DISCOVERY MALAYSIA (TRAVEL BOOKLET) by Syafiqah Nasaruddin

CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION

A VACATION IS MORE THAN JUST A TEMPORARY ESCAPE

TAVEL IMPRESSION

CONCIERGE EXPERIENCES

This itinararies are designed for those who want to experience a destination completely on their terms. Work with our experience destination specialists on a fully costomized and we created just for you. Perhentian Island, Tioman Island, Langkawi Island, Penang Island, Labuan Island Layang- Layang Island, Sipadan Island, Redang Island, Rawa Island and last but not least Pangkor Island.

Malaysia for everyone! Are you up for the thrill experience ? Are you looking for Island? These are the few top’s Island in Malaysia. Discovery the most nerve wracking beautiful god creations by visiting each one of it.

Tour can be long or as short as you wish, include as much or as little as you want and can range from the most attractive to the most beauty isolation Island-all with a privite guide that allows you to take fully control of your vacation. Focus on the sites and attractions you are interested in and include action packed days or take a more leisurely approach.

Travel is not just a journey, it’s an experience. Experience about understanding the peoplw, places, and the a feeling of true sense of culture while inspired by fascinating encounters. Enjoy traveler!

THE TRAVEL IMPRESSION TOURS EXPERIENCE

LAND TOUR SERVICES

The price of your tour includes transportation between airports and hotels,baggage handling,sightseeing with a professional English speaking guides and all entrance fees are outlined in itinarary.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The finest luxury, deluxe and first call accommodations have been selected for every distination. Room upgrades are available at supplemental costs. Ask at time of booking.

AIRFARE

Airfares are available upon request at time of booking.

TOUR DIRECTORS

Tour directors are provided with a minimum of 15 passengers on any group departure.

EXCLUSIVES

We provide exclusive experience, value added components and/or welcome gifts on many tour programs.

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OUR VARIETY OF TOUR CHOICES

•SCHEDULED departure tour are exclusively for our guess. These tours operate with a minimum of 2 to 10 passengers and a maximum of 15 to 25 passengers, based on the destination

•INDEPENDENT Tours operate with a minimum of 2 passengers, however guests may join larger group for various day tours, dependent on the destination.

•JOIN-IN Tours are not exclusively tours. They are pre-packaged itineraries with guests joining the tour with people from other English speaking countries

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

•When you travel together in a group, you will be able to connect,laugh and learn with others who share a similar intrest all while experiencing a new exciting destination.

WELCOME TO MALAYSIA

Multiculturalism has made Malaysia as eclectic and surprising as its geographical diversity. Festivals, food and a happy, laid-back attitude define the national identity. Explore all of there with this itinerary, which takes you from the beautiful breath taking Island to the stunning beaches of malaysia

SWEET GET AWAY OF PERHENTIANS ISLAND

They might not be easy to get to, but the Perhentian islands off the northeast coast of Peninsular Malaysia have achieved iconic status on the backpacker trail. And for good reason the waters are so clean that you can snorkel right off the beach and still see a diverse array of aquatic life.

Fishermen turned tour guides will also take you out in their small boat for a day trip to swim with sharks and turtles.

Where to stay: For high-end Malaysia holiday lodgings, check out the Tuna Bay Island Resort. Budget hunters should look up Abdul Chalet.

Getting there: Regular buses leave from Hentian Putra bus station in Kuala Lumpur, taking nine hours. Alternatively, fly from Kuala Lumpur’s LCCT airport to Kota Bharu, and then catch a taxi to the port town of Kuala Besut.

The best of luxury hotels with the breath taking view of Perhentian Island

Where to stay: For a boutique experience, check out JapaMala.

Getting there: There are bus services from all over Malaysia to Mersing; from here it’s a two-hour boat ride to the first jetty on the island. Tioman also has a small airport, which Berjaya Airways flies to from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

WILD VIBES OF

TIOMAN ISLAND

Although part of the Malaysian state of Pahang, Tioman is actually reached from the Johor town of Mersing. There’s also a direct ferry from Singapore. This popular Malysia holiday island has two claims to fame that continue to be hyped by media and marketers.

One, the dramatic topography of this teardrop-shaped isle in the South China Sea was (supposedly) used as a backdrop for the 1958 movie “South Pacific,” while Time magazine named it one of the world’s most beautiful islands in the 1970s.

