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Ipoh - Kuala Lumpur
Tour Overview
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. The towers also offer a public skybridge and observation deck. The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Ipoh is a city in northwestern Malaysia, known as a gateway to the Cameron Highlands hill station. In the former Hakka Miners’ Club, Han Chin Pet Soo is a museum about the tin-mining industry and Hakka community. Sam Poh Tong is a Buddhist temple in a limestone cave. To the south, Kellie’s Castle is an unfinished mansion built by a Scottish planter. Southeast, the vast Gua Tempurung cave has dramatic rock formations.
Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Ipoh
From Kuala Lumpur hotel proceed by a private vehicle to Ipoh in Perak district – 3 hours (180 kms) – Arrive at Ipoh and check in at the hotel Ipoh is best known for the excellent restaurants, famous local dishes and hawkers who make the city shine all year round Ipoh is quite an inexpensive shopping destination. This is a place where you will find many interesting specialties like the famous Ipoh Fragrant Biscuits and some handmade wares like pottery. Eating in Ipoh is something that you will really be thrilled with as food here is quite cheap. Malaysia’s first luxury natural hot springs wellness retreat offering bespoke holistic experiences designed for recouping peace and relaxation, built entirely on a theme of natural water, there are thermal springs, hot water pools, private nature water Jacuzzi, there are caves leading to a wine cellar, crystal caves, steam caves dining under the stars, spa treatments and more. Relax at the resort OR Optional - proceed for white water rafting in Gopeng. Overnight at Ipoh hotel.
Day 2: Ipoh
Attractions: Gua Tempurung
After breakfast, proceed to visit ‘Gua Tempurung’ – 24 kms - a cave in Gopeng. Popular for spelunkers or caving enthusiasts, more than 3 kms long its one of the longest caves in Peninsular Malaysia, part of it has been developed as a show cave with electric lighting and walkways and there are a range of tours of different lengths and difficulty. A fine river cave, the river passage runs about 1.6 km through the hill. There are three very large chambers and some spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Overnight at Ipoh hotel.
Day 3: Depart Ipoh
After breakfast, check out and transfer back to Kuala Lumpur.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Tour price includes:
2 nights accommodation in Ipoh with breakfast.
Return Kuala Lumpur hotel transfers.
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary.
Tour price does not include:
International airfare, airport taxes, Malaysia visa charges, travel insurance.
Tips, porterage, mineral water - Lunches and Dinners other than mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional sightseeings other than mentioned in the itinerary.
G.S.T. will be added on the final tour invoice.