4Days East Coast to Singapore

Penang - Kota Bharu - Terengganu - Kuamtan - Singapore

 

Itinerary

Day 1

Penang - Kota Bharu

Starting off early today, you cross the Malay Peninsula from the west coast to the east coast, passing through three states, to a contrasting lifestyle. Travel through the state of Kedah to Kroh or Pengkalan Hulu, which is next to the Thai border. Onwards to Grik where you join the East-West Highway with a rest stop at Banding Island Resort. Leaving the "Elephant Country" you then continue eastward and cross into Kelantan to Jeli and onwards to the capital of Kota Bharu. Kota Bharu is a centre for Malay culture, crafts and religion. It's the place to see kite-flying contest, admire traditional woodcarvings, colourful market place and marvel at the skills of songket weavers.

Overnight in Kota Bharu.

Day 2

Kota Bharu - Terengganu (B)

Kota Bharu is the cultural potpourri of Peninsular Malaysia. Begin your day with a visit to the famous market of Kota Bharu. Next visit Cik Aminah Songket Weaving workshop and see the delicate process in weaving the beautiful songket. On the way to Pantai Cinta Berahi - the beach of Passionate Love, stop at Ismail Bin Jusoh and see how the mystical "Wau" or giant kites are made. Continue southwards to the state of Terengganu with short stop at Pulau Duyong to view local master boat builders at work.

Rest of the day free at your leisure

Day 3

Terengganu - Kuantan (B)

Visit a local cottage industry producing the traditional Batik cloth and brassware under the same roof. 

Travel along the coastal scenic drive to get to the state of Pahang and to Kuantan. Brief stop at the Cherating Village where you will witness the Pig's Tail Monkey plucking coconut under it's master command and visit a Mengkuang Weaving Center.

Afternoon free to relax & enjoy the beach & the South China Sea.

 

Day 4

Kuamtan - Singapore (B)

On this final morning, we will drive past the palace of the Sultan of Pahang in the town of Pekan on our southbound journey to Singapore. You reenter the state of Johor at Endau and have lunch at Mersing before continuing through Ulu Tiram and Johor Bahru.

After brief formalities, cross the causeway into Singapore and drop off at your hotel.

(Note: Arrival time back into Singapore is around 1700 - 1800 hrs).

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