7-day Wonders Of Malaysia Overland Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands (220 km)

Stop At: Cameron Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Depart by (As per your pick up time) for Cameron Highland located at 1542 meters above sea level and noted for its tea plantations and cool temperatures.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Lata Iskandar, Jalan Tapah-Brinchang-Blue Valley-Cameron Highlands, Tapah 35000 Malaysia
Stop on the way for a visit to see a native settlement followed by Lata Iskandar Waterfall. Immerse in the cool, crisp air of Cameron Highlands with its wonderful scenery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cameron Bharat Tea Estate, 4 Km South of Tanah Rata, Tanah Rata Malaysia
Tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the tea plantation, tea factory
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kea Farm Market, 39100, Brinchang 39000 Malaysia
Tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the market place visit
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cameron Highlands Butterfly Garden, 43rd Milestone Green Cow Malaysia
Tour of Cameron Highlands consists of the butterfly farm.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Strawberry Park Resort or similar

Day 2: Cameron Highlands – Penang (330 km)

Stop At: Penang Island, Penang Island, Penang
Early morning set off to Penang.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Perak Royal Museum, Istana Lama Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar 33000 Malaysia
Stop at the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ubudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar Malaysia
Visit appreciate the mesmerizing Ubudiah Mosque.The visits of these interesting sites are from the outside.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Muzium Diraja Kuala Kangsar, Istana Lama Bukit Chandan, Perak, Bandar Baru, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia
Pass by attractive Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan which was built without a single nail. The visits of these interesting sites are from the outside.

Stop At: Perak Royal Museum, Istana Lama Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar 33000 Malaysia
Discover interesting handicrafts of the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar by embarking on a river cruise amidst a rustic ambiance that is rich in history with live narration. Disembark to visit the unique process of keris (dagger) making, a dying art. Synonymous with the Malay culture and way of life, the keris is a status symbol for Malay Royalties and Dignitaries.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Labu Sayong Craft Centre, 33040 Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia
Lastly visit the Labu Sayong Center where unique shaped pots are made with deft hands and creative inspirations mostly by womenfolk. The cool water from the pots is believed to have healing properties.
Tips:
Keris Making is cottage industry craft making activities operated by villagers as part of family tradition. The visiting hours varies from time to time and will not be available during the fasting month, local public holidays or if any family occasions take place on the visiting day.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Penang Bridge, Penang Island Malaysia
Cross over to Penang, better known as the “Pearl of the Orient” via one of the longest bridge in the world.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Bayview Beach Resort or similar

Day 3: Discovery Tour of Georgetown, Penang

Stop At: George Town, George Town, Penang Island, Penang
At 9:00am we'll depart from the hotel for a City, Culture, and Heritage tour of Georgetown, which has been official declared as a UNESCO SITE in 2008.

Stop At: Kek Lok Si Temple, 1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, Air Itam, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia
Visit the third longest reclining Buddha figure in the world followed by Kek Lok Si Temple, also known as Temple of 1000 Buddhas, that was built in 1904. It is the most beautiful and largest Buddhist temple complex in SouthEast Asia.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fort Cornwallis, Leboh Light, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Next we visit Fort Cornwallis, the landing site of Captain Francis Light in 1786 when he arrived to start the first British colony in Penang.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
The tour carries on with a visit to the water village of The Clan Jetties at Weld Quay, so named as residents of each jetty share similar surname.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Star Pitt Street, 15 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
We next take you along Pitt Street, also known as “The Street of Harmony”. Here churches, Chinese temples, mosques and Hindu temples are built along the same street in harmonious existence side by side for centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khoo Kongsi, 18 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Visit the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan’s house. Enjoy a breezy trishaw ride, a still popular mode of transport in Georgetown.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, Penang
Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure. In the late evening, you can explore the nightlife along Batu Ferringhi, Penang style!

