Singapore and Malaysia, 12 Days · Classic tour

Singapore and Mainland Malaysia

Two trips in one

We are proposing a journey in two chapters. The first: Singapore. Urban and modern yet showcasing the traditional, with some of the most recognisable architecture in Asia. The second: Malaysia. An amazing journey through a country full of contrasts, from the cosmopolitan capital Kuala Lumpur to the fascinating and tropical Penang, stopping at places such as colonial Malacca, the Cameron Highlands tea plantations, the orangutan research centre Bukit Merah and the stunning Belum Nature Reserve.

Singapore and Mainland Malaysia

Departure date

Departures from December 2024 till October 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

Travel details

Day 1 City of origin - Singapore City

Day 2 Singapore City - Singapore

Day 3 Singapore

Day 4 Singapore - Malacca

Day 5 Malacca - Kuala Lumpur

Day 6 Kuala Lumpur

Day 7 Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands

Day 8 Cameron Highlands - Belum

Day 9 Belum - Penang

Day 10 Penang

Day 11 Penang - City of origin

Day 12 City of origin

City of origin - Singapore City

Departure with destination Singapore City. Night on board.
Singapore City

Singapore City - Singapore

Arrival. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Singapore City

Singapore

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. We'll head out to learn about Singapore's history, culture and lifestyle. Explore the British colonial district and Merlion Park. We'll then visit Chinatown, where we'll be able to see the Sri Mariamman Temple and the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Lastly, we'll visit the Botanical Gardens, the centre's large "green lung", and the National Orchid Garden. Return to hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

Singapore - Malacca

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Morning departure by road to Malacca. The trip takes about five hours. Our guide will be waiting for us on arrival for a sightseeing tour of the city. We'll see the ruins of the A Famosa fortress, stroll around Dutch Square, and cross the bridge over the river to reach the old town. We'll then visit the Baba Nyonya House Museum. Then we will see the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, and the Kampung Kling Mosque, the oldest mosque in Malacca. Arrival at hotel. Accommodation.

Malacca - Kuala Lumpur

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. City tour. We'll pass by the Perdana Botanical Garden, also known as the Lake Gardens. We'll stop at the National Mosque and Independence Square. From there we will walk to Pasar Seni, the central market. We'll pass one of the first buildings in Kuala Lumpur, the Masjid Jamek, built where the Gombak and Klang rivers meet. We will arrive in Chinatown and go to Kampung Baru, an area where most houses are built following traditional architecture. The visit ends in the centre, where we can take photos of the Petronas Towers. Return to the hotel and rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Day at your disposal.

Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Morning departure to Cameron Highlands. On the way, we'll stop at a local Orang Asli house. On arrival at Cameron Highlands, we'll see a tea plantation and check into the hotel. Accommodation.

Cameron Highlands - Belum

Includes: BreakfastDinner
Breakfast. We leave for the royal city of Kuala Kangsar, where we will visit the Ubudiah Mosque. After the visit, we'll head to the island of the Butik Merah Orang Utan Foundation, the only orangutan research centre in Peninsular Malaysia. We'll arrive after a boat ride of about 20 minutes. This is a sanctuary for the breeding and conservation of these animals. From there we will continue to the Belum Jungle Reserve, near the Thai border. The journey takes about 3 hours. On arrival, check-in at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay. Note: the visit to the orangutan centre will depend on the water levels of Lake Merah.

Belum - Penang

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast. Excursion to Belum to learn more about the fauna and flora of this reserve, one of the oldest jungles in Malaysia. Picnic lunch. Return to hotel. Departure by road to Penang Island. Arrival at hotel. Accommodation.
Penang

Penang

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. A day dedicated to getting to know Penang. The visit includes: the Kek Lo Si Temple, the Thai Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the Burmese Temple, Fort Canning and Clan Jetty, Khoo Kongsi and Armenian Street. Return to the hotel and rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Penang

Penang - City of origin

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.

City of origin

Arrival. End of the trip and our services.

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.

  • Transfers according to the itinerary.

  • Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.

  • Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.

  • English-speaking local guides, except for the transfer into Singapore, the transfer to Malacca, and the transfer out of Penang, which are without a guide.

  • Diet: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Any other service not previously mentioned as included.

  • Insolvency protection.

Expected Hotels (or similar)

In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.

Day 1

Days 2 - 3

Day 4

Days 5 - 6

Day 7

Day 8

Days 9 - 10

Day 11

Flight

Overnight stay on board.

Flight

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Singapore are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Singapore.

- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The triple accommodation in Belum is based on a double and a single room.

- For walks in the jungle, we recommend comfortable footwear, a waterproof jacket, a hat, sunscreen and a small backpack.

- Visiting Orang Utan Island cannot be guaranteed due to the fluctuation of the water level of Lake Merah.

- The tea plantation and the strawberry factory are closed on Mondays and public holidays.

- Triple rooms in Malaysia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Malaysia.

- Malaysia is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.

- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.

- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.

- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.