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9 Day 8 Night Borneo Self Drive Explorer Tour

Day 1 KUCHING

Distance: 15 kms (20 minutes by chauffeur driven car)

Drive Information:

No driving for the day

Meals: None

Remarks:

Arrive at Kuching airport, where you will be welcomed by our local representative. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at leisure as you explore the capital of the former White Rajah.

Day 2 KUCHING – BATANG AI

Distance: 220 Kms (5.5 hours by car and 20 minutes by boat)

Drive Information:

After getting acquainted with your rented car, make your way to Batang Ai as you depart Kuching. Upon reaching the jetty at Batang Ai Lake, board a boat that will take you to the Hilton Batang Ai Resort. Remember to park your car at the hotel jetty, which is free of charge. The boat leaves the jetty at 4.15pm and 5.30pm to the resort. Please make sure you arrive 15 minutes before boat departure time.

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

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

On your way to Batang Ai, you are advised to make a stop at Serian town to visit and experience the colorful local market, where you can purchase some local products. Enjoy the boat ride after reaching the Batang Ai Jetty. Relax in the evening and admire the lake.

Day 3 BATANG AI

Distance: 4 hour tour (by boat)

Drive Information:

No driving for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Breakfast at the resort.

Relax the entire day doing nothing at all, or sign up for an optional tour conducted by the resort. The tour will take you to a long house and will cost approximately RM 120.- / USD 45.- per person. The tour will take you via boat to Mengkak Longhouse. You will experience the longhouse culture, by meeting with its natives and share a moment of their day, and feel the pace of the rural life in the interior of Sarawak, as you share a glass of tuak (rice wine) and cultural performance with your Iban hosts on the Ruai-the communal enclosed verandah common to all Longhouse. Retrace your journey back to the Batang Ai Resort for more relaxation.

Day 4 Batang Ai – Sibu

Distance: 200 kms (3 hours by car)

Drive Information:

Bid goodbye to Batang Ai and retrieve your car from the parking lot after your boat ride back. Head to Sibu when you are ready.

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Breakfast at the resort.

Enjoy the drive along Borneo’s countryside as you make your way to Sibu. Take a drive through town and put together your own impromptu tour.

Day 5 Sibu – Miri

Distance: 393 kms (6 hours by car)

Drive Information:

Head towards Miri via the Sibu-Bintulu Road. Remember to stop by at Bintulu along the way to Miri.

Meals: Breakfast

Along your way to Bintulu, stop at kilometre 26 of the Sibu-Bintulu Road to admire the Yu Lung San Tien En Si Temple. The temple is said to be the biggest of its kind in Asia and is dedicated to bringing together three faiths – Buddhist, Taoism and Confucianism. At Bintulu, you can check out the Similajau national park that has a very unique beach line which sands are said to be the color of gold. A hike is needed to reach the beach. When you are done, continue on to Miri.

Day 6 – MIRI

Distance: Depending on sights

Drive Information:

Drive around Miri town or head to one of the nearby attractions.

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Miri is home to a population of about 300,000 people and is the second largest city in Sarawak. It is also the birthplace of Sarawak’s and Malaysia’s petroleum industry, which remains the major industry of the city. The famous Gunung Mulu National Park, which is not accessible by road, is only a half an hour by flight away. Other attractions such as the Loagan Bunut National Park, Lambir National Park and the Niah Caves are accessible by car.

Day 7 – MIRI to BRUNEI

Distance: 35 kms (1 hour by car)

Drive Information:

Please note the immigration checkpoints, as it requires a bit of attention as you will be leaving Malaysia in to Brunei and then re-entering Malaysia again and Brunei a second time before you get back into Malaysia.

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Make your way to Brunei, the tiny sultanate that is one of the richest countries in the world. Admire the wealthy opulence as you embark on a self- exploration of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital city.

Day 8 BRUNEI – LAWAS – KOTA KINABALU

Distance: 170 km (2 hours)

Drive Information:

Take an early drive from Brunei to Sabah. Then proceed north to Kota Kinabalu. It is approximately 170 kilometers to Kota Kinabalu from Merapok, via the towns/villages of Sipitang, Beaufort, and Papar.

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu, remember to check out some of the interesting sights of the city. In the evening, you might want to head down to the Waterfront and enjoy some of the fresh seafood available there.

Day 9 – KOTA KINABALU

Distance: N/A

Drive Information: Return the rented car in the morning at your hotel.

Meals: N/A

Day at leisure until the return flight.

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13 Day 12 Night Grand Peninsular Self Drive Tour

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: 24 hours Hop on Hop off pass included

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 – CAMERON HIGHLAND

Distance: 205 kms (3-4 hours by car)

Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

After getting acquainted with the rented car, drive out of Kuala Lumpur through the North South highway to Cameron Highlands.

