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Makan Angin Coach Tours is a great way to see Malaysia. Itallows extension of stay at the end of each module, givingyou more flexibility to rejoin the tour a week later.
THE BEST OF MALAYSIA 10 days/9 nights (MAT9E)Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur Twin Share: from $1594pp Single Supplement: from $474 Departure: Every Tuesday Day 1: Kuala Lumpur On arrival you will be met by our representative at Kuala LumpurInternational Airport. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at SwissGarden Hotel/Corus Hotel or similar.
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur Full day at leisure. Meet at the hotel lobby in the evening for your visit toChinatown at Petaling Street. Try your skills at bargaining for goods,ranging from local delicacies to a range of copy T-Shirts, handbags,shoes and souvenirs. Dinner is at a local restaurant, followed by culturaldancing and traditional music. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur. (B, D)
Day 3: Kuala Lumpur Visit the Royal Selangor centre and see how crude tin ore istransformed into pewter. From there we visit the Batu Caves, a Hinduprayer complex with its shrine housed inside a cave. In the earlyafternoon, the tour brings us to Kuala Selangor. After dinner, board aboat for a short night cruise to see the Fireflies. Overnight in KualaLumpur. (B, D)
Day 4: Kuala Lumpur- Cameron HighlandsHead north to the small town of Tapah at the base of the mountainrange where Cameron Highlands is situated. See bamboo basketweaving before a short stop at the Lata Iskandar cascades and atOrang Asli huts along the winding drive up to Cameron Highlands,nestled on a plateau in the Titiwangsa Range. See rolling hill slopes oftea plantations & visit a tea factory to learn how tea is processed.Overnight at either Strawberry Park Resort or Heritage Hotel. (B, L)
Day 5: Cameron Highlands- PenangDescend the highlands for the city of Ipoh. Stop at Sam Poh Tong, aChinese temple enclosed in a limestone cave. It opens to a courtyardsurrounded by limestone walls. A brief stop at the gilded domedUbudiah Mosque and Iskandariah Palace. Cross Penang Bridge toPenang Island. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Resort in Penang, orsimilar. (B, L)
Day 6: Penang Today we visit Georgetown, Fort Cornwallis and the Esplanade beforevisiting the Khoo Kongsi Clan House - one of the venues used for thefilm Anna & the King. The house features elaborately engravedmasonry and woodcarvings. Kek Lok Si is where the Pagoda of TenThousand Buddhas is located. Overnight in Penang. (B,L)
Day 7: Penang-Kota BahruThe drive today takes you through Malay houses, rice fields and deepmountain forests. Stop over at the massive man-made Lake Temenggorat Banding for lunch. At Kota Bahru, check out the state cultural centre,Gelanggang Seni. Overnight at the Renaissance Hotel in Kota Bahru orsimilar. (B, L)
Day 8: Kota Bahru- Kuala TerengganuThe Central Market in Kota Bahru is not to be missed. You will noticethat most of the traders are women. The city is a haven for silverwareand trinkets, as well as kite making, top spinning and Songket weaving.Drive to the state of Terengganu and overnight at Grand ContinentalHotel/ Primula Parkroyal Hotel in Kuala Terengganu, or similar. (B, L)
Day 9: Kuala Terengganu- Cherating Terengganu, home to brightly painted fishermen boats, is also thehome of many snacks which Malaysians enjoy. Crackers, made of fishkneaded in sago and stick rice cooked in bamboo, are among themany delicacies found in this state. At Cherating, monkeys pluckcoconuts for farmers while some ladies weave Pandanus leaves intomats. Overnight at Swiss Garden Resort/The Legend Resort inCherating, or similar. (B, L)
Day 10: Cherating-Kuala LumpurAfter breakfast, transfer back to Kuala Lumpur. By late evening you willarrive into Kuala Lumpur and will be transferred to your respectivehotels. (B, L)
MAGICAL MALAYSIA 7 days/6 nights (MAT4E)Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Twin Share: from $1315pp Single Supplement: from $323 Departure: Every Friday Days 1-6 are days 4-9 of the Best of Malaysia with no breakfast on day 1 of tour.
Day 7: Cherating-SingaporeDown south, we find the town of Pekanhome to the royal family of thestate of Pahang. This drive to Singapore is more tranquil. Thelandscape comprises mainly of rubber plantations. The tour ends at theJohor Bahru causeway. Transfers will be provided for all to major hotelsin Singapore. (B, L)
DELIGHTFUL CAMERON HIGHLANDS2 days/1 night Kuala Lumpur to Penang (Days 4-5 of Best of Malaysia with nobreakfast on Day 1 of tour). Twin Share: from $336pp Single Supplement: from $40 Departure: Every Friday
ROMANTIC EAST-WEST SPLENDOUR4 days/3 nights Penang to Singapore (Days 7-9Best of Malaysia and Day 7 ofMagical Malaysia with no breakfaston Day 1 of tour). Twin Share: from $849pp Single Supplement: from $158 Departure: Every Monday
Makan Angin Malaysia Coach Tours( Seat in coach - Mininium 2 people)
Tea Plantation, Cameron Highlands
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FASCINATING SABAH 5 days/4 nights Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu Twin Share: from $666pp Single Supplement: from $240 Departure: Daily
Day 1: Kota Kinabalu On arrival in Kota Kinabalu, you will be met and transferred to yourhotel. Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, was formerly known asJesselton, then, the capital of British North Borneo Chartered Company.While most main buildings were destroyed during the Second WorldWar, the city has a few unique landmarks. A visit to the Sabah Museumand Heritage Village provides a brief look at the historical and culturalbackground of the regions (closed on Fridays). Drive up Signal Hill fora birds eye view of the citys commercial centre and the offshoreislands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Overnight at HyattRegency in Kota Kinabalu, or similar.
