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Malaysia And Singapore Self Drive

 

The Iban warrior costume comprises of the Ketapu headgear, animal skin vest, Pua loincloth and silver ornaments. A Iban maiden sporting exotic Sugu Tinggi headdress and Marek Empang chest adornment. An Iban warrior from the 600-strong contingent from Sabah and Sarawak. Youngsters stole the limelight with their lively delivery of cultural dances. Youngsters stole the limelight with their lively delivery of cultural dances. Themed Colours of Asia in Malaysia, this year's launch saw the participation Asian nations such as Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, China and Philippines. Traditional sunhats or Terindak are common in the states of Sabah and Sarawak and vary according to ethnicity. The Indonesian contingent performed the hypnotic Kuda Kepang dance which originated in Java. The Tadau Kaamatan and Gawai Dayak Open House celebration was an excellent showcase of the nation's multicultural heritage. CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION THAIPUSAM FESTIVAL

 

Day 1- Flight to Singapore

Depart London by Singapore Airlines morning flight ( Heathrow / Manchester).

Day 2 - Singapore Arrival

Arrive Singapore in the morning and transfer yourselves by taxi to the Rendezvous  Hotel, Bras Basah Road for 3 nights, or upgrade to the InterContinental.  Two free days.

Day 5 - Singapore to Melaka

Take a taxi across the Causeway to Johore Bahru , Malaysia .  Take delivery of your self-drive car and drive north to  Malacca for overnight at Renaissance Hotel.

Day 6 - Melaka - Kuala Lumpur

Morning exploration of this historic town before driving north to Kuala Lumpur for 2  nights at the Rennaisance Hotel ( or upgrade to Mandarin Oriental)

Day 7 Full day sightseeing.   (Optional Taman Negara safari side trip)

Day 8 - Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands

Continue north in the morning via Batu Caves and Tapah to the Hill Resort of Cameron  Highlands for 2 nights at The Lakehouse or Heritage Hotel.


Day 9- Cameron Highlands

Full day to explore the  plantations and Jungle Tracks. (Optional Pangkor side trip)

Day 10 - Cameron Highlands to Penang

Morning return downhill to Tapah and head north via Ipoh and Butterworth over the  bridge to Penang for 2 nights at the Rasa Sayang Resort (Beach) or the colonial E & O Hotel Georgetown.  (Optional side trip to Pulau Langkawi beach resorts)

Day 12 - Penang to Kota Bahru

Early morning drive east across Malaysia to Kota Bahru, for overnight at the Renaissance  Hotel.

Day 13 - Kota Bahru to Merang

A short drive south to Merang for 3 nights experience at The Aryani Resort or Tanjong Jara. (Optional side trip to Redang Island Berjaya Resorts, or Tasik Kenyir)

Day 16 - Merang to Cherating or Kuantan

Finally proceed to Cherating to drop off your self-drive car and for 2 nights at the  Impiana Resort or at the Hyatt Regency Kuantan. 

(Optional retain car to return back into Singapore).

Day 18 - departure

Transfer to Kuantan Airport for Malaysia Airlines morning flight to Kuala Lumpur for  transfer to onwards Singapore Airlines morning flight to London.

 

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