Naturally Malaysia - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur (IMT-SANR)
Intro
Experience Malaysia’s wonderful contrasts in a great combination of relaxation and adventure. This trip will delight you with the modern bustle of Kuala Lumpur, the stunning tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands, the 130 million year old Taman Negara Rainforest, and the unspoilt perfection of lush tropical rainforest and palm-fringed white-sand beaches on Langkawi island.Group Size
Max 18Activities
Walking or riding bikes, rainforest options like canopy walks, wildlife spotting (from hides), canoeing, jungle walks. Optional watersports like snorkelling, diving and swimmingAccommodation
14 nights simple hotelsTransport
Local bus, public ferry, taxiFully Escorted
By Imaginative Traveller tour leader and local representativesItineraries
Day 1,KUALA LUMPURArrive and transfer to hotel.
Day 2,KUALA LUMPURA free day to wander through this fantastic city with its interesting mix of cultures and colonial influences. You may like to take an optional trip through the surrounding countryside and visit the famous Batu Caves.
Day 3,TAMAN NEGARAWe travel by bus and boat to Taman Negara National Park, probably the oldest rainforest on earth. With 4,343km2 of virgin jungle the park is a haven for hundreds of species of wildlife, exotic birds, fish and plants.
Day 4,TAMAN NEGARAA full free day for optional activities such as canoeing, canopy walking, trekking, birdwatching and so on.
Day 5,TAMAN NEGARAA second free day for more activities or just relax in the beautiful surroundings.
Day 6,CAMERON HIGHLANDSTravel west into the spectacular hill country of the Cameron Highlands.
Day 7,CAMERON HIGHLANDSA full free day to take jungle walks, visit tea plantations and spice gardens or just relax in the chalet-style accommodation.
Day 8,PENANGWe spend the day travelling across the mainland to the island of Penang.
Day 9,PENANGA full free day to uncover the island’s colonial past and explore the superb Chinatown, reputedly the finest in Asia.
Day 10,LANGKAWIToday we catch a ferry to the idyllic and vibrant island of Langkawi.
Day 11 to Day 13,LANGKAWIThree days to wander the beaches or relax by the pool. There are plenty of optional watersports available as well as excellent seafood to enjoy. (B)
Day 14,KUALA LUMPURAn early start takes us back to Kuala Perlis for our onward bus trip back to the capital. Tour ends on arrival in Kuala Lumpur.
Last updated: 20th October 2009
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