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Malaysia and Singapore Explorer

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Singapore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Bencoolen), Hotel (Ibis Bencoolen (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Night-walking tour to Chinatown and Lau Pa Sat hawker centre with street food tasting
    • Visit to Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to hotel
    • Extra nights accommodation in Singapore
    Landmarks
    Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
    Lau Pa Sat
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  2. Day 2

    Singapore

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Bencoolen), Hotel (Ibis Bencoolen (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Little India
    • Visit Kampong Glam and Sultan's Mosque area
    • Explore Civic District colonial buildings (Parliament House, Supreme Court, Cricket Club)
    • Visit Merlion Park

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping on Orchard Street
    • Explore Gardens by the Bay and Supertree Grove
    • Visit Marina Bay Sands Sky Park and rooftop bar
    • River cruise of Singapore
    Landmarks
    Little India
    Kampong Glam
    Sultan's Mosque
    Civic District
    Parliament House
    Supreme Court building
    Cricket Club
    Merlion Park
    Merlion statue
    Marina Bay
    Boat Quay
    Orchard Street
    Gardens by the Bay
    Supertree Grove
    Marina Bay Sands Sky Park
  3. Day 3

    Singapore

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Bencoolen (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peranakan Museum
    • Explore Katong and Joo Chiat districts
    • Food tasting of Nonya popiah
    Landmarks
    Peranakan Museum
    Katong
    Joo Chiat
  4. Day 4

    Singapore to Malacca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Puri Melaka (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cross into Malaysia via Johor Causeway
    • Visit Villa Sentosa
    • Evening river cruise
    Landmarks
    Villa Sentosa
    Kampong Morten
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  5. Day 5

    Malacca to Kuala Lumpur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Style Bukit Bintang (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of old Malacca
    • Visit tomb of Hang Kasturi
    • Visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
    Landmarks
    Tomb of Hang Kasturi
    Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Kuala Lumpur

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Style Bukit Bintang (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Batu Caves including climb of 272 steps to the sacred Hindu temple with three caves containing colorful Hindu murals and artwork
    • Opportunity to witness a puja (Hindu worship ceremony) at Batu Caves if timing permits
    • Visit to Malaysian batik and handicraft manufacturer to learn about batik-making process and see displays of woodcarvings, pottery, and weaving
    • Walking tour of Kuala Lumpur including Guan Yin Temple (ornate Buddhist temple dedicated to the Goddess of Compassion)
    • Walking tour including exploration of Chinatown and Petaling Street with traditional Chinese lanterns
    • Visit to Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Hindu temple, South Indian in style, oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia)
    • Stop at Central Market
    • Walking tour including historic colonial buildings: Cathedral of Saint Mary and Royal Selangor Club

    Optional Activities

    • Visit KLCC area to view the magnificent Petronas Towers
    • Visit the Sky Bar on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel for views of Petronas Towers and Asian-inspired cocktails
    Landmarks
    Batu Caves
    Guan Yin Temple
    Petaling Street
    Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
    Central Market
    Cathedral of Saint Mary
    Royal Selangor Club
    Petronas Towers
    Traders Hotel Sky Bar
  7. Day 7

    Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands

    Meals
    Dinner (Malaysian hot pot prepared and cooked by group - meat, fish, vegetables and ingredients cooked together in one pot under an open flame)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Strawberry Park Resorts (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit BOH tea factory and tea plantation
    • Walk through tea plantation rows
    • Factory tour to learn tea processing
    • Tea tasting at BOH
    • Prepare and cook Malaysian hot pot dinner
    Landmarks
    Cameron Highlands
    Tanah Rata
    BOH tea factory
  8. Day 8

    Cameron Highlands to Chenderoh Lake

    Meals
    Dinner (Selection of local fried fish, nasi goreng (tasty fried rice often served with egg and spices) and steamed vegetables. Sambal (a garnish paste made with chillies, herbs and spices) served as a staple)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Suka Suka Homestay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ipoh
    • Visit Ubudiah Royal Mosque
    • Visit Istana Kenangan (Perak Royal Museum)
    • Visit keris maker workshop and see traditional Malay dagger forging demonstration
    • Orientation walk through local area
    • Walk through rubber and palm oil plantations
    • Play Congkak board game
    Landmarks
    Ipoh
    Kuala Kangsar
    Ubudiah Royal Mosque
    Istana Kenangan
    Chenderoh Lake
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  9. Day 9

    Chenderoh Lake to Penang

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Neo+ Penang (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of George Town including exploration of colonial buildings and historic landmarks
    • Visit to George Town to experience multicultural heritage through temples, shophouses, and local neighborhoods

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak paddle on the calm waters of Chenderoh Lake
    • Short walk around Chenderoh Lake area
    • Dinner at local food stalls offering Indian, Chinese, or Malay cuisine
    Landmarks
    Chenderoh Lake
    Penang
    George Town
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  10. Day 10

    Penang

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Neo+ Penang (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kek Lok Si Temple (largest Buddhist temple in the region) on a hilltop with panoramic views and passage through traditional villages

    Optional Activities

    • Funicular railway ride to the top of Penang Hill for far-reaching views across the island
    • Visit to the Botanical Gardens (accessible by local bus)
    • Exploration of mosques and Buddhist temples throughout the city
    • Visit to Penang Art Gallery to view local batik work
    Landmarks
    Kek Lok Si Temple
    Penang Hill
    Botanical Gardens
    Penang Art Gallery
  11. Day 11

    Penang to Langkawi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Villa Langkawi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Langkawi
    Landmarks
    Langkawi Island
  12. Day 12

    Langkawi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Villa Langkawi (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on beaches
    • Snorkel in the Andaman Sea
    • Island-hopping cruise
    • Visit Northern Mangroves
    Landmarks
    Langkawi Beaches
    Northern Mangroves
  13. Day 13

    Langkawi

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Malaysia and Singapore Explorer reviewer 1
    December 6th, 2025
    5
    Our tour guy Sam was magnificent! He went beyond his duties to make sure that we had an excellent time. I have had...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your kind words about your Tour Leader, Sam. We truly appreciate and value feedback about our Tour Leaders, and we will be sure to pass this on to our team! We are pleased you had a wonderful time with us and we hope we are able to welcome you back again soon!
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    November 25th, 2025
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    Itinerary was well thought out. We saw a many different aspects of the country and there was something interesting...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you very much for your feedback and we are thrilled you enjoyed so much of the itinerary and for sharing these great photo's. We do hope we are able to welcome you back again soon for another adventure!
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  • Malaysia and Singapore Explorer reviewer 3
    December 26th, 2024
    4
    Nice tour with good group and team leaders. Hotels all reasonably good & comfortable, well paced, its quite busy...
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    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent Explore trip. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the tour, found the pacing well-suited to making the most of your holiday, and had a great experience with your Explore leader, Andrew, and the local guides. We appreciate your thoughts on the balance of time in Singapore and the diversity of experiences in Malaysia. It’s also wonderful to hear that you formed great memories with your group. We understand your comment about the age demographic and truly value travellers of all life stages. We’ll continue striving to make our tours welcoming for everyone. You are also more than welcome to speak to our Customer Sales and Service teams, they will be able to provide a little more detail regarding age groups, the demographic and such like ahead (subject to change) of any trips you may consider in future. Thank you again for your recommendation – it means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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    Vincent

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    Is this a 3 or 4 star hotel?

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      Vincent

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Do we have to pay for transfer to the airport in Georgetown?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      Pre tour hotel would be $260 for one night of pre-accommodation and $70 per person for airport arrival transfers.

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    Nancy

    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    Does cost include flights to and from UK?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      The cost of our tours does not include the price of international flights.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on January 17th, 2025

    are there any options in June /July

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      This tour only departs in the months of February, September, October, November and December. We don't have any departure dates outside those months unfortunately.

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    Janine

    Asked on December 23rd, 2024

    we are interested in this tour but will be ending on March 3rd. Can you please help by doing a price adjustment for 4 less days.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      We do not offer any discounts if you choose to depart the trip earlier than the scheduled end date for the tour.

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    Pamela

    Asked on December 20th, 2024

    Is there any free time in Malacca as there is something particular we would like to visit?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      There is no free time in Malacca. I have the trip notes with planned visits on this part of the tour.

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    Margaret

    Asked on December 12th, 2024

    Is it possible to arrive in Singapore and stay for 3 additional days before joining the tour on day 2?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes that can be arranged for you, we can request extra nights accommodation pre tour at the Ibis Bencoolen for £188 per night. alternatively you can make your own arrangements and meet us at the start of the tour on day 2.

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    Cheryl

    Asked on September 29th, 2024

    Can you confirm the tour ends in Langkawi or George Town?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2024

      This tour ends in Langkawi, I have attached the trip notes for this tour which states these details.

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      Cheryl

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Can I end the trip early, I mean get some sort of reduced fees as I would need to fly home on 19th Dec, not 20th Dec so I would be looking to leave on the morning of 19th Dec from Langkawi and not require accommodation after this.

    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      You may choose to leave the tour on day 12; however, we are unable to offer a discount, as we do not offer any tailormade elements to our packages.

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    Ali

    Asked on June 10th, 2024

    Do you know what hotel we would be staying at in Singapore? Please provide travel times between each Point of Interest via Coach / Bus. On day 6, how long is the train ride? On day 13, please confirm that you are providing transfers from the hotel in Langkawi to the International Airport (LGK).

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2024

      We are attaching the full trip notes for you, this gives Hotels used, breakdown of day to day activities and optional excursions.

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      Ali

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      These dates do not work as well for us as another tour we found (we board a cruise Mar 3) and have decided to book that.

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    Linda

    Asked on March 2nd, 2024

    Are there any dates for this tour in July 24

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2024

      Unfortunately we don't have a departure on this trip in July, we operate in March and then not until late October. Are there any other trips you are interested in?

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