Penang is considered the culinary capital of Malaysia and nowhere is the diversity of dishes and range of flavours more evident than in its beautiful capital, George Town. You don’t walk its streets – you devour them. Every corner you turn is a new gastronomic adventure, with hawkers selling delicious street food.
Start your day with some authentic Malaysian recipe Roti Canai and Teh Tarik, a local breakfast many Penangites love. Take a slow drive along the Street of Harmony, which is bordered by religious landmarks such as Kapitan Keling Mosque (the first Indian-Muslim mosque in Penang) with its domes and minarets; the Sri Mahamariaman Temple devoted to a popular Hindu Goddess; Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin) Temple, built in 1800; St. George's Church, oldest Anglican Church (1818) in the Region. Witness the making of Wooden Clogs, commonly known in Penang as “Kak Kiak” in Hokkien, is a traditional footware used daily in the olden days.
Next, we will go to taste a variety of the famous traditional Nyonya ‘kuih’ (cakes / savoury or sweet snacks). Go for a hunt at the famous Street Art, as well as enjoy a traditional snack of peanuts candy wrapped with the freshly made poh piah skin. Taste the Penang Cendol, a famous Penang dessert that promises to brighten and refresh your day from the first sip. End of tour by learning the steps of making Penang famous tambun biscuits (Tao Sar Pheah).
Admire a glorious sunset while enjoying your cocktails... a perfect way to end the day and start the evening.
The sun is low in the sky and the wind is gentle. Experience total serenity and listen to the sound of waves. Traverse the Andaman Sea and marvel at the many beautiful rugged islands of Langkawi.
Enjoy great photo opportunities from beautiful sunsets to wildlife, flying fish, graceful eagles, palm-lined beaches and a good chance of seeing dolphins.
Have fun and cool off in the famous salt water Jacuzzi, with a cocktail in hand.
Meeting/ Pick up point: Clients' hotel.
Duration: 4 hrs.
Start or opening time: 4.00pm.
End or closing time: 8.00pm.
Languages: English speaking driver.
Includes: Selection of canapés, an open bar with free flow of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Places of visit includes a cable car ride to one of the highest mountain in Langkawi, a magnificent cultural craft complex and Eagle Square, the proud landmark of Langkawi. An option to shop at Kuah Town and venture your way back to your Resort. Eagle Square - see the magnificent Eagle Sculpture erected on a pedestal overlooking the sea.
Cable Car - a 15-minute glide through virgin rainforest and waterfall to the peak of Gunung Mat Chincang. Kompleks Kraf Budaya - a magnificent complex nestled on a hillside overlooking the sea, visitors are offered a wide range of Malaysian handicraft such as delicate hand drawn batik and intricately carved silverware. En route pass scenic paddy fields with groups of buffaloes resting in their muddy ponds. Kuah Town is a bustling shopping center.
Just a few kilometres away from the busy highway but a noticeably big different! Enjoy the serene beauty of the mangrove swamps forest. This tour weaves through Sabah’s countryside, scenic paddy fields, villages and a picturesque sight of Mount Kinabalu from a different perspective.
Arriving at our destination, enjoy light refreshments with local cakes while mingling and learning about the local community. At 5pm, we commence our cruise along The Tempasuk River in search of wildlife, mainly the Proboscis Monkey. You may see some other wildlife species such as water buffaloes, monitor lizards, river otters, birds and others. If weather conditions are good, you will be able to see the spectacular sunset! Dinner will be served by the river bank. After dinner, you will catch a glimpse of fireflies decorating the mangrove trees.
The 2014 Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix will be the 24th consecutive year motorcycle racing’s premier class competes in Malaysia (24-26 Oct 2014). Malaysia and motorcycle racing have a long connection. Throughout the years, there have been numerous winners in Malaysia across the various classes of bikes but they have all shared a common trait, being among the best riders in their classes. The list is studded with multiple world champions and some of them have completed a triple crown of wins in all categories.
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The Baba Nyonya Museum is also known as the Chung Keng Kooi Mansion. This was formally a private home belonging to a Chinese Kapitan who was the head of the Hai San secret society. Be amazed at how well this house has been restored. The antique furniture and woodwork is simply awesome. The Protestant Cemetery on the landward side of The Mansion deserves to be explored at leisure. Shaded by frangipani trees, it is the final resting place of Penang's European pioneers such a Francis Light and several early Governors. Penang's latest offering - ''The Chocolate Boutique'' brings you more than 80 different types of high quality chocolate from Beryl's. The mansion is divided into various chocolate rooms with different themes including Tiramasu, Fruits, Health, Sweetheart, Coffee, Panned Chocolate and Malaysia Collection. Stop at the Botanical Gardens for a stroll. The Botanical Gardens which is also known as the Waterfall Gardens was set up by the British in 1884. See native and hybrid orchids, cactus plant collection, varied collection of ferns, bamboo plants flowering trees and shrubs. The host, the long tail macaque adds some excitement to the visit.
Esta excursión de mañana o tarde te llevará a los suburbios del este de Kuala Lumpur, donde visitarás la Cueva-Templo hindú Batu y podrás presenciar la elaboración artesanal de piezas de estaño fino y la artesanía batik hecha a mano.
