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<strong>Singapore</strong>, <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />

& <strong>Borneo</strong>


Welcome.<br />

At House of Travel, we strive to create the best holiday for you at the best value<br />

– that’s our service guarantee. We understand everyone has different<br />

travel needs and that’s why we love it when you bring your ideas to us<br />

because together, with our experience and local knowledge, we can<br />

create the perfect holiday at the perfect time for you.<br />

We use the same travel sites you do, like Expedia, and many more<br />

that you can’t access. Plus, we have direct relationships with airlines<br />

and hotels around the world, which gives us extra buying power. We<br />

combine this with our expertise and negotiating skills to deliver some<br />

of the best deals and bonuses on offer that you might miss if you booked<br />

yourself. So, we promise to truly deliver the best of both worlds and<br />

that’s our guarantee.<br />

We’ve helped create enriching travel experiences for 1.8 million New<br />

Zealanders over the last thirty years. We understand that travel isn’t just about<br />

the place you go, it’s where that place takes you.<br />

The best holiday for you.<br />

What this means: We’ll combine your ideas with<br />

our experience and expertise to deliver you the best<br />

holiday possible.<br />

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us until you’re home again.<br />

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out a great price for your holiday.<br />

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people, so we take the time to understand what’s<br />

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<strong>Singapore</strong>, <strong>Malaysia</strong> & <strong>Borneo</strong> Map<br />

BHUTAN<br />

CHINA<br />

HONG KONG<br />

TAIWAN<br />

PACIFIC<br />

OCEAN<br />

MYANMAR<br />

LAOS<br />

PHILIPPINES<br />

THAILAND<br />

SOUTH CHINA SEA<br />

Bay of Bengal<br />

Andaman<br />

Islands<br />

CAMBODIA<br />

VIETNAM<br />

Langkawi<br />

Penang<br />

MALAYSIA<br />

SINGAPORE<br />

Cherating<br />

KUALA LUMPUR<br />

Bintan Island<br />

Kuching<br />

Kota Kinabalu<br />

BRUNEI<br />

BORNEO<br />

Sarawak<br />

INDONESIA<br />

Sabah<br />

INDONESIA<br />

INDIAN OCEAN<br />

Java Sea<br />

JAKARTA<br />

INDONESIA<br />

Bali<br />

Lombok<br />

The Climate<br />

Monthly Average Temperatures in ˚C<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> 23/31 23/31 23/31 24/31 24/32 24/31 24/31 24/31 23/31 23/31 23/31 23/31<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong> 22/32 22/33 23/33 23/33 23/33 23/32 23/32 23/32 23/32 23/32 23/32 23/32<br />

<strong>Borneo</strong> 23/29 23/29 23/30 23/31 24/31 23/31 23/31 23/31 23/31 23/31 23/30 23/29<br />

Wet Season<br />

Dry Season


<strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines<br />

Our partner in the sky<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines has taken great care to perfect the<br />

details of your experience in the air. You will enjoy the<br />

highest standards of quality, service and innovation<br />

across all classes.<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines operates daily from Auckland and Christchurch to<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> - one of the world’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. In<br />

September they became the first airline to operate long haul services from<br />

Wellington to <strong>Singapore</strong> via Canberra, flying 4 times a week. <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Airlines and their regional wing, SilkAir, cover more than 102 cities in 34<br />

countries around the world including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching,<br />

Langkawi, Balikpapan, Kota Kinabalu and Bander Seri Begawan.<br />

With stately seats, gourmet cuisine and an exceptional level of attention,<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines’ First Class brings a whole new level of privilege and<br />

luxury to the discerning traveller in you. Business Class provides a perfect<br />

balance of professional and personal conveniences, with the spacious<br />

leather seat able to be converted into a fully flat bed. Comfort is the top<br />

priority in Economy Class; ergonomic seats with maximised leg room<br />

and an adjustable headrest offer greater comfort to both first-time and<br />

seasoned travellers. On <strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines you will enjoy cuisine usually<br />

found in the best restaurants in all classes of travel. Travellers will savour<br />

a gourmet menu of delectable treats thoughtfully created by <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Airlines' renowned International Culinary Panel. This is complemented<br />

by a wine selection that is hand-picked from across the globe, as well as a<br />

range of other beverages.<br />

En route, customers will enjoy KrisWorld, <strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines’ personal<br />

inflight entertainment system with up to 1000 entertainment options and<br />

Audio-Video on Demand in every seat.<br />

Plus, become a member of KrisFlyer, <strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines’ free to join<br />

frequent flyer programme, where you can redeem miles earned for<br />

flights or upgrades.<br />

With one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world and a network that<br />

spans six continents, you can look forward to experiencing the romance<br />

of travel, wherever you choose to go. Sit back and relax in the comfort<br />

of extra spacious seats and enjoy the world class service of <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Airlines at prices that offer exceptional value. Visit singaporeair.com<br />

As a KrisFlyer member, you can earn KrisFlyer miles when you fly<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines, SilkAir or any of our partner airlines which include<br />

member airlines of the Star Alliance network. Your KrisFlyer miles may<br />

be redeemed for flights to more than 1000 destinations in over 170<br />

countries, as well as upgrades on <strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines, SilkAir and our<br />

world-class partner airlines. Visit krisflyer.com to enrol as a KrisFlyer<br />

member for free today.<br />

When you fly with <strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines on your next trip you can enjoy<br />

Boarding Pass Privileges; with your <strong>Singapore</strong> Airlines or SilkAir<br />

boarding pass, you can take advantage of dining, shopping, lifestyle<br />

and transport offers at participating outlets in <strong>Singapore</strong> within a<br />

month of your date of travel.<br />

If you’re stopping over in <strong>Singapore</strong>, enjoy the vibrant sights and<br />

sounds of <strong>Singapore</strong> with a <strong>Singapore</strong> Stopover Holiday. Inclusive of<br />

accommodation, return airport transfers and admission into major<br />

attractions, it's a great way to explore the Garden City en route to your<br />

final destination.


Contents<br />

General Information 1<br />

Accommodation Ratings<br />

6 Tips for your <strong>Singapore</strong>, <strong>Malaysia</strong> & <strong>Borneo</strong> Holiday<br />

Experience <strong>Singapore</strong> 4<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Map & Accommodation<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Sightseeing<br />

Sentosa Island 10<br />

Bintan Island 11<br />

Experience <strong>Malaysia</strong> 12<br />

Kuala Lumpur Map & Accommodation<br />

Kuala Lumpur Sightseeing<br />

Penang 17<br />

Penang Map & Accommodation<br />

Penang Sightseeing<br />

Langkawi 20<br />

Langkawi Map & Accommodation<br />

Langkawi Sightseeing<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong> Tours 23<br />

Experience <strong>Borneo</strong> 26<br />

Kota Kinabalu Accommodation & Sightseeing<br />

Kuching Accommodation & Sightseeing<br />

<strong>Borneo</strong> Tours 30<br />

General Information<br />

Accommodation Ratings<br />

To assist with the selection of your accommodation we have created our own rating system allowing you to compare each property. These are personal ratings<br />

offered by our people from their own experience and should therefore be used as a guide only. These ratings may alter throughout the year due to a change of<br />

circumstances.<br />

Moderate accommodation with a reasonable range of rooms and facilities, with rooms furnished to a comfortable standard.<br />

Superior standard of accommodation with a wide range of rooms and facilities, and a higher standard of service.<br />

First Class accommodation with an excellent range of facilities and services. Accommodation in this rating is considered among the best in<br />

the country.<br />

A half star is noted when the level of service and facilities falls between two grades. Grading accommodation can be quite subjective and generally speaking the<br />

standard and services will be in line with the price paid. Please check with your Travel consultant to ensure you get the accommodation to best suit your needs.<br />

Child Policy: Please note bedding configuration varies between properties and in some cases with different room types within a property. Some hotels also offer<br />

family bonuses and specials. Your Travel consultant will help you choose the hotel to best suits you and your family’s needs.<br />

Price Indicator: The price is provided as a guide only. The actual price may differ to that indicated in this brochure due to currency fluctuations, special events,<br />

trade shows or peak periods. Your travel consultant will quote you the actual price at the time of booking. Per person pricing is based in New Zealand dollars.<br />

Look out for our “gems” of information scattered throughout our <strong>Singapore</strong>, <strong>Malaysia</strong> & <strong>Borneo</strong> brochure.<br />

1


6 TIPS<br />

for your<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>,<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong> & <strong>Borneo</strong><br />

Holiday<br />

Attention Foodies!<br />

In <strong>Singapore</strong>, the cooler evenings<br />

are the perfect time to s<strong>amp</strong>le<br />

local fare. Drop by the roadside<br />

vendors in Chinatown and head<br />

for Smith, Temple, Mosque and<br />

Pagoda Streets. Smith Street is<br />

pedestrianised and an exciting ‘Eat<br />

Street’. It’s also a great spot for<br />

tasty duck, and the <strong>Singapore</strong>an<br />

specialty, chilli cooked crab.<br />

Trying a <strong>Singapore</strong> Sling is a rite<br />

of passage for most travellers.<br />

Originating in Raffles Hotel<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> over a century ago,<br />

frequent the Long Bar on the hotel’s<br />

second floor and sling back a Sling.<br />

In <strong>Malaysia</strong>, Penang’s Hawker Street<br />

is street food supremacy. From Char<br />

Kuay Teow to Roti Chanai, each<br />

chef showcases their own unique<br />

flavours. The options are endless<br />

and the ambience electric. Air<br />

conditioning there is not, but you’re<br />

guaranteed to find an authentic<br />

(albeit balmy) street scene.<br />

Become one with<br />

nature<br />

An oasis in <strong>Singapore</strong>, Gardens<br />

by the Bay is where art meets<br />

nature. Spanning 250 acres, great<br />

sculptures and huge conservatories<br />

entwine with fascinating flora. A<br />

sanctuary of calm on <strong>Singapore</strong>’s<br />

startling waterfront.<br />

Orang utans. Everyone loves these<br />

cheeky orange apes. Explore<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong>’s Sepilok Orang Utan<br />

Rehab Centre and visit the last wild<br />

orang utans of northern <strong>Borneo</strong>.<br />

As curious as they are cute, the<br />

forest and peaceful atmosphere<br />

is beneficially relaxing for both<br />

visitors and residents alike.<br />

<strong>Borneo</strong>’s Mulu Caves deep in<br />

Sarawak’s Gunung Mulu National<br />

Park is the world’s largest cave<br />

passage and a spectacle of both<br />

size and beauty. Then there’s the<br />

Cameron Highlands, <strong>Malaysia</strong>’s<br />

largest hill-station, with tea<br />

plantations and strawberry farms,<br />

the terrain’s an eye-pleaser.<br />

Shopaholics<br />

beware!<br />

Husbands, boyfriends and credit<br />

cards all shudder when they<br />

hear the name, but <strong>Singapore</strong>’s<br />

Orchard Road is where you’ll find<br />

international big brands. Then<br />

there’s Mustafa Centre, a massive 24<br />

hour department store reminiscent<br />

of the emporiums of old.<br />

Malls, malls and more malls, you<br />

must be in Kuala Lumpur! Eight<br />

malls are found in the city centre<br />

alone, while 20 minutes away, in the<br />

greater Klang Valley area, there are<br />

12 additional shopping complexes to<br />

keep you occupied.<br />

If you’re more of a market peruser,<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong>’s Gaya Street Fair (Kota<br />

Kinabalu) is a Sunday must-do.<br />

Based in the area of Kota Kinabalu<br />

in Sabah, sellers are already trading<br />

by 6am. It gets hotter and more<br />

colourful as the hours tick by;<br />

prepare yourself for a bustling hub<br />

of street chatter and local culture.<br />

2


© iBazZ<br />

Beaches from above<br />

& below<br />

In <strong>Singapore</strong> spend a day by the sea.<br />

The island resort of Sentosa plays<br />

host to the popular Tanjong Beach<br />

Club; a luxury beach club fronting<br />

the water. Boasting a huge pool,<br />

bar and sun loungers so comfy<br />

they’ll swallow you whole, the<br />

venue’s suitable for families,<br />

couples, groups et al. Alternatively,<br />

ride the Bumboat along the<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> River; the skyline views<br />

are simply spectacular.<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong>’s Langkawi Beaches are the<br />

kind of sandy havens that make you<br />

sigh. It’s near enough impossible to<br />

resist the perennially blue sea and<br />

platinum white sand.<br />

If you’d rather be below the water,<br />

the island of Sipadan is a diver’s<br />

dream location. Warm, calm and<br />

with excellent visibility, there’s<br />

a smorgasbord of marine life,<br />

including more turtles than grains<br />

of sand (not quite but almost). The<br />

allure of Sipadan is unavoidable.<br />

Entertainment for all<br />

ages<br />

Interactive and innovative,<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong>’s Legoland has<br />

life-size figurines, thrilling rides<br />

and quirky Lego activities both<br />

adults and children will be in makebelieve<br />

heaven.<br />

Animal lovers revel at The River<br />

Safari; a river-themed zoo and<br />

aquarium in <strong>Singapore</strong>, complete<br />

with resident pandas. Also in<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>, you’ll find Adventure<br />

Cove Waterpark TM . As well as<br />

waterslides, highlights include an<br />

enormous lazy river, snorkelling<br />

with fish and a wave pool. And if<br />

you’re in <strong>Malaysia</strong>, Sunway Lagoon<br />

Theme Park also entertains the<br />

thrill-seekers.<br />

For heights, Langkawi Sky Bridge is<br />

a 125 metre giant found in <strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />

