Start your tour with a scenic drive through Kota Kinabalu City. The city, formerly known as ''Singgahmata'' or ''the Place where the Eye Lingers'', has risen from the destruction of the last world war to become a vibrant and modern city that still retains its traditional charms.
See many places of interests in the city centre such as Menara Tun Mustapha (formerly Sabah Foundation Building) - this circular tower of steel and glass standing at 30 storeys high is instantly recognisable as a Sabah landmark. It has a central core with steel brackets supporting each floor. When completed in 1977, it was one of the three buildings in the world based on this design concept.
Other places of interest include University Malaysia Sabah, Sabah State and City Mosque and the Sabah Museum for the historical and cultural aspects of the indigenous people. Enjoy a brief stop along Signal Hill which provides an awesome bird's eye view of the city skyline and nearby islands before stopping at a handicraft market to pick up some souvenirs.
Entrance fee at Sabah Museum included.
Pick up/Meeting point:hotel lobby at 9.00am or 2.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Start or opening time:09.30am and 2.30pm
End or closing time:12.00pm and 5.30pm
Languages:English
Others: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
George Town, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage city with its diversified arts & cultures, it is definitely a place not to miss! Visit to the world renowned Pinang Peranakan Mansion. The Baba & Nyonyas (the Peranakans) was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, the mansion houses over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectible items of the era on display.
Then take a short walk to the colourful ethnic Indian enclave, Little India where wide range of items are sold. Then visit the oldest Hindu Temple in Penang.
Continue to Chinese clan houses where ornate rooftops with intricate carving of dragon pillars are found. Walk along Armenian Street to view the famous street arts and see the Kapitan Kling Mosque nearby.
Leisure Park @ I-City is an all-season family destination where fun and laughter prevail side-by-side light learning experience. On the way, pass by the Blue Mosque - The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque is Selangor’s State Mosque. Commonly referred to as the 'Blue Mosque', it is said to have the world’s tallest minarets.
Visit the City of Digital Lights - As night falls, i-City’s mesmerising nightscape with over 1 million LED lights will lit the sky daily in a thematic manner. The place comes alive with an amazing forest of man-made maple and pine trees brightly illuminated with seasonal LED lightscape themes.
You may also take the opportunity to explore other attractions at i-City (entrance fee not included):
• SnoWalk - A below 5 degrees Celcius Artic environment with ice sculptures and rides. Here you will find igloos, ice houses, slides, a mini-bobsled run, snowmen, ice penguins, a bar made of ice (no beverage served), various ice sculptures and plenty more LED lights.
• Fun World (for family-oriented activities and games) with various Malaysia’s firsts such as the Trick Art Museum - 2D &3D painting by creating illusion on camera lens, the Red Carpet - an All-star wax Museum, and Space Mission @ I-city for a futuristic space adventure experience.
Esta excursión de mañana o tarde te llevará a los suburbios del este de Kuala Lumpur, donde visitarás la cueva-templo hindú de Batu y podrás presenciar la elaboración artesanal de piezas de estaño fino y artículos de batik hechos a mano.
Destacamos
- Recorre la exclusiva calle de Ambassador's Lane
- Visita la Royal Selangor Pewter Factory y conoce la cultura malasia a través de sus artesanías
- Admira uno de los templos hindúes más importantes fuera de la India en la cueva-templo de Batu
Tras recogerte en el hotel atravesaremos Ambassador's Lane, la exclusiva calle donde se encuentran las embajadas de varios países. En nuestro camino hacia la Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, pasaremos por 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. br />
A continuación, nos detendremos en el pueblo de Gombak donde podrás contemplar los tradicionales batiks. Por último, visitaremos 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 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.
Hora de recogida: Tour compartido: por la mañana entre las 8:45 y las 9:30 horas y por la tarde: entre las 13:45 y las 14:30 horas.
Tour privado: por la mañana a las 9:00 horas y por la tarde: a las 14:00 horas.
Hora de inicio o apertura: Tour compartido: por la mañana a las 9:30 horas y por la tarde: a las 14:30 horas.
Tour privado: por la mañana a las 9:00 horas y por la tarde: a las 14:00 horas.
Hora final o cierre: Tour compartido y tour privado: por la mañana a las 12:30 horas y por la tarde a las 17:30 horas.
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.
View the tropical rainforest and beautiful waterfall on the northern part of Langkawi. Visit the Crocodile Farm which houses more than 1,000 crocodiles and alligators. Different species of crocodiles are being kept in specific ponds, where visitors can have a thorough look at the crocodiles or catch the scheduled daily shows and feeding.
