Day Trips from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh - page 2

Cameron Highlands, Malaysia's premier hill resort, is located on the Main Range Peninsular Malaysia. At 1,829 metres above sea level, Cameron Highlands is the largest of all Malaysian Hill resorts and has a temperature ranging from 16 degrees celcius to 24 degrees celcius. Much of its appeal lies in the neat sprawling tea plantations that date back to 1929, as well as the terraced flower farms, strawberry farms and vegetable garden. Cameron Highlands consists of series of little towns that include Ringlet, Tanah Rata, Brinchang, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja. The total population is approximately 30,000 the majority of whom are employed in agriculture and the leisure industry. The best tourist amenities can be found around Tanah Rata, the administrative center of the highlands, but Brinchang is fast catching up with a number of hotels, service apartments and restaurants.  

Trade in the heat and noise of the crowded skyscraper land that is Kuala Lumpur for a relaxing day in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia’s prime producer of vegetables and fruit. Travel to the stunning hilltop regions with tea plantations, gardens, waterfalls and more. Start off with a convenient hotel pick up from the city and head over to the wilderness. Begin with a visit to a tea plantation before going to the colorful butterfly and bee farms. Cool off with a stop by a beautiful waterfall and head over to a strawberry farm to pick fresh strawberries while enjoying breathtaking views of the emerald green scenery. Complete the trip with a visit to the local fruits and vegetable market.

Cameron Highlands in Pahang is one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations, a collection of peaceful townships perched 1500 meters high on a nest of serene mountains. Cooling resorts, tea plantations and strawberry farms sprawl lazily across lush valleys and meandering hill slopes. The sea of tranquility, pleasant landscapes and cold climate impart a special experience upon the multitudes of visitors each year. Meanwhile, a different world lies hidden away among the natural surroundings - a rain forest ecosystem rich with the wonders of nature, long held with fascination by researchers and naturalists across the world. Tourists in Cameron Highlands can expect a peaceful community with a laid back outlook of life. There are plenty of facilities and amenities expected of a modern town.

• Leave the busy city behind for a chance to explore Kuala Lumpur's beautiful countryside • Step into the wild as you visit a popular ecotourism destination • Head to the Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island and watch orangutans play • Learn about the importance of orangutans in our ecosystem and what the center does in order to preserve the species • Have a leisurely walk and take in the beautiful landscape at Taiping Lake Garden • All entrance fees are included in the tour price • Round-trip transfers from your KL hotel are provided A 35-acre island nestled within the idyllic setting of Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, an eco-friendly 7000-acre freshwater lakeside vacation getaway in Semanggol, Perak – Orang Utan Island is today a global eco-tourism destination. Get up close and personal with the endangered orangutans cared for on the island. Witness them play in their own habitat and swing from tree to tree

• See the famous orangutan at Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merah. • Chance to capture photos of playful apes swinging in trees. • Support the center to maintain welfare of the resident orangutan. • Enjoy a Short Ferry Cruise on the Freshwater lake of Bukit Merah Lake Town. • Complimentary visit to Sam Poh Tong cave temple.

PICK-UP FROM KUALA LUMPUR CITY HOTELS BY AN AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL DRIVER AND EN-ROUTE LATA ISKANDAR WATERFALL & BOH TEA PLANTATIONS DROP-OFF AT CAMERON HIGHLADS CITY HOTELS. PICK-UP AT 11PM TO 6AM 50% SURCHARGE APPLY.

IPOH IS A CITY IN NORTHWESTERN MALAYSIA, KNOWN AS A GATEWAY TO THE CAMERON HIGHLANDS HILL STATION. IN THE FORMER HAKKA MINERS’ CLUB, HAN CHIN PET SOO IS A MUSEUM ABOUT THE TIN-MINING INDUSTRY AND HAKKA COMMUNITY. SAM POH TONG IS A BUDDHIST TEMPLE IN A LIMESTONE CAVE. TO THE SOUTH, KELLIE’S CASTLE IS AN UNFINISHED MANSION BUILT BY A SCOTTISH PLANTER. SOUTHEAST, THE VAST GUA TEMPURUNG CAVE HAS DRAMATIC ROCK FORMATIONS. IPOH HAS MANY NICE ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTS IN AND AROUND THE CITY. ONE POPULAR ATTRACTION IS THE RAILWAY STATION, TOWN HALL AND HIGH COURT. OTHER ATTRACTIONS ARE: IPOH HERITAGE WALK, KWAN YIN TONG TEMPLE, PERAK TONG CAVE TEMPLE, LING SEN TONG TEMPLE, PERAK CAVE WITH ITS NUMEROUS BEAUTIFUL BUDDHA STATUES. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED.