An engineering wonder, you’ll feel<br />

like you’re walking in the clouds.<br />

Then there’s the <strong>Singapore</strong> Flyer, a<br />

huge Ferris wheel with a stunning<br />

city backdrop.<br />

From old school to<br />

new school<br />

Nowhere more-so than <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

does culture from the west collide<br />

quite spectacularly with the east.<br />

A melting pot of Colonial British,<br />

Chinese, Indian and Malay history.<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> does have a conservative<br />

approach to alcohol, but it hasn’t<br />

stopped expats from opening a<br />

number of great bars. Leisurely<br />

lunches at Clarke, Robinson, and<br />

Boat Quays will mostly be a western<br />

affair, whereas Tiong Bahru Market<br />

offers a great mix of traditional<br />

delicacies. <strong>Singapore</strong>’s eclectic<br />

juxtaposition can be seen from the<br />

architecture in the sky to the food<br />

on your plate.<br />

For a cultural experience that’s<br />

100% authentic, enquire about<br />

a homestay with <strong>Borneo</strong> locals.<br />

You’ll get to stay with a traditional<br />

family, observe their way of life and<br />

partake in many of the activities<br />

that make up their day to day.<br />

3


Experience<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Known as the ‘Gateway to Asia’, <strong>Singapore</strong> is a vibrant tropical destination, world<br />

renowned for its shopping, eateries, attractions, style and cleanliness. Whether you<br />

head there for two days or ten, you’ll find no trip to the ‘Lion City’ is ever the same.<br />

Not many cities in Asia can boast <strong>Singapore</strong>’s fascinating ethnic mix. Throughout<br />

history, migration has left its st<strong>amp</strong> on the city’s culture. Visit the bright sari and<br />

bangle stores in the old shop houses of Little India, and in Chinatown explore the<br />

many antique stores or bargain hunt for silk. For the shopaholics, Orchard Road is<br />

a must; the variety and quality here will leave you spoilt for choice. Allow plenty of<br />

time, as you’ll be lucky to see half of it in one day.<br />

With the huge developments recently around the Marina Bay area; the iconic<br />

Marina Bay Sands, the <strong>Singapore</strong> Flyer and Gardens by the Bay. Not to mention<br />

Resorts World ® hosting Universal Studios <strong>Singapore</strong> ® , and S.E.A. Aquarium TM , it is<br />

no wonder people keep going back to this city time and time again.<br />

The river plays host to plenty of fabulous bars and restaurants in the three popular<br />

quay areas; Clarke Quay being the most famous, Boat Quay and Robertson Quay.<br />

Although <strong>Singapore</strong> has come a long way over the past 10 years and now showcases<br />

itself as a modern international city, you can’t leave without heading to Raffles<br />

Hotel for High Tea or a legendary <strong>Singapore</strong> Sling; an experience that carries with it<br />

generations of colonial history and tradition.<br />

© <strong>Singapore</strong> Tourism Board<br />

4


Experience <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Our favourite things to see and do<br />

Bumboat Ride Along <strong>Singapore</strong> River – Make your<br />

way to Marina Bay and jump aboard a traditional <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

‘Bumboat’ to cruise along the river. Hop off at Boat Quay,<br />

where you’ll find many bars and restaurants all housed in<br />

historic Peranakan shop-houses. Check out the riverbank<br />

deals such as ‘2 for 1’ and ‘happy hour’.<br />

Vivocity – Located five minutes from the CBD, VivoCity<br />

is every shopper’s dream. With a broad selection of stores<br />

from fashion to homeware, toys to entertainment, it’s<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>’s largest shopping mall and is designed to offer<br />

the best shopping experience for the entire family. The mall<br />

is complete with <strong>Singapore</strong>’s largest cinema complex, giant<br />

food courts and an <strong>amp</strong>hitheatre for events.<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Chilli Crab – For an authentic meal experience<br />

that will get your taste buds going, head to Chinatown and<br />

try Chilli Crab with tangy gravy and succulent flesh.<br />

© Danny Santos;<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Tourism Board<br />

Clarke Quay – On the edge of the river, and buzzing with<br />

activity at all hours, you’ll find the most popular restaurants<br />

and bars. Soak up the atmosphere as you stroll through the<br />

retail shops and open-air bazaars.<br />

Raffles Hotel – Step into nostalgia at the Long Bar in<br />

Raffles Hotel for <strong>Singapore</strong>’s signature drink. Colonial<br />

architecture, straw fans gently swaying and peanut shells on<br />

the ground combine to make this an iconic experience.<br />

Dempsey Hill – Once the site of military army barracks,<br />

just a short distance from Orchard Road and set in<br />

green surrounds, is a hip cluster of wining and dining<br />

establishments, art galleries, antique furniture stores and<br />

weekend farmers markets.<br />

© Darren Soh; <strong>Singapore</strong> Tourism Board<br />

MALAYSIA<br />

Johor <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Causeway<br />

Pulau Ubin<br />

Tekong<br />

Island<br />

Straits of Johor<br />

Straits of Johor<br />

Tuas Second Link<br />

Jurong<br />

Jurong Island<br />

Bukit Timah<br />

Nature Reserve<br />

SINGAPORE<br />

Downtown<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Sentosa<br />

Island<br />

SINGAPORE STRAIT<br />

Changi Airport<br />

© Afur Wong; <strong>Singapore</strong> Tourism Board<br />

5


Zion Rd.<br />

Nassim Hill<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> Map & Accommodation<br />

Tiong<br />

Bahru<br />

Park<br />

Cuscaden Rd.<br />

Orchard Blvd.<br />

Nathan Rd.<br />

Lower Delta Rd.<br />

One<br />

Tree Hill<br />

Jalan Amap<br />

River Valley Rd.<br />

Delta Ave.<br />

Havelock Rd.<br />

Jalan Bulut<br />

Ho Swee<br />

Grange Rd.<br />

Tiong Bahru Rd.<br />

Kim Tian Rd.<br />

Inwell<br />

Bank Rd.<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Ganges Ave<br />

Tiong<br />

Bahru<br />

VivoCity<br />

Sentosa Island<br />

Paterson<br />

Rd.<br />

Zion Rd.<br />

Scotts<br />

Rd.<br />

Seng Poh Rd.<br />

Orchard Rd.<br />

Leonie Hill Rd.<br />

Kim Seng Rd.<br />

River Valley<br />

Grove<br />

Tiong Poh Rd.<br />

Jiak<br />

Kim St.<br />

Link<br />

Orchard<br />

College Rd.<br />

Bideford<br />

Rd.<br />

10<br />

Devonshire<br />

Rd.<br />

Cairnhill<br />

Rd.<br />

Cairnhill<br />

Circle<br />

Emerald<br />

Rd.<br />

Somerset Rd.<br />

River Valley<br />

Close<br />

Martin<br />

Rd.<br />

Exeter<br />

Rd.<br />

Killney Rd.<br />

Salboo<br />

St.<br />

Havelock Rd.<br />

1 5<br />

Jalan<br />

Minyalt<br />

Lloyd<br />

Rd.<br />

Kim Yam Rd.<br />

Pearls Hill<br />

City Park<br />

Outram<br />

Park<br />

Cavenagh<br />

Rd.<br />

Central Expy<br />

Kramat<br />

Rd.<br />

Kramat Ln.<br />

Penang Rd.<br />

EberRd.<br />

Ockey<br />

Rd.<br />

Mohamed<br />

Sultan Rd.<br />

Robertson<br />

Quay<br />

3<br />

Clarke<br />

Quay<br />

Oxley Rise<br />

2<br />

Chinatown<br />

Chinatown<br />

Dhoby<br />

Ghaut<br />

Clarke<br />

Quay<br />

Smith St.<br />

Sago St.<br />

Selegie<br />

Arts Centre<br />

National<br />

Museum<br />

Fort<br />

Canning<br />

Park<br />

Read St.<br />

Merchant Rd.<br />

Mt. Emily<br />

Park<br />

6<br />

Hong<br />

Lim<br />

Park<br />

Upper<br />

Havelock Rd. Pickering St<br />

Pickering St<br />

Nankin St.<br />

Upper Croos St. Croos St.<br />

Mosque St.<br />

New Bridge Rd.<br />

Mt. Sophia<br />

Wikie Rd.<br />

Sophia Rd.<br />

Upper<br />

Circular<br />

Rd<br />

Boat<br />

Quay<br />

Adis Rd.<br />

N. Boat<br />

Quay<br />

N. Canal<br />

S. Canal<br />

Rd.<br />

Rd.<br />

South Bridge Rd.<br />

Stamford<br />

Rd.<br />

Hill St.<br />

Boat<br />

Quay<br />

Selegle Rd.<br />

Prinsep St.<br />

Armenian St.<br />

Little India<br />

Suntec City<br />

Raffles City<br />

7<br />

War Millenia<br />

8 City Hall<br />

Memorial Tower<br />

Park<br />

St. Andrews<br />

9<br />

Cathedral<br />

Coleman St.<br />

High St.<br />

Chulia St.<br />

Prudential<br />

Tower<br />

Middle Rd.<br />

Bencoolen St.<br />

Waterloo St.<br />

Stamford Rd.<br />

St.<br />

Andrews Rd.<br />

Raffles<br />

Place<br />

Sungei Rd.<br />

Rochor Canal Rd.<br />

Queen St.<br />

Bras Basah Rd.<br />

Battery<br />

Rd.<br />

Victoria St.<br />

Connaught Dr.<br />

Fullerton<br />

Rd.<br />

Bugis<br />

Beach Rd.<br />

Explanade<br />

Park<br />

Explanade<br />

Dr.<br />

Perak Rd.<br />

Weld<br />

Rd.<br />

North Bridge Rd.<br />

Merlion<br />

Ocean Towers<br />

Raffles<br />

Place<br />

Victoria<br />

Ln.<br />

Victoria St.<br />

Raffles Blvd.<br />

Jalan<br />

Kubor<br />

N. Bridge Rd.<br />

Ophir Rd.<br />

Rochor Rd.<br />

Raffles Ave.<br />

4<br />

Art<br />

Science<br />

Museum<br />

Marina Bay<br />

Sands<br />

Rochor<br />

Canal Rd.<br />

Jalan<br />

Sultan<br />

Baghdah St.<br />

Beach Rd.<br />

Millenia<br />

Tower<br />

The<br />

Flyer<br />

Nicoll Hwy.<br />

Nicoll<br />

Highway<br />

Gardens<br />

by the<br />

Bay<br />

K<strong>amp</strong>ong<br />

Bugis<br />

Crawford St.<br />

Republic Ave.<br />

East Coast Pkwy.<br />

Marina<br />

Promenade<br />

Stadium<br />

Rd.<br />

Tanjong Rhu Rd.<br />

National<br />

Stadium<br />

Stadium<br />

Waterfront<br />

Airport<br />

Bukit<br />

Purmer Ave.<br />

K<strong>amp</strong>ong<br />

Bahru Rd.<br />

K<strong>amp</strong>ong<br />

Bahru Rd.<br />

General<br />

Hospital<br />

Keppel<br />

Rd.<br />

Hospital<br />

Dr.<br />

Raeburn<br />

Park<br />

Ave.<br />

2nd. Hospital<br />

Ave.<br />

3nd. Hospital<br />

Eu Tong Sen St.<br />

Everton Rd.<br />

Tanjong Pagar<br />

KTM Station<br />

Neil Rd.<br />

Everton<br />

Park<br />

Yan<br />

Kil Rd.<br />

Craig Rd.<br />

Neil Rd.<br />

Tanjong Pagar Rd.<br />

Tanjong<br />

Pagar<br />

Maxwell Rd.<br />

Wallich St.<br />

Choon<br />

Guan St.<br />

Ayer Rajah Expy<br />

Anson Rd.<br />

Cecil St.<br />

Robinson Rd.<br />

Shelton Way<br />

Prince<br />

Edward Rd.<br />

Palmer<br />

Rd.<br />

Shenton Way<br />

Terminal<br />

A Rd.<br />

Central Blvd.<br />

Marina Way<br />

Marina Bay<br />

Marina Bay<br />

Marina<br />

Station Rd.<br />

Marina<br />

South City<br />

Park<br />

Marina<br />

Coastal Dr.<br />

Marina Mall<br />

Marina<br />

Barrage<br />

Copthorne King’s Hotel<br />

1 2<br />

Holiday Inn Express <strong>Singapore</strong> Clarke Quay<br />

Sitting across from the historic <strong>Singapore</strong> River and with Robertson<br />

Quay at arm’s length, this hotel offers a great base for a stopover. Taking<br />

hotel dining in <strong>Singapore</strong> to new levels, the hotel is complete with their<br />

award-winning Tien Court Restaurant, offering a fine dining experience,<br />

serving contemporary Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine.<br />

Located at the trendy nightspot of Clarke Quay with Clarke Quay and<br />

Chinatown MRT Stations just minutes away, giving quick access to all<br />

of <strong>Singapore</strong>’s attractions. Well designed rooms with floor to ceiling<br />

windows gives a better sense of space to these functional rooms. With<br />

free WiFi, a Grab & Go breakfast, rooftop gym and pool overlooking<br />

Clarke and Robertson Quays, this hotel offers a great location at a great<br />

price.<br />

Park Hotel Clarke Quay<br />

3 4<br />

PARKROYAL on Beach Road<br />

With classic architecture inspired by <strong>Singapore</strong>’s colonial past, this<br />

retreat lies by the river and at the bustling heart of Clarke Quay. Facing<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>’s famous sea-trading artery, you can marvel at enchanting<br />

views of the city skyline and river from your guest room. Embark on<br />

an epicurean journey at two of the restaurants and bars or enjoy the<br />

outdoor pool area after a busy day around the city.<br />

Located just a stone’s throw from the shopping haven of charming Arab<br />

Street and its malls, this hotel is ideal for both corporate and leisure<br />

travellers. Explore the eclectic neighbourhood and then take respite<br />

from the heat with a refreshing dip in one of two swimming pools, with<br />

views of the <strong>Singapore</strong> Flyer and downtown skyline.<br />

All rooms are equipped with a complimentary smart phone with<br />

free 3G to use around <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

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<strong>Singapore</strong> Accommodation<br />

Hotel Miramar<br />

5 6<br />

Swissotel Merchant Court<br />

Situated across from Robertson Quay, along the <strong>Singapore</strong> River, this<br />

hotel has been a Kiwi favourite for many years. Head out and about for<br />

the day and make use of the hotel’s complimentary shuttle service to<br />

and from Orchard Road and Clarke Quay. Then be sure to update your<br />

social media pages in the evening with the use of free WiFi throughout<br />

the hotel. The warm charm of this hotel will not leave you disappointed.<br />

With a fantastic setting adjacent to the entertainment hubs of Boat Quay<br />

and Clarke Quay, your choice of restaurants and nightlife is endless<br />

when you spend your stay here. Having recently undergone a complete<br />

renovation, this hotel is looking fresh! The 476 beautifully appointed<br />

guest rooms cater to the needs of the most discerning travellers and<br />

feature state-of-the-art technology.<br />

Swissotel The Stamford<br />

7 8<br />

Grand Park City Hall<br />

Boasting a prime location in the heart of the shopping and dining<br />

districts, and with City Hall MRT Station at its doorstep, this is your<br />

gateway to explore <strong>Singapore</strong>. One of the tallest hotels in Southeast<br />

