaysian Cultures This evening tour takes you to the open air bazaar of Chinatown, a Hindu temple and a sumptuous Malay cuisine accompaied with a cultural show. SRI MAHA MARIAMMAN TEMPLE The smell of burning jasmine, incessant chantings of Hindu priests, intricate carved deities and the mystical aura combine to give you lasting impression of this religion. 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. Inclusive dinner Shorts, sleeveless shirt and slippers are not allowed Surcharge of RM 30 per person during Ramadhan Season : Daily at 7.00 pm : pm : 3.5 hrs : RM 130 / Adult : RM 90 / Child GST 6% Apply TEMPLER S PARK A rendezvous with nature The Templer s Park is located 22 km north of bustling Kuala Lumpur. A tropical paradise, Templer s Park is a great spot for bird watchings, jungle trekking. Not only does it offer a picturesque setting with a towering attraction near its edge, namely the million-year-old limestone hill Bukit Takun, Templer s Park is also a convenient escape from the rigours of urban life. The Kanching Waterfalls, also known as the Templer s Park Falls, are found here. In addition to the jungle trails and picnic spots, there are also cool, clear pools for you to take a dip. Templer s Park offers peace, quiet and relaxation with its fresh air and breathtaking beauty. please bring along your own towel and bathing outfits if you intend to take a swim : 3.5 hrs : RM 120 / Adult : RM 80 / Child GST 6% Apply

3 KUALA LUMPUR CULTURAL & HERITAGE TOUR A trip to memory lane GENTING HIGHLANDS TOUR A day with lady luck & excitement This tour will take you through the Heritage Trails of the early cultures in Malaysia an insight into Malaysia s multi cultural society. PLACES OF INTEREST : Chan See Shu Yuen Clan House (one of the most interesting clan House in Malaysia) China Town - (pre - war building) Sri Maha Mariamman Temple - (Hindu Temple) Central Market - (Build in 1930) Sze Yeh Temple - (Build in 1880) Jamek Mosque (closed on Friday) (North India Islamic architecture) Sultan Abdul Samad Building - (Merdeka Square) Amidst the freshness of cool, crisp mountain air about 6,000 feet above sea level, lies Malaysia s only casino resort. Stop at cable car station and take a skyway cable car ride, with a 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 at the indoor and outdoor Theme Park. There are corkscrew, euro express roller coaster, turbo drop, super tobonggan & sky venture the one and only sky diving simulator in Asia. EXCLUDE lunch Please wear comfortable walking shoes, hat / cap : 4 hrs : RM 120 / Adult : RM 80 / Child GST 6% Apply Those below 21 yrs old are not allowed into the casino Inclusive : Return cable car tickets Excluding : Theme Park tickets, Shows. : 6 hrs : RM 100 / Adult : RM 60 / Child GST 6% Apply

4 A DAY IN RAINFOREST Back to nature 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 Villagers 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 free barks, traditional musical instruments etc. An introduction of the place and activities will be carried out immediately on arrival before proceeding with jungle trekking by identifying various fruit trees. EXCLUDE lunch Please wear comfortable walking shoes, hat / cap & bring along bath towel and spare clothing in case you ll get wet or dirty Aboriginal Museum will closed every Friday Not available on Monday and Friday PUTRAJAYA & AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE PARK Most intelligent city in Malaysia The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Putra Jaya takes approximately 50 minutes via the highway. Our first stop will be Taman Warisan or Agricultural Heritage Park a living museum for mango, rubber, coca, palm oil, durian, jackfruit, herbs and etc. A demonstration on the entire rubbermanufacturing process from the time it is tapped and churned out as fully smoked sheets will be shown during the tour. Next proceed to Putra Jaya Government Centre, there are numerous new government complexes located in this new township. The most imposing structure in Putrajaya is the thin pinkish Putra Mosque. Standing beside Dataran Putra and facing the Putrajaya Lake, it incorporates architectural elements from Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Morocco. Another eye-catching building is the Prime Minister s office Putra Perdana. Other interesting places are Putra Bridge, Prime Minister s residence. Please wear comfortable walking shoes EXCLUDE Boat ride : Mon - Thu at 9.30 am : 5.5 hrs : RM 180 / Adult : RM 150 / Child GST 6% Apply : 4 hrs : RM 150 / Adult : RM 100 / Child GST 6% Apply

