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KUALA LUMPUR CITY TOUR (Half Day, 2 Departures)

 

Departure: 0830 or 1400 hours
Duration: Estimated (04) hours
Pick/Drop: Main entrance of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Price: MYR 200.00 nett per person
Minimum: Five (05) pax on seat in coach (SIC) basis

A must for the first time visitors to Kuala Lumpur (KL)! They say the best way to get to know a new city is through a tour.
This interesting tour will unveil the beauty and charm of the old and new KL, which is also known as the Garden City of Lights. See the contrast of the magnificent skyscrapers against buildings of the colonial days.

The KL tour will take you to many of the highlights that this beautiful city has to offer. By the end of the tour, you will probably feel as if you have "seen" the soul of KL!

Try your artistic hand at Batik painting at the handicraft complex and take home your very own creation.

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BATU CAVES & ROYAL SELANGOR (Half Day, 2 Departures)

 

Departure: 0830 or 1400 hours
Duration: Estimated (04) hours
Pick/Drop: Main entrance of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Price: MYR 150.00 nett per person
Dress Code: Shorts, sleeveless shirt, and comfortable shoes
Minimum: Five (05) pax on seat in coach (SIC) basis

You will have the opportunity to visit the Royal Selangor Pewter factory, which is the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, renowned for its high quality products and exceptional craftsmanship. During the tour of the factory, you will learn and experience the different processes such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving of pewter products.

A visit to the Batik factory will show you how local batik, the art of decorating cloth with wax and dye to create wonderful colours and patterns, is made.

The renowned limestone hills of Batu Caves, north of Kuala Lumpur, attracts thousands of worshippers and tourists, especially during the annual Thaipusam Festival. The main attraction is the large statue of the Hindu God at the entrance, which stands at the foots of a steep 272- step climb up to the caves and a stunning view of the city skyline.

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HISTORICAL MALACCA

 

Departure: 0830
Duration: Estimated (08) hours – inclusive of lunch
Pick/Drop: Main entrance of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Price: MYR 310.00 nett per person
Minimum: Five (05) pax on seat in coach (SIC) basis

Melaka is Malaysia's historical state. Many local battles were fought against our colonial masters here. When they left, they left behind a trove of what is to become historical buildings and landmarks synonymous to Melaka today.

Drive past Bukit China or Chinese Hill, the largest Chinese cemetery outside of China. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan's Well before driving through the Portuguese Settlement.

Next on the list is Porta de Santiago, followed by Red Square, the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today house the Melaka Museum and government offices.

Visit Christchurch before proceeding for lunch. Visit also the Abode Merciful Clouds or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the only temple where you can find three major doctrines of local Chinese beliefs of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

Take a stroll along Jonker Street, which houses rows of antique shops featuring local delicacies and souvenirs.

Tour highlights:

1045                 Sultan’s Well
                         Porta de Santiago
                         Red Square & The Stadthuys
                         Christchurch

1230                 A Nyonya (Straits Settlement) lunch

1330                 Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and Jonker Street

1700                 Back at KLCC


PUTRAJAYA AND AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE PARK TOUR

 

Departure: 0900 hours
Duration: Estimated (05) hours
Pick/Drop: Main entrance of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Price: MYR 280.00 nett per person
Dress Code: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring along hat or cap, drinking water
Minimum: Five (05) pax on seat in coach (SIC) basis

Take a trip to Putrajaya, a modern city that unites the concept of an intelligent garden city with the best of Malaysian architectural design while still maintaining an environmentally-friendly setting of beautifully landscaped lakes and parks. Among the highlights of this well-planned and peacefully quiet city is the Putra Mosque, which incorporates Islamic architectural elements from countries such as Turkmenistan, Kazakhistan and Morocco. The centerpiece of this city is the 600 hectare man-made Putrajaya Lake, which offers activities such as boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing, and will also be the site of the cruise ride to enjoy the breathtaking view before the sun sets.

The Agricultural Heritage Park is built to showcase the development of the nation's agro-based commerce and its contribution to the nation's economic growth over the decades. During the tour, you will be able to witness a rubber-tapping demonstration and see how agro-based trees and plants such as cocoa, oil palm, pepper and coffee are harvested and processed into downstream products. During the fruiting season, free fruit samples will be offered to the visitor.

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CULINARY CAPERS

 

Departure: 0800 hours
Duration: Estimated (06) hours
Pick/Drop: Main entrance of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Price: MYR 380.00 nett per person
Minimum: Eight (08) pax on seat in coach (SIC) basis (maximum 18 pax)

There is no better way to get to the heart of any city than through its cuisine and that means not just eating but cooking it, and beginning to understand it. Step off the expected tourist track for a morning and you will get an opportunity to witness and be a part of living history as kitchens are often the last great bastions of cultural tradition in the modern world. Classes are small, very personalized, hands on and fun as everybody gets to try their hand at doing everything. After the teaching part is over, it is hands on cooking. Finally, everybody sits down to eat together allowing for very pleasant socializing and even networking, to some extent.

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KUALA LUMPUR BY NIGHT TOUR

 

Departure: 1730 hours
Duration: Estimated (4.5) hours
Dress Code: Shorts, sleeveless shirt, and slippers are NOT allowed
Pick/Drop: Main entrance of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Price: MYR 230.00 nett per person
Minimum: Five (05) pax on seat in coach (SIC) basis

When the sun goes down, a different set of light brightens up the city. This tour takes you to an open air bazaar of Chinatown where it is liveliest in the evening, a Hindu temple and to cap the evening off with a sumptuous Malay dinner accompanied with a cultural show.

Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu Temple in Kuala Lumpur. It is situated in China town Area. The temple was built to provide the early Southern Indian migrants and traders a place to worship.

Take a stroll through this boisterous and festive open air bazaar of Chinatown's night market where watches, cheap textiles and bags are sold. You will find a common scene of locals and foreigners engaging in price bargains.

We end the evening with a sumptuous buffet dinner at a popular restaurant where you can savour a wide array of local dishes and delights and at the same time be entertained with cultural performances and dances.

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KL HOP-ON HOP-OFF CITY TOUR

 

Departure: Between 8:30am & 8:30pm
Pick/Drop: Main entrance of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Price: MYR 38.00/ 65.00 nett per person (valid for 24 hrs or 48 hrs)

The KL Hop-on Hop-off City Tour is a free and easy tour that you can enjoy at your own pace and leisure. It runs a continuous circle daily from 8.30am until 8.30pm at around 30 minutes intervals.

The service covers a circle route that allows you to start the tour and end at the same location. Along the route, there are approximately 40 attractions including major hotel areas where the you can hop-on or hop-off at any of the 22 designated stops.

Tickets are on the "hop on, hop off" concept which allows you to get off and see what you want to or stay on board during the entire tour. You can hop-on and hop-off the buses as much as you like all day. The ticket which is valid for 24 hours and 48 hours will allow you the freedom to see the city at your own leisure.

A driver and a tour assistant will be placed in each bus to help you throughout the tour. In certain stops, the tour assistant will help you on the ground. Every passenger will be given a service booklet which contains information and map of Kuala Lumpur.

A pre-recorded commentary in nine (9) languages (Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, French, Spanish and Tamil) is available by using headsets. This is designed for you to experience the places of attractions and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. The tour will also highlight the old and modern part of Kuala Lumpur that makes the city unique and vibrant.

Bus stops and signages dedicated to KL Hop On Hop Off can be found around the circular route to ensure that you will have a pleasant time while waiting for the bus.

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