Asia, their 1261 beautifully appointed rooms and suites with private<br />

balconies provide breath-taking views of the bustling cityscape. A wealth<br />

of culinary delights are on offer with 15 restaurants and bars to choose<br />

from.<br />

Situated in the heart of <strong>Singapore</strong>’s civic district, located close to the<br />

popular areas of Clarke Quay, Marina Bay, Cruise Centre and Shopping<br />

Malls. With newly transformed East Wing rooms stylishly designed<br />

and equipped with modern amenities. All rooms are equipped with<br />

a complimentary smartphone offering free unlimited 3G internet<br />

connectivity and the hotel also offers a complimentary hotel city shuttle.<br />

Pan Pacific <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

9 10<br />

Grand Park Orchard<br />

Overlooking the heart of Marina Bay and connected to Marina Square<br />

Mall, this recently transformed luxurious hotel offers a convenient base<br />

to explore the city. Step outside and you’ll soon discover the dazzling<br />

array of fantastic shops, cafés and bars that make Marina Bay such a<br />

popular destination. With a perfect blend of comfort and elegance across<br />

the 790 rooms as well as state-of-the-art technology, this hotel is fabulous<br />

for business or leisure.<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>’s most fashionable hotel is home to designer rooms,<br />

three restaurants and bars including a sky bar with a stunning pool.<br />

Strategically located in the heart of <strong>Singapore</strong>’s premier shopping area of<br />

Orchard Road and above the four storey retail podium – Knightsbridge –<br />

it boasts a fantastic location.<br />

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<strong>Singapore</strong> Sightseeing<br />

Night Safari<br />

Head to <strong>Singapore</strong> Zoo, jump aboard the night<br />

tram and discover an animal world that comes<br />

alive when the sun sets. Be captivated by the<br />

sights and sounds of over 1200 animals and see<br />

many rare and exciting creatures from tigers to<br />

one horned rhinos.<br />

Footsteps of Raffles<br />

No visit to <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

would be complete<br />

without experiencing<br />

the tradition of High Tea<br />

at Raffles Hotel. Served<br />

in the Tiffin Room, with<br />

classical colonial décor,<br />

you will be transported<br />

back in time. Enjoy the<br />

sumptuous array of<br />

buffet delights, fine teas<br />

and aromatic coffees.<br />

River Safari<br />

Asia’s first and only riverthemed<br />

wildlife park, River<br />

Safari is a wildlife haven that<br />

houses over 5000 aquatic and<br />

land animals representing 300<br />

species. It is one of the world’s<br />

largest repositories for river<br />

dwelling animals living in and<br />

around eight iconic rivers.<br />

Tiger Brewery Tour<br />

Learn about the illustrious history and heritage of<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong>’s iconic beer. With 80 years of brewing<br />

excellence under its belt, find out how this local<br />

beer has grown in stature to achieve international<br />

acclaim. Get to know the other beers and have fun<br />

with the interactive multimedia brewing game.<br />

Gardens by the Bay<br />

Admission only<br />

Explore <strong>Singapore</strong>’s newest national garden, which<br />

incorporates Flower Dome and Cloud Forest cooled<br />

conservatories and the vertical gardens of the ‘supertrees’.<br />

Or take an aerial walk along the OCBC Skyway.<br />

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<strong>Singapore</strong> City Tour<br />

Come discover the history, culture and lifestyle<br />

of multi-cultural <strong>Singapore</strong>. Stroll the streets<br />

and breathe in the aromas of Little India and<br />

Chinatown, explore the <strong>Singapore</strong> River, the<br />

Botanic Gardens and more. For first time visitors<br />

it’s a great way to orientate yourself.<br />

Universal Studios<br />

<strong>Singapore</strong> ®<br />

Explore Universal Studios<br />

with this one day pass.<br />

Step onto Hollywood<br />

Boulevard, feel the spirit<br />

and energy of New York,<br />

wander through the<br />

portals of Sci-Fi City,<br />

be transported back to<br />

1930s Egypt, head to<br />

the fairy tale land of Far<br />

Far Away. There’s also<br />

Madagascar and The Lost<br />

World to explore.<br />

S.E.A Aquarium TM<br />

Explore the awe-inspiring<br />

universe of life in the ocean at<br />

S.E.A. Aquarium TM , the world’s<br />

largest aquarium. With more<br />

than 100,000 marine animals<br />

from over 800 species across 49<br />

habitats, the aquarium is home<br />

to majestic manta rays and<br />

other giants of the sea.<br />

City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off<br />

Offering a great way to see <strong>Singapore</strong>, jump aboard<br />

a state-of-the-art open top bus, stopping at major<br />

landmarks. With a number of stops around the city<br />

connecting attractions, discover all the great things<br />

to do and see – choose from one of four routes.<br />

Adventure Cove Waterpark TM<br />

Plunge into the wet and wild fun at Adventure Cove<br />

Waterpark TM, featuring Southeast Asia’s first hydromagnetic<br />

coaster. Or, snorkel with 20,000 tropical fish<br />

over a colourful coral reef and feel the magic of dozens of<br />

rays interacting.<br />

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Sentosa Island<br />

© <strong>Singapore</strong> Tourism Board<br />

Explore Sentosa<br />

Situated only 15 minutes from <strong>Singapore</strong>’s city centre, accessible via a short<br />

causeway. If you’re just visiting for the day, jump on the Cable car departing<br />

from Mt Faber to Imbiah Lookout.<br />

This popular island is home to Resorts World ® , a family oriented resort<br />

with Universal Studios <strong>Singapore</strong> ® taking up over half of the resort space.<br />

Boasting its very own Adventure Cove Water Park TM as well as and S.E.A.<br />

Aquarium TM , featuring the world’s largest oceanarium. With six hotels on<br />

offer, all individually themed catering to families and couples, fine dining, a<br />

casino and permanent shows you could be in your own mini Vegas.<br />

Head to the southern coast and you will find more than 2 kilometres of<br />

sheltered beach with three different areas. Palawan Beach features a<br />

suspension bridge that takes you to a small islet which is said to be Asia’s<br />

closest point to the Equator. Take the kids to Siloso Beach for water sports<br />

and mountain biking whilst the adults can hit the shops or enjoy a cocktail<br />

by the water. Tanjong Beach is where you’ll find the famous Tanjong Beach<br />

Club.<br />

Adventure seekers head to MegaZip Adventure park, located at the top of Mt<br />

Imbiah, here you’ll find one of the longest and steepest zip wires in Asia, or<br />

if you are feeling homesick why not try Asia’s version of the Skyline Luge. Or<br />

for those wanting to try sky diving, but a little bit closer to the ground, check<br />

out iFly <strong>Singapore</strong> for the world’s largest themed vertical wind tunnel.<br />

Whether you choose to stay on this island or include it as a visit while<br />

staying in <strong>Singapore</strong>, there is plenty to keep you entertained for days on<br />

end.<br />

Our favourite places to stay:<br />

• Festive Hotel<br />

• Capella <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

• Sofitel <strong>Singapore</strong> Sentosa Resort & Spa<br />

Highlights worth seeing along the way<br />

Tanjong Beach Club – If you’re staying on Sentosa, enjoy a little lazy<br />

luxury at the Tanjong Beach Club which offers a great mix of ex-pat and<br />

local culture. The restaurant serves up hearty Western food or you can<br />

indulge in creative cocktails at the open breezy bar.<br />

Tiger Sky Tower – A free standing observation tower at a height of<br />

110m with panoramic views of Sentosa. On a clear day you can see the<br />

Indonesia skyline.<br />

Serapong Golf Course – Designed by world-renowned golf course<br />

designer Ronald Fream and home to the Barclays <strong>Singapore</strong> Open. A<br />

challenging course and one of the top five ch<strong>amp</strong>ionship courses in Asia.<br />

This course is famous for its spectacular views of <strong>Singapore</strong>’s Port and<br />

Changi Airport.<br />

Fort Siloso – The only preserved coastal fort in <strong>Singapore</strong>. In the 19th<br />

century <strong>Singapore</strong> was an important sea trading port for the British.<br />

Featuring memorabilia of WWII, including guns, remains of fortified<br />

military structures and tunnels. Admission is free.<br />

Animal & Bird encounters – Head to Palawan Amphitheatre for animal<br />

shows daily that are absolutely free. Featuring monkeys, reptiles &<br />

parrots.<br />

Imbiah Lookout – Home to a cluster of Sentosa’s attractions including<br />

Images of <strong>Singapore</strong> (an award-winning historical museum), Butterfly<br />

Park & Insect Kingdom, Sentosa CineBlast & The Flying Trapeze.<br />

The Maritime Experiential Museum TM – An innovative and multisensorial<br />

museum. Discover <strong>Singapore</strong>’s past as a trading port with sights,<br />

sounds and scents of bustling bazaars and interactive exhibits.<br />

Lake of Dreams TM – A free show at the Casino, featuring flaming dragons,<br />

water cannons and laser special effects.<br />

KidZania <strong>Singapore</strong> – Where children are free to be who they want to<br />

be! Offering kids real life experiences through different role play activities.<br />

Learn to be a pilot, perform a surgery or cook up a storm as a chef.<br />

Sentosa 4D AdventureLand – Everything 4D! Experience the exciting<br />

4D movie, a 4D roller coaster & grab a motion-sensor pistol for a 4D shoot<br />

out game.<br />

Tanjong Beach Club<br />

Universal Studios<br />

10


Bintan Island<br />

Explore Bintan Island<br />

Located only 45 minutes by ferry from <strong>Singapore</strong>, Bintan Island is part of<br />

the Riau Islands of Indonesia.<br />

Bintan Island is famous for immaculate beachfront resorts, golf and<br />

water activities. Trikora Beach, located on the eastern side of the island<br />

is great for beach lovers who enjoy their sandy spots without the crowds.<br />

Lagoi Beach, located on the northern coast, is where many of the Bintan<br />

Resorts are situated as well as the Lagoi Turtle Hatchery and the brand<br />

new Treasure Bay. Featuring the Crystal Lagoon, Southeast Asia’s largest<br />

sea water lagoon, Treasure Bay offers water-based activities such as<br />

wakeboarding, kayaking, scuba-diving and an inflatable water park.<br />

Although you will need your passport to get there and purchase a visa<br />

on arrival, there’s no need to change any money as <strong>Singapore</strong> dollars<br />

are widely accepted. Visiting the island means you can easily combine<br />

shopping and city life with a couple of days relaxation at a beach resort.<br />

The perfect holiday!<br />

JOHOR<br />

SINGAPORE<br />

Tanah Merah<br />

Ferry Terminal<br />

Changi Airport<br />

Straits of <strong>Singapore</strong><br />

Hang Nadim<br />

Airport<br />

BATAM<br />

ISLAND<br />

Telaga<br />

Punggur<br />

45 minutes<br />

Bandar Bentan<br />

Telani Ferry<br />

Terminal<br />

Tanjung<br />

Uban<br />

SOUTH CHINA SEA<br />

Lagoi Beach<br />

1 2<br />

Bintan Resorts<br />

Tanjung<br />

Pinang<br />

BINTAN<br />

ISLAND<br />

Trikora Beach<br />

INDONESIA<br />

Nirwana Resort Hotel<br />

A Kiwi favourite year after year, this 4-star hotel is a great property if<br />

you’re wanting comfortable accommodation. The highlight has to be<br />

the fantastic, gigantic beachfront swimming pool and children’s wading<br />

pool filled with water jets. After a day of lazing in the sun choose from an<br />

array of dining selections.<br />

JOHOR<br />

1 2<br />

Bintan Lagoon Resort<br />

SOUTH CHINA SEA<br />

Tanah Merah<br />

Ferry Terminal<br />

45 minutes<br />

Set on 741 acres of gardens with not one, but two designer golf courses,<br />

Bintan Lagoon is a spacious resort overlooking Bintan Resorts a beautiful stretch of<br />

beach and offers plenty of space Bandar to chill Bentanout. If you are after activity,<br />

Telani Ferry Terminal<br />

then you won’t be disappointed with the large menu of daily activities<br />

BATAM<br />

available. Try your hand at cocktail mixing or have a go at a cooking<br />

class. For the water sports enthusiast, there is jet skiing, knee boarding<br />

BINTAN<br />

and sailing.<br />

Tanjung<br />

Pinang<br />

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Experience<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong><br />

Langkawi<br />

Penang<br />

Butterworth<br />

Kota Bharu<br />

Perhentian Kecil<br />

Perhentian Besar<br />

Redang<br />

From stunning beaches and islands with world class snorkelling and diving, to the<br />

vast rainforest and national parks abundant with wildlife, mixed with the amazing<br />

cuisine, great shopping and friendly people. <strong>Malaysia</strong> makes for a great holiday<br />

destination no matter what your tastes are.<br />

Comprising of three distinct parts, Peninsula <strong>Malaysia</strong> and the two island states<br />

of Sabah and Sarawak in East <strong>Malaysia</strong> on the island of <strong>Borneo</strong>, are areas all well<br />

developed, yet rich and varied in cultural tradition.<br />

Pangkor<br />

Island<br />

Pangkor Laut<br />

Island<br />

Ipoh<br />

Cameron Highlands<br />

Lumut<br />

MALAYSIA<br />

KUALA LUMPUR<br />

Malacca<br />

Cherating<br />

Kuantan<br />

Tioman<br />

Island<br />

Kuala Lumpur is the focal point of <strong>Malaysia</strong> and the nation’s capital. The action here<br />

lies in the city centre dubbed the ‘Golden Triangle’ – a madcap mix of modern hotels<br />

and large shopping complexes complemented by traces of its British colonial past and<br />

cultural beliefs.<br />

The islands of Penang and Langkawi on the west coast of the peninsula are renowned<br />

for their relaxed atmosphere and beautiful beaches. Penang, the food capital of<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong>, offers Batu Ferringhi Beach and the night bazaar in the evening along with<br />

