OPTIONAL TOUR DESCRIPTION AND RATES KUALA LUMPUR & BEYOND

KUL 200

CAPITAL CITY TOUR (3 hours)

Situated on the confluence of two major rivers, the Klang and the Gombak River, Kuala Lumpur, which began as a mining town in the19th Century, is now a vibrant city with exciting sights & sounds. This is a perfect orientation tour of Kuala Lumpur for first time visitors. Highlights of the tour include a drive pass the Merdeka (Independence) Stadium and Chinatown before stopping at Jamek Mosque where Kuala Lumpur was born. Proceed to Parliament House (view from a distance) located in the vicinity of the Lake Gardens where the leaders of the country convene for decision-making, the Railway Station which depicts Moorish architecture and the National Mosque. A stop will be also made to visit the National Monument, the National Museum and the King's Palace before returning to the hotel.

Enjoy the rural scenery of Kuala Lumpur as this tour takes you along Embassy Row (where many Embassies and High Commissions are located) to the countryside where colorful Malay Kampung (village) houses built on stilts can still be seen. Stop for photograph at the Istana Sharif Ali, the local residence of the Sultan of Brunei before driving on to a rubber small holding to observe the art of rubber tapping. Your next stop will be the Royal Selangor Pewter, the world's largest Pewter factory to see how pure tin; antimony and copper are handcrafted into beautiful items. Before visiting a scorpion farm proceed to a Batik center to observe the art of printing fabric using dyes and wax. Finally to the cathedral - like Batu Caves. Climb the 272 steps and pay respect to a Hindu Deity set in a deep grotto framed with stalactites and stalagmites.

Depart Kuala Lumpur via picturesque countryside and scenic winding hill roads as you ascend the 6,000 ft above sea level to the Genting Highlands - Malaysia's only casino resort. The day is free for you to try your hand at Black Jack, Baccarat, Roulette or the Oriental Games of Keno and Tai Sai. Also within the same complex is, an amusement center, and a 16-lane bowling alley. Designed for the family and the kids is the Genting Theme Park. It offers an exciting spectrum of carnival, high-tech rides an amusement, 3D experience, Interactive Laser Ride, Safari Games Park and Enchanted Forest Kids Rides. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride around the lake. Return to Kuala Lumpur in the late afternoon.

A full day tour of historically exciting Malacca. Enjoy a pleasant two and a half hours morning drive passing miles of orderly cultivated rubber and oil palm plantations, padi-fields and Malay villages before you arrive in Malacca which was founded in 1400 AD by a young Hindu Prince, called Parameswara - the city which is often referred to as the "Cradle of Malaysian Civilization". This historically rich port is especially popular with antique collectors. Highlights include the ancient ruins of the conquerors of Malacca; the Portuguese-Porta de Santiago built in 1511; St. Paul Hill Church built in 1521; the Dutch Stadhuys built between 1641 to 1660 and Christ Church built in 1753; Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - the oldest and one of the most beautiful temple in Malaysia. A Chinese lunch is also included.