This short Malaysian small group tour is suitable for those in transit through Bangkok and with enough time to get a taste of Malaysia. If you want an easy introduction to the region then Malaysia is a great choice. Welcoming, Safe, hassle free and with food unrivalled anywhere else on earth. Malaysia has it all but is still as Asian as it gets.

You will get a look at some of Penang’s rich history, have the opportunity to do some shopping and sightseeing and then take a relaxing island break on Langkawi while all along the way trying the food. A short taste of Bangkok is thrown in also. Once you visit Malaysia you will only want to return again and again as it is possibly the most addictive country in the world for both food and even more so for the friendly faces

Group Size: Minimum 1, Maximum 8

Guaranteed to depart

English speaking tour coordinator

Visiting
BANGKOK - PENANG ISLAND - LANGKAWI ISLAND.

Accommodation

• One to two star hotels, (5 nights).
• Basic guest house, (2 nights).(See upgrade option below).
• Second class overnight sleeper train, (2 nights).
• UPGRADE OPTION:
• Two nights basic guest house to two nights four star hotel for USD§250.00 per room.

Transport
Bus, Train, Boat, Taxi.

Day Trips

None included.

Entry Fees

All included when part of the itinerary.

Meals
8 meals included as per itinerary.
B = Breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.

Itinerary

Day 1:

Tonight our Malaysia small group tour will stay in; BANGKOK - Our short Malaysia small group tour officially starts when you check into your Bangkok accommodation. A welcoming dinner will be had in the evening. If you arrive early enough your free time could be spent visiting the enormous Chatuchak weekend market and/or, Wat Phra Kaew & the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, MBK or Siam shopping centres or take a boat ride with the locals on the Chao Phraya express to some local shops in Nonthaburi.

A few of the dozens of other options may be Vimanmek Teak Mansion, Chinatown, Wat Traimit, Jim Thompsons House, Silom or Sukhumvit road shops.

OR? Maybe just lay back and have a traditional Thai Massage. A month in the capital wouldn't allow you enough time to see it all. D.

Day 2:

Tonight our Malaysia small group tour will stay on; OVERNIGHT SLEEPER TRAIN - A free morning in Bangkok before our small group tour catches the always enjoyable overnight sleeper train to Butterworth. B.

Day 3:

 Tonight our Malaysia small group tour will stay on; PENANG ISLAND -Our Malaysia small group tour will arrive around midday and take the short ferry trip across the Melaka Straits to Georgetown the big and busy capital of Penang Island. Georgetown has an atmosphere unlike any other place known to Baktrax in Malaysia and possibly all of S.E. Asia. It's one of our all time favourite destinations. Go back in time as you walk the fascinating streets of the state capital. Streets being the way to go much of the time as the footpaths are often owned by the resident house or buisness and as such are often blocked off for public use. Just a few of the main attractions include:

• Fort Cornwallis.
• Penang Museum.
• Khoo Kongsi Chinese Clan House.
• Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.
• Acheen Street Mosque or Hainan Temple and dozens more mosques, temples  and colonial buildings or head up to Penang Hill at 800 metres to get  some great views of the island. Do this either by a long  hard walk or take  the historical Funicular Train where a monkey or two is  often seen  scampering around the tracks. Lastly, but not the least, maybe a  budget visit to a local dentist to offset some of your holiday costs. No Meals.

Day 4:

PENANG ISLAND  - A free day to explore some of the above. But without doubt the main purpose of coming to Penang is the FOOD! Your accommodation is within a few minutes walk of a multitude of Malay, Chinese or Indian restaurants. Penang's Curry Laksa or Indian Tandoori chicken with Garlic Nan bread are just but 2 of the better known local favs. This will also be your first  chance to eat the local way with a  Banana Leaf Meal and it doesn't get much better than a bottomless one at Krsna Villa restaurant in  Little India. B.

Day 5:

Tonight our Malaysia small group tour will stay on;  LANGKAWI ISLAND - A short ferry ride will see our small group tour on Lovely Langkawi Island for three days of  relaxation. Being a duty free island Langkawi also has some of the cheapest beer in the country but at the same time please respect the local culture if they ask you not to drink it in certain places. No meals.

Day 6:

LANGKAWI ISLAND - Our beachside accommodation and the warm waters will see us in relaxation mode for your last days in Malaysia. Beachside or some strolling are the main two choices today. OR? Take a taxi to one of the duty free malls. B.

Day 7:

 LANGKAWI ISLAND - Repeat day 6. B.

Day 8:

Tonight our Malaysia small group tour will stay on; OVERNIGHT SLEEPER TRAIN - A little bit different in getting our small group tour back to Bangkok today. Firstly a ferry back to the Thai border province of Satun. Then after immigration duties a bus trip to nearby Trang province for a few hours. Late afternoon we catch the sleeper train back to Bangkok. B.

Day 9:

Tonight our Malaysia small group tour will stay in; BANGKOK - Our small group tour will arrive a.m. in Bangkok for a final nights accommodation. A farewell dinner will be had in the evening. Being a Sunday you may wish to fill in the time in between with a visit to the gigantic weekend market, or maybe you'd rather visit one of the famous Bangkok temples within easy reach of your accommodation. Very few people ever get bored in Bangkok. Just watching the amount and chaos of the traffic is entertaining enough in itself. D.

Day 10:

Our short Malaysia small group tour is officially over when you check out of your Bangkok accommodation. An airport transfer is included also. B.

Tour Departure Dates

2012
05 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 02 Jun, 09 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 07 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 04 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 01 Dec, 08 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec

2013
05 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 02 Feb, 09 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 02 Mar, 09 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 06 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 04 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 01 Jun, 08 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 06 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec

Any other date on application. (Minimum two people).

Price

P/P, T/S, land only.
USD $940
Single Suppliment: USD $290