Romantic Getaway in Malaysia

📍 Singapore to Malacca Sentral (255km) 4 hours (included exit and entry border) Kuala Lumpur - Malacca (150 km): approx 2.15 hrs Malacca Walking Tour (3 km) 3-4 hours

On arrival at Kuala Lumpur airport your meet and greet assistant will take care of getting you through customs quickly and help you with your baggage claim. Receive a warm welcome by the private guide and driver at the airport and receive exclusive transport to your hotel in Malacca.

After checking into the hotel, spend time at leisure.

Spend the evening exploring from one restaurant to another, seeing the influences of the melting pot of its multi-cultural background in its cuisine. Challenge your palate to a variety of different dishes influenced by the Malays, Indians, Chinese and Arab traders, and gain a better understanding of Malacca’s eclectic local culinary culture that makes Malacca such a hub of international cuisine. 

18:30 Meet the guide at the starting point to explore the streets of Malacca’s old UNESCO heritage town and experience the delights of Malacca cuisine.

Take a walk or get yourself a colorful rickshaw that takes you through the smaller streets of Malacca, a UNESCO Heritage City. Stop at a variety of local restaurants, some offer traditional Malay dishes while others offer culinary treats influenced by overseas traders who came to Malacca over the past 2,000 years. Run by the same family for generations these restaurants specialize in one type of dish, from Chicken Rice Balls to Cendol or Asam Pedas, making them true experts in their craft. 
Start with a Satay Celup served with a type of hot peanut fondue to dip the chicken and vegetable skewers in. With the piping hot aromatic peanuts and wide assortment of skewered meat and vegetables, it is one of Malacca’s signature dishes, so any trip will not be completed without savoring a taste! 

Next stop, a traditional clay pot specialty restaurant. Its dishes are loaded with a variety of spices, coconut-based sauces, meats and vegetables cooked in clay pots. The spices are roasted over a strong open fire, bringing out incredible flavors and aromas which one simply will not find at home. From Claypot to Tandoori, let your palate delight in the sumptuous aromas of Indian food. First coming to Malacca 2,000 years ago as spice traders, the Indians brought with them a form of cuisine where marinated meat is put on long metal skewers and is cooked over an intense fire in a clay oven.

Continue onwards to try the Chinese specialty dim sum, as well street food from a hawker stall that boasts a variety of Malay and Chinese recipes.  Continue to the old town and stroll through the heritage houses along Jonker street, before ending up at a picturesque cafe along the canal. Lined with street art, colorful lights and music playing from nearby bars, this is a fantastic spot to relax with a drink and muse upon the multicultural cuisines that people brought to this sleep world heritage town. 

Overnight in Malacca at The Majestic Malacca   Deluxe in Deluxe Room for 1 night
 

Inclusions:

🍗 Dinner

📍 Malacca to Kuala Lumpur Hotel (147km) 2 hours

Breakfast.

08.00 Visit key historical and cultural sites of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Malacca. Discover the diverse cultures of this former colonial outpost including the Peranakan culture, unique to the straits of Malaysia. 

Malacca is steeped in trading history, not surprising given its unique location along the vital Malacca Strait. The melting pot of cultures is the result of a unique history from the rest of Malaysia. Most notably, there is a substantial Portuguese and Dutch influence in the area. Just like other cities in Malaysia, Malacca ‘s history is best explored on foot (a trishaw can be used for this tour at an additional cost).

Meander through areas steeped in history starting at the oldest remaining example of European architecture in Southeast Asia, A Famosa, before climbing St Paul’s Hill to visit St Paul’s Church and descending to one of the best examples of Dutch colonial architecture, the Stadthuys - the former Dutch City Hall which is flanked by flamboyantly decorated trishaws.

Sample food at a ‘Teochew’ style restaurant in Malacca. This style of food is influenced by the Cantonese and often favoured for its light, healthy ingredients and modest spice. Taste a delicious warm Portuguese tart from one of the many nearby vendors.

Chinese immigrants were attracted to Malacca, a trading port, by the prospects of a new life and the possibility of making a fortune. Dominated by Chinses males, who often ended up marrying local Malay women, and their descendants became known as the Peranakans. Men were known as Babas while the women were Nyonya. Step into a House Museum of the same name, Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, is a journey into the late 19th-century and early 20th century Malaya home. Still managed by the family and where four generations of straits-born Chinese family lived since 1861, this place honours the Peranakan spirit. 

