Kek Lok Si Temple – MALAYSIA WORLD HERITAGE TRAVEL SITE

Plan at least three days in Penang, There’s so much to see and do in Penang, good food everywhere, beautiful beaches to relax your mind, excellent well maintained hotels, and fascinating shopping malls and pasar malam (night market). Here are some Penang itineraries …
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Here are maps of Penang, and here’s information on Penang Bayan Lepas International Airport and how to get to Georgetown from there. If you are taking an express bus, you will probably arrive at the new bus terminal Sungai Nibong and the Railway Station is on the mainland, located at Butterworth, Seberang Prai, if you took the KTM train. Ferry services are also available from Langkawi daily.

Most of Penang’s fancier accommodation is in the form of beach resorts on the main tourist beach of Batu Ferringhi. More backpacker-friendly options, as well as a few classical luxury hotels, can be found in Georgetown, Other areas to stay in Penang Island include: Tanjung Bungah, Gurney Drive, and Bayan Lepas. Seberang Perai (Mainland) offers several other accommodation alternatives.

Many of Penang’s top sights such as Georgetown, Penang Hill, Weld Quay Clan Jetties, Kek Lok Si Temple, and the Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, are in Penang Island. For beach lovers, Penang’s best beaches are on the northern side, particularly Batu Ferringhi, but do be prepared for the heavy tourist crowd especially during peak seasons.

Eating is almost considered a national past time here, so dine on authentic Malaysian cuisine in an excellent restaurant, or simply grab a chair by the countless food stalls. Consume a Char Kway Teow along Penang street, and you’ll realize why it’s my favourite dish in Malaysia.

You can see Penang’s top sights in a rush on an overnight stay, but you’ll need at least two days to do them justice, and three or four days to really get a sense of the island. In a week, you can get a good look at most of what Penang has to offer.

Welcome to Penang, The Pearl of the Orient.

Day 1 ARRIVE KUALA LUMPUR

Distance: 70 Kms (1 hour by car)

Meals: None

Drive Guide:

No driving for the day

Remarks:

Arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Flight TBA

Meet greet by our driver and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 KUALA LUMPUR

Distance: 0 Kms (0 hour by car)

Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

No driving for the day

Remarks: We include a 24 hours Hop on Hop off pass

Breakfast at hotel

Stroll through the capital city of Malaysia for a sightseeing tour. The mix of modern and old architecture creates an eclectic atmosphere that can be hardly found anywhere else in the world.

Day 3 KUALA LUMPUR – KUALA TAHAN – TAMAN NEGARA

Distance: 195 kms (4 hours by car)

Drive Guide:

After getting acquainted with the rented car, drive out of Kuala Lumpur through the East West highway to Kuala Tahan and then to Taman Negara National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Rmarks:

Breakfast at hotel

The rented car will be delivered to your hotel by AVIS in the morning.

Enjoy the scenic countryside as you drive your way to Taman Negara. After having dinner, get ready for the Night Jungle Walk and explore the dark side of nature.

Day 4 TAMAN NEGARA

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Drive Guide: No driving for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Explore Taman Negara National Park at your leisure. Go jungle trekking and take a stroll among the tall trees on the canopy walk. In the afternoon, head by boat to Lata Berkoh and enjoy the clear waters there.

Day 5 KUALA TAHAN – TAMAN NEGARA – CAMERON HIGHLAND

Distance: 385 kms (4-5 hours by car)

Drive Guide:

Bid goodbye to Taman Negara and drive to Cameron Highlands.

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

The trip to Cameron Highlands takes you to Pahang and an elevation of 1542 metres above sea level. In the evening after your arrival at Cameron Highlands, visit the Night Market if the weather permits.

Day 6 CAMERON HIGHLAND

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Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

Drive around Cameron Highlands for your own exploration.

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Take your time in your exploration of Cameron Highlands. Remember to stroll through the farms and markets.

Day 7 CAMERON HIGHLANDS – KUALA KANGSAR – PERAK – PENANG

Distance: 259 kms (4 hours by car)

Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

Head down from Cameron Highlands towards Penang. The drive will take you through the state of Perak. Enjoy the view of the Straits of Malacca as you opt for either the Penang Bridge or the Penang Ferry Service to get to the island.

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Along your drive, you are advised to stop at Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak. Other attractions that might take your fancy along the drive include Kellie’s Castle, Orang Utan Island at Bukit Merah, and the Cave temples around Ipoh. During the night after arriving at Penang Island, you might also want to take a drive to Batu Feringghi to check out the night market.

Day 8 PENANG

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Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

Time to drive around Penang Island and enjoy the sights. Remember to drop off the keys of the car at the reception of the hotel after confirming with AVIS.

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Design your very own drive around tour of Penang Island. Pick from the many amazing sights that the island has to offer, including Cheong Fat Tze Mansion, Penang Hill, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Khoo Kongsi, Kek Lok Si Temple and many more.

Day 9 PENANG – JETTY – LANGKAWI

Distance: 3.7 kms, 21 kms (20 mins by car, 3 hours by boat, 45 mins by car)

Drive Guide: No driving for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Private transfer from hotel to Penang jetty

A ferry will take you to Langkawi, the country’s premier beach destination for a day of fun in the sun. Explore some of the island’s attractions including Pulau Payar Marine Park, Mahsuri’s Tomb and Eagle Square.

Day 10 LANGKAWI

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Drive Guide:

No driving for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a day of leisure at Langkawi. Suggesed activities for the day include a visit to Mount Mat Cinchang and its cable car attraction, and taking a tour of the mangrove swamps for some eagle watching.

Day 11 LANGKAWI

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Drive Guide:

No driving for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a day of leisure at Langkawi. Lounge at the many beaches of Langkawi, play a round of golf, or go on an island hopping spree.

Day 12 DEPARTURE LANGKAWI

Distance: 9 kms (30 mins by car)

Driving Guide:

No driving for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Breakfast at resort

Departure transfer from resort to Langkawi International airport – flight TBA