Theirs the natural environment and wildlife that first made it famous. First among animals, the giant monitor lizards that roam among the village in search of

BEST OF LUXURY

LANGKAWI ISLAND

Located right by the border with Thailand, Langkawi is part of the Malaysian state of Kedah, not Perlis which is in fact directly adjacent.

Langkawi is a duty-free island, and ever since then Langkawi’s growth has been nothing short of spectacular, with high-profile resorts dotting its sandy shores to make it a Malaysia holiday star.

Where to stay: They don’t come much more stylish or eclectic than Bon Ton, eight traditional Malay homes set in a former coconut plantation. Or there’s always the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.

Getting there: Langkawi has by far the best flight connections of any Malaysian island, with dozens of daily flights to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Penang.

Famously, the Malaysia island was believed to have been cursed in 1819, when a woman named Mahsuri, was put to death for alleged adultery. Before she died, she uttered the words, “There shall be no peace and prosperity on this island for a period of seven generations.”That was what the villages

HERITAGE & FOOD PARADISE

Where to stay: Since 1948, the recently restored Lone Pine sits serenely on the north shore of the island, while for city digs look no further than the Hotel Penaga, heritage buildings in the heart of town. Attracting a lot of attention among luxury lovers is the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, a restored colonial property.

Getting there: Flights from around the world land at Penang International Airport. From there, inexpensive taxis can transport you to destinations around the island, or you can catch the airport bus into town.

PENANG ISLAND

The Pearl of the Orient has a long and illustrious history. “Discovered” by Captain Francis Light in 1786, Prince of Wales Island, as it once was known, was for a long time one of the jewels of the British empire.

Today, under the close eye of Malaysian opposition and Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, the island is proudly parading its past the UNESCO status granted to historic Georgetown in 2008 guarantees that.

But its greatest attraction is its street food from Penang laksa off Macalister Road to banana leaf in Little India to seafood on Gurney Drive you’ll find it all here.

HERITAGE & FOOD PARADISE | 9 PENANG ISLAND

LOOKS FOR AN ISLAND LABUAN ISLAND

Located off the coast of East Malaysia, sandwiched between Sarawak and Sabah, Labuan is one of three Federal Territories. Its special status as an international offshore financial centre and free trade zone has allowed it to attract outside investment from the financial sector.

If you’re not involved in the financial services, there are other reasons to visit such as wreck diving. Over the years, numerous ships were sunk in the shallow waters off Labuan, making it ideal for novice divers. These are simply known as the American, Australian, Blue Water and Cement Wreck.

Where to stay: For both service and quality, it’s a close toss-up between the Tiara Labuan and the Grand Dorsett.

Getting there: There are daily flights to Labuan Airport from Kuala Lumpur, Miri in Sarawak and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. There is also an air-conditioned ferry to Brunei.

There is also a well-tended War Cemetery, where an annual remembrance ceremony is held for some 3,900 Allied soldiers who died during in World War II

Where to stay: Easy one to answer. At the only game in town, the traditional-styled Layang Layang Island Resort run by the Avillion group.

Getting there: The only way in and out of this Malaysia island is on a charter flight from Kota Kinbalu, with the price included in the various packages offered by the only place to stay on the island.

ASIA’S BEST DIVING EXPERIENCES OF

LAYANG-LAYANG ISLAND

Little more than a coral reef with a runway, the tiny island of Layang-Layang is located some 300 kilometers northwest of the Sabah capital of Kota Kinabalu (KK), the state to which it belongs.

Surrounded by pristine waters that drop to 2,000 meters, Layang-Layang is often ranked as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world due to its remarkable array of marine life.

Particularly of note are the schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks, which can sometimes number in the hundreds, though you can also expect to see manta rays, dolphins, barracuda and turtles.

UNTOUCHED PIECE OF ART

SIPADAN ISLAND

Sipadan is often rated as the world’s best dive site, with a location in the centre of the planet’s most bio-diverse marine habitat. In order to protect the fragile ecosystem of this Malaysia holiday destination, in 2004 the government ordered all of the dive resorts off the island, banned night dives and set a limit of 120 divers per day.