Lunch break at Casa del Rio River Café. 

The River Cafe at Casa del Rio in Melaka is a casual, airy corner spot situated on the riverfront. With plenty of daylight and a laid back feeling, one can enjoy a relaxed lunch or afternoon tea featuring Nyonya dishes alongside traditional lunchtime or teatime fare. 

Continue walking through Malacca’s charming old quarters, visit some Chinese Clan houses one which is graced by a dragon relief pillars and admire the artistic crafts meeting the makers that are keeping age-old trades alive. In a century-old shop, Mr. Yeo Keng Yam, brightly coloured Nyonya beaded silk shoes including the tiny lotus feet keep a tradition alive. Just doors away is an exceptionally talented calligrapher that will write your name in Chinese characters using unique strokes along with a bit of a tale. Enjoy a visit to a Chinese tea house to learn and samples some Chinese teas. 

Stroll along stopping at a local Chinese shop to see the various types of incense that are made for the ancestors. In many Asian temples, huge coils of burning incense are suspended from the ceilings and large joss sticks smoke to purify the space. Select some simple incense sticks, whether coreless or ‘solid sticks’ and continue to the Chen Hoon Teng temple. This is one of the finest Chinese temples in Malaysia and is ranked among the most significant in Southeast Asia, due to its important to the spiritual aspirations of the Chinese community. This magnificent temple has been serving the Chinese communities religious needs since being founded in the 1600s by the Chinese Kapitan Tay Kie Ki. Its architectural design conforms strictly to the principles of feng shui and featured elements from three bays and non-circular columns add to its uniqueness. Par take in burning incense an ancient practice that continues to be part of Malacca’s living heritage and help purify the space of Chen Hoon Teng. Incense burning reminds people to burn themselves, to give, and to sacrifice along with purifying the space and focusing your mind.

Leave to Kuala Lumpur. On arrival register at your hotel.

Overnight in Kuala Lumpur at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur Deluxe in City View Room for 3 nights
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya (35km) 45 minutes

Today’s tour starts at 09:00.  Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and leave by Public transport to Kampung Baru, the last surviving village closest to KLCC. 

Have a bird’s eye view of KL City skyline at the eclectic Pintasan Saloma Bridge connecting KLCC and Kampung Baru. Look at traditional Malay wooden stilt houses here, flanked by coconut palms and banana trees and chickens crossing the road. 

Experience first-hand the sights, smells and flavors of the different cultures of Malaysia, Chinese, Indian and Malay. See rows of local fruits, vegetables and spices that are on display along with an array of stalls selling the freshest meat and seafood.

Witness trades-smith and vendors in action as making murtabak and apom peanut pancake. Explore Chow Kit market and sample some Malaysian fruits and learn about the key ingredients used in the kitchens of the three main cultures of Malaysia. 

See the Little Indonesia in the Chow Kit and sample some of the most delicious dishes here and notice some of the similarities and differences between the local and Indonesian dishes. 
Sip teh tariks and enjoy the best pan mee noodles in town

Get a taste of the true Malaysian food, culture and heritage, there are plenty of choices including some incredibly tasty vegetarian dishes for those who don’t eat meat or fish.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Meet your architectural tour guide at the hotel lobby at 16:30 (only for hotels located in KLCC area) for a 3-hour walking tour.

Once dubbed as the world's tallest skyscraper from the year 1998 to 2004, the Petronas Twin Towers is Malaysia's iconic architectural landmark that has put this country into the global limelight till today. This magnificent postmodern edifice is still the world's tallest twin building, dominating Kuala Lumpur's city skyline as the city's most popular tourist attraction, as well as being the most prominent business, shopping and leisure hub of the city.

Explore this architectural extraordinaire with an architectural tour guide that will bring you on a private tour for 3 hours, delve into the futuristic structure of the double-decker skybridge before heading up to the Observation Deck on Level 86 to experience the amazing unobstructed view of the city. 

On top of the tour, the private tour will also take you to explore KLCC Park and its vicinity area, before the tour adjourning at the Lake Symphony fountain show around 7.30 pm. 

Meet your driver and leave for dinner at Bijan Bar Restaurant. Featuring fine Malay cuisine with an innovative twist, Bijan Bar & Restaurant combines the traditional with the contemporary in a lush, intimate setting, giving diners an experience that is quite out of this world. 

Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

Breakfast. 