Day 2: Kinabalu National Park Depart on a 2 hour journey to Kinabalu National Park, a world heritagesite. This is home to giant ferns, various Rhododendrons and most ofall, to the majestic Mount Kinabalu. Experience a guided jungle walk inthe forest approximately 2,000m above sea level and visit the MountainGarden. Overnight Kota Kinabalu. (B, L)
Day 3: Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan-Sepilok-SukauJoin your early morning flight to the historic town of Sandakan. Onarrival, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre towitness rehabilitation and rainforest conservation efforts by the StateWildlife Department. Lunch is a simple affair at the Centres cafeteriabefore a two hour drive to Sukau River. Check in at the Discovery RiverLodge and enjoy a free afternoon before embarking on an upriver boat-ride to appreciate the many species of Borneos rainforest flora andfauna. Catch the mischievous Proboscis monkeys frolic. Settle down fordinner and overnight stay at Discovery River Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Sukau-Gomantong-Sandakan City-Kota KinabaluWake up to the raucous calls of birds, insects and animals and greet acrisp, clean morning with a hearty breakfast. Enroute to Sandakantown, visit the famous birds nests caves at Gomantong. Lunch inSandakan then tour the historic town prior to your flight departure for KotaKinabalu. Overnight at Hyatt Regency in Kota Kinabalu, or similar. (B, L)
Day 5: Kota KinabaluFree at leisure until your transfer out for your onward flight. (B)
Recommended flights from Kota Kinabalu:Kota Kinabalu/Sandakan: MH2042 ETD 0730 / ETA 0815 Sandakan/Kota Kinabalu: MH2047 ETD 1640 / ETA 1725
SARAWAKS CAVES & LONGHOUSE 6 days/5 nights Miri to Kuching Twin Share: from $664pp Single Supplement: from $234 Departure: Daily
Day 1: MiriArrive in Miri and proceed to the Niah National Park. Take a longboat atPangkalan Lobang to cross the river. Visit the Niah Museum beforeheading for the Great Cave and the Painted Caves. Opportunity to see thecontrolled harvesting of birds nest. Before returning to Miri, stop over atan Iban longhouse. Overnight at Rihga Royal Hotel in Miri, or similar. (L)
Day 2: Miri-KuchingTransfer to the airport for your flight to Kuching. On arrival in Kuchingtransfer to the hotel. The word Kuching in Malay means cat, howeverthe city is quite devoid of them. The many remaining English colonialbuildings such as the Astana, Fort Margherita, the Court House and thePost Office, are worth seeing. Visit the State Mosque and the SarawakMuseum with its collection of artefacts and Chinese porcelain.Overnight at Holiday Inn/Hilton Hotel or similar. (B, L)
Day 3: Kuching-Iban LonghouseEarly start for the forest. Today, visit the descendants of theheadhunters for which Borneo is infamous. At Serian, take time to seethe local market - you may like to buy some gifts for the tribal chief.Then, a short stop at a Pepper Garden to see how pepper isprocessed. Take a longboat to the longhouse. Rest or join the natives intheir daily chores such as basket or mat weaving, mending fishing nets,feeding livestock or fishing. In the evening join in the merry making ofthe Ibans as you try their rice wine and join in their traditional WarDance; the ngajat. Overnight at a basic guesthouse. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Iban Longhouse-DamaiDuring an early jungle walk, your Iban guide may show you how to usethe blowpipe. Late morning, return to Kuching and proceed on toDamai Beach. The day is at leisure. Overnight at Holiday Inn DamaiBeach or similar. (B, L)
Day 5: DamaiWhole day at leisure. You have the option of visiting the Sarawak CulturalVillage adjacent to the hotel. Otherwise, you might like to rest and relaxby the sea. Overnight at Holiday Inn Damai Beach or similar. (B)
Day 6: Damai-DepartureFree at leisure until your transfer out for your onward flight. (B)
Makan Angin Borneo Coach Tours( Seat in coach - Mininium 2 people)
Note: For Makan Angin Borneo, singleoccupancy is only available in KotaKinabalu, Miri, Kuching, Damai,Sandakan and Mulu.Meals as specified, porterage of one piec