Georgetown, unmistakably Chinese with a colonial architectural influence. Langkawi,<br />

an archipelago of islands, is blessed with many natural features, stunning waterfalls,<br />

tropical jungles and pristine sandy beaches, not to mention its duty free status.<br />

On the east coast of the peninsula, slightly lesser known islands of Tioman, Redang<br />

and the Perhentian Islands also offer some fantastic island escapes. Renowned for<br />

their white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and abundant marine life, they are<br />

fast becoming ‘must-dos’ for underwater enthusiasts, or those who just want to laze<br />

around on an exotic tropical island.<br />

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Experience Kuala Lumpur<br />

Our favourite things to see and do<br />

Petronas Twin Towers – Observe KL from the world’s<br />

tallest twin towers; it takes all of 41 seconds to shoot up<br />

to the midpoint of Petronas Twin Towers. Tickets to the<br />

skybridge sell out fast, but how often do you get to feel on<br />

top of the world?<br />

Batu Caves – Located 13 kilometres north of Kuala<br />

Lumpur. Featuring a complex of giant limestone caves<br />

housing Hindu temples. Take a walk up the 272 steps to be<br />

greeted by monkeys – be careful not to carry any food or<br />

plastic bags with you.<br />

© Traders Hotel<br />

Food – Due to the cultural mix throughout Kuala Lumpur,<br />

you’ll find an array of cuisines. From sambals, curries<br />

& Chinese dishes to Nyonya cusine, which is typically<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong>n. Be sure to check out Changkit Bukit Bintang, a<br />

popular boulevard with many restaurants and bars. Or for<br />

a more local experience head to the Hawker Stalls in Jalan<br />

Alor or Chinatown Petaling Street Night Markets.<br />

Day trip to Malacca – Only two hours from KL, this<br />

quaint relaxed town is rich with history and culture from the<br />

ruling of the Portugese, Dutch & British. Take a stroll down<br />

Jonker St for cute shops offering Nyonya fashion, shoes,<br />

souvenirs as well as cafés & pubs.<br />

Shopping – Most malls are open between 10am-10pm and<br />

you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to variety. Pavillion<br />

Mall is one of the newest malls, with over 450 retail shops,<br />

spread across seven levels. Sungei Wang Plaza is great for<br />

shoe lovers and KLCC is where you’ll find the likes of Zara,<br />

Top Shop & Kookai.<br />

© Yeoh TheanKheng<br />

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Jalan Raja<br />

Abdullah<br />

Hockey Stadium<br />

Persiaran<br />

Bukit Tunku<br />

Putra<br />

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Tunku Putra<br />

Jalan Sultan<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong><br />

House of<br />

Parliament<br />

Damansara<br />

Jalan Selangor<br />

Bangsar<br />

Jalan<br />

Salahuddin<br />

Mahameru<br />

Highway<br />

Jalan<br />

Travers<br />

Jalan Bangsar<br />

National<br />

Monument<br />

Asean<br />

Sculpture Garden<br />

Jalan Sultan<br />

Ismail<br />

Abdul Samad<br />

Jalan Tun<br />

Taman<br />

Tasik<br />

Perdana<br />

Jalan Sultan<br />

Salahuddin<br />

Jalan Parlimen<br />

National<br />

Planetarium<br />

KL Sentral<br />

KL<br />

Sentral<br />

Monorail<br />

National<br />

Museum<br />

Jalan Syed<br />

Putra<br />

Bank<br />

Negara<br />

Jalan<br />

Kuching<br />

National<br />

Mosque<br />

Jalan Raja Laut<br />

Kuala<br />

Lumpur<br />

Sultan<br />

Ismail<br />

Airport<br />

Medan<br />

Tuanku<br />

Bandaraya<br />

Jalan Tun<br />

Perak<br />

Jalan Sri Amar<br />

Jalan Dang<br />

Wangi<br />

Abdullah<br />

Jalan Munshi<br />

Jalan<br />

Ampang<br />

Jalan Tun Tan<br />

Cheng Lock<br />

Pasar<br />

Seni<br />

Jalan<br />

Kinabalu<br />

Jalan Bukit<br />

Petaling<br />

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Plaza<br />

Rakyat<br />

Petaling<br />

Street<br />

Markets<br />

Jalan Istana<br />

Jalan Sultan<br />

Dang<br />

Wangi<br />

Ismail<br />

Jalan Pudu<br />

Jalan Raja<br />

Merdeka<br />

Stadium<br />

Chulan<br />

Plaza<br />

Rakyat<br />

Jalan Hang<br />

Jebat<br />

Jalan Dewan<br />

Bahasa<br />

Bukit<br />

Nanas<br />

Hang<br />

Tuah<br />

Jalan<br />

Ampang<br />

7<br />

Jalan Hang<br />

Tuah<br />

Jalan P. Ramlee<br />

Raja<br />

Chulan<br />

Petronas<br />

Twin<br />

Towers<br />

Jalan Perak<br />

Sultan<br />

Ismail<br />

Jalan Bukit<br />

Bintang<br />

2<br />

Jalan Pinang<br />

Jalan<br />

4<br />

Imbi<br />

Jalan Changkat<br />

Thambi Dollah<br />

Jalan Sang<br />

Peng<br />

Jalan Pudu<br />

Jalan Maharajalela<br />

Jalan Sungai<br />

Besi<br />

Sinfoni<br />

Lake<br />

KL City<br />

Centre Park<br />

5<br />

Jalan Raja<br />

Chulan<br />

8<br />

1 Bukit<br />

Bintang<br />

3<br />

Pudu<br />

KLCC<br />

Jalan K<strong>amp</strong>ung<br />

Pandan<br />

Jalan Conlay<br />

Jalan<br />

Pasar<br />

Jalan<br />

Stonor<br />

Jalan Binjai<br />

Jalan Bukit<br />

Bintang<br />

Jalan Metro Pudu<br />

Chan Sow Lin<br />

Jalan Tun Razak<br />

Jalan Cochrane<br />

Jalan Kia Peng<br />

Jalan<br />

Shelly<br />

Jalan Cheras<br />

Jalan Ampang<br />

Jalan Peel<br />

Jalan U Thant<br />

Persiaran<br />

Ampang Hillir<br />

Royal<br />

Selangor<br />

Golf Club<br />

Jalan K<strong>amp</strong>ung<br />

Jalan Perkasa<br />

Pandan<br />

Jalan Wira<br />

Lorong Pertiwi<br />

Jalan Jejaka<br />

Jalan Amp<br />

Hilir<br />

Jalan 1/76<br />

Jalan 1/91<br />

Jalan 4<br />

Lorong Delapan<br />

Persiara<br />

Ansa Kuala Lumpur<br />

1<br />

The Federal Kuala Lumpur<br />

2<br />

Located in the heart of the famed Bukit Bintang area, commonly<br />

referred to as the Golden Triangle, this boutique hotel is sandwiched<br />

between eight major shopping malls and within easy walking distance<br />

of the monorail station. Guest rooms are contemporary with tasteful<br />

natural art to deploy a soothing feeling – the perfect place to relax after<br />

a day out.<br />

In the heart of Bukit Bintang, with exciting options on the doorstep<br />

like an open-air dining and shopping bazaar and Plaza Low Yat, KL’s IT<br />

speciality centre. The hotel offers a unique blend of charming nostalgia<br />

with all the comforts and facilities of a modern hotel, including a<br />

relaxing swimming pool, comfortable rooms and great dining options.<br />

PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur<br />

3<br />

Berjaya Times Square Hotel<br />

4<br />

Situated right in the centre of the shopping district and with the Bukit<br />

Bintang monorail next door, it’s hard to find a better location in Kuala<br />

Lumpur. This stylish 4-star hotel has spacious comfortable rooms,<br />

a variety of delicious restaurants, an inviting outdoor pool and the<br />

tranquil St. Gregory Spa, offering specialised treatments and traditional<br />

healing therapies.<br />

Towering over the skyline, this hotel sits directly adjacent to the Berjaya<br />

Times Square Shopping Mall – 10 floors of shopping and entertainment<br />

including movie theatres, restaurants, bars and Asia’s largest indoor<br />

theme park including a seven storey high roller coaster are at your<br />

fingertips. When the shopping gets too much, head back to your<br />

spacious stylish room or relax by the hotel’s swimming pool.<br />

For early arrivals or late departures upgrade to a Club Premier<br />

room for flexible check-in or check-out times<br />

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Kuala Lumpur Accommodation<br />

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Traders Hotel<br />

5 6<br />

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur<br />

A stay at this hotel will not leave you disappointed! From your room you<br />

will feel like you could almost touch the Petronas Twin Towers. It also<br />

offers direct access to the Convention Centre and Suria KLCC. This stylish<br />

hotel is fully equipped and some of our favourite features are the rooftop<br />

pool and award-winning SkyBar, the perfect location to enjoy an evening<br />

cocktail.<br />

This hotel is simply stunning! Be amazed by the awe-inspiring four storey<br />

high lobby with a sweeping staircase from the lobby to the mezzanine,<br />

complete with magnificently laid elegant marble, and the hotel’s<br />

exclusive collection of treasured art and artefacts. Superbly situated<br />

in the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, this hotel warmly reflects its<br />

unique surroundings.<br />

Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur<br />

7<br />

The Westin Kuala Lumpur<br />

8<br />

With a great central location between the KL Tower and Petronas<br />

Twin Towers, you’ll definitely feel like you are in the heart of the city<br />

surrounded by great shopping and nightlife. Synonymous with the<br />

Shangri-La brand, you will be p<strong>amp</strong>ered from the moment you enter<br />

with elegant interiors, stylish rooms and fabulous restaurants.<br />

Located along the vibrant streets of Bukit Bintang in the heart of the<br />

shopping and entertainment district. Rooms feature warm, relaxing<br />

earth tones and are complete with a Heavenly Bed ® . Enjoy a dip in the<br />

outdoor pool after a day of shopping before teasing your palette at the<br />

range of restaurants on offer.<br />

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Kuala Lumpur Sightseeing<br />

Suburbs of KL<br />

Journey towards the eastern suburbs of KL. Visit<br />

the Royal Selangor and witness the art of pewter<br />

crafting before a stop at a Batik factory to admire<br />

the delicate painting process. Batu Caves Temple<br />

is the final stop. The limestone cavernous<br />

interior is home to Hindu deities.<br />

Genting Highlands<br />

A one hour drive<br />

from KL, this popular<br />

weekend resort for the<br />

city folks is otherwise<br />

known as the ‘City of<br />

Entertainment’. Home<br />

to Casino de GENTING,<br />

a cable car and a theme<br />

park with over 40 rides,<br />

so there’s loads of<br />

thrilling adventures for<br />

everyone.<br />

KL After Dusk<br />

Kuala Lumpur comes alive<br />

after sunset. Visit the Sri Maha<br />

Mariamman Temple then<br />

onto Chinatown for some<br />

street shopping. Proceed onto<br />

Seri Melayu Restaurant for<br />

a sumptuous Malay dinner<br />

while being entertained with a<br />

colourful cultural performance.<br />

Historical Malacca<br />

Just two hours from Kuala Lumpur is Malacca, a<br />

once powerful and prosperous trading port. Visit St.<br />

Paul’s Hill, the Stadhuys Building and the ruins of St.<br />

Paul’s Church before a local Peranakan lunch and<br />

a stroll along Jonker Street. The last stop today is at<br />

the oldest Chinese Temple in <strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park<br />

Have a fun-filled day at Sunway Lagoon and discover a<br />

magical kingdom of pure fun and excitement. Made up of<br />

five parks – Amusement Park, Water Park, Scream Park,<br />

Wildlife Park and Extreme Park each features their own<br />

exciting attractions.<br />

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Penang<br />

Batu Ferringhi Beach<br />

Explore Penang<br />

This turtle shaped island is located 8 kilometres west of Mainland<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong> and accessible by road over two bridges, ferry or plane. Often<br />

referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Penang is well known for its easy<br />

going k<strong>amp</strong>ungs (villages), sandy beaches, sightseeing and food.<br />

Due to the diverse culture, foodies are spoilt for choice here, as each<br />

culture with their unique cooking styles have dared to create dishes<br />

that are a blend of tastes and spices. Famed throughout the country for<br />

specialties such as Laksa and Nasi Kandar which are found everywhere<br />

around the island. Venture out at night in search of a restaurant full of<br />

Penang locals, because where there’s locals, there’s good food. For the<br />

best Char Kway Teow (a popular noodle dish) take a walk along Lorong<br />

Selamat in Georgetown.<br />

One of the main attractions of Penang are the beaches. Batu Ferringhi<br />

along the north of the island, is by far the best and most visited beach<br />

area. With plenty of luxury hotels and restaurants, it’s a favourite with<br />

both locals and visitors. For more secluded, unspoilt beaches head to the<br />

north-western coast. Here you’ll find Monkey Beach, Muka Head, Pantai<br />

Kerachut and Teluk K<strong>amp</strong>i which are all part of the Penang National<br />

Park.<br />

Georgetown is the second largest city in <strong>Malaysia</strong> and a favourite spot for<br />

visitors. Featuring one of the largest collections of 19th and early 20th<br />

century churches, temples, mosques and colonial buildings you can see<br />

why it’s classed as a UNESCO World Heritage-site. Visit between June to<br />

July for the Georgetown Festival and you’ll be treated to a month long<br />

celebration featuring art, music, dance, opera and film.<br />

Highlights worth seeing along the way<br />

Penang Hawker Food – As Penang is the food capital of <strong>Malaysia</strong>, visit<br />

Gurney Drive. It’s the best of Penang on a plate! Hawkers fire up their<br />

woks and dish out street food for a king. The popular seafront promenade<br />

exemplifies the colours and atmosphere of Penang – fun, lively and<br />

vibrant.<br />

Penang Hill – Take a short ride up the funicular or a 2-3 hour hike, where<br />

you’ll be spoilt with a fantastic view of Georgetown and the Penang Bridge<br />

at the summit. Visit at night time for the best views of Georgetown lit up.<br />