5 ANIMAL WORLD SAFARI & WATER WORLD Wildlife adventure & Water recreation SUNWAY LAGOON THEME PARK Fun, excitement, thrill! The 150-acre A Famosa Animal World Safari, an amazing wildlife safari is home to over 100 of the finest species from the animal kingdom. Attractions include the Walk-through Area, Farm House, Monkey Island and adventurous truck drive through the Safari itself. In addition, one s journey to the Animal World Safari would not be complete without catching its 4 spectacular and eye-catching shows namely Elephant Show, Bird Show, Multi-Animal Show and the highly exciting Wild Wild West Show. These shows feature a host of intelligent and entertaining animals such as the Orang Utan that plays golf, the smiling Buffalo, the cycling Elephant and many others. Be prepared to slide into a world of fun and thrills the moment you set foot on the 20-acres Water World, the largest water theme park in Malaysia. There are Wave Pool which gives a feeling of a beach away from the beach and highly exciting High Speed Slides. Please bring along your own bathing suit and towel Include : Lunch /entrance tickets to Water world and Animal Safari Park Water Park Closed on Tuesday : RM 200 / Adult : RM 150 / Child Spanning over 80 acres, Sunway Lagoon draws fun seekers from all over with its reputation as a theme lands, each boasting their own exciting attractions. There are Adventure Park, Wild Wild West Water Park, Surf Beach and Elephant Walk. A place where you will take home more than just memories. The Lagoon s mascot, captain quack, walks around the entire Lagoon spreading his contagious energy and merriment to the visitors, while they enjoy the daily shows and many exciting activities. Proceed from departure point for a shopping tour to Malaysia s very own Leather and Batik showroom. From here, take a ride to Petronas Twin Tower for photo shop before proceeding to Sunway Lagoon. Enjoy the many thrilling rides and slides at Sunway Lagoon at your own leisure. Please bring along your bathing suit and towel Inclusive of 5 PARKS : Water, Amusement,Wildlife, Extreme and Scream Park Only (EXCLUDE : Bungy jump, G-force X, Go-Kart) : 6 hrs : RM 170 / Adult : RM 120 / Child GST 6% Apply

6 PULAU KETAM CRAB ISLAND TOUR Entire town, including its roads, build on stilts! HISTORICAL MALACCA More than 580 years of history Depart Kuala Lumpur for Port Klang in an hour Malaysia s busiest port. The 30 minute ferry ride offers a panoramic view of the busy harbour and the mangrove swamps of nearby islands. On arrival at Pulau Ketam, take a leisurely stroll to see how an entire fishing community lives in a village where even the roads are build on stilts. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, catch the ferry for return trip to Port Klang. Drive up to view the fabulous palace of the Selangor Sultan. Visit the Sultan Salahuddin Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. Capped by one of the largest religious domes in the world, the mosque occupies about 36 acres of beautiful parkland surrounded by the Municipal Council Tower, State Library, State Museum and the Lake Gardens. Stop at Thean Hou Temple before we conclude our tour for the day. Visit St. Peter s Church (1710) the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Drive past the largest 17 th 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. Port De Santiago and the ruins of St. Paul s Church lined by 17 th century Dutch tombstones. Next on the list is Red Square the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today house 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 : Taoim, Buddhism and Confucianism. Take a stroll along Malacca s Jonker Street, which ends by the banks of the Malacca river. Inclusive of lunch Inclusive lunch at local restaurant : RM 180 / Adult : RM 90 / Child GST 6% Apply : RM 120 / Adult : RM 80 / Child GST 6% Apply

7 FIREFLIES AND KUALA SELANGOR The flashing Christmas tree Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, one of the largest firefly colonies in the world. On 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. Please bring along insect repellent Inclusive set seafood dinner ABORIGINE SETTLEMENT & ELEPHANT SANCTUARY An adventurous outing The journey takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Our first stop is the Aborigine Settlement. Kuala Gandah Elephant conservation was established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. The center is a base for the Elephant Relocation Team, which began the elephant translocation programme in The only one of its kind in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing and then translocating problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations and to other suitable habitats throughout the Peninsular such as Taman Negara. Over the past 25 yrs the centre has helped prevent the further declined of the elephant population by relocating more than 300 wild elephants. INCLUSIVE of lunch Please wear comfortable walking shoes, cap / hat and bring along bath towel and spare clothing in case you get wet or dirty : Daily at 3.30 pm : pm : RM 190 / Adult : RM 100 / Child GST 6% Apply : RM 195 / Adult : RM 130 / Child GST 6% Apply

8 NATIONAL ZOO TOUR Fun and educational We begin our tour with National Zoo, the largest zoo in Malaysia and situated just outside the city limits and yet a world away from its hustle and bustle. Located 13 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, the National Zoo houses some 200 species of animal, bird and reptiles, while the aquarium has 80 species of marine and fresh-water life. Within the extensive grounds is an area for sea lions where visitors can see them being most active during feeding time. EXCLUDE entrance to N. Zoo : 4 hrs : RM 120 / Adult : RM 100 / Child GST 6% Apply GARDEN AND PARKS Nature and environment outside the jungle An educational tour of nature and environment outside the jungle. Orchid Garden see over 800 varieties of orchid including the exotic species, thrive abundantly on one hectare of floral paradise. The Butterfly Park the butterfly park houses some 6,000 butterflies of over 120 species. The park is an imitation of the butterfly s natural habitat. It includes more than 15,000 plants from 100 species that have been used to recreate a Malaysian rainforest atmosphere. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park the largest bird park in South East Asia, houses thousands of birds representing nearly every major species in this part of the world. Excluding camera fees : 3.5 hrs : RM 150 / Adult : RM 95 / Child GST 6% Apply

Minimum Departure with 2 adult per tour.

Minimum Departure with 2 adult per tour. 1. CITY TOUR Tour USD. 33.00 per adult Exclude Lunch USD 53.00 per adult with Lunch at Seri Melayu or Saloma Restaurant (Malaysian Cuisine) tour USD 22.00 per adult