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Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok Adventure

12 days, Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok

Tea plantations in the hillsides of Malaysia
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Itinerary

Day 1Kuala Lumpur

Arrive at any time.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
18:00

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Day 2Kuala Lumpur

Explore the city on a half-day city tour. With a free afternoon, opt to visit the Petronas Towers, the Islamic Arts Museum or Lake Gardens.

After a city tour, spend some free time exploring on your own. The evening is best spent at the night market, sampling different cuisine and bargain hunting among the stalls. Don't forget a visit to the Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world.

Free Time
Kuala Lumpur Afternoon

Discover more of the city.

Kuala Lumpur City Tour
Kuala Lumpur

Get to know the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan and lively capital city through a guided tour.

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Islamic Arts Museum
Kuala Lumpur
15MYR per person

Tour this museum to see thousands of artifacts and art objects ranging from jewellery and armour to ceramics and ancient Islamic glassware. The museum is home to a number of galleries: Quran and Manuscripts Gallery, Islamic Architecture Gallery, India Gallery, Chinese Gallery, Ancient Malay World Gallery as well as the Ottoman Syrian Room.

Petronas Towers Visit
Kuala Lumpur
85MYR per person

Take in breathtaking views of Kuala Lumpur on this visit to the Petronas Towers. Called Malaysia’s jewel, the 88-storey twin structure has the world’s highest two-storey bridge offering a stunning view of the city from 170m (558ft) high.

Lake Gardens Visit
Kuala Lumpur

Explore this lush botanical garden – an oasis in the heart of the bustling city.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Kuala Lumpur/Cameron Highlands

Head to higher ground and enjoy the cooler air in the Cameron Highlands.

Free Time
Cameron Highlands

Get out and explore.

Local Bus
Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands3h-4h205km

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

There may be some winding mountain roads on this route. Those prone to motion sickness may want to consider taking a tablet.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Cameron Highlands/Chenderoh Lake

Enjoy a rainforest expedition. In the afternoon, travel to a local island homestay in the middle of a scenic lake. Spend the evening connecting with the locals and taking in the scenery.

Rainforest Expedition
Cameron Highlands

Enjoy exotic flora and fauna during the Rainforest Expedition, which includes seeing the Rafflesia, the world's largest flower (depending on season). Also, visit an aboriginal village and see a blow pipe hunting demonstration. Go on a 1-2 hr jungle trek. Enjoy a waterfall swim and visits to a tea plantation and a reptile farm.

Private Vehicle
Cameron Highlands – Chenderoh Lake2h-3h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Your Local Living Moment: Chenderoh Lake Homestay

Experience all the charm of a traditional “kampung” or village at this quaint homestay. Made up of repurposed old wooden homes, this lakeside retreat offers picturesque scenery and the opportunity to interact with locals. Opt to trek, kayak, fish, or just kick back and relax in a hammock.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 5Chenderoh Lake

Spend the day exploring the area. Learn about the local culture, environment, and life in the village. Head out for a walk and explore by kayak.

Your Local Living Moment: Chenderoh Lake Homestay

Experience all the charm of a traditional “kampung” or village at this quaint homestay. Made up of repurposed old wooden homes, this lakeside retreat offers picturesque scenery and the opportunity to interact with locals. Opt to trek, kayak, fish, or just kick back and relax in a hammock.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Chenderoh Lake/George Town

Travel to George Town, Penang and opt to relax on the beach or shop in town.

Travel to the west coast island of Penang. With free time, opt to take a bicycle rickshaw tour, meander through the streets of Georgetown, take a funicular to the top of Penang Hill, see the colourful bazaars of the night markets, or visit some Chinese temples.

Penang boasts an impressive variety of food, from Chinese to Malay and Indian. Enjoy!

Free Time
George Town Half Day

Head out and get to know Penang.

Private Vehicle
Chenderoh Lake – George Town2h-3h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Penang Hill Visit
George Town
60MYR per person

Visit this colonial hill station for a great escape from the city’s heat and beautiful views of Georgetown from one of its seven hills. The highest is Western Hill, which stands at 833m (2,723ft) above sea level. Discover tropical plants, like the carnivorous pitcher plant, and catch a glimpse of the dusky leaf monkeys or the greater racket-tailed drongo, which is a local bird.

Penang Peranakan Museum Visit
George Town
25MYR per person

Learn about the Peranakans (also known as the Babas and Nyonyas), the Chinese community that made their home in the Straits Settlements and developed unique customs that incorporated Malay and British influences in their cuisine and language. Tour the museum, a recreated home of a rich Baba, to see displays of more than 1,000 antique pieces and architectural design – of special note is the staircase, dining room, and parlour.

