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11 breakfasts 7 lunches 6 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

Dining: Waitstaff will wear face coverings and gloves. Seating will be adjusted to accommodate physical distancing (6ft, roughly 2m). Self-serve buffets will be eliminated. Common use menus will no longer be used unless sanitized. Hotels: Our hotel partners all have world-class health and safety protocols. However, these guidelines may vary depending on local situations and regulations. Here are some typical examples: Upon-arrival, health questionnaires, and temperature checks may be required. Some hotels may even require daily temperature scans. Physical distancing (6ft, roughly 2m) may be required in public areas, bars, and restaurants. High-touch areas such as railings, door handles, and elevators will undergo enhanced cleaning. In-room measures may include the removal of tent cards and magazines. Common use items, such as coffee makers and minibar amenities may be on-demand. High-touch areas, such as light switches, thermostats, remote controls, and door handles will be subject to enhanced and frequent cleaning. Guests will have the option to determine housekeeping frequency. All hotel staff will undergo daily health screenings. On-Tour Transportation: Keeping on-tour transportation safe is a major focus of our team who has worked with hundreds of partners to ensure continuity in health and safety protocols: On motorcoaches and other on-tour ground transportation, such as airport transfers, the guest should expect physical distancing (6ft, roughly 2m) and will be required to wear face coverings if unable to maintain physical distance. Prior to each trip, our motorcoaches (we have secured a vehicle larger than group size to add spacing between guests), vans, airport transfer vehicles, and on-tour aircraft will undergo a deep sanitizing process. Luggage may also be sanitized at each movement. Drivers will wear gloves and face coverings during all guest-facing interactions. Drivers will frequently clean handrails, door handles, armrests, tables, seats, air conditioning/HVAC units, restrooms, and overhead storage areas. Sightseeing & Local Activities: Many of our experiences are exclusive and/or private and that’s important in taking care of you. Whether it be a guided tour, a visit to an iconic museum or private home, a musical performance, or any other special Knutson Travels activities, we are applying the same rigor to health and safety protocols: Knutson Travels listening devices will be sanitized thoroughly and frequently. Sightseeing is being adjusted to ensure proper physical distancing (6ft, roughly 2m). Admission times at venues may be altered to ensure no crowding. Paper tickets, handouts and the like may be eliminated.

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Centrally located 4 & 5-star boutique hotels

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All international & four (4) domestic flights Tipping (Please note, Knutson Travels pays a portion of your tour cost in tips to each guide. It is at your discretion if you would like to give an additional tip.) Miscellaneous charges Beverages during meal Optional Tours There will be a Local Council Tax in Penang of RM3.00 (about $1USD) per room/night payable by the guest upon check out

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Day 1 Day 1-3: Kuala Lumpur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1-3: Kuala Lumpur

Enjoy Kuala Lumpur including the open air bazaar of Chinatown, a Hindu temple and sumptuous Malay cuisine accomapanied with a cultural show.
Day 2 Day 4-6: Penang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4-6: Penang

Enjoy Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage city on the island of Penang. Here we will partake in the Hungry Ghost Festival. The Ghost Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, or Yu Lan is a traditional Chinese festival and holiday celebrated by Chinese in many countries. Malaysia celebrates the Hungry Ghost Festival with a rather modernized twist. Live performances and concerts scatter around the countries’ major cities, thus making it unique and stand out among the other countries that celebrate the same festival. These live shows are locally known as ‘Koh-Tai’ by the Hokkien-speaking people. These are performed by a group of singers and dancers on a temporary stage set up within a residential district. Various prayers, religious activities, opera performances and puppet theaters will be conducted throughout the month at various venues.
Day 3 Day 7-12: Sabah Borneo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7-12: Sabah Borneo

Sabah is a picturesque state of Malaysia; one of the thirteen that make up the whole country. This eastern most state is best known for its natural tropical beauty, a far reaching history and its art culture. Sabah the heart of the Borneo and the Island that has plenty to offer to its visitors. Lush rainforests, sub-aquatic splendour, magnificent mountains, colourful cultures. Sabah is a rugged place for adventurers, a playground for divers, and a trove for anyone with the adventure to explore. Please note this portion of our tour involves hiking in the jungles of Sabah and visiting small villages and wildlife.
Day 4 Day 12: Back To Kuala Lumpur For Flight Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Back To Kuala Lumpur For Flight Home

Sabah To Kuala Lumpur
In the afternoon, you will catch a flight back to KL for your return trip home.

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Hungry Ghost Festival

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Itinerary of your trip Hungry Ghost Festival

Day 1-3: Kuala Lumpur

Day 4-6: Penang

Day 7-12: Sabah Borneo

Day 12: Back To Kuala Lumpur For Flight Home

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