At 08:00 Take a closer look at the blends of cultures and history, old and new, that define the city of KL.

Start the day visiting the colorful and particular Thean Hou Buddhist Temple; then you’ll follow the walking tour through the Lake Garden with its tropical nature and stop in front of the modern National Mosque and the old Railway Station all in white stone, built by the British. Move onto the historic colonial center Merdeka Square of town. Walk along an impressive array of architectural wonders, with buildings dating back to the late 1800s. The guide will explain the origins and influences that led to the development of the stunning facades.

Explore the interesting Islamic Museum Southeast Asia's largest museum of Islamic art and hosts the Quran and Manuscripts Gallery, the Islamic Architecture Gallery, the India Gallery, the Chinese Gallery, the Ancient Malay World Gallery as well as the reconstructed Ottoman Syrian Room.

Visit Masjid Jamek, also known as Friday Mosque, one of the oldest building in Kuala Lumpur which gracefully sits on the banks of two rivers. Wander around the mosque grounds, learning about Islam in Malaysia and the arabesque influences in its design.  (Note: Like any place of worship, dress codes need to be adhered to, with robes and headscarves provided. Visit not available on Fridays.) Then explore the vibrant streets around the mosque, where garland makers pedal brightly-coloured marigold offerings.

Visit Little India and discover a profusion of authentically Indian items such as assortment of sweetmeats, aromatic spices, exotic fragrances and dazzling adornments.  Don’t miss to catch local florist tying garlands at the flower shop. Next, visit the local Hindu temple to receive a blessing by the local priest. Not to be missed here is an opportunity to break a coconut for the deity.  In Hindu mythology, breaking of coconut symbolises the breaking of the ego. The coconut represents the human body and before the Lord it is shattered – breaking the ‘aham’ or ego and symbolically totally surrendering and merging with the supreme soul. 

Return to the hotel.

At 19.30, our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for the dinner transfer at Tamarind Springs, well known for its romantic setting on the edge of a lush forest. Their fine-dining cuisine is specialized in Indochinese food.

Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves (16km) 40 mins Batu Caves to Cameron Highlands (210km) 3 hours

Discover another multicultural aspect of Malaysia and visit one of the most important sanctuaries of Hindu culture, the Batu Caves huge natural caves located on the outskirts of the city.

After climbing the 272 steps that lead to the Sanctuary of Murugan, one of the most revered deities of Hinduism, you can enjoy a splendid panorama of the city and it will also be possible to find the monkeys in constant search of food, be alert! These impressive caves remain a destination for pilgrims, especially during the most important Hindu festival in Asia, the Thaipusam, which is celebrated during the full-moon Tamil month (January and February).

Continue to Cameron Highlands. Lunch at the Smoke House, an English Tudor Style cozy hotel built in 1939 that maintain the colonial ambience.

Check-in at the hotel. 

Tonight dinner’s is at The Crackling Fireplace. Enjoy a western four-course dinner served alongside the highlands best produce. 

Overnight in Cameron Highlands at Cameron Highlands Resort Deluxe in Junior Suite for 2 nights

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

Embark on a half-day of private exploration of Cameron Highlands. At 08:15 be picked up from the hotel by an experienced nature guide and transferred by 4WD to Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation for a short tour of the plantation. Drive to higher heights of the Mossy Forest of Gunung Brinchang. Be enlightened on the value of medicinal plants that can be found in the forest and learn all about the ecosystem of the rainforest. 

With the knowledge of a nature guide, learn about some of the most exotic flora on earth, like the pitcher plant, orchids, primitive ferns, spices and medicinal plants, all home to the Mossy Forest. 

Following this take a short walk around the Sungai Palas BOH Tea Factory and enjoy some light refreshments.

At 12:30 return to the hotel. 

16.00 Enjoy a traditional tea with scones, cream and strawberry jam at the gardens of The Lake House House with panoramic views of the fields. . This English Tudor style Hotel built in 1939 provides you with the ultimate in colonial ambience. 

The evening ambience of Cameron Highlands is magical, a light mist settles amongst the pines as the stars come out to play. In the privacy of a garden gazebo the chef will prepare a feast of delicious barbecue dinner.

Overnight in Cameron Highlands
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Cameron Highlands to Ipoh (97 km) 2 hours Ipoh to The Banjaran Hot Spring Retreat (10km) 20 min

Breakfast. 

