West Coast Malaysia Tour 9 days: Kuala Lumpur - Cameron - Penang

Warmly welcome you on arrival in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Our guide will pick you up to your hotel to check-in, and you will have time to take a rest after a long flight. And then the rest of day is on your own, you can make an impression on the city by night by exploring yourself.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur
Meal: None
 

In the morning, we will pick you up then we start a journey to explore Kuala Lumpur City. 
The first destination is Petronas Twin Tower - considered as the symbol of Malaysia. Petronas Twin Tower, pair of skyscraper office buildings, is one of the most highest tower in the world with 88 storeys and 403m in height. This is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur, officially opened in 1999.
We continue to visit Jamek Mosque, located in the confluence of 2 main streams in Malaysia: Sungai Klang and Sungai Gombak. This is the oldest mosque in the city, built in 1900 and opened in 1909, being the main praying place of the city until National Mosque opened in 1965. The mosque’s design was inspired from Mughal architecture of North India.
Keep going on the tour and we visit The National Museum, which brings you knowledge about Malaysia history as well as cultures and customs of Malaysian from the past to present. Moreover, the museum exhibits various valuable artifacts, such as traditional weapon, musical instruments, ceramic or pottery handicrafts, …
The last destination in the morning is Thean Hou temple - one of the largest temple in Southeast Asia. Completed in 1987 by the Selangor and Federarl Territory Hanan Association, the temple is known as the temple of Heaven God.  It is famous for its combination in architecture, between traditional and modern architectural technique. Thean Hou temple features a Chinese herb garden and a tortoise pond accompanied with a well; beside it is a sacred Boddhi tree.
In the afternoon, after lunchtime, we visit Batu Caves. Located 13km northern from bustle Kuala Lumpur, Batu caves lies inside the limestones mountain including a system of caves with various temples. Batu caves is about 400 million years old but just was found in the 19th century, known as one of the most famous and sacred Hindu shrine in Malaysia. Tourists have to climb 272 footsteps to go inside the caves. Batu caves is attractive due to its giant and dedicated handmade sculptures by Indian.
Return to hotel and the evening will be on your own.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur
Meal: Breakfast
 

Today, after breakfast, we take the whole day to explore Pulau Ketam, an island located off the coast of Port Klang, Selangor. This island is also known as “Crab Island”, famous for its abundant fishing traditions and unique houses built on stilts because the island is submerged during high tide. There is no car on the island, the main means of transportation there is bicycle, sometimes motorbike. All of the villages on the islands majorly live on fishing activity, transferring to the others by boat.
You have to take a ferry riding from port Klang to reach Pulau Ketam. There are many species of crabs for you to explore: mud crabs, fiddler crabs, mudskippers, … You also have a chance to observe the local life with fishing traditions.
We settle down having a seafood lunch, then heading back to Kuala Lumpur. En route, we visit Istana Alam Shah - the official palace of the Sultan of Selangor, located in southern Klang. The palace was built in 1905 during the rule of Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah, who was the fifth Sultan of Selangor. Nearby is Sultan Salahuddin Mosque. This is the largest mosque in Malaysia and the second largest in Southeast Asia. The mosque stands out due to its blue dome, is also known as Blue Mosque. Sultan Salahuddin Mosque was completely constructed in 1988 after Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz (the eight king of Selangor) declared Alam Shah as the new capital of Selangor. The architecture of this mosque is the combination between Malaysian and Islamic style.
Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Kuala Lumpur by night.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur
Meal: Breakfast
 

You are free until we transfer to Cameron Highlands. En route, we across Tapah Town, where has such a must-visit place Iskandar Waterfalls. This is a waterfall along the road from Tapah to Cameron Highlands. The waterfall cascades over several tiers of granite slopes, with the last drop at 25 meters high flowing into a small pool below, before resuming its journey as a narrow stream.
We will have lunch around the town and keep going to Cameron Highlands. Checking-in you hotel and then the rest time of day is on your own.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Cameron Highlands
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
 

