Experience Singapore and Kuala Lumpur on an unforgettable 6-day trip. Begin with Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands, marveling at Singapore’s futuristic skyline. Explore cultural landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods before heading to Kuala Lumpur. Visit the iconic Batu Caves, climb its colorful steps, and admire the towering golden statue. Stand in awe beneath the Petronas Towers and enjoy breathtaking city views. Wander through bustling markets, savor local flavors, and immerse yourself in modernity and tradition. This tour captures the essence of two dynamic cities in one incredible adventure.
Highlights
Walk along Marina Bay to see Merlion Park, the mouth of the Singapore River
Visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Experience Jonker Street Night Market filled with local food and souvenirs
Learn about the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malaysia’s oldest Chinese temple
Walk across skybridge of Petronas Twin Towers and enjoy expansive city view
Climb the colorful stairs of Batu Caves, a sacred Hindu temple
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
After breakfast, enjoy your city tour by touring around the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, the historic Parliament House, and the National Gallery Singapore. Stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out on this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and walk through the National Orchid Garden, which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants.
Afterward, continue to Gardens by the Bay, anature park spanning 101 hectares of reclaimed land in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park has three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden, and Bay Central Garden. Return to the hotel after the tour, and the rest of the day is at leisure.
*Note: Strolling around Gardens by the Bay is on your own. No guide/driver guide accompanies. Talk to your Trip Planner about customizing your experience.
Check out after breakfast, and depart Singapore for Malaysia via Johor Bahru. Meet your Malaysian driver at the meeting point, then continue to Malacca, a UNESCO heritage site. The historic colonial town is a living testimony to the multicultural heritage of traditional Asia and European colonial influences.
Please note that you will pass through immigration checkpoints in Singapore and Malaysia.
Upon arrival in Melaka, visit the historical sites such as Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Kampung Kling Mosque, Jonker Street with its antiques and curiosities, Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum (closed on Monday), the pink Stadhuy’s Building, Malacca Clock Tower, Christchurch, and the famous Porta de Santiago. Transfer to your hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Today, depart in the morning and travel to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival, tour the King’s Palace (photo stop), National Mosque & Railway Station, National Monument, Independence Square, Sultan Abdul Samad building (photo stop), Selangor Club (photo stop), St Mary’s Church, the world’s tallest free-standing flagpole, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, and stroll along Chinatown. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the tallest communication tower in Southeast Asia.
Transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 5: Kuala Lumpur | Batu Caves
This morning, depart for Batu Caves and the outskirts of the city. On the way, visit the Royal Selangor Pewter, the world's largest and most modern pewter factory, renowned for high-quality products and exceptional craftsmanship. During the tour inside the factory, you will get a chance to learn the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering, and engraving of pewter products. The next stop is at a Batik gallery to see how Batik is being designed and printed.
The last stop will be the limestone hills of Batu Caves. A flight of 272 steps will lead up to the sacred Hindu temple cave, where the shrine of the Hindu deity, Lord Murugah, lies. Another cave called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures. After the tour in the afternoon, return to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free for leisure to explore Kuala Lumpur independently.
**Note:
In respecting the Batu Caves Temples as a religious place of worship, kindly dress appropriately.
Visit to Batu Caves not available during Thaipusam: 10-12 Feb (dates subject to change).
Day 6: Return Home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy leisure time until your transfer to the KLIA Airport for your onward departure flight. Alternatively, talk with your Adventure Life Trip Planner about extending your visit.
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Initial deposit is $400 per person, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and a maximum of $20,000 charge
The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
