MALAYSIAN BIG TRIP 2012

MALAYSIAN
BIG
TRIP
2012
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28 AUGUST – 9 SEPTEMBER
$983 OR $1130 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
Includes:
• Car hire ($983 Proton Persona [local car no airbags] , $1130 Nissan Sentra
[Imported car with airbags])
• Accommodation
Excludes:
• Airfares
• Fuel
• Meals
• Admissions
• Travel Insurance
In Association with
The Malaysia & Singapore
Vintage Car Register
ITINERARY ...WHERE WE ARE GOING
Cities
In
Out
Malacca
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Nights
2
Cherating
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Friday, 31 August 2012
1
Kuala Terengganu
Friday, 31 August 2012
Saturday, 1 September 2012
1
Kota Bahru
Saturday, 1 September 2012
Sunday, 2 September 2012
1
Banding (Belum Rainforest)
Sunday, 2 September 2012
Monday, 3 September 2012
1
Penang
Monday, 3 September 2012
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
2
Cameron Highlands
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Friday, 7 September 2012
2
Kuala Lumpa
Friday, 7 September 2012
Saturday, 8 September 2012
1
We cover the majority of the country & drive on the
best driving roads. Our biggest day is <370km.
BUDGETS & BOOKINGS
Our plan is as follows:
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February meeting Present plan then email advice to members
March 15th
Finalise numbers
Decide if individuals book own airfare or negotiate group airfare
INDICATIVE RESPONSE
If you are actively considering joining us on the trip please RSVP now to
Jeremy Braithwaite: [email protected]
or call 0416 222 112
Our costing is based on 16 people travelling.
BUDGET
Car hire and accommodation = $983 or $1130 per person twin share depending on car hire
Work on $1200 per person for the airfare
Petrol is subsidised in Malaysia and is less than half the price we pay in Australia.
Food prices will vary depending on whether we eat in the hotels or eat out.
Hawker food is delicious and very cheap. The climate encourages you to eat outside.
ACCOMMODATION
• Accommodation is all in International Standard hotels
• Typically 3 star or better
• Breakfast included each day
Lake Kenyir Resort Terengganu
Impiana Resort Cherating
Renaissance Hotel Kota Bahru
THE MSVCR
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The Malaysia & Singapore Vintage Car Register is very similar to ours with a mix of
machinery from the early days to current.
400 members, of which around 100 are in Singapore and the balance in Malaysia.
We have been made extremely welcome by the club, and their members will join us on our
route and in the evenings at our dinners.
We are also trying to coincide our event with their AGM which usually includes a track day.
Awaiting finalisation of their calendar so we will have certainty on their events before we
depart.
DAY 1 & 2: MALACCA
TUESDAY 28TH & WEDNESDAY 29TH AUGUST
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Leisurely drive south to Malacca
Buildings and culture from Malay, Portuguese, Dutch and British heritage including Cheng Hoon Teng temple (the oldest
functioning Chinese temple in Malaysia), Kapitan Kling Mosque, Stadhuy’s Building, Malacca Clock Tower, Christ Church
and the famous Porta de Santiago
Museums, churches, shopping
Antique shopping on Jonker Street
Bayview Hotel Malacca (Superior room)
Right in the heart of town, Bayview Hotel Melaka is just minutes away from the
business district. It's location is in close proximity to entertainment, shopping and
famous historical sights.
DAY 3: CHERATING
THURSDAY 30TH AUGUST
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Cherating is famous for its white sandy beaches
Local village gives a good idea of village life
Local attractions include top spinning (gasing), mat weaving, leatherback turtles laying their eggs (not guaranteed),
coconut plucking monkeys and other sports activities
Impiana Resort Cherating (Deluxe room)
Every room in this Malaysian resort allows you to be closer to nature and
wake up to the peaceful sound of the ocean.
DAY 4: KUALA TERENGGANU
FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST
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Journey along coastal road through Kemaman, Dungun, Kuala Terengganu and through Kuala Berang to Kenyir Lake
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Kenyir Lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world at 260,000 hectares
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Contains 340 islands, with countless pristine cascading waterfalls and
rivers from which flows crystal clear water from the surrounding
highlands
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The surrounding areas are home to an enormous variety of plants and animals
Lake Kenyir Resort Terengganu (Garden View room)
Spanning over 60 acres, this Terengganu resort stands majestically on the banks of
Lake Kenyir, Malaysia's largest lake, and is surrounded by the world's oldest tropical
rainforest.
DAY 5: KOTA BHARU
SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
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Last frontier of old Malay culture
Malaysia’s oldest Chinatown
Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah market
Local cottage industries worth a visit include batik printing, kite making, weaving,
brassware near Batu Buruk and a visit to the boat makers at Duyung Island
The city is also a haven for shopping for silverware and trinkets
Nearby is Pantai Dasar Sabak, the beach where on December 7, 1941, the Pacific
Chapter of World War II started when the Japanese troops stormed ashore,
just 90 minutes before the attack on the American Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor
Renaissance Hotel Kota Bharu (Deluxe room)
The only five star International class hotel in the city
DAY 6: BANDING
SUNDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER
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Drive west through Malays houses, rice fields and deep mountain forests
Stop at the massive man-made Lake Temenggor at Banding for a refresher
before continuing your journey to Belum Rainforest Resort
Walk through rainforest or just relax
Belum Rainforest Resort, Banding (Run of House)
Set in the midst of a tropical paradise, Pulau Banding, the Belum Rainforest
Resort, is everything nature-lovers and holiday-goers expect in a getaway
destination: complete relaxation and serenity, stunning views and
surroundings, adventure, and the chance to get close to nature.