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Bayview Beach Resort or similar

Day 4: Penang – Kota Bharu (400 km)

Stop At: Kota Bharu, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Depart at 8:30am, traveling west to east overland across Peninsular Malaysia through the main mountain range, which offers breathtaking views of the dense tropical rain forest whilst journeying through villages and plantations.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Banding Island, 33300, Perak, Malaysia
En route, we will make a photo stop on Banding Island
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Temenggor, Temenggor, Hulu Perak District, Perak
Visit scenic view of the famous Temenggor lake, which is good spot for a lunch break (not inclusive in tour price) or enjoying the scenery of the calm picturesque lake surrounded by the grand and immense tropical rainforest in the background.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kelantan, Kelantan
Continue to Kota Bharu, Kelantan and check in upon arrival. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Perdana Hotel Kota Bharu or similar

Day 5: Kota Bharu – Kuala Terengganu (170 km)

Stop At: Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah, Jalan Buluh Kubu, Kota Bharu Malaysia
At 8:30am, we start the day with a visit to the famous and colorful wet market of Kota Bharu and the traditional cottage industries such as silver handicraft and songket weaving. We continue our visit to traditional Wau (kite) making.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Thereafter, drive along the scenic coastline southward towards Kuala Terengganu, tasting some keropok, the very popular local chips made of fish or prawn.

This is followed with witnessing trained monkey plucking coconuts before we head to the hotel.

Check in to the hotel. Free and easy day at own leisure.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Grand Continental Kuala Terengganu or similar

Day 6: Kuala Terengganu – Kuantan (250 km)

Stop At: Kuantan, Kuantan, Kuantan District, Pahang
Check out of hotel after early breakfast at 8:99am, heading towards Kuantan.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Pulau Duyong, Pulau Duyung Besar, 21200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
Stop in Kuala Terengganu to visit Pulau Duyong, famous for its traditional way of boat making in the region.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Taman Tamadun Islam ( TTI Management Sdn Bhd ), Pulau Wan Man Losong PanglimaPerang, Pulau Wan Man, 21000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
A must is the visit to the Islamic Civilization Park at the Waterfront Heritage City of Kuala Terengganu showcasing twenty replicas of great Islamic monuments of the world such as Alhambra Citadel of Spain, Taj Mahal of Agra India, Masjidil Haram of Mecca Saudi Arabia, Dome of the Rock Palestine and many more.

Tips:During the fasting month of Ramadhan, Islamic Civilization Park is closed. It will be replaced by a visit to the Losong Museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lemang Periuk Kera Viral Quantan(zana), C4, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Proceed to Kuantan. On route, taste the “lemang”, rice cooked with coconut milk in bamboo, a popular Malay delicacy not to be missed.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cherating, Cherating, Kuantan District, Pahang
As we head further south towards Cherating in the district of Kuantan.

Stop At: Village Rest Cherating, Cherating, 26080 Balok, Pahang, Malaysia
We will stop at a scenic coastal fishing village and visit a turtle information Centre where you can learn more of this endangered species of the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Natural Batik Village, Lot 4898 9 1/2 Jalan Balok, Kuantan 26100 Malaysia
This is followed by an afternoon tea break before visiting the final stop at homegrown Batik Gallery, Malaysia’s famous art textile made from wax, using hand-drawn or hand-blocked technique. Continue to hotel and check in.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Swiss Garden Resort Kuantan or similar

Day 7: Kuantan – Kuala Lumpur (270 km)

Stop At: Sungai Lembing, Sungai Lembing, Pahang
At 8:30am we'll depart for Kuala Lumpur. En-route stop at the quaint historic town of Sungai Lembing, situated Northwest from Kuantan. Stop at a hanging bridge for a scenic view of the surroundings.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sungai Lembing Museum, Main street, Sungai Lembing 26200 Malaysia
Visit Sungai Lembing Museum, dedicated to the memories of the heydays of Sungai Lembing as the town with the largest, longest and deepest subterranean tin mine in the world. Continue to experience the living museum on foot.

Continue to experience the living museum on foot and visit the underground tunnel which once known as the El-Dorado of the East.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Continue and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur or KLIA/KLIA2 Airport, where the tour ends.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: No Accommodation.