Activities

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS BEST OF PERAK

DAY 01

LUNCH / DINNER

Arrival & Perak Tour

Transfer by road: KL → Ipoh ~ 2 Hours & 15 mins [200 km]

Upon arrival, proceed to:

Perak’s city’s Colonial Architecture

Perak boomed during the colonial era. The state’s tin reserves enticed entrepreneurs who soon made their fortunes. State capital Ipoh has several grand structures. This includes the Railway Station, Birch Memorial Clock Tower, and the High Court.

Birch Memorial Clock Tower is shrouded in controversy, which 99% of visitors aren’t aware of. The origin of this story starts at the turn of the 20th-century. British colonialists mined tin in Perak leading to disputes with local chiefs. Rising tensions culminated with Dato Maharajalela assassinating First British Resident of Perak, James Birch. The Birch Memorial Clock Tower opened in 1909 to commemorate the colonial hero’s sacrifice. The three-tiered white-washed structure is both splendid and a controversial topic.

Ipoh Square

On the first appearance, Ipoh Square (Dataran Ipoh) might not appear much to look at. Government buildings surround the green manicured space. A giant Malaysian flag hoisted in the center. But aside from its stately appearance, the park houses the unusual MBI Clock Tower. The three-legged tower stands like a tripod and looks like something out of an old sci-fi movie.

Lunch at Restaurant

Check-In at Hotel

Proceed to:

Kellie’s Castle is an eerie and allegedly haunted colonial mansion near Ipoh. An eccentric Scotsman migrated to British Malaya in the early 20th-century becoming wealthy from his rubber plantations. William Kellie Smith commissioned this mansion in Batu Gajah located 21 kilometers (13 miles) from Ipoh. The colonial structure blends Moorish, Roman, and British Indian architectural styles. Smith suddenly died. His family returned to Britain. The half-finished mansion remained unfinished. Before long, the jungle swallowed it. Visitors can walk through the multi-storied structure and stand on the rooftop tennis court.

Kek Lok Tong combines an enchanting spiritual cave temple with tranquil gardens. If you’ve visited Perak and Sam Poh Tong, you’ll notice the similarities: Bronze statues, religious relics, and endless streams on incense. But what sets Kek Lok apart lies in its award-winning garden. The landscaped area has a pond filled with koi and turtles, tropical flowers, and shady areas. Stroll along the paths to quiet zones used for silent reflection. Find the best vantage points to photograph the temple set inside the green limestone cliffs.

Teluk Intan’s Leaning Tower

Italy has the Leaning Tower of Pisa; Perak has The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan. Standing at 25.5 meters (84 feet) in Teluk Intan, the tower is a state-wide monument. The pagoda-like tower opened in 1885 as a water tank. Over time, its weight caused one side to sink into the soft ground. Today it has a slight leftwards tilt and serves as a clock tower. 

Dinner at Restaurant

Return & Overnight at Hotel.

Note: Itinerary may differ depending on arrival time

DAY 02

BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER 

Taiping Lake Garden - Taiping Zoo - Night Safari

Breakfast at Hotel

Proceed to:

Taiping Lake Gardens is a sprawling 160-acre park in central Taiping. The British turned the former mining pit into a public park in 1880 creating Malaysia’s first public garden. Today it has a total of 10 man-made lakes, a lotus pond, and several bridges. Rain trees believed to be more than 100 years old arch over the path on one side of the lake. The trees, hills, and often overcast weather teleports visitors to England for a few brief moments.

 Lunch at Restaurant

Proceed to:

Taiping Zoo is currently home to more than 180 species of animals totaling – 1,300 individuals. These include Tigers, Lions, Elephants, Hippopotamus, Giraffes, Hornbills, Orang Utans, and others. Furthermore, attempts to breed these animals have been very successful. This has seen the proliferation of such animals as the Malaysian Tiger, Lion, Siamang, Deer, Nilgai, Night Heron, and many others.

Zoo Taiping Visiting Hours Open every day including Sundays & Public Holidays. 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Taiping Night Safari is a first of its kind in Malaysia. Bathed in lighting similar to moonlight, the beauty, and splendor of nature are enhanced. To maintain the experience of a natural environment, the Taiping Night Safari attempts to display nocturnal animals in natural-looking settings. This provides the opportunity for visitors to appreciate and value the treasures of nature while enjoying oneself.

Night Safari Visiting Hours Open every night including Sunday and Public Holidays. 8:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m On Saturday nights and eve of Public Holidays. 8:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m

Dinner at Restaurant

Return & Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03

BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER

Pulau Pangkor Island Fun Activities

Breakfast at Hotel

Transfer by Road to Lumut Ferry Jetty ~1 Hour & 30 mins

Transfer by Ferry to Pangkor Island ~45 mins

Lunch at Restaurant

Pangkor Island in the Straits of Melaka has empty coastlines, mountainous jungles, and hundreds of hornbills. Perak state government aims to transform this sleepy island into a tourist haven. But at the moment, Pangkor remains relatively unknown. This means tourists can enjoy spectacular sunsets, snorkeling, and kayaking.

Fun Banana Boat Ride

Vacationers coming with their family and friends who look for a fun water sports activity should try the Banana Boat Ride. It is an inflatable boat that is shaped just like a banana and connected to a speedboat, which pulls it along the water at high speeds. Everyone riding the banana boat must hold on as tight as possible as the speedboat attempts to flip the inflatable boat thereby dropping its passengers into the water (you’d be really lucky to hold on). The banana boat ride is a fun and exciting activity that both children and grownups can enjoy. You don’t have to worry about your children on this ride as they are given life jackets for safety. The minimum age to ride the banana boat is above 10 years.

Activities Included:

Fun Banana Boat Ride-Fun Superman Ride - Fun Sofa Ride - Fun Jet Ski Ride (Jockey) - Complimentary Fun Water Ski

Transfer back to Hotel

Dinner at Restaurant.

DAY 04

BREAKFAST 

End of Perak Vacation & Departure

Breakfast at Hotel

Check Out

Transfer by road: Ipoh→ KL ~ 2 Hours & 15 mins [200 km]

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