Kek Lok Si Temple – The largest Buddhist Temple in <strong>Malaysia</strong>, located<br />

hillside and dating back to the early 20th century. Reach the top by a<br />

mini-funicular train where you’ll be greeted by a giant statue of Kuan Yin,<br />

the Goddess of Mercy. Over Chinese New Year the temple is covered with<br />

hundreds of lanterns which makes for an even more spectacular photo.<br />

Shopping – On Gurney Drive you’ll find an array of hawker stalls to<br />

choose from in the evening as well as Gurney Plaza, featuring a good<br />

selection of international brands.<br />

The Street of Harmony – A famous street featuring many different<br />

places of worship including Masjid Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kuan Yin<br />

and Sri Mahamariamman Temples, St George’s Church, Cathedral of<br />

Assumption and Khoo Kongsi.<br />

Snake Temple – Famous for its pit vipers living within the temple<br />

grounds. If you’re brave enough you can even touch them. Legend has it<br />

that a healer gave shelter to the snakes of the jungle and once the temple<br />

was complete the snakes appeared on their own accord.<br />

Get around by Trishaw – Hire one of these three wheeled, human<br />

powered vehicles and hear the history of this island from a local, it’s like<br />

your own private city tour. Make sure you negotiate the fare beforehand.<br />

Penang Museum & Art Gallery – Built in 1821 and previously called the<br />

Penang Free School. Now showcasing old photographs, maps, historical<br />

relics and paintings of early Penang. A great insight to Penang’s history.<br />

Water sports – Hit Batu Ferringhi for water activities such as banana boat<br />

riding, jet ski, parasailing and catamaran sailing to name a few.<br />

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Penang Map & Accommodation<br />

Monkey Beach<br />

PENANG NATIONAL PARK<br />

Batu Ferringhi<br />

Beach<br />

1<br />

5<br />

4<br />

2<br />

3<br />

Penang Hill<br />

Georgetown<br />

PENANG ISLAND<br />

Kek Lok Si Temple<br />

Bayview Beach Resort<br />

1<br />

Straits of<br />

Malacca<br />

Snake Temple<br />

Airport<br />

Penang<br />

Bridge<br />

Pulau<br />

Jerejak<br />

Penang<br />

Bridge 2<br />

Found at the quieter end of Batu Ferringhi Beach, laze the days away in<br />

a hammock by the scenic beach or simply unwind in a garden cabana<br />

by the resort’s large swimming pool. Retreat to your comfortable guest<br />

room and enjoy views from your private balcony of either the hills or<br />

the sea. In the evenings, there are several restaurants in the resort to<br />

capture your taste buds, then be sure to head out for some action, with<br />

the night markets a five minute ride away.<br />

Pulau Rimau<br />

Holiday Inn Resort Penang<br />

2<br />

Golden Sands Resort<br />

3<br />

Set over two wings and connected by a sky-bridge, this beachfront<br />

hotel offers the beach Wing, a retreat steps away from the palm fringed<br />

waterfront and the Ferringhi Tower overlooking the Malacca Straits and<br />

Penang’s coastline. Guest rooms are well-appointed and offer either sea<br />

views or scenic hill views. Pull up a sun lounger and relax under the heat<br />

of the sun with your favourite book in hand next to the outdoor pool<br />

before taking a refreshing dip.<br />

Perfectly positioned for a family beach holiday, this resort is located<br />

on the renowned Batu Feringgi Beach. With a long stretch of white<br />

sand and coconut palms standing tall, it makes for an unflawed escape.<br />

Contemporary in design, guest rooms are welcoming and beautifully<br />

furnished with traditional Malay touches. Whether your plans include<br />

adventure or pure relaxation, the resort offers an enticing array of<br />

activities for all. For the kids – be sure to check out the Adventure Zone,<br />

a 929m² indoor family entertainment centre with drop slides, multiple<br />

sections of modular play equipment and a game zone.<br />

PARKROYAL Penang Resort<br />

4 Lone Pine Hotel<br />

5<br />

Ideally situated on the beautiful shorelines of Penang, this low rise<br />

beachfront resort lies in the heart of Batu Ferringhi. With breezy open<br />

spaces, it’s an idyllic relaxing stay for all. A variety of well-appointed<br />

guest rooms are available to choose from, some with private balconies<br />

featuring impressive sea views. Laze in the sun, the fabulous swimming<br />

pool which snakes in and out of superbly lush and tropical gardens is the<br />

perfect place to retreat.<br />

A stunning boutique beachfront resort tucked away in an idyllic spot.<br />

This hotel has still managed to maintain its colonial charm and spirit,<br />

making it one of Penang’s legendary hotels. Relax in the refined<br />

atmosphere and catch up on the news back home with complimentary<br />

WiFi throughout the hotel. Complete your stay with an ultimate spa<br />

experience at Pure Energy.<br />

Awesome location for shopaholics. Walk just 200 metres down the<br />

road to the Batu Feringghi Night Markets<br />

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Penang Sightseeing<br />

Kek Lok Si Temple<br />

Orang utan and Mangrove Forest<br />

Visit Orang utan Island, a research institution<br />

dedicated to the preservation and research<br />

of orang utans. Continue on to the Matang<br />

Mangrove Forest. Take a closer look at the<br />

mangrove trees and the animals that live in the<br />

muddy coastal floor of the mangrove ecosystem.<br />

Round Island<br />

Discovery<br />

Once a pirates’ hideout,<br />

Penang came under<br />

British control in 1786.<br />

On this tour visit the<br />

tranquil fishing villages<br />

at Teluk Bahang, the laid<br />

back k<strong>amp</strong>ungs (Malay<br />

villages) on stilts, along<br />

with a Batik factory.<br />

Finish the day with a<br />

visit to the centuries old<br />

Snake Temple or the<br />

Temple of Azure Cloud<br />

and discover the pit<br />

viper snakes<br />

Penang Gastro Adventure<br />

Penang is considered the<br />

culinary capital of <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />

and nowhere is the diversity<br />

of dishes and range of flavours<br />

more evident than in its<br />

beautiful capital, Georgetown.<br />

You don’t walk its streets – you<br />

devour them. On this food<br />

adventure try out some of the<br />

local favourites.<br />

Scenic Night Tour<br />

Watch the city of Georgetown come alive at night<br />

with the city lights and street peddlers. Enjoy<br />

freshly prepared food, dining al fresco style. After<br />

dinner, hop on a trishaw for a slow ride through the<br />

colourful streets followed by a drive across the 13.5<br />

kilometre Penang Bridge, returning by ferry.<br />

Heritage Trishaw Trail<br />

Take a leisurely ride on the enchanting “beca” (trishaw) and<br />

immerse yourself in the nostalgia of Penang. The trishaw<br />

has become a favourite among tourists as well as the locals<br />

who love to take a ride around Penang’s charming tourist<br />

spots. Choose from two enchanting routes.<br />

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Langkawi<br />

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Explore Langkawi<br />

An archipelago made up of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea just<br />

30 kilometres off the coast of Mainland <strong>Malaysia</strong>. Langkawi’s main<br />

island is accessible by plane or ferry from the mainland or Penang<br />

and surrounded by beautiful beaches, paddy rice fields, lush tropical<br />

rainforest and incredible wildlife.<br />

Settle in for the perfect beach getaway and let the sand warm your toes<br />

with a walk along Tanjung Rhu Beach. Located in the north and lined<br />

with tall casuarina trees, limestone caves, and mangroves it’s a nature<br />

lover’s paradise. You’ll find plenty of resorts and restaurants all scattered<br />

along the beach.<br />

Located at the south-western tip of the island is Cenang Beach, one of<br />

the more lively beach areas and home to some of the most beautiful<br />

resorts. The beachside road stretches with bistros, pubs, cafés and<br />

al fresco restaurants, with the beach that offers most water sports to<br />

entertain the whole family.<br />

Datai Bay is an exclusive area featuring two beautiful resorts, fringed<br />

with lush rainforest. With crystal clear waters, white sand and a coral<br />

reef just off the beach, this area is a must visit.<br />

Just 30 kilometres south of Langkawi Island is Pulau Payar Marine Park,<br />

a great place for snorkelling and diving. Jump on a local catamaran or<br />

speedboat to gain access to its beautiful Coral Garden, a section filled<br />

with colourful corals and <strong>amp</strong>le varieties of fish.<br />

Voted as ‘The most scenic golf course in <strong>Malaysia</strong>’ and nominated as one<br />

of the best golf resorts in Asia, the Els Club Teluk Datai immediately put<br />

Langkawi on the map of premium golf destinations. With two other golf<br />

courses on the island all with beautiful views, you can see why Langkawi<br />

is known as a golfer’s dream.<br />

If you’re looking for a peaceful relaxing holiday, you will not be<br />

disappointed with Langkawi.<br />

Highlights worth seeing along the way<br />

Langkawi Cable Car & Sky bridge – A 15 minute journey by cable car<br />

will see you to the top of Mt. Mat Cincang. Admire the lush rainforests and<br />

the minuscule islands from the 708 metre peak. Head to the observatory<br />

deck or make your way to the 125 metre long curved skybridge. This<br />

bridge suspends by cable, so it’s not for the faint-hearted.<br />

Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls – Also known as the Seven Wells, this is a group<br />

of seven pools connected by a series of waterfalls flowing down the side of<br />

Mat Cincang Mountain. Head to the foot of the mountain and walk up the<br />

steps to the lowest pool or hike to an upper pool. The locals believe the<br />

area is a favourite haunt for mountain fairies.<br />

Underwater World – Housing more than 500 species of sea creatures<br />

including penguins, flamingos and harbour seals. Take a walk through<br />

the underwater tunnel for up close and personal views of giant stingrays,<br />

green turtles and sharks.<br />

Mangroves – Take a mangrove tour of the beach area at Tanjung Rhu.<br />

Venture through limestone caves, mangrove sw<strong>amp</strong>s and further inland,<br />

to dense forest.<br />

Island hopping – Take a boat to a nearby island. One of our favourites is<br />

the island of the Pregnant Maiden, only 15 minutes from Langkawi. With<br />

a huge limestone hill in the middle of the island rising high above a dense<br />

rainforest. Make sure you take a dip in the refreshing Pregnant Maiden<br />

Lake to cool down.<br />

Canopy Trekking – Gunung Raya is Langkawi’s tallest mountain and<br />

home to 400 different tree species and an array of wildlife. Here you can<br />

abseil, climb, rappel and glide over treetops on a cable system 100 feet<br />

above the ground.<br />

Dataran Lang (Eagle Square) – Featuring a striking 12 metre tall<br />

sculpture of an eagle ready to take flight. Set in the township of Kuah, this<br />

area also features miniature fountains, terraces and great sea views.<br />

Gunung Raya – The highest peak in Langkawi at a height of 881 metres.<br />

Legend has it the mountain is the cursed giant called Mat Raya who once<br />

lived there. With lush rainforest it’s a great place to go hiking in search of<br />

local wildlife.<br />

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Langkawi Map & Accommodation<br />

Datai Bay<br />

4<br />

3<br />

Golf Course<br />

Tanjung Rhu Beach<br />

Cable Car Station<br />

1<br />

2<br />

Cenang Beach<br />

Jetty<br />

Airport<br />

Golf Course<br />

LANGKAWI ISLAND<br />

Eagle Square<br />

Jetty<br />

Golf Course<br />

Kuah Town<br />

5<br />

Berjaya Langkawi Resort<br />

Chill out and let the warm white sands squeak between your toes or let<br />

the waves of the sea and the echoes of the jungle sound in your ears with<br />

a stay at this 4-star resort. This ultimate bush and beach resort embraces<br />

boundless views of emerald waters and green-cushioned mountains.<br />

Rainforest Chalets are built within the towering lush rainforest, each<br />

incorporating rustic Malay architecture, with a modern touch. With an<br />

abundance of fauna and wildlife to experience and enjoy, each chalet<br />

offers modern amenities and a private balcony.<br />

Upgrade to a Premier Chalet On Water for an overwater experience<br />

not to be missed<br />

1<br />

Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa<br />

2<br />

The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort,<br />

3<br />

Langkawi<br />

Covering 35 acres on the white sandy beaches of the famous Cenang<br />

Beach, this resort offers a relaxing atmosphere amid lush tropical<br />

landscaped gardens. Designed to depict a leisurely k<strong>amp</strong>ong or village<br />

lifestyle, single and double storey wooden chalets built on stilts, each<br />

offer spacious verandahs and overlook the stunning ocean or the<br />

surrounding gardens. The plush rooms and suites outfitted with stylish<br />

furnishings and modern conveniences offer a relaxing retreat. Unwind<br />

on a sun lounger poolside for the day or take to the beach and make use<br />

of the versatile line up of water sports on offer.<br />

Uniquely nestled within a 10 million year old rainforest and an 8000<br />

year old fringing coral reef, this resort provides an idyllic tropical<br />

hideaway. The Andaman’s lagoon-style swimming pool is conveniently<br />

located alongside the stunning stretch of beach. Featuring traditional<br />

Malay style architecture, spacious and well-appointed guest rooms boast<br />

views of either the lush rainforest or Datai Bay.<br />

The Datai Langkawi<br />

4<br />

The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa<br />

5<br />

Beautifully nestled in the heart of the lush rainforest just back from<br />

the crisp white sand of Datai Bay. With rooms offering stunning ocean<br />

views from private verandas and standalone villas perched in amongst<br />

nature, this resort is a perfect place to become one with nature. Offering<br />

an energetic array of complementary nature activities, golf packages,<br />

cruises and a beautiful spa, The Datai Langkawi is a place of peaceful<br />

serenity.<br />

Located one kilometre from the main harbour and 20 minutes from<br />

Langkawi Airport, this stunning resort on the Andaman Sea has beautiful<br />

sandy beaches and lush tropical gardens making it an idyllic escape.<br />

Contemporary in design with a focus on personalised service and the<br />

utmost in comfort each guest room offers modern amenities including<br />

a sumptuous Heavenly Bed ® and Heavenly shower. Choose from four<br />

swimming pools, tennis courts, water sport activities for the water<br />

enthusiast or the gorgeous Heavenly Spa by Westin for those who want<br />

to be p<strong>amp</strong>ered.<br />

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Langkawi Sightseeing<br />

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Langkawi Sailing & Island Hopping<br />

