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Malacca River, Lush Highlands & the Pearl of the Orient
Step off the Ovation of the Seas in vibrant Singapore and keep the adventure rolling with an incredible post-cruise tour. You’ll discover the highlights of Singapore before journeying to Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, the lush Cameron Highlands and charming Penang. Along the way, enjoy guided city tours, unique cultural experiences, and a heart-warming visit to the Bukit Merah Orangutan Foundation. With everything organised, you can relax and soak it all in before your flight home to Sydney.
16 nights
Malacca River, Lush Highlands & the Pearl of the Orient
- Ovation of the Seas
- From Singapore to Singapore
- 11/01/2026 - 27/01/2026
- Hotel
- Tour
- Flight
Escorted Tour Highlights
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- ● 2,5 hour walking tour of Singapore
- ● 5-hour City Orientation Tour of Singapore
- ● Boat cruise along the Malacca River
- ● Guided tour of Malacca, including entrance to the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
- ● Guided city tour of Kuala Lumpur
- ● Visit to the BOH Tea Plantation including a cup of tea at the café
- ● Guided tour of Taiping
- ● Visit to the Bukit Merah Orangutan Foundation (Please note: Visits to the Bukit Merah Orangutan Foundation are subject to weather conditions. In the event of low water levels or continuous heavy rain preventing boat transfers, the visit may be cancelled. Tickets are non-refundable in this case.)
- ● Guided tour of Penang, including entrance to the Penang State Museum and Gallery
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Your Tour Itinerary in Detail
Ovation of the Seas, 11 January 2026
‣ Day 1 – Singapore
● After disembarking from the cruise, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to Chinatown for an immersive 2.5-hour walking tour.
● The tour includes a visit to Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest and most important Hokkien temples. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavours that make Chinatown one of Singapore’s true cultural treasures.
● Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
‣ Day 2 – Singapore
● 5-hour City Orientation tour including Marina Bay Sands, the Civic District, Merlion Park, Kampong Glam and Little India.
● Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 3 - Singapore
● Singapore city exploration at leisure.
● Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 4 - Singapore to Malacca
● Morning transfer from Singapore to Malacca - Malaysia’s third-smallest state.
● A scenic boat cruise along the Malacca River.
● Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 5 - Malacca to Kuala Lumpur
● Morning guided tour of Malacca including Bukit Cina with a view of the Sultan’s Well, Porta de Santiago, St. Paul’s Church, and the Dutch ‘Red Square’, Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.
● Afternoon transfer to Kuala Lumpur.
● Overnight stay in a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 6 - Kuala Lumpur
● Guided tour of Kuala Lumpur including a photo stop at the Petronas Twin Towers, Chinatown, War Memorial, the New King’s Palace and the Federal Court.
● Afternoon at leisure.
● Overnight stay in a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 7 - Cameron Highlands
● Morning departure for the Cameron Highlands in Pahang.
● Visit the BOH Tea Plantation including a cup of BOH tea in the café, with sweeping panoramic views and a visit to the Kea Farm Market.
● Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 8 - Cameron to Penang
● Morning departure for Taiping, the charming capital of Perak with a visit to the British Commonwealth War Memorial and the Lake Gardens on the way.
● Visit the Bukit Merah Orangutan Foundation with an expert guide. Please note: Visits to the Bukit Merah Orangutan Foundation are subject to weather conditions. In the event of low water levels or continuous heavy rain preventing boat transfers, the visit may be cancelled. Tickets are non-refundable in this case.
● Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 9 - Penang
● Exploration of Penang, known for soft sandy beaches and as the food capital of Malaysia. The tour includes seafront and water villages of Chinese clan houses, a stroll along the ‘Street of Harmony’ and a visit to the Goddess of Mercy Temple. Visit also the Penang State Museum and Gallery, the Reclining Buddha Temple and more.
● Overnight stay in a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 10 - Penang
● Penang at leisure.
● Overnight stay in a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 11 - Farewell Penang
● Transfer to the airport to continue your onward adventure.
Breakfast Included
See the full itinerary here.
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