DAY 7 & 8: PENANG
MONDAY 3RD & TUESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
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Penang is a UNESCO Heritage site
Visit old buildings in Georgetown build during British reign, along with Chinese and Malay architecture
Penang National Park
Butterfly Farm
Tropical Spice Garden
Penang Hill
Tropical Fruit Farm
Botanical Gardens
Follow the 74 km winding, and sometimes mountainous roads, to visit the scenic waterfront of the Clan Villages
Cottage industries include batik making
Beaches to the north of the island at Batu Ferringhi
Holiday Inn Penang (Feringghi Tower Hill View)
Unwind beneath coconut trees on the white, sandy beaches at Holiday Inn Resort
Penang, in the heart of Batu Ferringhi
DAY 9 & 10: CAMERON HIGHLANDS
WEDNESDAY 5TH & THURSDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
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Great drive from Penang to the Highlands. A winding drive up to the rolling hills of the Cameron Highlands should be relatively
free of traffic
Breath taking scenery and diverse flora and fauna - a treasure trove of vibrantly colourful birds, delicate orchids, ferns, palms,
mosses, fungi, wild ginger plants and cool, lush mountain peaks
Walks and trails through the rainforest
BOH tea plantation
Rose Valley and the local market
Strawberry Park Resort, Cameron Highlands (Studio)
Strawberry Park Resort is ideally located amidst a 7-acre hill between Tanah Rata
and Brinchang in the cool temperature of the Cameron Highlands
DAY 11: KUALA LUMPUR
FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
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Mixture of colonial buildings and modern monoliths
In the evening, peddlers at the Chinatown cry out for customers to buy their goods, ranging from local delicacies to
CDs, VCDs, to T-shirts and souvenirs, etc. [bargaining skills required]
Petronas Towers
KL Aquarium, Zoo Negara & KL Bird Park - worlds largest walk in Aviary
Good shopping!!!
Swiss Garden Hotel & Residences, Kuala Lumpur (Deluxe room)
Strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur between bustling Bukit Bintang and
colourful Chinatown.
DAY 12+: UP TO YOU!
• Either fly home or continue your journey
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF
• Car hire is currently only available to people under
70. We are investigating alternative rental
companies
• Alternate is to hire a larger car between 4 people
• Be aware we will not have recced the route as did
Terry and Robyn for NZ and Barry and Dot for the
Southern Run....it’ll be an adventure for all!
THE FINE PRINT!
Cost per person for car hire and accommodation:
• Per Person Twin Share $983.00 Using Proton Persona
• Per Person Twin Share $1130.00 Using Nissan Sentra Imported car with airbags
Optional:
• GPS rental rate : $5.50 per unit per day
• Swiss Garden Hotel & Residences Kuala Lumpur (extension night Kuala Lumpur) $99.00 per
room per night with 2 breakfasts (Deluxe)
• 24 hours car hire usage (additional day usage Kuala Lumpur)
– $59.00 per car, model Proton Persona 1.6 (A) or similar [local manufacture car no airbags]
– $84.00 per car Model Nissan Sentra [imported car, airbags]
Cost includes:
01. Car hire usage for minimum 2 person in a car from Day 1 till Day 12.
Each day of rental is defined as 24 hours. Excess of 3 hours rental will be charged an additional 1 day rental.
02. Car hire include unlimited mileage, Basic Waiver (BW), Excess Waiver (EW), Theft Waiver (TW), Personal Accident Insurance
(PAI)
03. Accommodation with daily breakfast as per below program
- 02 nights Bayview Hotel Malacca (Superior)
- 01 night Impiana Resort Cherating (Deluxe)
- 01 night Lake Kenyir Resort Terengganu (Garden View)
- 01 night Renaissance Hotel Kota Bahru (Deluxe)
- 01 night Belum Rainforest Resort, Banding (Run of House)
- 02 nights Holiday Inn Penang (Feringghi Tower Hill View)
- 02 nights Strawberry Park Resort, Cameron Highlands ( Studio)
- 01 night Swiss Garden Hotel & Residences, Kuala Lumpur (Deluxe)
Cost excludes:
01. Airfare and airport tax
02. Meals, beverages, entrance fees, personal items
03. Car hire exclude Fuel, traffic summonses, parking charges, toll charges, GPS Rental and other incidental charges
04. Rooms' early check-in & late check-out. Standard check in time at 1400 hrs and standard check out time at 1200 hrs.
05. Travel Insurance
Notes:
Rates exclude hotel porterages, tipping, local guide and other personal misc
Surcharge of $34.00 per car for pick up and drop off between 2400 – 0600 hrs.
Confirmation of reservation is subject to availability of the car models at the time of enquiry
All vehicles will be rented out with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same level of fuel. Any differences in fuel will
be charged at Mayflower’s standard refuelling charges. Vehicles must be filled with unleaded petrol unless specified otherwise.
Driver must be at least 21 years old. Maximum driver age is 70 years old. Driver must possess a valid driving licence from any
Commonwealth Country which is in English or an International Driving Permit with a qualified driving experience of at least one
year. Probationary licence will not be accepted.