KidZania is an indoor family edutainment centre which offers an interactive learning and entertainment experience for kids in a kid-sized city that delivers the first-of-its-kind edutainment fun. At KidZania, kids are empowered and inspired to pursue their life’s dreams by exploring what it’s like to live and work in a real functioning city.
KidZania creates a kid-centric city experience targeted at kids aged between 4 to 14 years, where they’re in charge of choosing among over 90 role-playing activities from over 60 establishments. The KidZania experience is about real-life experiences, empowering, inspiring and educating kids through role-play. The city is designed to remind kids that life is about options and to reach as high as possible. They feel good, are entertained while they learn and want to come back again and again.
The North Borneo Railway is the oldest running steam train in Borneo. The nostalgic romance of an old steam train brings back the memories of a bygone era. Passing through villages and coastal towns, paddy fields, rainforests and plantations of rubber and coffee, a ride on the North Borneo Railway is truly a journey of rediscovery into the heart of Borneo.
This ride offers passengers an opportunity to experience the era of British North Borneo while transporting passengers along the lifeline of Sabah. Refurbished to recreate the nostalgic romance of people travelling by steam train in the days of the Chartered Company and the British Colonial Office, both the exterior and interior provide an environment that would have been typical when stepping onto a train in the 1900s. The exterior utilises the traditional deep green and cream of the original North Borneo Railway, with carved brass logos showcasing the original design of a tiger holding a rail wheel, standing on the royal crown. The interior highlights the natural woods of Sabah and, unless the train is fully booked, passengers are offered free seating on one of the five colonial-style passenger train carriages.
The train will depart Tanjung Aru station at 10.00am to Papar, and arrive back at Tanjung Aru station at about 1.45pm. Along the way, the train will stop at the following stations: 45-minute stop at Kinarut - see the Chinese temple and 45-minute stop at Papar Town - visit local wet market and shops.
Tiffin lunch will be served on board during the journey back as soon as the train departs Papar town. A Tiffin Lunch is a colonial style lunch served in a stackable metal container, very commonly used by the Indian community.
Note: Tour includes “Tiffin Lunch” with coffee or tea, additional beverages such as beers, soft drinks and wines are sold on board (beverages on own account).
Pick up/Meeting point: Hotel lobby at 9.15am
Duration:5 hrs
Start or opening time:10.00am
End or closing time: 2.15pm
Languages:English
Others: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
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.
Located 22km north of bustling Kuala Lumpur, Templer Park is a great spot for bird watching and 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. In addition to the jungle trails and picnic spots, there are also cool, clear pools to take a dip.
Tour include brief stop at aborigines.
Tropical Spice Garden, come explore this award-winning tropical spice garden! Be mesmerized by the unique uses of exotic plants and herbs, you’ll always find something interesting amongst the 500 and more varieties of tropical flora from all over the world.
Next stop at the Tropical Fruit Farm, you will be able to relax and take in the breath taking view while enjoying a wide variety of freshly cut fruits and a glass of freshly squeezed fruit juice.
Take a boat ride to the idyllic beach. Anchor the boat by the coastline; try your luck in fun fishing where hand lines and baits are provided. If you are lucky enough, just give your “catch of the day” to the boatman as he will prepare it together with your BBQ lunch, to be served on the beach. You may spend your time exploring the sandy beach or go for a swim; otherwise find an ideal spot to sunbath or just relax on the beach. Monkeys, sea eagles and the harmless giant lizard can be spotted along the coastline.
You will be guided into the unspoilt tropical rainforest to discover the rich flora & fauna of Malaysia. From the giant trees, ferns and plants that provide the shades as one trek along the National Park, where many of the plants do have medical value that are used by the natives till this day. Sound of birds chirping away can be heard and the trained guides with their experience and sharp eyes might spot some interesting things along the way. The walk ends at the secluded beach where you will return to base by boat ride.
The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is located along the Penampang-Papar old road, about 15km from Kota Kinabalu city. The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical. The main objective of the park is to become a family-oriented park and the emphasis is put on the Children’s Zoo.
Among the inhabitants of the zoo are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer. The botanical component, on the other hand; offers visitors the opportunity to go jungle trekking along the botanical trail. The paved trail is about 1.4 km long. However, for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail.
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).
The journey will take you towards the eastern suburb of the city. Highlights of this excursions include visit to Royal Selangor where the art of pewter crafting will be demonstrated, antimony and copper are fashioned into exquisite and stylish items and the Batik Factory to witness how wax and dye are used in the painting process.
Later, ascend 272 steps to the limestone Batu Caves Temple where its cavernous interior is home to Hindu deities , Lord Subramaniam. During the religious festival (Thaipusam), devotees enter a trance & carry the ''kavadi'' for thanksgiving.
There is no better time to explore the Malaysia’s captivating capital than just after sunset. The atmosphere turns electric as the city lights and skyscrapers shine though the dusk sky to demonstrate exactly why Kuala Lumpur has become known as “The Garden City of Lights”. Discover the vast array of culture on offer in the city with stops at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple and the bustling China Town before dining on sumptuous Malay cuisine at a top restaurant featuring a colourful cultural performance.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a leisurely drive through the beautifully landscaped streets, allowing you to experience the energy of Kuala Lumpur as day fades into night and the city lights up. Marvel at the incredibly intricate Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, the oldest and richest temple in the city featuring an impressive entrance carved with 228 Hindu deities. The interior is just as spectacular with richly decorated ceilings, numerous shrines and a silver chariot.
Head around the corner to Kuala Lumpur’s famous Chinatown, an area that never sleeps where trading and bartering is a way of life. Soak up the sights, sounds and smells and maybe search for a bargain at the many shops and stalls selling everything you could possibly imagine.
Round off the night with dinner at a top local eatery. Sample a delicious variety of traditional Malay cuisine whilst soaking up Kuala Lumpur’s culture as local performers put on a show to entertain you before being dropped off back at your hotel.