Sail off the coast and explore Langkawi’s outlying<br />

islands. Enjoy calm sailing water, relaxing on<br />

the beaches and discovering the diverse wildlife.<br />

Feast on a delicious BBQ lunch before venturing<br />

into the mangrove forests in search of monkeys,<br />

lizards and eagles.<br />

Highlights of<br />

Langkawi<br />

Take in the highlights<br />

of Langkawi and pass<br />

by scenic paddy fields<br />

and the quaint Malay<br />

k<strong>amp</strong>ungs (villages)<br />

which are scattered all<br />

over the island. Stops<br />

include Eagle Square,<br />

Kraf Budaya and Kuah<br />

Town, a bustling<br />

shopping centre.<br />

Langkawi on Wheels<br />

Explore Langkawi Island and<br />

the many myths and legends<br />

surrounding it. Visit a Batik<br />

Village, Mahsuri’s tomb – the<br />

legendary icon of Langkawi,<br />

Kuah Town for a spot of duty<br />

free shopping, and Legenda<br />

Park full of beautiful gardens,<br />

sculptures and statues.<br />

Evergreen Mangrove and Cave Exploration<br />

On this adventurous tour set out to be the Indiana<br />

Jones of the East. Take to the steep stairs and<br />

uneven paths and tackle a mangrove escapade, a<br />

cave exploration and eagle watching followed by<br />

lunch to re-energise you.<br />

Sunset Dinner Cruise<br />

Experience total serenity and listen to the sound of waves<br />

as you admire a glorious sunset, a perfect way to end the<br />

day and start the evening. Traverse the Andaman Sea and<br />

marvel at the many beautiful rugged islands of Langkawi<br />

while enjoying a sumptuous BBQ dinner.<br />

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<strong>Malaysia</strong> Tours<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong> Hot Spots<br />

9 days/8 nights<br />

Want to explore some of the best <strong>Malaysia</strong> has to offer? Get the most<br />

out of your holiday by experiencing the city life in Kuala Lumpur, the<br />

flavours of Penang and the beaches of Langkawi. With the options to<br />

just simply relax, or get out and about you can tailor make this package<br />

to however you want it. We have put together some of our favourite<br />

activities to see and do during your time in this wonderful country.<br />

Langkawi<br />

Palau Payar<br />

Penang Hill<br />

Penang<br />

Butterworth<br />

Kota Bharu<br />

Perhentian Kecil<br />

Perhentian Besar<br />

Redang<br />

Day 1: Arrive Kuala Lumpur<br />

Welcome to <strong>Malaysia</strong>. Settle in for a few days of shopping and eating.<br />

Day 2: Kuala Lumpur<br />

Grab the credit card and hit the malls – all eight of them! Or climb the<br />

272 steps up to the famous Batu Caves.<br />

Day 3: Kuala Lumpur – Penang<br />

First stop, more shopping, before arriving in Penang for cocktail time.<br />

Day 4: Penang<br />

It’s not a holiday without a lazy day, head to the pool for some chill time.<br />

End the day with dinner at the Night Bazaar.<br />

Day 5: Penang<br />

Venture up Penang Hill for panoramic views or jump on a Penang food<br />

tour – it is the culinary capital of <strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />

Day 6: Penang – Langkawi<br />

Say goodbye to Penang and board your flight to Langkawi.<br />

Day 7: Langkawi<br />

Welcome to Langkawi. Today get to know your resort, grab yourself a<br />

massage and enjoy the peaceful serenity.<br />

Day 8: Langkawi<br />

Why not take a catamaran to Pulau Payar and discover the beautiful<br />

marine life. Or experience a full day exploring mangroves and caves.<br />

Day 9: Depart Langkawi<br />

This morning enjoy your last ray of sunshine before your flight home.<br />

Departures: Daily<br />

Inclusions: 2 nights 3.5-star accommodation in Kuala Lumpur and<br />

3 nights 4-star accommodation in Langkawi and Penang with breakfast<br />

daily & airport transfers<br />

Price Guide From: $1695 – Domestic Airfares are additional<br />

Lumut<br />

Pangkor Island<br />

Pangkor Laut<br />

Island<br />

Ipoh<br />

Cameron Highlands<br />

MALAYSIA<br />

Batu Caves<br />

KUALA LUMPUR<br />

Malacca<br />

Highlights worth seeing along the way<br />

Cherating<br />

Kuantan<br />

Tioman<br />

Island<br />

Kuala Lumpur Malls – One of KL’s highlights is the shopping. You’ll will<br />

of course find all the world’s top fashion brands such as Prada, Gucci and<br />

Dior here. But the local markets are where you really want to be. You’ll<br />

find everything you could possibly want all sold under the same roof.<br />

Beaches – Penang offers Batu Ferringhi Beach and Langkawi, an<br />

archipelago of islands, is blessed with many pristine sandy beaches<br />

Batu Ferringhi Night Bazaar – Stretching up to 1 kilometre with over<br />

100 stalls. Featuring everything from clothes to homeware to handcrafted<br />

items.<br />

Langkawi Mangroves – The best way to see the UNESCO accredited<br />

wilderness of Kilim Geoforest Park is by boat. The wildlife along the rivers<br />

are not what you’d expect and if you’re lucky you’ll see the deaf and blind<br />

Venomous Mangrove Viper sleeping in the trees.<br />

Georgetown – A UNESCO World Heritage-site, with a fusion of eastern<br />

and western influences. Featuring modern architecture as well as<br />

embracing its colonial traditions, the well-preserved heritage buildings<br />

are something not to be missed.<br />

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The price guide shown is per person (minimum 2 people), based on low season travel.<br />

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<strong>Malaysia</strong> Tours<br />

A Colonial Exploration<br />

5 Days/4 Nights<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong> is a melting pot of such diversity that every destination you visit<br />

brings a new sense of adventure and wonderment. Blessed with nature’s<br />

bountiful gifts, it also offers age idyllic island, and hills and mountains.<br />

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur<br />

Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for the next two<br />

nights.<br />

Day 2: Kuala Lumpur<br />

Explore this vibrant city and experience its many cultural and historical<br />

sites including the National Monument, National Mosque, Independence<br />

Square, Temples & Central Market for some local cuisine.<br />

Day 3: Kuala Lumpur – Tapah – Cameron Highlands<br />

Hit the road on a scenic drive to Cameron Highlands. Situated 1500<br />

metres above sea level and renowned for the pleasant cool climate,<br />

rolling countryside and tea plantations. Enjoy a stop at the Iskandar<br />

waterfall and a visit to a local hill tribe.<br />

Day 4: Cameron Highlands – Kuala Lumpur<br />

Venture out in this peaceful area and take in the Rose Centre, tea<br />

plantation, strawberry farm and a vegetable farm before making your<br />

way back to Kuala Lumpur.<br />

Day 5: Kuala Lumpur<br />

Enjoy a free day at leisure in this exciting city before setting of on your<br />

own arrangements.<br />

Wellness Bliss<br />

8 days/7 nights<br />

Discover the sensuous side of <strong>Malaysia</strong> with a heavenly mix of sightseeing<br />

and therapeutic treatments. Take in the futuristic capital, Kuala Lumpur,<br />

and the paradisical island of Langkawi in the Andaman Sea.<br />

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur<br />

After your arrival into Kuala Lumpur, enjoy the first of many treats over<br />

the coming days with a relaxing Jet Lag Treatment that will help you<br />

adjust to your new environment.<br />

Day 2: Kuala Lumpur<br />

Today explore the environs of Kuala Lumpur with a Suburbs of KL tour.<br />

After a cultural and spiritual sojourn, return to the hotel to indulge in<br />

the day’s p<strong>amp</strong>ering treat, an 80 minute Therapeutic Massage.<br />

Day 3: Kuala Lumpur<br />

Enjoy the day at leisure. Prepare for the evening with an 80 minute<br />

Oriental Essence treatment. This relaxing treatment will realign the<br />

mind and emotions in time for the KL After Dusk tour.<br />

Day 4: Kuala Lumpur – Langkawi<br />

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Langkawi. At the hotel relax and<br />

unwind with a 60 minute Urut Melayu Treatment.<br />

Day 5: Langkawi<br />

This morning depart on an Evergreen Mangrove and Cave Exploration<br />

tour. In the afternoon, indulge in a 90 minute Keringanan Lightness<br />

Massage Treatment.<br />

Day 6-7: Langkawi<br />

The next two days are spent at leisure. On your last afternoon, relax<br />

your body and mind with the 90 minute Manipura Treatment.<br />

Day 8: Tour arrangements end at Langkawi Airport.<br />

Departures: Daily<br />

Inclusions: 4 nights 4-star accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches,<br />

English speaking tour guide/driver, air-conditioned vehicles, airport<br />

transfers, entrance fees and sightseeing<br />

Price Guide From: $835<br />

Departures: Daily<br />

Inclusions: 7 nights 5-star accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 lunch,<br />

1 dinner, English speaking tour guide/driver, airport transfers, airconditioned<br />

vehicles, KUL-LGK domestic airfare, entrance fees and<br />

massages<br />

Price Guide From: $4779<br />

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The price guide shown is per adult twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.


<strong>Malaysia</strong> Tours<br />

A Passage Through Time<br />

9 days/8 nights<br />

Embark on a journey through <strong>Malaysia</strong>’s past, present and future with<br />

this spellbinding tour, which will take you to its most emblematic cities<br />

and some of its most spectacular landscapes.<br />

Day 1-2: Kuala Lumpur<br />

These two days are dedicated to discovering and exploring many of the<br />

top cultural and historical sights in the city.<br />

Day 3: Kuala Lumpur – Malacca<br />

Drive through verdant countryside dotted with villages to reach Malacca.<br />

In the afternoon, begin an orientation tour.<br />

Day 4: Malacca – Kuala Lumpur<br />

Start your day with a gentle sightseeing cruise up the Malacca River,<br />

followed by a trishaw ride. Depart back to Kuala Lumpur.<br />

Day 5: Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highlands<br />

Take to the road with a stunning scenic drive to the Cameron Highlands.<br />

The highlands are a resort area and are renowned for their rolling<br />

countryside and tea plantations.<br />

Day 6: Cameron Highlands<br />

Today enjoy a leisurely scenic tour of the Cameron Highlands.<br />

Day 7: Cameron Highlands – Penang<br />

Depart for Penang, driving along a scenic route. Cross the 13.5 kilometre<br />

long Penang Bridge and head towards the historic Georgetown.<br />

Day 8-9: Penang<br />

Enjoy an orientation tour of Georgetown followed by time at leisure. The<br />

next day, tour arrangements end at Penang Airport.<br />

Flavours of <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />

9 days/8 nights<br />

Savour the very best <strong>Malaysia</strong> has to offer with this delicious gastronomic<br />

pilgrimage from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, the country’s culinary capital.<br />

The tantalising cuisine reflects <strong>Malaysia</strong>’s multicultural mix.<br />

Day 1-4: Kuala Lumpur<br />

Be immersed in KL’s vibrant Chinese scene with the start of your<br />

Petaling Street Heritage Food Trail. Try a hands-on cooking experience<br />

that will have you licking your fingers in no time as you partake in a wok<br />

course in the jungle outside of Kuala Lumpur. You are what you eat and<br />

what better way to see how it applies to KL-ites than by getting to know<br />

them – and their food, of course – with a full day Kuala Lumpur lifestyle<br />

and culture trail.<br />

Day 5: Kuala Lumpur – Penang<br />

Today head towards the charming island of Penang.<br />

Day 6: Penang<br />

Considered the culinary capital of <strong>Malaysia</strong>, embark on a Heritage and<br />

Traditional Food Trail of Penang.<br />

Day 7: Penang<br />

Today cook up a storm at the amazing Tropical Spice Garden with a four<br />

hour cookery class.<br />

Day 8: Penang<br />

Embark on a fascinating tour that focuses on Georgetown’s Peranakan<br />

heritage and a rather more modern and unusual addition to its cultural<br />

scene.<br />

Day 9: Penang<br />

Tour arrangements end at Penang Airport.<br />

Departures: Daily<br />

Inclusions: 8 nights 4-5-star accommodation, breakfast daily, 5 lunches,<br />

English speaking tour guide/driver, air-conditioned vehicles, airport<br />

transfers, entrance fees and sightseeing<br />

Price Guide From: $1919<br />

Departures: Daily<br />

Inclusions: 8 nights 4-star accommodation, breakfast daily, 7 lunches,<br />

English speaking tour guide/driver, air-conditioned vehicles, airport<br />

transfers, entrance fees and sightseeing<br />

Price Guide From: $2469<br />

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The price guide shown is per adult twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.<br />

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Experience<br />

<strong>Borneo</strong><br />

A perfect destination for those looking for an adventure, <strong>Borneo</strong> is home to some<br />

of the world’s oldest rainforests and spectacular diving sites. Favourite pastimes here<br />

include trekking through the jungle, bird watching and looking out for exotic wildlife.<br />

<strong>Malaysia</strong>n <strong>Borneo</strong> makes up the northern half of the island of <strong>Borneo</strong>, with the southern<br />

region being part of Indonesia. Split into two <strong>Malaysia</strong>n states of Sabah and Sarawak,<br />

both offer unique experiences.<br />

Sabah is the perfect place to start in this land of eco treasures. Untouched and unspoilt,<br />

Sabah’s heart is Mt.Kinabalu, an impressive granite peak stretching 4,100 metres. Any<br />

trip to Sabah is not complete with at least a walk round the base of this famous mountain.<br />

Witness the ‘wild man of <strong>Borneo</strong>’ – the orang utan, at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation<br />

Centre, the largest sanctuary in the world or offshore head out to the Turtle Islands<br />

where environmental projects are underway to help the ancient sea turtles.<br />

The heart of Sarawak is its rainforests and the large rivers that feed in and out of it.<br />

With a vast network of national parks, it is a great place to explore the jungle, cave<br />

systems, wildlife and amazing flora and fauna found in these parts. It is also home to<br />

many unique and fascinating tribal cultures, including the infamous headhunters.<br />