08.00 Meet your guide and driver and leave to Ipoh. 

10.30 Stroll through the charming laneways of Ipoh, Malaysia’s third largest city, with a mixture of time-worn shop houses and restored colonial buildings. Look out for the famous interactive street murals from the Kopi-O to the Hummingbird and taste the city’s local delicacies.  

Ipoh is Malaysia’s third most populous city and charms with a mixture of time-worn shop houses facades and magnificently restored colonial buildings. Ipoh’s abundant street art and culinary scene has countless restaurants cooking up delicious meals that run the gamut from Malay to Indian to Chinese that has transformed Ipoh into a top destination in Asia. 

Take a leisurely stroll around Ipoh’s compact and historic Old Town on this walking tour hunting for street art and delicious eats in this graceful town of old Peranakan architecture, burgeoning hipster cafes and flourishing street art. Build up an appetite walking through Ipoh’s old town in search of Ernest Zacharevic’s street art, a name synonymous with the famous street art of Georgetown, Penang. There are seven murals that are scattered along the laneways of this historic mining town. 

With an abundance of hawker food stalls selling local favorites including salt-baked chicken, claypot chicken rice, char kuey teow (rice noodles), rojak (a local salad) and Portuguese desserts like egg tarts and caramel custard, there are many chances to stop to taste a selection of Ipoh’s treats along the way. 

After visiting Ipoh continue to Banjaran Hot Spring Resort. 

Surrender to a sense of absolute serenity and privacy amidst the magical beauty of the landscapes that surround Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat. Limestone hills, lush tropical rainforest, therapeutic geothermal hot springs, mystical natural caves and cascading waterfalls are all within reach.

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is nestled in 16.19-acre valley, cradled by 260 million-year old towering Paleozoic limestone hills. A gateway to rediscover a sense of true self and add balance to your life with this unique hideaway, which is designed with both luxury and therapeutic value in mind.

17.00 start your healing experience with The Banjaran Signature Massage (90min),  This Eastern fusion massage begins with an Indian Head Massage, followed by the Traditional Malay Urut Massage technique and concludes with Chinese Pressure Point Foot Therapy.

20.00 Tonight, enjoy a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience within a 260 million year old limestone cavern, with stalactites and stalagmites forming the stunning backdrop. Soft lighting illuminates the stone walls interiors and cascading smooth pools combined with classical music to create a most memorable romantic atmosphere.

Located at the Banjaran Hot springs Retreat, Jeff’s Cellar is surrounded by a lush tropical rainforest valley, cascading waterfalls and thermal hot springs. Well-hidden and once initially limited to resort guests, Jeff Cellar culinary delights, extensive range of organic and rare wines from around the world can be intimately enjoyed within its limestone walls.

Uniquely combined, layered and partnered together Jeff’s Cellar’s menu, a collaboration of three talented fine dining Chef’s, ensures that each dish tantalises the palate while showcasing modern Malaysian Cuisine. Supported by a 5-star service team that is familiar with the menu and wine list, this gastronomic experience is a journey of textures, smells, sites and palate-cleansing surprises. 

Note: Banjaran doesn’t allow children under 12 years old
Jeff’s Cellar Dress code: Smart Casual with collared shirts, dresses, skirts and blouses, or pantsuits is observed. No Slippers and shirts allowed

Overnight in Ipoh at The Banjaran Hot Spring Retreat Deluxe in Garden Villa for 1 nights
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Ipoh to Penang (165 km) 2 hours

Breakfast.

Enjoy the facilities of this holistic wellness retreat a relaxing soak in the natural dipping pools, indulge in a natural sauna at the thermal steam cave or explore the unique flora and fauna, waterfalls and mysterious caves joining a jungle trek through the limestone hill forst of the Lost World of Tambun. 

14.00 Leave to Penang visiting enroute Kek Lok Si a cave temple situated on 12 acres of land used as early as the 1920’s as a place of worship. Set in a limestone outcrop, spend 45 minutes exploring the temple featuring a number of Buddhist figures.

Overnight in Penang at Eastern & Oriental Penang Deluxe in Premier Suite for 2 nights 
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

08:30 From a variety of ethnic Chinese clan houses to streets full of Bollywood music and saris, Penang never fails to disappoint. Join a guide for a full day walking tour to discover all of this and much, much more. 

