Escorted Tours 2022-23 2nd Edition

Cameron Highlands P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £249 Day 1: UK to Kuala Lumpur Depart from UK on your scheduled overnight flight to Kuala Lumpur. Day 2: Melaka D Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Melaka. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Day 3: Melaka to Kuala Lumpur B After breakfast, tour Malaysia’s oldest town. Walk through the city’s historic buildings and catch a glimpse of Stadthuy’s distinctive pink facade, before witnessing the ruins of St Paul’s Church and the ancient remains of a former Portuguese fortress. Next, enjoy some free time and visit Jonker Street. Day 4: Kuala Lumpur B Following breakfast, head out to discover the old and the new on a half-day tour that introduces you to this bustling city’s character and charm. Following a visit to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, sit back and enjoy a drive along the streets comprising of modern skyscrapers and colonial architecture. Later, enjoy the ‘Garden City of Lights’ and visit the vibrant streets of Chinatown. Day 5: Kuala Lumpur to the Cameron Highlands B Considered one of the longest caves in the Malaysian Peninsula, journey to the impressive Gua Tempurung Cave network. Concealing a kingdom of mystical underground stalagmites, observe a wonderland of formed caves before continuing to the Cameron Highlands. Day 6: Cameron Highlands B Head out on a tour of the Cameron Highlands. You’ll begin the tour by embarking on a Mossey Forest Walk through tea plantations towards the summit of Gunung Brinchang. Gain an insight into the process of producing tea leaves and learn about the history of this agricultural haven. Later, enjoy a Butterfly Farm where you’ll discover over 50 species of butterflies and other various insects. Day 7: Cameron Highlands to Penang B Journey to Penang, where, on the way you’ll stop for a visit to Bukit Merah, a sanctuary for Orangutans. Take a trip to ‘Orang Utan Island’ for a unique encounter with this threatened species and delight in the opportunity to learn about the sanctuary’s various programmes. Continue to Penang, also known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ and discover its beautiful and historical district that has been home to Chinese, Indian and British cultures. Day 8: Penang B Check-out and begin your tour to Kek Lok Si Temple. Also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss, it is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia and one of the most iconic landmarks in Penang. For a panoramic view of Georgetown and the Straits of Melaka, hop on the funicular train and ride up to the top of Penang Hill. Day 9: Penang B/D Explore this historic town at your own leisure. Day 10: Penang to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, via Kuala Lumpur or continue to your chosen extension. Extend your tour Borneo city stay, 3 nights, B&B from £549 Langkawi beach stay, 3 nights, 5 H B&B from £459 Discover Malaysia Tour highlights ✔ Enjoy city tours of UNESCO listed Melaka and buzzing Kuala Lumpur ✔ Tour a tea plantation nestled in the breath-taking Cameron Highland ✔ Come face-to-face with an Orangutan at Bukit Merah Sanctuary ✔ Take in panoramic views of the Straits of Melaka from Penang Hill ✔ Explore Gua Tempurung Cave Tour includes • 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners • 3 and 4 H accommodation: Melaka-Puri Hotel Melaka, Kuala Lumpur- Cosmo Hotel, Cameron Highlands-Heritage Hotel, Penang-Travelodge Hotel Georgetown • Flights from London Heathrow with Malaysian Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur) Tour pace: Challenging Home to Malay, Chinese, Indians and still with the remnants of British colonialism, the country is a dazzling mosaic of cultural and culinary diversity which is only matched by its natural beauty. Penang Cameron Highlands Kuala Lumpur Melaka   < <   Coach Air No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £269 Departures & from prices 16 Feb 23 £1,499 8 Jun 23 £1,839 16 Mar 23 £1,599 7 Sep 23 £1,849 20 Apr 23 £1,799 12 Oct 23 £1,399 11 May 23 £1,799 16 Nov 23 £1,699 2024 DATES AVAILABLE AT 2023 PRICES • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £249 71 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk East Asia