There are numerous ethnic groups found throughout both states, the people are warm<br />

and friendly and enjoy many colourful festivals and traditions that will take you back<br />

centuries. If different culture fascinates you, engage in some customs with a stay in a<br />

longhouse. Sip on ‘lihiing’, their potent rice wine, no doubt leaving you with lasting<br />

memories or not! For those who prefer to laze the day away, there are many stunning<br />

beach resorts that dot the coastline.<br />

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Experience <strong>Borneo</strong><br />

Our favourite things to see and do<br />

The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre –<br />

Located in Sandakan, this rehabilitation centre was set up in<br />

1964 to rehabilitate orphaned orang utan. Watch the orang<br />

utan up close in their natural habitat. A boardwalk leads to a<br />

viewing gallery and feeding platform where the orang utan<br />

are fed milk and bananas twice a day. While rehabilitation<br />

is the main goal here, the creation of the reserve also<br />

minimises the impact of deforestation.<br />

Sipadan – If you are a keen diver, this is the place to<br />

go. Formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct<br />

volcano, this area is now rated by many dive journalists as<br />

one of the top diving destinations in the world. It is located<br />

in the Celebes Sea off the east coast of Sabah.<br />

Gaya Street Fair – Every Sunday in Kota Kinabalu, Gaya<br />

Street is closed off to traffic so traders can set up their stalls.<br />

Shop for anything, from batik sarongs, fruits and flowers,<br />

arts and crafts, to footwear, antiques and souvenirs. If you<br />

like coffee, pick up some local Tenom coffee.<br />

Mulu Caves – This spectacular cave system, deep in<br />

Sarawak’s Gunung Mulu National Park near Miri, has over<br />

200 kilometres of cave passages. Over millennia the flow<br />

of water has cut deep gorges through the Park’s limestone<br />

mountains and within the rock itself, creating a network of<br />

vast caves. The main underground attractions of the Mulu<br />

Caves include Clearwater Cave, the longest cave in South<br />

East Asia, and Deer Cave.<br />

Selingan Island – On the east coast of Sabah, stay<br />

overnight at the lodge so you can see turtles come ashore to<br />

lay eggs 365 nights of the year. It is one of the most important<br />

turtle breeding spots in South East Asia.<br />

SOUTH CHINA SEA<br />

Bintulu<br />

Balingian<br />

Sibu<br />

Lundu Kabong<br />

Kuching<br />

Simanggang<br />

BRUNEI<br />

Miri<br />

Sarawak<br />

MALAYSIAN<br />

BORNEO<br />

Kok<br />

Kota Kinabalu<br />

Bareo<br />

INDONESIA<br />

Sikuati Kudat<br />

Mt. Kinabalu<br />

Sabah<br />

Tawau<br />

Mabul Island<br />

Selingan Island<br />

(Turtle Island)<br />

Sandakan<br />

Kuamut<br />

Tungku<br />

Danum Valley<br />

Kapalai Island<br />

Sipadan Island<br />

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Kota Kinabalu<br />

Sabah’s main city is Kota Kinabalu. Razed to the<br />

ground by the British and occupying Japanese,<br />

the city was effectively rebuilt in the late 1940s.<br />

Many of Sabah’s main attractions are within an<br />

easy day trip from the city, making it ideal for<br />

exploring. The city itself is based on the coast,<br />

overlooking a cluster of islands in the South<br />

China Sea. To the other side it is backdropped<br />

by the towering Crocker Mountain Range with<br />

Mt. Kinabalu in the far distance.<br />

© Tourism <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort<br />

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort<br />

An undoubtedly special resort just 45 minutes from the airport.<br />

Featuring their own orang utan education centre and canopy walk along<br />

with a stunning 3 kilometre beach with fantastic water sports, there<br />

is fun for the whole family. Or if you want a quiet escape, there’s lots<br />

of space to get away from it all. A fabulous choice of restaurants and a<br />

beach bar offer popular western cuisines, as well as <strong>Malaysia</strong>n and Asian<br />

favourites.<br />

Just 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport the resort is<br />

set in 25 acres of award-winning gardens along the sweeping bay, with a<br />

private beach overlooking the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman National<br />

Park. The contemporary rooms have been recently renovated to provide<br />

modern luxury and are situated in two separate wings overlooking the<br />

mountain or stunning South China Sea.<br />

Treat the kids to a hands on experience with nature and wildlife as<br />

they become a ranger for a few hours.<br />

Mt Kinabalu and Poring Rainforest<br />

Visit the World Heritage-site, Kinabalu Park – a natural wonder that<br />

offers a glimpse into the fascinating and often unique world of flora<br />

within the park. The jagged granite peaks of Mt. Kinabalu tower above<br />

one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world.<br />

Rungus Longhouse & Tip of <strong>Borneo</strong><br />

2 Days/1 Night<br />

Experience the simple things in life with a Rungus Native. Stay in a<br />

Rungus Longhouse overnight and learn about their fascinating lifestyle<br />

by joining in on their daily rituals and enjoying their local food. On day<br />

two proceed to the northern tip of <strong>Borneo</strong>, where the South China Sea<br />

meets the Sulu Sea and the inhabitants have retained much of their<br />

traditional way of life.<br />

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Kuching<br />

Any trip to Sarawak would not be complete<br />

without at least a couple of nights in the capital,<br />

Kuching. Built on several low hills Kuching is<br />

quite a green city. Its principal attractions lie<br />

in the historic buildings, temples, museums<br />

and the waterfront promenade. Of note is the<br />

Sarawak Museum, renowned for its displays of<br />

tribal culture in the region. Take time to stroll<br />

along the promenade and enjoy the sights<br />

and flavours of the city before heading out to<br />

explore Sarawak further.<br />

Riverside Majestic Hotel<br />

Pullman Kuching<br />

Enjoy an early morning or an evening stroll along the Kuching<br />

waterfront with a stay at this hotel. Ideally positioned and overlooking<br />

Sarawak River, spacious guest rooms and suites offer either city views or<br />

river views. Catch up with family and friends back home with the use of<br />

complimentary WiFi available in all rooms. The outdoor swimming pool<br />

makes for a great retreat after a day out and about.<br />

Located in the heart of Kuching on top of the hill at Jalan Mathies,<br />

this 5-star hotel offers stunning views of the city and Sarawak River.<br />

Modern and contemporary guest rooms await you with floor to ceiling<br />

windows and feature futuristic technologies. Choose from a number<br />

of trendy restaurants and bars to dine at after a day out or opt for a<br />

spot of p<strong>amp</strong>ering at the high end spa. This hotel will not leave you<br />

disappointed.<br />

Sarawak Cultural Village<br />

In this authentic re-creation of a traditional village, discover how the<br />

tribal groups live and work in <strong>Borneo</strong>. This real life museum portrays the<br />

heritage of major ethnic groups found in Sarawak. Browse around the<br />

village then enjoy a cultural performance.<br />

Rainforest and Bidayuh Longhouse<br />

Established to care for orphaned animals, visit Semenggoh Reserve. Be<br />

amazed by the antics of the orang utans as they emerge from the jungle<br />

canopy. Further inland, visit a Bidayuh Longhouse, home to the Bidayuh<br />

ethnic group.<br />

*Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.<br />

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<strong>Borneo</strong> Tours<br />

Turtle Island and Sepilok Orang Utans<br />

2 days/1 night<br />

Head to Selingan Turtle Island on this overnight tour and witness<br />

the turtles laying their eggs on the beach before heading back to<br />

the mainland for a visit to the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre where the<br />

orphaned orang utans are fed.<br />

Day 1: Sandakan – Selingan Turtle Island<br />

Located 40 kilometres north of Sandakan, the island is an important<br />

turtle breeding area. A safe haven for endangered green and hawksbill<br />

turtles, this marine park is visited almost every night by turtles<br />

coming ashore to lay their eggs. Transfer by boat to Selingan to enjoy<br />

an afternoon swim or stroll around the island. After dinner, visit the<br />

Exhibition Centre while the park ranger locates turtles coming ashore.<br />

If you are lucky, you may get the opportunity to release little turtle<br />

hatchlings from the hatchery to the sea.<br />

Day 2: Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary<br />

Depart for Sandakan to visit one of the world’s largest orang utan<br />

sanctuaries. Known as Pongo Pymaeus, this ape shares up to 96.4%<br />

of the human genetic makeup. Take a short walk through the lowland<br />

dipterocarp forest to the observation platform to watch the orang utans<br />

being fed by the rangers. Your arrangements end back at your hotel or<br />

the airport.<br />

Danum Valley Rainforest<br />

3 days/2 nights<br />

Immerse yourself in this lowland tropical rainforest, home to many<br />

birds and mammals. It is the only place where the enigmatic Spectacled<br />

Flowerpecker has been recorded. Orang utans, gibbons, and other<br />

primates may be seen.<br />

Day 1: Lahad Datu – Danum Valley Conservation Area<br />

Transfer overland to Danum Valley Conservation area, Sabah’s largest<br />

protected area of lowland dipterocarp forest, preserved for conservation<br />

and research. Trek through trails for an opportunity to observe species<br />

of mammals, reptiles, <strong>amp</strong>hibians and birds living in this fascinating<br />

world of tropical rainforest. Search for nocturnal animals in an open air<br />

Jeep, weather permitting.<br />

Day 2: Rainforest<br />

Walk across a 300 metre canopy walkway for amazing rainforest views.<br />

Trek up Coffin Cliff to visit the ancient burial site, where coffins are<br />

wedged along the cliff side. Proceed to the ‘View Point’ for a bird’s eye<br />

view of the area. Descend to ‘Jacuzzi Pool’ for a refreshing dip. Enjoy a<br />

night walk.<br />

Day 3: Lahad Datu<br />

Relax or join more jungle activities until check-out. Your arrangements<br />

end at Lahad Datu Airport.<br />

Departures: Daily<br />

Inclusions: 1 nights basic accommodation, 1 breakfast, lunch and dinner,<br />

English speaking guide, air conditioned vehicles & boat transfer to the<br />

island.<br />

Price Guide From: $699<br />

Departures: Daily<br />

Inclusions: 2 nights at <strong>Borneo</strong> Rainforest Lodge in a standard chalet,<br />

2 breakfasts, lunch and dinner, English speaking guide and air<br />

conditioned vehicles.<br />

Price Guide From: $1615<br />

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The price guide shown is per adult twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.


<strong>Borneo</strong> Tours<br />

Diving at Sipidan<br />

4 days/3 nights<br />

Rated by many dive journalists as one of the top destinations for diving<br />

in the world, Sipidan was formed by living corals growing on top of an<br />

extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop.<br />

Day 1: Tawau<br />

Upon arrival at Tawau Airport, transfer by coach to Semporna and then<br />

by boat to your chosen dive resort.<br />

Day 2-3: Diving at Sipidan<br />

<strong>Borneo</strong> falls within the ‘Coral Triangle’, and Sipadan is located at the<br />

heart of the Indo-Pacific basin, bringing more than 500 species of reef<br />

building corals, a global epi-centre of marine biodiversity. With more<br />

than 3000 species of fish, the whole area is classified as one of the<br />

richest ecosystems in the world.<br />

Day 4: Transfer back to Tawau<br />

Transfer by boat to Semporna and then by land to Tawau Airport where<br />

your arrangements now end.<br />

Best of Kuching<br />

4 days/3 nights<br />

In the state of Sarawak, Kuching lies on the banks of the Sarawak River<br />

on the north western part of the island of <strong>Borneo</strong>. Although it has a<br />

slower pace than some other <strong>Malaysia</strong>n cities, there are still markets and<br />

restaurants in abundance.<br />

Day 1: Kuching<br />

On arrival at Kuching Airport you will be swept away to discover the<br />

charms of this riverine city. Stop by the Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple,<br />

Kuching’s oldest temple. Proceed to Sarawak Museum for a tour of the<br />

Ethnology section housed in a colonial building reminiscent of a French<br />

château. Stop at Kuching’s riverfront, overlooking the historic Astana,<br />

the former residence of the White Rajahs.<br />

Day 2: Batang Ai<br />

Embark on a 225 kilometre overland journey through countryside<br />

dotted with paddy fields, pepper gardens and rubber plantations. Visit<br />

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, to view semi-wild orang utans, who have<br />

been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the forest reserves.<br />

Stop off at the Serian farmers market for a local lunch before arriving<br />

at Batang Ai boat jetty. Transfer to Batang Ai Hilton Resort for your<br />

overnight stay.<br />

Day 3: Longhouse visit<br />

After breakfast, depart for Lemanak jetty for a longboat ride up the<br />

Lemanak River to visit a longhouse. Enjoy traditional dancing, music,<br />

and a glass or two of tuak (rice wine) with the longhouse chief. Lunch is<br />

served in the longhouse.<br />

Day 4: Kuching<br />

Transfer from your hotel to Kuching Airport where your tour<br />

arrangements end.<br />

Departures Daily<br />

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation at your chosen dive resort, all<br />

meals, return land and boat transfers, 3 boat dives with divemaster,<br />

unlimited house reef dives and dive equipment<br />

Price Guide From: $1269 Mabul Island Resort / $1835 Kapalai Island<br />

Resort<br />

Departures Daily<br />

Inclusions: 3 nights in 4-star accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches,<br />

1 dinner, English speaking guide, air conditioned vehicles and all entrance<br />

fees<br />

Price Guide From: $1005<br />

© Jollence Lee<br />

The price guide shown is per adult twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.<br />

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<strong>Borneo</strong> Touring<br />

