The Tales of Malaya

Fly down into the massive city of Kuala Lumpur, as you descend you will see the sprawl of the busy city streets and towering skyscrapers encircled by the green outskirts and the ocean. Once landed you will be greeted by a driver and will be taken to your stay in Villa Samadhi. The rest of the day you will have the freedom to explore the city at your own pace.

After breakfast in the morning, your guide will pick you up to explore Kuala Lumpur. Your first stop will be to stop by the world-famous Twin Towers before heading to the Baru Village of Kampung Baru. Where you will get to visit bat caves, and hike two hundred seventy steps to a famous Hindu Sanctuary with a shrine to Murugan. At the peak, you can look out at the panoramic view of the city. After you have taken in and immersed yourself in Kuala Lumpur’s Hindu community you will be taken back to your stay. You will take a break around the middle of the afternoon after which a guide will come to take you to discover Old Kuala Lumpur to uncover all the historical buildings and sites that were built and influenced during British Colonial rule. Buildings in Kuala Lumpur’s architecture reveal a variety of different influences, reflecting the diverse communities in Malaysia and giving a good contrast between the new modern buildings. You will pass many temples, churches, and Hindu temples, and also get the chance to explore Chinatown one of the most active areas of the city. Before heading back to your stay you will stop by KL Tower for a three-hundred-sixty view of the city at sunset. For the rest of the night relax and have the time to yourself.
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This morning enjoy an early breakfast before checking out to be picked up to be driven to the coastal town of Malacca. You will be dropped off at your stay at the Majestic Malacca. In the early afternoon, a guide will be taking you on a beautiful heritage walk tour of Malacca. The city is full of temples, markets, and mosques. Look upon the well-kept city center of historical buildings, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk across the Dutch Red Square, Stadhuys, the hill of San Paolo, and the Jonker Street of the antique dealers. During your walk stop at local “Kendai”, which are local small restaurants to try out local specialties. Depending on what time of the day it is, you will get to try different flavors. After your immersive walk, retreat back and have the rest of the day to yourself.

On Day Four this is where your journey will differ depending on whether you chose to travel to Langkawi or Tioman.

This early morning wake up within the beautiful old walls of the Majestic Malacca before enjoying breakfast and preparing to check out. There will be a driver ready to pick you up to drive you across the sea to Penang for your stay in George Town. Once you have arrived drop off your bags and relax at your hotel before being picked up by a local historian. Meet our local historian and discover Penang's kaleidoscope of cultures through food. Sample a diverse range of authentic local cuisines while tracing their origins that link Eastern, Western, and Maritime Southeast Asia to the East India Company, to the inhabitants, and to the spread of Nusantara culture. Get the chance to discover the assimilation of cultures through civilization while enjoying class about indigenous heritage sites and colonial architectures without daytime traffic jams, so the walk is exclusively structured to be one with the essence of the island without the crowds. After this historical walk retreat back and have the day to yourself.

Wake up in the historical city of Penang and enjoy your breakfast before being picked up by your guide who will take you to Penang Hill Habitat where the island's original jungle and wildlife can be found. Enjoy the ride up to the top of the hill, which offers spectacular views of the Penang. Upon the habitat, you will explore the stunning rainforests and with some luck, you will be able to spot wildlife during the day. After exploration of the habitat, head down to visit one of the largest Buddhist temples in Malaysia, Kek Lok Si. You will see millions of magnificent images, sculptures, carvings, and murals inside and outside of the temple. After visiting the biggest temple in Malaysia, head back to your hotel to enjoy your last night in the heart of Georgetown.

Enjoy your breakfast on the coastal front of Georgetown before your driver picks you up for your departure to the airport to catch your flight to the beautiful island of Langkawi. Once arriving on the island a transfer will be prepared for you for your beautiful stay in Ambong Ambong. Nestled in Langkawi's tropical rainforest and overlooking the Andaman Sea, Ambong Pool Villas offers a peaceful, mindful sanctuary. Crafted from sustainably sourced timber, our biophilic villas harmonize indoor and outdoor spaces. Immerse yourself in the lush jungle, rich with wildlife, yet just five minutes from lively tourist spots. Here you will spend the rest of your trip relaxing and fulfilling your needs of beach life. You will have the rest of the day to yourself to do as you wish.

Wake up with breakfast and enjoy your full day relaxing and having the whole island's adventures at your fingertips. This is your full day to do as you please. If you would like to book an adventure, the hotel is more than ready to assist you but you can also spend the day just enjoying amenities and the local life in the area.

Today is your final day, before you set off make sure to have your breakfast before packing up and checking out so that you are ready for your pick up for your flight back home.

*** End of program following Option 1 Langkawi ***

This early morning wake up within the beautiful old walls of the Majestic Malacca before enjoying breakfast and preparing to check out. A driver will arrive to pick you up to send you off at the airport to catch your flight to Tioman. Once arriving on the island a transfer will be prepared for you for your stay at Japamala, where you can reconnect with Mother Nature as one of life’s true luxuries, making Japamala among the best nature resorts in Malaysia. Experience local culture and the beauty of the land in this serene sanctuary with the beach at your fingertips. Here you will have the rest of the day to yourself to explore as do as you please.

Wake up in the tranquility in the middle of the forests of the island and have breakfast. Today you will have the full day to yourself to unwind and have the opportunity to explore the island at your own pace fully. You can speak with the resort to see if any activities they offer interest you or you can have the day just fully relaxing by the beach.

This early morning wake up with the sound of waves crashing before enjoying breakfast and preparing to check out. There will be a driver ready to pick you up to drive you across the sea to Penang for your stay in George Town. Once you have arrived drop of your bags and relax at your hotel before being picked up by a local historian. Meet our local historian and discover Penang's kaleidoscope of cultures through food. Sample a diverse range of authentic local cuisines while tracing their origins that link Eastern, Western, and Maritime Southeast Asia to the East India Company, to the inhabitants, and to the spread of Nusantara culture. Get the chance to discover the assimilation of cultures through civilization while enjoying class about indigenous heritage sites and colonial architectures without daytime traffic jams, so the walk is exclusively structured to be one with the essence of the island without the crowds. After this historical walk retreat back and have the day to yourself.

Wake up in the historical city of Penang and enjoy your breakfast before being picked up by your guide who will take you to Penang Hill Habitat where the island's original jungle and wildlife can be found. Enjoy the ride up to the top of the hill, which offers spectacular views of the Penang. Upon the habitat, you will explore the stunning rainforests and with some luck, you will be able to spot wildlife during the day. After exploration of the habitat, head down to visit one of the largest Buddhist temples in Malaysia, Kek Lok Si. You will see millions of magnificent images, sculptures, carvings, and murals inside and outside of the temple. After visiting the biggest temple in Malaysia, head back to your hotel to enjoy your last night in the heart of Georgetown.

Enjoy your breakfast on the coastal front of Georgetown before your driver picks you up for your departure to the airport to catch your flight back home.

*** End of program following Option 2 Tioman ***