7-Day Malaysia Vacation with Penang Food Trip

Tour Style: Private Tour (No Join-in Group Tour)

Tour Route: Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Selangor - Malacca - Batu Caves - Ipoh - Kuala Kangsar - Penang - Kuala Lumpur

Tour Code: ODY-MY-001

Highlights :

Meet thousands of twinkling fireflies with a boat into the mangroves
Discover the lovingly preserved Malaysia of yesterday in Malacca
Savour dozens of tastings of traditional Malaysian cuisine and Penang street food

Any part of this itinerary can be tailor-made to fit your needs, e.g. tour length, activities, destinations, hotels.

Travellers rating: 4.9/5

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Based on 2 reviews

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival, Kuala Lumpur

Welcome to Kuala Lumpur - the capital city of Malaysia! Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day can be spent at leisure.
Overnight: Kuala Lumpur
Meal: Dinner
Day 2

Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Selangor - Kuala Lumpur

After breakfast, you’ll visit the National Monument, the National Museum, the new-built King’s Palace. Admire the historic buildings around the Independence Square. Stop at the Moorish-style Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and iconic Petronas Twin Towers with photo opportunities. After lunch served at a local restaurant, be transferred back to the hotel and have a rest. At around 16:30, you’ll be transferred to Kuala Selangor and meet thousands of twinkling fireflies in the coastal area. Get closer to them by taking a boat ride through their mangrove swamp habitat. Take a side trip to the Fort Melawati and a palm oil plantation. A seafood dinner is included.
Overnight: Kuala Lumpur
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3

Kuala Lumpur - Malacca - Kuala Lumpur

After breakfast, you’ll set off on your Malacca trip. It is Malacca that colonial forces first approached Malaysia. Upon arrival, you’ll see the imprints of the British, Portuguese, and Dutch colonists had left through visits to St Peter’s Church, the red-bricked Stadthuys (Dutch Administration office), and the ruins of Porta De Santiago (A Famosa) and St Paul’s Church. Proceed to visit the buzzing Jonker Street in the center of Chinatown and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malaysia’s oldest Chinese temple with UNESCO-awarded restoration. Enjoy an authentic Nyonya meal at a Peranakan restaurant. After the tour, be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Kuala Lumpur
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4

Kuala Lumpur - Ipoh

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the Batu Caves, a 400-million-year-old limestone hill with Hindu shrines and temples interiors. The 274 steps up to the cavern, and a 140-feet gold statue of the Hindu deity standing in front of the entrance of the main cave add awe to this site. Later, drive to Ipoh, once the world’s largest tin producer in the 1980s but now a popular eating stop for travelers. En route, have a light lunch at Bidor, where the Duck Thigh Noodles is the best-known. Pay a visit to Sam Poh Tong, Malaysia’s largest cave temple with a mountain backdrop and a miniature rock garden. Stop at a local café in the Old Town of Ipoh for a break and sample the local delicacy like white coffee, egg tart, etc. Ipoh Chicken Rice will be served for dinner.
Overnight: Ipoh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Ipoh - Kuala Kangsar - Penang

After breakfast, head to Kuala Kangsar Town, the royal town of Perak, Malaysia. Visit the Ubudiah Mosque which stands out with golden dome and minarets. Continue on to the Iskandariah Palace, the royal palace of the Perak Sultanate since its completion in 1933. Just a short distance away is the Istana Kenangan, a charming structure made of wood and woven bamboos, without a single nail. Enjoy lunch with local food such as Laksa and Cendol. After lunch, drive to Penang. Take a funicular train ride to reach the top of the Penang Hill and have a sweeping view over the city. After that, be transferred to the hotel and check in. At around 18:30, be picked up and start your Georgetown Night Discovery.
Note: The schedule is subject to change due to the scheduled maintenance of the funicular train.
Overnight: Penang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6

Penang

Penang is hailed as one of the world’s greatest street food destinations. Today, explore a Street Food Tour with your taste buds. Walk and eat authentic and delicious street food such as Curry Noodles, Penang Laksa, Mee Goreng, Apong Balik, Pasembur, etc. on the Penang Walking Food Trail in the morning. In the afternoon, head to a food paradise street with dining tables. Never miss Wantan Noodles, Hokkien Noodles and Char Kuew Teow (Fried Rice Noodles) there. After the tour, be transferred to your hotel and have a rest. At around 20:00, depart for Gurney Drive where you’ll gain a unique experience of dining by the sea. After dinner, visit a local night market and get treats to take back home with you. After that, be transferred back to your hotel and have a good night sleep.
Overnight: Penang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7

Penang - Kuala Lumpur, Departure

Enjoy your free time till being transferred to the airport and fly to your next destination.
Meal: Breakfast

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Reviews on This Tailored Tour

Odyssey tours mentioned by some of our clients was the former name of Odynovo.
Durations might be different as each trip is customizable.

This tour rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 2 reviews.

May 2017

This is the second trip I have booked through Odyssey, Odyssey are a great company offering very detailed personalized tours. Joan Qin has been my point of contact and she has been fantastic to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble for her. She has been so helpful with advise and my last minute changes. From the moment I made contact with Joan she has been an absolute pleasure to deal with.

November 2016

As I heard very good reviews about my odyssey tours through my cousin I went ahead and planned a trip to Malaysia. I was thrilled to find professionaly organized tour company and equally professional tour consultant Leo Huang. His responses to my queries were thorough and prompt. He suggested well planned itinerary and helped to make the changes to cover the most out of the trip. Thank you Leo for your excellent services. I reccomend them to everyone without any hesitations. Great tour company.

How Private Tour Works

Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stay at competitive rates and with insider bonus of our partnership with international hotel chains and local ones. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspection to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote area can hardly maintain the same standard as those in the city.

Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in the hotel. To make the trip go smooth, lunch is recommended to be included for set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give recommendation or offer assistance. In remote area, meals are likely to be arranged in tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options.

Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfer in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are from local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.