Experience <strong>Borneo</strong><br />

14 days/13 nights<br />

For the adventurer who wants to see as much of Sabah as possible but<br />

doesn’t want to summit Mt Kinabalu, this is your opportunity. Go for a dip<br />

in the awe-inspiring Wind and Clearwater caves of Gunung Mulu National<br />

Park then get up close and personal with the orang utans at a rehabilitation<br />

centre. This tour is part of The Jane Goodall Collection by G Adventures.<br />

Day 1-2: Kota Kinabalu – Gunung Mulu National Park<br />

Arrive Kota Kinabalu and fly to Mulu and head into the park for a walk<br />

through the forest and explore Deer Cave.<br />

Day 3: Gunung Mulu National Park<br />

Travel by longboat along the Melinau River to the Wind and Clearwater<br />

caves and enjoy a picnic in the rainforest.<br />

Day 4: Gunung Mulu National Park – Limbang<br />

Continue trekking the Headhunter Trail to Kuala Terikan and board a boat<br />

down the river to Limbang.<br />

Day 5: Limbang – Pulau Tiga<br />

Experience to the tropical island of Pulau Tiga and trek to a mud volcano.<br />

Day 6: Pulau Tiga<br />

Enjoy a free day on this tropical paradise. Opt to go snorkelling, kayaking,<br />

or visit Snake Island.<br />

Day 7: Pulau Tiga – Kota Kinabalu<br />

Depart for Kuala Penyu by boat where you will transfer to Kota Kinabalu.<br />

Day 8: Kota Kinabalu – Kota Belud<br />

Head to Tambatuon village and meet the local community. Visit a local<br />

farm and gather fresh ingredients for your cooking class.<br />

Day 9: Kota Belud – Sungai Kinabatangan<br />

Continue to the jungle lodge on the Kinabatangan River, Sabah’s longest.<br />

Day 10: Sungai Kinabatangan<br />

Today seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, orang<br />

utans and gibbons.<br />

Day 11: Sungai Kinabatangan – Sepilok<br />

Make your way to Sepilok to visit the Orang Utan rehabilitation centre and<br />

the sun bear conservation centre.<br />

<strong>Borneo</strong> – Sabah Adventure<br />

10 days/9 nights<br />

Revive your sense of adventure on this jam-packed tour. Hike rainforest<br />

trails and summit Mt Kinabalu to watch the sunrise. Visit the Sepilok<br />

Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and meet these special creatures. And<br />

after all the excitement and exercise, there will still be the chance to see<br />

baby turtles in their natural habitat.<br />

Day 1-2: Kota Kinabalu – Mount Kinabalu<br />

Spend the day in Kota Kinabalu before heading off to Mt Kinabalu with<br />

an option to hike the trails.<br />

Day 3: Mount Kinabalu<br />

It’s time to conquer Mount Kinabalu. During the first day climb to Laban<br />

Rata, enjoy a packed lunch on the way and a buffet-style dinner.<br />

Day 4: Mount Kinabalu<br />

Summit Mt Kinabalu (3-5 hours) in time for sunrise. Return to Laban<br />

Rata then continue on to Poring Hot Springs.<br />

Day 5: Mount Kinabalu – Sukau<br />

Travel up the Kinabatangan River, to Sukua where you can enjoy an<br />

optional nighttime cruise.<br />

Day 6: Sukau<br />

Free time in Sukau plus an afternoon cruise to spot animals along the<br />

river.<br />

Day 7: Sukau – Sepilok<br />

Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to learn all about these<br />

cute primates.<br />

Day 8: Sepilok – Turtle Island<br />

Enjoy a boat trip and overnight on Turtle Island.<br />

Day 9: Turtle Island – Kota Kinabalu<br />

Visit Sandakan POW Memorial Park and fly back to Kota Kinabalu.<br />

Day 10: Kota Kinabalu<br />

Enjoy your final day in <strong>Borneo</strong> before heading off on your next<br />

adventure.<br />

Day 12: Sepilok – Pulau Libaran<br />

Take a tour of the island’s turtle hatchery and learn about the turtle<br />

conservation program.<br />

Day 13-14: Pulau Libaran/Kota Kinabalu<br />

Fly back to Kota Kinabalu where your tour will finish.<br />

Departures: Jun-Dec 17<br />

Inclusions: 13 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, 7 lunches,<br />

8 dinners, transportation, Chief Experience Officer & local guides<br />

Price Guide From: $3629<br />

Departures: Jan-Apr 17<br />

Inclusions: 9 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, 5 lunches,<br />

5 dinners, transportation, Chief Experience Officer & local guides<br />

Price Guide From: $2499<br />

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The price guide shown is per adult for twin share based on low season travel. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date.


Terms & Conditions<br />

Please read these booking conditions carefully<br />

CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT<br />

The guarantees under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will apply to<br />

services supplied by us except where they are acquired, or held out as<br />

being acquired for business purposes.<br />

1. OUR SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS<br />

1.1 House of Travel Ltd ('we' or 'us' as the case may be) supply services<br />

consisting of arranging and co-ordinating travel facilities and services,<br />

and making bookings and issuing vouchers to be redeemed by suppliers<br />

of travel, entertainment, and accommodation facilities or services<br />

('Suppliers'). House of Travel Ltd is part of the House of Travel group.<br />

1.2 We undertake to perform these services with reasonable care and<br />

skill. We will not be liable for any loss or damage which results from the<br />

act, default or omission of any person other than ourselves, our employees<br />

or agents, or any cause independent of human control. This includes (but<br />

is not limited to), loss or damage which arises directly or indirectly from<br />

any act of God, weather disruptions, dangers incidental to the sea, fire,<br />

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authorities de jure or de facto, wars whether declared or not, hostilities,<br />

civil disturbances, strikes, riots, deaths, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines<br />

or medical or customs regulations.<br />

1.3 We are not able to exercise control over services we do not supply<br />

directly, therefore we will not be responsible for any loss or damage arising<br />

from:<br />

- Any booking made directly with a service Supplier by your travel agent,<br />

or<br />

- Any services which are not directly provided by us and which are<br />

additional to those recorded in clause 1.1 above.<br />

1.4 We will endeavour to provide the most suitable travel arrangements to<br />

meet the particular requirements you make known to us. However, travel is<br />

an individual experience, and your preferences and opinions may vary from<br />

our own. For this reason, we cannot take responsibility for your individual<br />

satisfaction.<br />

2. SUPPLY OF TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT AND<br />

ACCOMMODATION SERVICES AND FACILITIES<br />

2.1 When we make bookings with Suppliers, we are acting as a booking<br />

agent for such Supplier.<br />

2.2 All travel, entertainment, and accommodation facilities or services<br />

are supplied directly to you by the Suppliers. We have no control over<br />

the facilities or services themselves, or the manner in which they are<br />

provided by the Suppliers. Therefore you should be aware of the following<br />

conditions:<br />

- We will not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind which may arise<br />

from your use or consumption of, or inability to use or consume those<br />

facilities or services.<br />

- The provision of those facilities or services is subject to the terms and<br />

conditions of your contract with each Supplier.<br />

- Where for any reason, a Supplier is unable to provide particular facilities<br />

or services, then that Supplier may be entitled, under its contract with<br />

you, to substitute those services or facilities with comparable or equivalent<br />

facilities or services without incurring any liability to you. You should check<br />

your contract with each Supplier.<br />

- All facilities or services described by us are subject to availability from<br />

the Supplier.<br />

- We will not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage relating to<br />

your baggage, personal possessions, health or welfare, or delays or travel<br />

disruptions unless these arise directly from the service we provide to you.<br />

3. BUSINESS PURPOSES<br />

You agree that where our services are acquired for business purposes,<br />

or where you hold yourself out as acquiring our services for business<br />

purposes, the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply to any supply<br />

of goods or services made under these conditions, and we will not be liable<br />

or responsible for any loss or damage of any kind to you, including any<br />

consequential loss or damage however it may be caused.<br />

4. INFORMATION IN THIS BROCHURE<br />

4.1 While we attempt to ensure that the contents of this brochure are<br />

correct, accurate, and up to date at the time of printing, the contents of this<br />

brochure are drawn from information supplied to us by Suppliers. We do<br />

not have, and cannot be reasonably expected to have, personal knowledge<br />

about all of the facilities or services provided by each Supplier.<br />

4.2 Facilities or services may change after the date of printing. We<br />

endeavour to keep travel agents informed of any changes to information in<br />

this brochure which are brought to our attention. Prior to completing your<br />

booking, you should ask your travel agent whether they are aware of any<br />

changes to the published information. You should also make sure that if<br />

your travel agent is advised of changes which occur after booking, your<br />

travel agent is able to contact you.<br />

4.3 Maps and Photographs: Maps are shown for general information and<br />

may not necessarily reflect actual routings, locations or services provided.<br />

Photographs may show places in the geographic area which are not<br />

included in your booking. Hotel room photographs may not be the actual<br />

room occupied.<br />

4.4 Property Information: Descriptions featured in this brochure are<br />

drawn from information provided by our Suppliers. Any facilities or services<br />

shown are subject to change at any time. Please advise your travel agent<br />

if you have any special requirements.<br />

4.5 Room Bedding: Prices in this brochure are based on existing bedding<br />

in the room. Requests for specific bedding arrangements must be made<br />

at the time of booking but can not be guaranteed. For ex<strong>amp</strong>le, twin share<br />

may consist of single beds or a shared double bed.<br />

4.6 Rental Cars: We cannot guarantee to provide a particular model or<br />

colour within the car category. Availability of car categories is subject to<br />

confirmation at the time of booking. We reserve the right to substitute<br />

different models. If a vehicle is returned prior to the end of the reserved<br />

rental period or if the vehicle is picked up later than the reserved date, NO<br />

REFUND will be made for unused rental days<br />

5. PRICES<br />

5.1 The price indicator is provided as a guide only. It is based on low season,<br />

per adult share twin pricing and is correct at the time of printing. The actual<br />

price may differ to that indicated due to currency fluctuations, special events,<br />

trade shows or peak periods. Price indicators for hotels are per person per<br />

night for share twin in a standard room (except for villas if specified).<br />

5.2 We will guarantee the price of the portion of the booking as<br />

processed by us, against currency fluctuation for a period of seven (7) days<br />

from the time of confirmation of the booking; note: special conditions apply<br />

for cruise bookings. It is the responsibility of your travel agent to advise you<br />

of the date of confirmation. If your booking remains unpaid after the seven<br />

(7) day guarantee period it will be subject to currency fluctuation, up to the<br />

time full payment is received by us.<br />

5.3 Events beyond our control, such as changes to the prices of aviation<br />

fuel or changes to the cost of services or facilities may result in the prices<br />

charged to you being different from those shown in the brochure. You<br />

should check all prices with your travel agent before making reservations,<br />

and before ticketing.<br />

5.4 Prices may also be liable to variation between the time of booking<br />

and the date of departure due to events beyond our control. Due to<br />

unforeseen events we reserve the right to vary the price up to the time of<br />

your departure.<br />

6. HOUSE OF TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION RATINGS<br />

To assist you with the selection of your accommodation, we have created<br />

our own rating system allowing you to compare each property. Please<br />

note that these gradings are to be used as a guide only and may alter<br />

throughout the year due to a change of circumstances. Please check with<br />

your House of Travel consultant to ensure you get the property that best<br />

suits your needs.<br />

7. PAYMENT<br />

7.1 A non-refundable deposit will be required by your travel agent and<br />

must be paid at the time of booking. This is in addition to any deposits<br />

imposed by Suppliers.<br />

7.2 A communication charge may be made for bookings requested less<br />

than 72 hours prior to departure.<br />

7.3 Final payment must be made in full before we can release travel<br />

documents (including tickets).<br />

8. CANCELLATION<br />

8.1 If you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you must advise us<br />

in writing through your travel agent as soon as possible.<br />

8.2 If you cancel your booking or any part of your booking, we will<br />

impose a cancellation fee in respect of each person travelling under that<br />

booking. You must also pay all cancellation fees imposed by Suppliers and<br />

your travel agent. These cancellation fees are required to offset booking,<br />

communication, and administrative charges which have already been<br />

incurred by us, Suppliers and your travel agent. Cancellation fees imposed<br />

by Suppliers and travel agents are beyond our control and you should<br />

check with your travel agent regarding what cancellation fees may be<br />

applicable.<br />

8.3 We strongly recommend that you insure yourself fully against<br />

cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. See Section 10.<br />

9. RESERVATION AMENDMENTS<br />

We are happy to incorporate any reasonable amendments you request. An<br />

amendment constitutes a change to an existing booking and will attract a<br />

$25 fee per amendment prior to final payment and the issuing of the travel<br />

documents, and a $50 fee per amendment after travel documents have<br />

been issued. These fees are to cover administration and communication<br />

costs. You may also be required to pay any Supplier imposed fees.<br />

10. INSURANCE<br />

We strongly recommend that you insure yourself fully against cancellation,<br />

loss of luggage and personal property, and medical expenses. Your travel<br />

agent will be able to provide you with further information.<br />

11. ITEMS NOT COVERED<br />

Unless otherwise specified, the cost of airfares, meals, drinks, laundry,<br />

insurance, sightseeing, transfers, local taxes, airport departure taxes,<br />

Airline imposed insurance levies, passenger service charges and Passport<br />

or Visa application fees are not included.<br />

12. VISAS/PASSPORTS<br />

For all holidays in this brochure you will require a valid passport. You are<br />

responsible for arranging your own passport, visa and health requirements<br />

including inoculation. You should check with your travel agent who will be<br />

able to provide you with the necessary information.<br />

13. NON-USE OF SERVICES OR FACILITIES<br />

If, of your own choice, you decide not to use part or parts of the arranged<br />

services or facilities, you will not be entitled to a refund from us (provided<br />

we have carried out our service with reasonable skill and care and to your<br />

requirements) and you may not be entitled to a refund from any Supplier.<br />

14. HEALTH OR DISABILITY<br />

Some Suppliers may reserve the right to refuse to carry or accommodate<br />

people who because of a health condition or disability may require services<br />

or facilities to be provided in a special manner. You should check this with<br />

your travel agent.<br />

15. SERVICE SATISFACTION<br />

During your holiday, if you encounter any situation where the service<br />

supplied to you does not meet your satisfaction, please take the matter<br />

up with the Supplier immediately. Your contract for each service is with the<br />

Supplier. If this is not possible immediately, or if you are still dissatisfied,<br />

please contact your travel agent. Both we and your travel agent will<br />

endeavour to investigate on your behalf and to negotiate with the Supplier<br />

to resolve the matter as soon as possible, so that you continue to enjoy<br />

your journey.<br />

16. LEGAL CLAIMS<br />

Any claims or legal action in connection with the provision of our services<br />

to you will be governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any claim or legal<br />

action against the Suppliers is likely to be subject to the terms of your<br />

contract with them, and may be governed by the laws of other countries.<br />

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