The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.
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AROUND MALAYSIA BY SELF DRIVE CAR
Featuring: Kuala Lumpur To Cameron Highlands, Cameron Highlands To Penang, Penang To Kota Bahru, Kota Bahru To Tanjong Jara, Tanjong Jara To Kuantan
The best way to see Malaysia for the independent traveller has to be by car so you can see what you want, at your own pace. The roads are metalled, driving is on the left and signposts are in English, making it nice and easy. Here we have suggested an idea of how the main highlights might be combined. Ask us for more details.
Day 1 - Kuala Lumpur To Cameron Highlands
214kms/133 miles - roughly 4 hours driving time
Pick up your hire car and leave Kuala Lumpur heading north. Stop after a few miles at Batu caves. Your next stop is at the end of a steep winding road, Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands. Malaysia's premier hill resort was attractive to the colonial British because of its cooler temperatures. Explore the tea plantations, strawberry farms and nature trails.
Recommended overnight hotel: Cameron Highlands Resort (5*)
Day 4 - Cameron Highlands To Penang
310kms/193 miles - roughly 4.5 hours driving time
After a relaxing night in the Highlands, descend to the tin-mining centre of Ipoh and the famous Perak Cave temples. Continue on and cross over the bridge to Penang.
Recommended overnight hotel: Grand Plaza Parkroyal Penang (4*)
Day 5 - Penang To Kota Bahru
386kms/240 miles - roughly 7 hours driving time
You must allow a full day for the next leg of your journey along the east-west highway from Butterworth on the west coast to Kota Bahru on the east, passing through some spectacular jungle scenery on the way.
Recommended overnight hotel: Renaissance Hotel (3*)
Day 8 - Kota Bahru To Tanjong Jara
245kms/152 miles - roughly 3.5 hours driving time
Set off south towards Kuala Terengganu, built up around a busy fishing port, it is a good base to explore the surrounding area, in particular turtle watching. Every year from May to September, the giant Leatherback turtle lumbers ashore at Rantau Abang to lay its eggs in the sand.
Recommended overnight hotel: Tanjong Jara (something special)
Day 10 - Tanjong Jara To Kuantan
155kms/96 miles - roughly 1.5 hours driving time
Continue south to Cherating, a small village but still one of the most popular stops along the east coast, especially for the beaches and relaxed atmosphere. Drive onto Kuantan the perfect place to relax at the end of your busy self-drive tour.
Recommended overnight hotel: Hyatt Regency Kuantan (4*)
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