Overnight international flight to Kuala Lumpur.

Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, airport reception and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Enjoy the morning at leisure before being transferred to a local Indian restaurant for lunch this afternoon. Following lunch, enjoy a privately guided tour of Kuala Lumpur's highlights consisting of both historic and modern architectures. The private walking tour will include the Jamek Mosque, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Central Market, the Sze Ya Temple and the Chan See Shu Yuen Clan House.

As the evening falls, enjoy a tour through the open air bazaar of Chinatown, including the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. The oldest and richest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Sri Mahamariamman Temple was founded in 1873 and sits at the edge of Chinatown. Continue from there to a local Malay restaurant to enjoy a cultural show and a buffet dinner of local dishes. Following dinner and the show, return to the hotel in the late evening.

Note: The Jamek Mosque is closed on Fridays. Please consider the tour today is done primarily on foot, so we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.
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Enjoy a trip to the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, passing Istana Sharif Ali and Malay villages on the way to Royal Selangor. This tour features the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, reputed internationally for its high quality and craftsmanship. The different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving will all be shown during the factory tour.

Next, continue to a Batik factory to see how Batik is designed and printed. The last stop is at the limestone hills of Batu Caves. Comprised of three caverns and several smaller caves, Batu Caves is the shrine of Lord Murga, a Hindu deity. Climb a flight of 272 steps to the Temple Cave, where many Hindus pay their devotions, and visit the Museum Cave to view images of deities, and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures.

Then drive to Kuala Selangor, a coastal village well known for its fireflies. Kuala Selangor is a typical agricultural village surrounded by fruit orchards, oil palms and coconut plantations. It is located on the Selangor River, where, just after dusk, fireflies will appear in thousands. Cruise upstream on a boat to see the spectacular display on the mangrove trees and enjoy dinner at a local seafood restaurant. Then return to the hotel for the evening.
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This morning, take a group transfer from Hotel Istana to Kuala Tembeling Jetty, to depart on an outboard powered, canopied long boat for the 40 mile (2.5 hrs) river cruise to Kuala Tahan. Take the Tembeling River and pass through rubber plantations and Malay villages before arriving at Taman Negara's Headquarters in Kuala Tahan. Check into the hotel and settle in.

Later in the evening, enjoy dinner at Seri Mutiara Restaurant before watching an introductory presentation on the park. Afterwards, take a guided night jungle walk to experience the enthralling sights and sounds of the rainforest at night. Then return to the hotel for the evening.
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In the morning, commence the exciting journey with a visit to the Canopy Walk. Walk over 1,500 feet of walkway strung up nearly 100 feet above ground level. The view from here is a sight for weary eyes. Continue the trip with a scenic trek to Teresek Hill to admire the panorama of rivers, lowlands, mountains and hills.

Then, enjoy lunch at Seri Mutiara Restaurant before boarding a longboat to the beautiful cascading waterfalls of Lata Berkoh. Swim in the clear waters of the fall and enjoy the best nature has to offer. The journey back is a wonderful experience; drifting downstream without the usage of the boat's motors. Return to the hotel for the night.
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Venture to the Orang Asli Village where the aboriginal people continue to live a nomadic lifestyle in Taman Negara (particularly the Batek Tribe). Afterwards, travel upstream from Kuala Tahan on the Tembeling River for an exhilarating experience navigating through seven sets of rapids.

Morning transfer to the jetty for a return boat trip to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur in the late afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Bali. Reception at the airport and transfer to a hotel in the village of Ubud for the evening.

This morning, a warm welcome awaits at a Balinese home, where a traditional breakfast will be served with Balinese coffee or tea. Walk through the local farms to experience the real life of Balinese farmers working in the rice fields. Learn more about the simple and traditional irrigation system called Subak, and the process of rice growing, from planting the seedlings, to harvesting, and even cooking the rice.


The next stop is Pura Kehen, which was constructed in the 13th century. Stepping through the "Kori Agung" (stone capped gateway), there are elephant sculptures, which is unusual for a building of that age, as elephants are not a native species of Bali. Once inside the temple, there is a small compound which is guarded by a mythical "Naga" (dragon) that has a magic stone inside it. Apparently, the stone glowed red hot once the site of the temple had been decided. Following this fascinating local insight, continue to Kintamani to enjoy lunch overlooking Mount Batur, an active volcano, and picturesque Lake Batur. Return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
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Transfer to the hotel in Seminyak and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Spend the morning on the beach before an afternoon tour to Tanah Lot. The first stop is Taman Ayun, also known as the Royal Family Temple. The temple dates back to the Mengwi Kingdom in 1634, and is surrounded by a mote, beautiful gardens and a pond. Continue to Alas Kedaton Temple, which is located in the famed "Monkey Forest" of Tabanan. Its towering nutmeg trees are unique to this area and are sacred to the Balinese people. The monkeys here are very tame and can be seen jumping up and down the temple wall, or bathing in the moat.

Continue in the late afternoon to Tanah Lot, Bali's most photographed temple. The temple is perched on a little rocky islet that is inaccessible during high tides. At sunset, when the tides are low, walk to visit the temple and watch the sun dip into the ocean. Return to the hotel after sunset.
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Transfer to the airport for a flight to Lombok. Upon arrival, take a boat across the Lombok Strait to Gili Trawangan, one of three small islands situated off the west coast of Lombok. Once deserted islands, they have now been developed into a haven for tourists ranging from backpackers to high-end travelers, and everything in between. With no cars on the island, the main form of transportation is either bicycle or horse drawn cart. Arriving around noon, check into the hotel and enjoy all that the island has to offer. With bars and restaurants lining the beach, relax with a cocktail or dance the night away! ...read less

In the morning, head to Lombok by boat and transfer to the next hotel by air conditioned vehicle. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the pool, listening to the breeze in the coconut trees while dreaming of the stunning sunset that is sure to be seen in the early evening. With any luck, see Mt. Agung, the highest mountain in Bali, in the background.

Today, embark on a Traditional Sasak Tour. Visit the interesting town of Banyumulek, where many small pottery businesses make traditional clay pots for everyday use. The next stop is Sukarara, where traditional Songket cloth is hand woven using simple "backstrap" looms. These stunning fabrics also have gold and silver thread running through them, and are woven strand by strand in intricate patterns and designs.

One of the most interesting stops on the tour is at Rambitan, a traditional Sasak village where the houses (Bale Balaq) and rice storage barns (Alang-Alang) are still made from wood, bamboo thatching, and cow dung. The most stunning beaches on Lombok are located at Tanjung Aan and around the Kuta area. Unlike the Kuta of Bali, this beach features white sand, clear turquoise water and great surf. The beach is safe for swimming, and there may be a chance to purchase fruit from young children who stroll along the beach.
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Transfer to the airport for a connection to Bali and flight home or continue with a Yampu Tours add-on of choice.