Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Georgetown 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, beginning with a Coral Hill trek through vibrant green moss and coral-like lichen plants. Enjoy the view of the local landscapes before sampling the delicious tastes of local tea at the BOH Tea Plantation. Later, visit a hillside market then continue to a Butterfly Farm where you’ll discover over 50 species of butterflies and other various insects which reside here. 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 on to your chosen extension. Discover Malaysia Tour highlights ✔ Enjoy city tours of UNESCO-listed Melaka and buzzing Kuala Lumpur ✔ Tour a tea plantation nestled in the breathtaking Cameron Highlands ✔ 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 Home to Malay, Chinese, Indians and still with the remnants of British colonialism, Malaysia is a dazzling mosaic of cultural and culinary diversity which is only matched by its natural beauty. Meal plan: 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners Accommodation: Melaka, 3 H Puri Hotel Melaka Kuala Lumpur, 4 H Cosmo Hotel Cameron Highlands, 3 H Heritage Hotel Penang, 3 H Hotel NEO Penang Flights: London Heathrow to Malaysia with Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur) Tour pace: Challenging Penang Cameron Highlands Kuala Lumpur Melaka   < <   Coach Air Nights 2 3 2 2 1 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £399 Extend your tour Borneo city stay, 3 nights, B&B from £619 Langkawi beach stay, 3 nights, 5 H B&B from £479 Private Tour Upgrade Upgrade to a private tour to include your own guide and transport, plus your choice of departure date from £399 Departures & from prices 20 Apr 23 £1,799 14 Mar 24 £1,749 11 May 23 £1,799 18 Apr 24 £1,899 8 Jun 23 £1,889 9 May 24 £1,949 7 Sep 23 £1,849 6 Jun 24 £1,949 12 Oct 23 £1,499 5 Sep 24 £1,949 16 Nov 23 £1,699 10 Oct 24 £1,799 15 Feb 24 £1,699 14 Nov 24 £1,599 • A single supplement starts from just £299 • Tipping paid locally at your discretion 69 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk East Asia