Tras la recogida del hotel, a las 8:45 o 13:45 atravesaremos Ambassador's Lane, la exclusiva calle donde se encuentran las embajadas de varios países. En nuestro camino hacia la Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, atravesaremos varios pueblos tradicionales malayos. La Royal Selangor Pewter Factory fue fundada en 1885 por Yong Koon para fabricar objetos de peltre para uso ceremonial y en la actualidad es la más grande e importante de su tipo en el mundo. A continuación, nos detendremos en el pueblo de Gombak donde podrás ver el arte tradicional de Batik hecho a mano. Por último nos detendremos en la famosa cueva-templo hindú de Batu, un afloramiento de piedra caliza con un interior cavernoso al que sólo se puede llegar subiendo 272 escalones tallados en la roca viva. Este es el emplazamiento de uno de los templos hindúes más importantes fuera de la India, dedicado al Señor Murugan y es una atracción popular para los peregrinos durante el festival anual de Thaipusam. Las cuevas están llenas de imágenes de deidades y murales que representan escenas de la mitología hindú. También son el hogar de una numerosa colonia de simpáticos monos.
Esta excursión de 3 horas y media está disponible por la mañana y por la tarde e incluye traslado desde el hotel y regreso, traslados, entradas y los servicios durante el recorrido de un guía de habla inglesa.
Divertida y muy recomendable excursión, diseñada especialmente para presentarle un famoso paraje de fin de semana, conocido popularmente.
Situado sobre 6.000 pies del nivel del mar y aproximadamente a 1 hora conduciendo desde Kuala Lumpur está Genting Highland, también conocido como la ''Ciudad del Entretenimiento''. En él se encuentra el mayor casino del Sureste asiático. Otras facilidades incluyen teleférico y parques temáticos cubiertos y en el exterior. Los tours privados no incluyen los tickets de las entradas, las comidas y las bebidas, que tendrán que correr a su cuenta.
Hora de recogida:
Tour compartido – Entre las 8:45 y 09:30 horas.
Tour privado – A las 9:00 horas.
Hora de inicio o apertura:
Tour compartido – A las 9:30 horas.
Tour privado – A las 9:00 horas.
Hora final o cierre
Tour compartido – A las 16:45 aprox.
Tour privado – A las 17:00 aprox.
Idiomas
Inglés
EAT... Get a chance to taste the popular local delicacies unique to Penang, like Teh Tarik (pulled tea), Assam Laksa (spicy-sour fish base noodle soup), Char Koay Teow (stir-fried flat noodle) & Chendol (dessert made of shaved-ice with condiments).
PRAY… Visit centuries old Churches, Chinese & Indian temples, Muslim Mosque where the different religions were brought in by the early settlers.
LOVE… Love the sights, smell and sound as you go on George Town heritage enclave, what better way to do this other than in a trishaw. Explore the city and its alleys at a slower pace, dont forget to take photographs of the famous street arts.
Extra… Get a chance to learn and experience the art of making Tau Sar Pheah (Mung bean biscuit, Penang famous local biscult).
Siente las emociones de la vida en la selva tropical con esta visita de cuatro horas al Poblado Cultural de Sarawak. Este galardonado museo viviente es el fiel reflejo de las diversas culturas del estado. Descubre el modo de vida de las antiguas tribus nativas y las tradiciones que han sobrevivido al devenir de los siglos mientras disfrutas de la tradicional hospitalidad de la selva. Aprende a fabricar una peonza malaya, a disparar una cerbatana o a formar parte de un sendero natural.
Siente las emociones de la vida en la selva tropical con esta visita de cuatro horas al Poblado Cultural de Sarawak. Este galardonado museo viviente es el fiel reflejo de las diversas culturas del estado. Descubre el modo de vida de las antiguas tribus nativas y las tradiciones que han sobrevivido al devenir de los siglos mientras disfrutas de la tradicional hospitalidad de la selva. Aprende a fabricar una peonza malaya, a disparar una cerbatana o a formar parte de un sendero natural.
El poblado cuenta con siete auténticos edificios tradicionales ubicados a los pies del Monte Santubong, cada uno de los cuales representa a un grupo étnico distinto. Mientras paseas por este poblado cultural, que se encuentra a tan sólo 35 minutos de la gran ciudad, encontrarás diversas cabañas en las que se muestra el transcurso de las actividades cotidianas. Contempla la vida de los nativos y sus quehaceres diarios, como el tallado de bambú y madera, los trabajos con abalorios, las confecciones con tejidos malayos e incrustaciones de oro (kain songket), el proceso de trituración de la caña de azúcar, el cultivo de pimienta e incluso la elaboración de nidos de aves. Aprenderás a lanzar una peonza malaya o a arrancarle una melodía al tradicional sape de Orang Ulu.
Visita la Iban Longhouse, que representa al pueblo Iban, el mayor grupo étnico de Sarawak. No te pierdas la Bidayuh Longhouse, en honor al pueblo homónimo, cuarto grupo étnico en términos numéricos. Ambas etnias son tremendamente cristianas, en contraposición a sus compatriotas malayos musulmanes. Admira también la cabaña Penan Hut, la granja china, el auditorio de la selva, Rainforest Music House, y muchos otros lugares mágicos. El recorrido concluye con una vistosa representación cultural multi-étnica en el pequeño, pero completamente acondicionado, teatro del poblado.
Punto de encuentro: Recogida en el hotel a las 9.00 horas o a las 14.00 horas.
Duración: Cuatro horas.
Hora de inicio o apertura: A las 9.45 horas.
Idiomas: Conductor de habla inglesa.