Continue your adventure by experiencing the thrill of being in the “longest free span single rope” Cable Car for a 15-minute glide through virgin rainforest and waterfall to the peak of Gunung Mat Chincang. Feel on top of the World - breathe in the cool air as your eyes sweep the dramatic “bird-eye” view of Langkawi Islands and more.
Explora la histórica y vibrante capital de Malasia gracias a esta tranquila excursión a Kuala Lumpur. Acompañado por un conductor y un guía experto aprovecharás al máximo el tiempo para disfrutar de lo más destacado Kuala Lumpur como la histórica Plaza de la Independencia, la lujosa Mezquita Nacional, el KL Bird Park o las imponentes Torres Petronas.
La antigua estación de trenes de la ciudad te transportará atrás en el tiempo, antes de dirigirte a la majestuosa Mezquita Nacional de Malasia. Está adornada con hermosos jardines y tiene capacidad para acoger a 15.000 personas, todo un espectáculo impresionante que bien merece una parada para tomar fotos. Visita el club Selangor y compara los detalles de su fachada de estilo neo-tudor con los del edificio Sultan Abdul Samad, de estilo morisco.
El KL Bird Park es el parque ornitológico más grande del mundo cuyos pájaros están en libertad. Ocupa más de 9 hectáreas y, al estar cubierto, permite que las aves vuelen con libertad gracias a sus redes a diferentes alturas. Alberga más de 3.000 pájaros de 200 especies diferentes y está diseñado de tal forma que intenta mimetizar medio ambiente natural de sus habitantes. Luego dirígete al Monumento Nacional, una escultura que homenajea a los caídos durante la historia en Malasia. Rinde honor a los que lucharon defendiendo las libertades en su país durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y los años posteriores.
Para terminar, visita las torres Petronas (entrada no incluida), conocidas en todo el mundo. Después de su construcción, esta megaestructura se convirtió en el edificio más grande del mundo y es una visita obligada para cualquier turista que entra en Kuala Lumpur. Preside todo el distrito financiero de la ciudad y es símbolo de su rápido crecimiento económico, además de un lugar ideal para tomar fotografías.
Panching Caves, also known as Gua Charah, is situated northwest of Kuantan. The cave is a Thai-Buddhist Cave Temple, housing a 9 meter long reclining Buddha and other deities’ statues.
A natural opening in the roof of the cave allows sunlight to penetrate, illuminating the Buddha statue at certain times. Outside the cave, as you continue hiking up, some concrete steps lead further up the mountain where there are some shallow, open-sided caves, with the topmost largest one offering a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside through the treetops . From here, we will proceed to the Pandan Waterfall, where you can take a refreshing dip in the natural pool.
Lake Chini is Malaysia’s second biggest natural freshwater lake, located in the state of Pahang. Located approximately 100km from Kuantan town, Lake Chini lies majestically among 12,000 acres of lush tropical wilderness. Lake Chini consists of 13 interconnecting water bodies, each with its own characteristics. With its well known myths, the Lake has attracted many visitors from various destinations. It is believed that it was once the site of an ancient Khmer city with a mythical dragon guarding it.
Enjoy a boat ride through a narrow river canopied by huge tropical rainforest trees. Thousands of white and pink water lilies blook from August through September, transforming the lake into a floating multi-coloured garden. On the fringe of the lake, there is a large concentration of aborigines from the Jakun tribe. Visit an Aboriginal Settlement and observe how a blowpipe which is their main hunting weapon, is used.
Watch the city of George Town come alive at night with the city lights and street peddlers. The phrase ”we live to eat” cannot be more profound than when applied to Penang. Having a rich mix of many races living in Malaysia, we are blessed with a variety of exotic foods. Join us and we will show you why Penang is known as a gourmet’s paradise. Sample some of Penang's best street food, dining alfresco style.
After dinner, hop on a trishaw for a slow ride through the colourful streets of George Town, passing by some of the beautiful heritage buldings. This “three wheel rickshaw”, unique to this part of the world is locally known as the “King of the Road”. Next, visit a popular local night market. The night market moves to a different location every night, so you will be in for a surprise! You will be able to pick-up some bargains here and sample more local food.
Highlights:
• Local hawker delights - taste a variety of local dishes in open air cafes (dinner on own expense)
• Trishaw ride - A 3-wheeled pedicab that used to be a popular mode of transportation for the locals.
• Local night market.