Day Tour Unesco Malacca - A Heritage City

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Summary

After pickup in Kuala Lumpur, start your day trip with the approximately 2-hour drive to Malacca City, where you’ll start your exploration with a visit to St Peter’s Church, the oldest Catholic church in Malaysia. Learn about the Dutch presence in Malacca as you check out other historical pieces of architecture, and head to Jonkers Street, known for its antiques. Have time to shop or take in the sights before continuing to Cheng Hoon Teng, a Chinese temple that combines three doctrines: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Enjoy a signature Malacca dish for lunch at Baba Nyonya restaurant, and then visit the Stadthuys, once the home of the Dutch governor and now a historical museum. Walk up St Paul’s Hill, where a chapel was built by the Portuguese, and visit Kampong Morten, a traditional Malay village in the city. Finally, hop aboard a riverboat for a relaxing cruise along the Malacca River, where you can take in scenery along the water. During the 35-minute ride, listen to recorded commentary about the history of the sights you see.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours - 8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

^ UNESCO Malacca is rich in trading history and multicultural heritage dating back to the 1400s. 1511 Portuguese occupation, 1641 Dutch and 1795 British. AS a trading port Chinese brought gold silk and Buddhism, Indians brought Cloth and Hinduism and the Arabs brought perfumes and Islam. The tour visits all important historical attractions as in the Stadthuys, Kampong Mortem, St Peters Church, A Famosa and the iconic Jonkers' Street . The Chinese and Indian migrants created history by marrying the locals. Chinese known as "Peranakans" and Indians " Chittys". Trishaw ride has been included in the tour. Bonus tour of Iconic Batu Caves ^ Live Commentary by English speaking Tour Coordinator awarded Excellence Certificate by Viator who will be with you throughout the tour and can be reached via mobile phone. .

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What’s included?

  • All fees

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Free flow Mineral water

  • Free Batu Caves Tour.

  • Lunch

  • Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Church

  • Entry/Admission - Stadthuys

  • Entry/Admission - A Famosa Fort

  • Entry/Admission - Jonker Street

  • Entry/Admission - Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

  • Alcoholic drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5-8 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Taman Negara Day Tour

About operator:

TAMAN NEGARA DAY TOUR
Taman Negara is a 130 million years old tropical rainforest that covers 4,343 Sq Kilometers with most threatened mammals like Tigers, Sun Bears, Elephants, Tapirs, Rhinoceros and others , not forgetting 14,000 Flowering Plants, 300 Bird Species, 238 Fresh water Fish and the list is endless.

the Objectives: To Protect, Conserve and Propagate Flora and Fauna and its eco system
the Landmark : `Rivers, Waterfallls, Secret Caves & Mountains, Rolling Hills and Lush Greenery.

GOOD FOR TOURISTS WITH TIME CRUNCH
* Daily Departures on Shared Basis * Physiclly Challenging * Xtreme Excitement

..the tour ..... (Canopy Walkway + Jungle Trekking +
Rapids Shooting + Aborigine Village Visit)

Price:
1 PERSON RM 980 (USD 220)
2 PERSONS & Above each RM 110 (USD 110)

Includes: * Return Transfers Complimentary pick up within Kuala Lumpur
* 1 Lunch, Park Entry Permit,
* Canopy & Aborigine Village Fees
* Experienced Nature Guide, River Crossing
* Boat to Shoot the Rapids,Mineral Water, Camera Fees,

ITINERARY
0700hrs Depart for Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara, enroute FREE BATU CAVES TOUR
# BATU CAVES is a limestone outcrop. The 272 steps climb into the Cave will take you to the Temple of Hindu Deity Lord Subramaniam aka Lord Murugan. He is honoured during the Hndu Festival of THAIPUSAM in January or February every year. His 140 feet Statue is mesmerising.
(Decent attire is Mandatory for Ladies to enter the Temple proper).

1100hrs On arrival at Kuala Tahan, activities begin...

% Canopy Walkway - 530 meters in length is the longest in South East Asia and you will get a Bird's Eye View of the World's Oldest Rainfoest. View a screaming scenery of Nature at its unspoilt best..

% Jungle Trekking to the Teresek Hills.
Trekking takes you closer to the different species of Flora and the Nature Guide will belt facts and fancies about Flora and Fauna in Taman Negara. He will uncover the secrets of the Forest. Packed lunch in the Forest.

% You may be Lucky if you get to see Monkeys, Bids, Monitor Lizards...
BUT if you see a Tiger or an Elephant, we ain't sure who is lucky !


% Rapids Shooting is a thrill as the Boatman negotiates 7 sets of Rapids and you get a "chance" to get wet. Bring along changing clothes, insect repellants.

% Aborigine Village (Orang Asli) are of the Bateek tribe who have been living environment-friendly lives. The Rainforest is their Supermarket where they get their life's necessities. They have things secret and things taboo. You will get an insight of their fire making skills and blowpipe hunting techniques.

1700hrs Back to Floating Cafe, freshen up and return transfer to Kuala Lumpur arriving approx. 2000hrs. End of Tour.

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