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Singapore and Malaysia, 17 Days · Tour including beach holiday
Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia and the Perhentian Islands
A journey full of contrasts
Cruising the Singapore River by boat, eating at a hawker, seeing the skyscrapers from Merlion Park, visiting Little India, walking through Chinatown and having a drink at Clarke Quay are just some of the experiences you can have in Singapore. From the cosmopolitan capital Kuala Lumpur to the fascinating tropical Penang, via places like Malacca, steeped in colonial history, the tea plantations of Cameron Highlands, the orangutan research centre of Bukit Merah and the nature reserve of Belum where nature takes centre stage. Finally, you will spend a few days relaxing on the beaches of the Perhentian Islands.
Departure date
Departures from May 2024 till March 2025
From
Dublin, Shannon, Donegal, Cork...
Travel details
City of origin - Singapore Island
Departure with destination Singapore Island. Night on board.
Singapore Island
Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Singapore Island. Free time. Overnight stay.
Singapore Island
Free day. Overnight stay.
Singapore Island
Free day. Overnight stay.
Singapore Island - Kuala Lumpur
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight from Singapore Island to Kuala Lumpur. Arrival. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Kuala Lumpur
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 - Malacca - Kuala Lumpur
Breakfast. Morning departure for a full-day tour of Malacca, about 145 kilometres south of the city. The crossing takes about two and a half hours. In Malacca, we will see the ruins of the A Famosa fortress, the Dutch Square and cross the bridge across the river to reach the streets of the old part of Malacca. We'll enjoy a cruise on the river and admire buildings whose architecture draws on Dutch and British influences. We'll then visit the Baba Nyonya House Museum. Lunch included. 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. To end the tour, we'll make a stop at Bukit China, the largest Chinese graveyard outside of China. Return journey to Kuala Lumpur. Accommodation.
Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands
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
Breakfast. On departures up to March 2024: We'll set off for the Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island 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. At the end of the visit, we'll head to the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, where we'll visit the Ubudiah Mosque. 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. On departures from April 2024: We'll set off for the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, where we'll 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
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
Breakfast. On departures up to March 2024: Day spent exploring Penang. The visit includes the Kek Lok Si Temple, the Botanic Gardens, the Thai Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the Burmese Temple, the Colonial District, Khoo Kongsi, and Armenian Street. Return to the hotel and rest of the day free. Accommodation. On departures from April 2024: Day spent exploring 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 - Kuala Lumpur
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight from Bayan Lepas to Kuala Lumpur. Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Free time. Overnight stay.
Kuala Lumpur - Perhentian Islands
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perhentian Islands. Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Perhentian Islands by your own account. Free time. Overnight stay.
Perhentian Islands
Free day. Overnight stay.
Perhentian Islands
Free day. Overnight stay.
Perhentian Islands - City of origin
Transfer to the airport by your own account. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Singapore Island.
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Stay in selected hotel in Singapore Island.
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Selected meal plan in Singapore Island.
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Transfer from the hotel in Singapore Island to the airport.
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Flight from Singapore Island to Kuala Lumpur.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
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Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.
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Diet: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
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Flight from Bayan Lepas to Kuala Lumpur.
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Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
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Stay in selected hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
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Selected meal plan in Kuala Lumpur.
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Transfer from the hotel in Kuala Lumpur to the airport.
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Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perhentian Islands.
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Stay in selected hotel in Perhentian Islands.
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Selected meal plan in Perhentian Islands.
Your trip doesn't include
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Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Perhentian Islands.
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Transfer from the hotel in Perhentian Islands to the airport.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
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.
- Please check which documents are required to enter the country.
- 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 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 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.