The move worked, as the surrounding waters continue to teem with life. It’s home to 3,000 species of fish, hundreds of species of coral, an abundance of rays and sharks and large populations of green and hawksbill turtles

Where to stay: As you are not allowed to stay on Sipadan itself, stay close by at the Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort built on stilts over the water or Sipadan Pom Pom Resort.

Getting there: It’s a 55-minute flight from Kota Kinbalu to the town of Tawau, an hour’s drive to the even smaller township of Semporna, and then a 40-minute speedboat ride.

So much so there is a famous turtle tomb, an underwater labyrinth that has drowned many of the unfortunate sea creatures.

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SIPADAN ISLAND

Where to stay: The same company that owns the only airport and airline to fly in, also has the best place to stay, The Taaras, by Berjaya. However, film fans should head to the Laguna Redang Island Resort, where the colourful souvenir shop was a key setting in the movie “Summer Holiday.”

Getting there: If you don’t want to pay to fly in directly, the alternative is to fly to Kuala Terengganu, and then continue by car and take a ferry from the port of Merang

WILDLIFE ISLAND REDANG ISLAND

The Redang archipelago actually consists of nine islands, namely Lima, Paku Besar, Paku Kecil, Kerengga Besar, Kerengga Kecil, Ekor Tebu, Ling, Pinang and Redang itself. Together, they form a marine park situated 45 kilometers off the east Peninsular Malaysia state of Terengganu.

With excellently preserved coral, the main attractions of Redang are snorkeling, diving and the crystal clear waters.

In 2000, the Malaysian island was the setting for Hong Kong movie “Summer Holiday,” which featured Cantopop star Sammi Cheng and Taiwanese heartthrob Richie Ren. The success of the film led to a sudden influx of tourists.

WILDLIFE ISLAND | 13 REDANG ISLAND

SULTAN’S PRIVATE ISLAND RAWA ISLAND

There aren’t many chances to stay on a Sultan’s private island. Rawa is one. Owned by the family of the Sultanate of Johor, Rawa is a small island 16 kilometers off the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia.

Because of this exclusivity, Rawa attracts tourists looking for a more secluded vacation. While the west coast is postcard perfect, the rest of the shoreline consists of inaccessible, dramatic rocky cliffs that plunge directly into the sea.

Where to stay: There are only two places to stay on the island: Rawa Island Resort or the smaller Alang’s Rawa.

Getting there: From Kuala Lumpur, catch a bus or drive to Mersing, from where regular ferries depart. Note that during low season (November to March), ferry frequency can drop sharply.

As your choice of accommodation is limited it can often fill up quick with young Singaporeans looking for a weekend getaway, so book up early.

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TINY GET AWAY ISLAND

Where to stay: Try the Pangkor Island Beach Resort.

Getting there: There are direct flights to the island from Subang’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport via Kuala Lumpur, or it’s a 30 minute ferry ride from the town of Lumut.

PANGKOR ISLAND

Despite measuring just eight square kilometres, Pulau Pangkor (pulau is the Malay word for island) is one of the most popular beach getaways in Malaysia among locals, that is.

Pangkor is one of the country’s most accessible islands, yet it is overwhelmingly the preserve of Malaysians, who head there every long weekend for a little rest and relaxation.

There is little in terms of nightlife but instead you’ll find uncrowded sandy beaches, a huge variety of amazing local cuisine and friendly people.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO TOURISM MALAYSIA

Special thanks to Tourism Malaysia for giving us this opportunity to create such an experience itinararies with our destination specialists and get to know the Malaysia culture and their beautiful breath taking Island.

This itinararies are definitely a Malaysian piece of art. They are designed for those who want to experience a destination completely on their terms. With a fully costomized and we created just for you. Perhentian Island, Tioman Island, Langkawi Island, Penang Island, Labuan Island Layang- Layang Island, Sipadan Island, Redang Island, Rawa Island and last but not least Pangkor Island.

Malaysia diversity are not for Malaysian, but for all ! Are you looking for Island to take your breath away? These are the few top’s Island in Malaysia. Discovery the most nerve wracking beautiful god creations by visiting each one of it.

Travel is not just a journey, it’s an experience. The experience about understanding the people, places, feeling a true sense of culture while inspired by fascinating encounters. Enjoy traveler!