Indian Street Visit
George Town

Enjoy a visit to charming Little India, which consists of three streets: Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Queen, and Jalan Pasar. Purchase colourful Indian fashion, eat spicy food, and listen to beautiful Indian melodies for a taste of India in Malaysia.

Clan Jetties Excursion
George Town

Experience real-life history visiting the clan jetties. More than 100 years ago, the Chinese community started building stilt houses along the waterfront, clustered into clan villages that still exist today. Most of these houses are in the Chew Jetty area.

Khoo Kongsi Visit
George Town

Visit one of the grandest clan houses in Malaysia, built by the Chinese Khoo Kongsi clan more than 100 years ago it operated much like a self-governing village. As a sign of wealth, the house was built in an ornate fashion with elaborate Chinese architecture.

Bicycle Rickshaw Tour
George Town

Hop in a bicycle rickshaw and enjoy a leisurely ride while taking in the sights of beautiful Penang.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7George Town

Discover more of Penang with a city tour before free time to explore on your own.

Free Time
George Town Afternoon

Get out and see more of the island.

Penang City Tour
George Town3h

Learn more about the history of Penang on a half-day tour. Explore the picturesque Kek Lok Si temple, the botanical gardens, and check out the famed clan jetties.

Day 8George Town/Ao Nang

Cross into Thailand and settle into the beachy vibe of Ao Nang. Opt to shop, eat or hang around the stunning beach.

Border Crossing (Malaysia - Thailand)
Kangar – Satun

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Free Time
Ao Nang Afternoon

Enjoy free time to explore the area.

Private Vehicle
George Town – Ao Nang7h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 9Ao Nang

Spend a full day exploring the area. Opt to visit idyllic Railay Beach, try the world-class rock climbing, go snorkelling or relax on the local beach.

Free Time
Ao Nang Full Day

There's tons to do here — swim, snorkel, relax, or head out and explore. The island is yours to discover.

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Railay Beach Visit
Railay Beach

Visit this scenic beach and take in the gorgeous limestone cliffs. Swim, hike, or take it easy at a beachfront café.

Rock Climbing
Ao Nang

Scale spectacular coastal cliffs at local world-class rock climbing destinations like Railay peninsula. Get your blood pumping with this total body workout and be rewarded with stunning views.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Ao Nang/Bangkok

Enjoy a last morning in paradise before boarding an overnight train to Bangkok.

Free Time
Ao Nang Morning

Enjoy a final morning on the beach.

Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Surat Thani – Sathani Rotfai Bang Sue9h-10h

Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.

Private Vehicle
Ao Nang – Surat Thani3h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok in the morning and take a guided tour of the city. Opt to visit to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the National Museum, or shop on Khao San Road.

This afternoon, there's time for some shopping, a visit to the Grand Palace, or a stroll through the backpacker area.

Free Time
Bangkok Afternoon

There's so much to see in this bustling metropolis – get out and explore.

Bangkok City Tour
Bangkok4h

Head out for a half-day tour and explore Bangkok – the old and the new. Check out the world’s largest seated golden Buddha at Wat Traimit, wander through the markets of Chinatown, then hop on a riverboat to Phra Atit passing the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho. Afterwards, continue to Siam on a klong boat or opt to stop and visit Wat Pho or the Grand Palace – the choice is yours.

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Jim Thompson's House Visit
Bangkok
4USD per person

Tour the Jim Thompson House, a Bangkok museum that was once the home of American businessman Jim Thompson, the “Legendary American of Thailand.” See his collection of Buddhist and secular art, amassed while building his silk company.

Grand Palace Visit
Bangkok
15USD per person

Visit the King’s official residence (made up of many buildings, halls, lawns, gardens, and courtyards) on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and see the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Please note the cost of this optional activity does not include the entrance fee.

Massage

Lay back and soothe aching muscles with a famous local massage. Affordable and amazing, don't miss out.

Wat Po Visit
Bangkok
300THB per person

This temple is known for its reclining Buddha, its feet covered with mother-of-pearl engravings of Buddhist symbols. Explore the large grounds and other compounds to see other Buddha figures, murals and the chedis that contain the ashes of Buddha. This is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

Wat Arun Visit
Bangkok

Visit Wat Arun, a Buddhist temple and one of Thailand’s best known landmarks. Tour inside to see its central prang (a Khmer-style tower) adorned with colourful porcelain.

Day 12Bangkok

Depart at any time.

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

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