Start in Georgetown, an area rich in history, culture and food. The guide will give a short introduction to the town’s past, learning how merchants from around the world used Penang as a refuge between two regional monsoon weather systems and thus bringing a variety of international influences into the local culture.

Armed with this understanding of Penang’s cultural background, set off through town to explore. Stop for a cup of local coffee at a bake house and sample Bengali bread, while the guide explains the origins of this popular Penang breakfast. 

Continue the Penang walking tour through the old town, stopping to admire some of the architectural wonders that earned the town UNESCO World Heritage status. Admire the streets’ mix of old and new, hearing the fascinating tales behind some of the historic structures and seeing modern, whimsical street art. Keep an eye out for small workshop where craftsmen may be making items such as joss sticks or weaving rattan items. 

Time for lunch at China House café. Comprising cafes, restaurants, library, shops and bakery, China House is an all-in-one building that’s perfect for everyone, with art, music, food and drinks. 

Next up is a visit to Khoo Kongsi to learn about the practice of ancestor worship that is so embedded in the local culture. Continue down the so-called ‘Street of Harmony’ where various spiritual shrines and houses of worship can be found then step into vibrant Little India. Mingle with the locals as they shop for colourful flower garland offerings and enjoy the smells emanating from the street hawker stalls. Then pop into a 150-year-old wet market, still abuzz with local life. 

Having experienced the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Penang, return to the hotel around 15:30. 

18.15 Leave by foot to Indigo Restaurant@ The Blue Mansion, an exquisite Asian contemporary fine dining. Before you will be invited to a short tour of The Blue Mansion. 

After dinner be transferred to Three Sixty Revolving Restaurant & Sky Bar for having a drink with seafront views (drinks are not included).

22.00 Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Penang

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Penang hotel to Airport (24 km) 40 min Langkawi Airport to hotel (30km) 40 min

Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport to leave to Langkawi.

Recommended flight : Malaysia Airlines  MH5294| Operated by Firefly 12:25/ 13:00 PEN Penang LGK Langkawi (flight not included)

Known as the Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi Island is part of an archipelago of 99 islands and is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Surrounded by brilliant emerald waters and bordered by fine sandy beaches. The enchanting tropical island has some of the best natural attractions in the region, giving it a status of "global geopark". The island is also shrouded in myths and mysteries, making it exciting and at the same time an intriguing destination. 

17.00 The Datai Spa is situated along a small winding stream surrounded by the sounds and scent of the rainforest. Enjoy a sensory journey through relaxation and rejuvenation 90min massage. 

Overnight in Langkawi at The Datai Langkawi Deluxe in Rainforest Villa for 3 nights
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

Breakfast. 

Spend your day at leisure. 

The Datai is set against a wilderness backdrop of primordial mountains, the pristine 10 million-year-old rainforest is home to a wealth of flora and fauna. The resort’s private footpath leads to dreamy Datai Bay’s idyllic white-sand beach, one of the Top 10 Beaches worldwide as awarded by National Geographic.

Enjoy the breathtaking sunset and a delicious BBQ dinner on the Andaman Sea while cruising around the beautiful islands of Langkawi. Sip a cocktail to the backdrop of the sun setting as you sail on a private 46ft catamaran. As the last rays of the sun vanish and twilight takes over, sit back and enjoy some stargazing.

Pick up at your hotel at 16:00 and transfer 30 minutes by private vehicle to the marina.

Board the Catamaran at 17:00 and set sail for Langkawi’s southern out- lying islands. Sail the Andaman Sea with a cocktail in hand as the sunsets and the heat of the day turns into a pleasant cool air. Relax to the serenity of the calm ocean. Cool off in the salt water jacuzzi, keep an eye out for dolphins, cruise past palm line beaches before indulging in a delicious BBQ dinner. 

Arrive back to the jetty for a transfer back to the hotel by 20:00. 

Overnight in Langkawi
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

Breakfast.

Free day at leisure.

To celebrate your last night of holidays enjoy a personalized candlelit dinner on the beach. Your personal butler will welcome you with a glass of champagne and you can enjoy the sea breeze and watch the beautiful sunset. As you sit under a canopy, on locally handcrafted mats with comfy pillows, your butler will server you dinner, rounding off the evening with roasted marshmallows and a hot chocolate drink. 

Overnight in Langkawi

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 The Datai to Langkawi Airport (30 km) 40 min

Breakfast.

Enjoy your last moments in Malaysia until be transferred to the airport to flight back to your home destination.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast