Malaysia Travel - The East Tour from Penang (4 Days /3 Nights)

Tour Summary
Travel along the East Coast to discover the local Malay culture & lifestyle. The beaches on the east coast are the best in the country.

Highlights of Tour
East Coast- covering Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu & Kuantan.
Discover the heritage of the Malay tradition & custom & beautiful beaches

Day 1 Penang - Kota Bharu
Starting off early today, you cross the Malay Peninsula from the west coast to the east coast, passing through three states, to a contrasting lifestyle. Travel through the state of Kedah to Kroh or Pengkalan Hulu, which is next to the Thai border. Onwards to Grik where you join the East-West Highway with a rest stop at Banding Island Resort. Leaving the "Elephant Country" you then continue eastward and cross into Kelantan to Jeli and onwards to the capital of Kota Bharu. Kota Bharu is a centre for Malay culture, crafts and religion. It's the place to see kite-flying contest, admire traditional woodcarvings, colourful market place and marvel at the skills of songket weavers. Overnight in a Floating Raft Homestay – A traditional Malay hospitality experience!! (Breakfast)

Day 2 Terengganu - Kuantan
Kota Bharu is the cultural potpourri of Peninsular Malaysia. Begin your day with a visit to the famous market of Kota Bharu. Next visit Cik Aminah Songket Weaving workshop and see the delicate process in weaving the beautiful songket. On the way to Pantai Cinta Berahi - the beach of Passionate Love, stop at Ismail Bin Jusoh and see how the mystical "Wau" or giant kites are made. Continue southwards to the state of Terengganu with short stop at Pulau Duyong to view local master boat builders at work. Rest of the day – free for independent activities. (Breakfast)

Day 3 In Kuala Lumpur
Visit a local cottage industry producing the traditional Batik cloth and brassware under the same roof. Travel along the coastal scenic drive to get to the state of Pahang and to Kuantan. Brief stop at the Cherating Village where you will witness the Pig's Tail Monkey plucking coconut under it's master command and visit a Mengkuang Weaving Center. Afternoon free to relax & enjoy the beach & the South China Sea (Breakfast)

Day 4 Kuantan - Singapore
On this final morning, we will drive past the palace of the Sultan of Pahang in the town of Pekan on our southbound journey to Singapore. You reenter the state of Johor at Endau and have lunch at Mersing before continuing through Ulu Tiram and Johor Bahru. After brief formalities, cross the causeway into Singapore and drop off at your hotel. (Arrival time back into Singapore is around 1700 - 1800 hrs) (Breakfast)

Package Includes

Accommodations and meals as stated above.
Private transfers and tours with English speaking driver guide as indicated in the itinerary
All entrance fees in the places of visit
Meals as indicated.

*Hotels listed may be substituted where applicable

Items Not Included

All personal incidentals & expenses
Surcharge of room may apply for peak seasons
All beverage (soft drinks, bottled water & alcohol) are not included
Lunch & Dinner
Tip & gratuities to driver guide
Airfare
Peak Season Surcharges (hotels/resorts)

Accommodation	Twin/Double	Triple Share	Single Traveler	Single Room
Standard Class	$775USD	$675USD	$1514USD	$845USD
Superior Class	$830USD	$709USD	$1607USD	$905USD
Deluxe Class	$1020USD	$860USD	$1918USD	$10565USD

All package prices are per person.
Prices are valid through 31 March 2009 and subject to change without notice.

Traveler Type and Pricing Explanations:

Twin/Double - Two (2) persons traveling together at all times and sharing hotel accommodations.
Single Traveler - One (1) person traveling alone with private accommodations.
Single Room - For two (2) or more persons traveling together at all times that prefer separate rooms in each hotel.
Triple Share - Three (3) persons traveling together at all times and sharing accommodations and existing bedding. Depending on the hotel, additional bedding may be necessary, is at an additional cost to the travelers and varies from each hotel.