In the morning, after having breakfast, we take a half-day journey to explore Gunung Brinchang mountain and the forest. This is the second highest mountain in Cameron Highlands at the height 2000 meters above sea level. There is a bridge on the top of Gung Brinchang Mountain leading to Mossy Forest. This conservation area is different from any other conservation area because it is covered by a thick layer of moss, the trees have not been touch for centuries. The ecosystem there includes such the strange plants: carnivorous plants, brilliant fruit trees…
We have lunch before continue visiting Kok Lim Strawberry Farm. Kok Lim is one of the largest strawberry farm in Cameron Highlands. Besides fresh strawberries available for sale daily, you can also pick your own load by weight at the farm on hill slopes behind. There are also a vegetable market, shopping gallery, vintage cafe and pastry corner within the complex.
Lying in Kok Lim Strawberry Farm, Time Tunnel is considered as one of the earliest museum in Cameron Highlands. The museum is full of artifacts reflecting Malaysian life under the period of Japanese occupation.
Return to the hotel and you are free to enjoy the fresh air and atmosphere on Highlands.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Cameron Highlands
Meal: Breakfast
 

Today, you will be free until we transfer to Penang – the city was recognized as World’s Heritage by UNESCO.
En route, we have a chance to visit Sam Poh Tong Temple. Being built within a limestone cave, this Chinese Buddhist temple is the oldest and most famous cave temples in Ipoh, Malaysia. The temple was constructed in raw limestone cave in the mountains located about 5 km from Ipoh. The façade of Sam Poh Tong dates us back to the 1950s and a stiff climb of 246 steps will lead you to an open cave with an excellent view of Ipoh and its surroundings. There is also a place that nuns and monks dedicating their lives to Buddha still occupy.
Keep going and we visit Ubudiah Mosque, one of the most beautiful mosque in Malaysia. This mosque is out-standing due to its golden dome and minaret. Built in 1913, the architecture of Ubudiah Mosque is the combination between Malaysian and Indian architecture.
We have lunch and then continue on our way to reach Penang. Checking-in your hotel and the time will be on your own.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Penang
Meal: Breakfast
 

Today, we take a half-day tour to Pulau Payar - an island in Kedah, where we can reach by speedboat. It status as a marine conservation park, offering protection for its marine life. This also is a snorkelling and diving site, famous for its brightly colored corals and fishes. 
We have lunch in Pulau Payar, then return to Penang and in the afternoon, we explore George Town. The ancient town was recognized as World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO. Being an English colony, there are many valuable architectural heritage remained due to the strict control. The town is famous for street art with 3D graffiti paintings along on the building walls and for the ancient beauty of houses. The majority of residences living there is Chinese, therefore the architecture in George Town is Chinese style with Buddhist pagoda, smell of incense smoke… You also have the chance to enjoy various of street food with such a unique local taste.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Penang
Meal: Breakfast
 

After breakfast, we will pick you up for the Tropical Spice Garden Cooking School. This is the first cooking school in Penang, surrounded by jungle trees and wildlife, a small herb garden and a glimpse of the Andaman Sea. Under the guidance of experienced and professional chefs, you can learn to cook local cuisines such as Nasi Lemak, Assam Laksa, Chicken Tandoori and even inspired beverages. Then you can enjoy the foods made by yourself at lunchtime in The Pavilion.
In the afternoon, we visit Kek Lok Si Pagoda. Located in such a sacred place, this is one of the biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia. There are 1000 carved Buddha statues in this 7-storey pagoda, and a huge Buddha statue at the top of Kek Lok Si. The pagoda was completely constructed in 1905, being inspired by the chief monk of the Goddess of Mercy Temple at Pitt Street. This is such a must-visit place when come to Penang.
The last destination today is Penang Hill. This is one of the oldest colonial hill, established by English during the time in Malaysia. Penang Hill includes some hills: Strawberry Hill, Halliburton’s Hill, Flagstaff Hill, Government Hill, Tiger Hill and Western Hill. The highest point of all these hills is at Western Hill, 833m above sea level. From there, you can take a whole sight to George Town of Penang.
Return to the hotel and you can leisurely explore Penang by night.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Penang
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
 

The time will be on your own until you transfer to Penang International Airport, taking a flight to your hometown.

Accommodation: Not available
Meal: Breakfast