Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Selamat Datang!
Welcome to Kuala Lumpur. You’ll be met at the International Airport and transferred to your hotel in the midst of bustling KL. Explore the neighbourhood with its vibrant street food scene and get a taste of the city.
Day 2 - Historic KL
Take a walking tour of Kuala Lumpur’s historical and cultural highlights this morning to learn about the nation’s diverse history. After a rest, enjoy dinner at The Old China Café, an authentic dining experience to remember.
Day 3 - Malaysian Home Cooking
Today is all about food, starting with a visit to a traditional market. From there you’ll head to a contemporary Malaysian home to spend the morning learning to cook traditional Malay dishes that you can enjoy for lunch.
Day 4 - South to Melaka
Go south to the UNESCO-designated heritage city of Melaka. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of this small city with Dutch, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese, British, and Malay influences. In the evening, you’ll head out for a traditional Nyonya meal.
Day 5 - Caves and highlands
Journey north to the Cameron Highlands, stopping along the way to see the Batu Caves with its larger-than-life Hindu shrine. After a visit to learn about traditional bamboo basket making, you’ll reach the hills.
Day 6 - Cameron Highlands
The weather is cooler in the highlands so today’s food focus is more of a beverage: tea. Visit a plantation, learn about the process, and sample some of Malaysia’s finest tea. Your guide will also take you to a strawberry farm and market as this region is one of the country’s most fertile.
Day 7 - Across to Penang
With a stop along the way to visit a mosque and palace, travel to George Town on the island of Penang. Upon arrival, you’ll be given a map of great food choices so head out into this walkable little city and see for yourself why George Town is Malaysia’s food capital.
Day 8 - Cooking with Nazlina
The cooking class today is a complete contrast to the one you enjoyed in KL. Your renowned teacher goes into the origins of spices, the process of extracting coconut milk by hand, and more as you dive into cooking in a traditional way.
Day 9 - Contemporary art in George Town
In addition to its reputation for great food and heritage buildings, George Town draws visitors for its contemporary art. Your guide today will walk you through the core zone showing you notable works of art and historical sites. You’ll see the way this island embraces diversity and combines the old with the new.
Day 10 - Bon voyage
Today the day is yours to fit in any last meals before your driver collects you for the ride to Penang International Airport where you can catch your flight homeward. Safe travels!
DETAILS -
This itinerary costs from £1580 per person B&B and is based on two people sharing excluding the peak seasons and holidays such as Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year. The price includes all transfers and domestic travel but not international flights.
International flights tend to cost between £500 and £800 per person return – do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.
What's included?
INCLUDED:
- Prices start from £1580 per person
- Accommodation on B&B basis
- Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned
- Local taxes except those which can only be paid locally
- Entrance fees
- All excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