HIGHLIGHTS • The Town Built on Tin • City of Millionaires • The Hill City Ipoh City, is malaysia third largest city in the country with a population of over 710,000 people and a gateway to the Cameron Highlands. Ipoh is the capital city of Perak state on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. There are 5 nicknames for ipoh: The Town Built on Tin and City of Millionaires referring to the vast fortunes made during the boom of the tin-mining industries. Affectionately called Paloh till today by the local Chinese, referring to the gigantic mining pumps used for early tin ore extraction. The Bougainvillea City referring to Bougainvillea as the symbol flower of the city. The Hill City referring to Ipoh being central and surrounded by hills. But now most the people called Paloh and The Hill City became a town name.

Swap the city heat for the fresh air of the Cameron Highlands on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur. You won’t have to worry about arranging transport or activities on this private tour, which ensures undivided attention as you visit a strawberry farm and tea plantation, and admire the lush green scenery of the rainforest.

1500 meters high on a nest of serene mountains. Cooling resorts, tea plantations and strawberry farms sprawl lazily across lush valleys and meandering hillslopes, the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday. The sea of tranquility, pleasant landscapes and cold climate impart a special experience upon the multitudes of visitors each year. Meanwhile, a different world lies hidden away among the natural surroundings - a rainforest ecosystem rich with the wonders of nature, long held with fascination by researchers and naturalists across the world.

Explore the city of Ipoh on this private chartered tour from Kuala Lumpur. This is for a maximum of six passengers, where you’ll have a private vehicle that will collect you from Kuala Lumpur, and take you to Ipoh. Visit the railway station, Concubine Lane, Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village, Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple, and much more.

Ipoh is a city in northwestern Malaysia, known as a gateway to the Cameron Highlands hill station. Sam Poh Tong is a Buddhist temple in a limestone cave. To the south, Kellie’s Castle is an unfinished mansion built by a Scottish planter. Southeast, the vast Gua Tempurung cave has dramatic rock formations.

Ipoh is the capital city of the state of Perak and is one of the biggest cities in Malaysia with over 750.000 inhabitants. Ipoh has many nice attractions and sights in and around the city. One popular attraction is the Railway Station, Town Hall and High Court. Other attractions are: Ipoh Heritage Walk, Kellie's Castle, Perak Cave with its numerous beautiful Buddha statues. There are also numerous night markets at different locations throughout Ipoh; besides browsing for nice buys you can also buy snacks and food at the markets.

Similar to the daily market at Kea Farm, native products of Cameron Highlands are sold abundantly, including strawberries, vegetables, fruits, tea blends, ornamental plants and colorful souvenirs. The Night Market is also a culinary adventure - a tantalizing exhibit of hawker stall food from different cultures across Malaysia. The sea of tranquility, pleasant landscapes and cold climate impart a special experience upon the multitudes of visitors each year. Meanwhile, a different world lies hidden away among the natural surroundings - a rain forest ecosystem rich with the wonders of nature, long held with fascination by researchers and naturalists across the world.

IPOH IS A CITY IN NORTHWESTERN MALAYSIA, KNOWN AS A GATEWAY TO THE CAMERON HIGHLANDS HILL STATION. IN THE FORMER HAKKA MINERS’ CLUB, HAN CHIN PET SOO IS A MUSEUM ABOUT THE TIN-MINING INDUSTRY AND HAKKA COMMUNITY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2000, ORANG UTAN ISLAND HAS PROGRESSED FROM BEING A SANCTUARY, WHERE VISITORS EXPERIENCED FIRST-HAND AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON THE ORANGUTAN, TO A RECOGNIZED EX-SITU CONSERVATION FACILITY AND REFERRAL CENTER FOR THE ENDANGERED BORNEAN ORANGUTAN IPOH HAS MANY NICE ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTS IN AND AROUND THE CITY. ONE POPULAR ATTRACTION IS THE RAILWAY STATION, TOWN HALL AND HIGH COURT. OTHER ATTRACTIONS ARE: IPOH HERITAGE WALK, KELLIE'S CASTLE, KEK LOK TONG CAVE TEMPLE AND ZEN GARDENS WITH ITS NUMEROUS BEAUTIFUL BUDDHA STATUES. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED.