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

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

Enjoy a number of stops along the way to Cameron Highlands. Suggested stops include the Royal Selangor Pewter factory, Batu Caves, Tapah, and Lata Iskandar waterfalls. In the evening after your arrival at Cameron Highlands, visit the Night Market if the weather permits.

Day 4 CAMERON HIGHLAND

Distance: 0 kms (0 hours by car)

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 5 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 6 PENANG

Distance: 0 kms (0 hours by car)

Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

Time to drive around Penang Island and enjoy the sights.

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 7 PENANG – BANDIND ISLAND – KOTA BHARU

Distance: 337 kms (4-5 hours by car)

Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

Bid Penang Island goodbye and begin your drive eastwards along the East-West highway to Kota Bharu. The route includes some stunning scenery, especially Banding Island, which is at the centre of a huge man-made lake.

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Stop for lunch at Banding Island and admire the breath taking view there. At Kota Bharu, remember to visit some of the city’s attractions, like the State Mosque and State Museum. Most of the sights will be closed for Friday, Saturday and Fasting month between 20 July – 18 August 2012.

Day 8 KOTA BHARU – KUALA BESUT – PERHENTIAN ISLAND

Distance: 55 kms (1.5 hour by car, 1 hour by boat)

Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

Drive around Kota Bharu before heading to Kuala Besut for a boat ride to Perhentian Island. Park the vehicle at a safe parking area near Kuala Besut jetty (parking fees approx. MYR 5-10 per day).

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Before leaving Kota Bharu, pay a visit to the famous Siti Khadijah Market located in the heart of the city, where you can find all kind of local products in market. When you reach Perhentian Island you can relax in the sun, go windsurfing, snorkelling or just swimming.

Day 9 PERHENTIAN ISLAND

Distance: 0 kms (0 hours)

Meals: Breakfast

Driving Guide:

No driving for the day

Remarks:

Breakfast at resort

Spend your day enjoying the natural beauty of Perhentian Island. Set up a snorkelling trip or just spend an entire day under the sun in the sand.

Day 10 PERHENTIAN ISLAND – KUALA BESUT – KUALA TERENGGANU

Distance: 114 kms (1 hour by boat, 2.5 hours by car)

Meals: Breakfast

Driving Guide:

Depart Perhentian Island by boat and hop back into the car for a trip to Kuala Terengganu.

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

While you make your way to Kuala Terengganu, it is advisable to make a stop at a typical fishing village near Marang to see how fishermen traditionally process a variety of dried food products. During your exploration of Kuala Terengganu, remember to check out the State Museum, Bukit Puteri, Istana Maziab and also Duyung Island. Note: Most of the sights will be closed for Friday, Saturday and Fasting month between 20 July – 18 Aug 2012 in Kelantan and Kuala Terengganu.

Day 11 KUALA TERENGGANU – KUANTAN

Distance: 178 kms (3-4 hours by car)

Meals: Breakfast

Driving Guide:

Depart Kuala Terengganu and head to Kuantan, the capital of Pahang. In the afternoon, you might want to drive to the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre in Kemaman.

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

During your drive to Kuantan, you might want to stop at Cherating Beach at one of the villages to observe their traditional way of life. Later in the afternoon, if you choose to drive to the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, and if it is between July to mid-September, you get the chance of observing the Leatherback Turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs at the nearby beach at night.

Day 12 KUANTAN – MALACCA

Distance: 349 kms (5 hours by car)

Meals: Breakfast

Drive Guide:

As you leave Kuantan, you can visit Lake Chini, a famous lake in Malaysia that has several legends associated to it. Besides this, you can also visit an Orang Asli settlement to get to know how they lived off the land. Then drive through the South Highway to Malacca.

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Highlights of the day include the visit to Lake Chini and the visit to the Orang Asli settlement. In Malacca, you can drive around to check out the heritage buildings like the Porta De Santiago, the Dutch Square and pay a visit to Jonker Street in the evening.

Day 13 MALACCA – KUALA LUMPUR / KL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Distance: 144 kms (2 hours by car)

Drive Guide:

Depart from Malacca and head to Kuala Lumpur. You can drop the car off at either downtown Kuala Lumpur at the main lobby of Crown Plaza Mutiara Hotel, or at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where you proceed to ground floor block D at the AVIS assigned parking bay and drop the car keys off at the car rental office.

Meals: Breakfast

Remarks:

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy your drive back from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur.

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12 Day 11 Night West Peninsular Self Drive Tour

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

Distance: 0 kms (0 hours)

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

Distance: 0kms (0 hours by car)

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

Distance: 0 kms (0 hours by car)

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

Distance: 0 kms (0 hours)

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

Distance: 0 kms (0 hours)

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