Discover the wonder of nature at the Garden of Nature - Cameron Highlands on this specially designed day tour. Accompanied by our friendly and accomplished guide(if option with tour guide is selected), explore the stunning tea valley, the colonial heritage buildings and the waterfall. In addition to that, special stopover at one of the nation’s most beloved shrines, located in the Batu Caves. - Witness the breathtaking view of the Tea Plantation - Try the famous tea produce while overlooking the tea valley - Icy cold cascading mountain waterfall - Native huts and traditional villages of the Aborigine - All year long strawberry fruit available and self picking - Energetic atmosphere at the holy site of Batu Caves - Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included

Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel without the hassle of self-driving on this door-to-door private tour of the Cameron Highlands. After short stops at the Lata Iskandar waterfall and an indigenous village, choose to visit tea plantations, flower gardens, a pick-your-own strawberry farm, a cactus farm, vegetable gardens, or the Sam Poh Temple. - Explore the cool, rural Cameron Highlands with a private guide - Visit tea plantations, flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and more - Soak up the views from the Buddhist Sam Poh Temple in Brinchang - Take it easy with door-to-door private transportation

Discover the wonder of nature at the Garden of Nature - Cameron Highlands on this specially designed day tour. Accompanied by our friendly and accomplished guide (if option with tour guide is selected), explore the stunning tea valley, the colonial heritage buildings and the waterfall. - Witness the breathtaking view of the Tea Plantation - Try the famous tea produce while overlooking the tea valley - Icy cold cascading mountain waterfall - Native huts and traditional villages of the Aborigine - All year long strawberry fruit available and self picking

Get an up close look at the endangered orangutan on this incredible private tour of Orang Utan Island. Experience some of the area’s most stunning natural highlights and learn more about local wildlife. Also visit Perak Tong Cave Temple has become one of the best cave temples in Malaysia. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort and convenience of your own private vehicle • Day trip to the Orang Utan Island sanctuary in Bukit Merah • Enjoy a Short Ferry Cruise on the Freshwater lake of Bukit Merah Lake Town. • Fascinating firsthand experience of Malaysian orangutans • Experts reveal the lives & behaviors of the smart creatures • Chance to capture photos of playful apes swinging in trees • Support the center to maintain welfare of the resident orangutan. • Complimentary visit to Sam Poh Tong cave temple.

Travelers that looking for a short getaway to cool and breezy hill station can opt for this tour.It is the BEST LOCAL WAY to visit Cameron Highlands. This tour is highly recommended for travelers that looking for day trip. Willing to travel in group. Not rigid and flexible and can mingle with other travelers. It will be long day no doubt. Traveling time will be approximately 4 hours journey to Cameron Highland. You will be welcomed by the tranquil sound of nature,cool climate and of course serene landscapes. We will ensure you a safe ride.Our tour guides are well experienced.

Taking the Northbound Expressway, the nature and charm of greens such as the palm trees, rubber trees and the mountain landscape at the far end brings much relieve to all Nature Lovers. An encounter with the “Man of the Forest” at the rehabilitation and conservation centre is simply a great joy to understand their talents and cheeky faces. Centrally located between Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, the capital city of Perak was once the black gold mine in the country and home of James Bond girl and home of All England Champions is also a state of many first achievements. The architecture of the colonial buildings during the hey days of the British Administration tells the presence of its colonial masters. Perak has all to offer, from its ivory shores to the wonderful dishes such as the Ipoh chicken rice,bean sprout etc, the state is also famous in its produce such as guavas, pomeloes, rambutans, durians(the king of fruits), mangoes, groundnuts, rubber, latex, palm oil, marble granite etc

- See the famous orangutan at Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merah - Explore age-old colonial attractions and a colorful cityscape - Discover one of Lonely Planet’s ‘Best Places in Asia’ with a local English speaking guide cum driver - See the 'Taj Mahal of Ipoh', neo-baroque style buildings, and the murals of Perak Cave Temple - Hassle free return transfer from Kuala Lumpur City Hotel

Ipoh is a city in northwestern Malaysia, known as a gateway to the Cameron Highlands hill station. Sam Poh Tong is a Buddhist temple in a limestone cave. To the south, Kellie’s Castle is an unfinished mansion built by a Scottish planter. Southeast, the vast Gua Tempurung cave has dramatic rock formations.